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Tecra® 8200 Series User's Guide Tips for viewing opening the dialog box. Click the Print button or choose File > Print. For more information, select Help > Reader Guide from the Adobe Acrobat window. If you need assistance: ❖ VirtualTech™ e-support this guide. C496-1200M1 choose freedomTM TOSHIBA - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 2
: Tecra 8200 Series Compact Disk-Read/Write The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 3
support , TOSHIBA, Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 4
non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2™ port and microphone jack. Changes - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 5
Canada. FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 6
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 7
Instructions above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 8
Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 9
Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions complies with Part 15 of power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 10
, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 11
The CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 12
this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 13
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 14
VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. IBM and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Media Player, DirectX, and DirectShow - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 15
Your Way Around 29 Making sure you have everything 29 Finding where everything is located 30 Front with the display panel closed 30 Back 31 Right side 33 Left side 34 Front with the display panel open 35 Underside 37 Indicator panel lights 38 System indicator panel lights 38 Keyboard - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 16
the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Connecting other external devices 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the computer for the first time 53 Registering your computer 53 Shutting down the computer 54 Power down tips 56 Chapter - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 17
a PC Card 78 Removing a PC Card 80 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 80 Connecting your modem to a telephone line 81 Connecting to a phone line 81 Chapter 4: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Windows basics 85 Logging on to Windows NT 85 Using the keyboard 86 Character keys 87 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 18
Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode 111 Shutdown mode hot key 113 Restarting a computer in a special shutdown mode... 114 Chapter 5: Power Management 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 116 Charging the batteries 117 Monitoring battery power 118 What to - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 19
to a network 145 Toshiba's online resources 147 An overview of using the Internet 147 The Internet 147 The World Wide Web 147 Internet Service Providers 148 Connecting to the Internet 148 Surfing the Internet 150 Internet features 150 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 20
Changing or removing existing key assignments ...... 181 Hardware Setup 181 Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition........ 181 Hardware Setup in Windows NT 184 TSETUP 187 Using Power Management 189 Power Saver 191 Power Saver in Windows 98 Second Edition 191 Power Saver in Windows NT 193 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 21
the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature 234 A plan of action 234 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 234 Memory card problems 237 Power and the batteries 238 Keyboard problems 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 Display problems 241 Disk drive problems 243 Modem problems 246 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 22
260 Use VirtualTech 261 If you need further assistance 263 Before you call 263 Contacting Toshiba 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba's worldwide offices 265 Appendix A: Hot Keys 269 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 273 Appendix C: Video Modes 275 Glossary 279 Index 293 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 23
to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your new Toshiba Tecra 8200 Series notebook computer is designed just that truly meets your specific needs. The Tecra 8200 Series notebook's modular design also lets you add, change, or update components at any time, making this computer one - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 24
to as Windows NT. Depending on your needs, you can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 25
Introduction 25 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your equipment. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and are - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 26
your Toshiba Configuration Builder CD supplied with your computer. ❖ The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use the Toshiba Companion Diskette and how to use the programs on the diskette that are not discussed in this guide. ❖ The Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions explain - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 27
software on your Toshiba Configuration Builder CD. Operating system notes Under Windows NT, the following features are not supported: ❖ CardAid ❖ Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ❖ Device Manager ❖ Microsoft online registration ❖ Hibernation mode ❖ Standby command ❖ PC Card hot swapping ❖ Plug - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 28
28 Introduction Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ™ warranty programs. See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If you need further - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 29
a "grand tour" of your Tecra 8200 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 30
30 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer. Front with the display panel closed System indicator panel Display latch Reset button Volume control dial Wi-Fi on/off switch Wi-Fi - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 31
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 31 Volume control dial-The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. Reset button-Pressing the reset button restarts the computer. Use this button when other methods of restarting the computer have failed. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 32
everything is located components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: Though Windows NT does not support USB (Universal Serial Port) specifications, you can still use a USB-compliant device, mouse or keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in Hardware Setup to - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 33
everything is located 33 Speaker SelectBay device (DVD-ROM drive shown) Modem port Network port Composite video port Security lock slot Speaker-Lets modules. The DVD-ROM drive is shown in place. For more information on using your DVD-ROM, see "Using a compact disc drive" on page 97. For - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 34
located Left side PC Card ejection tabs PC Card slots Speaker Headphone jack Microphone jack Cooling vent Power button Power button cover PC Card ejection tabs-Allow easy removal of PC Cards. PC Card slots mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 35
where everything is located 35 On Power button and cover-The power button cover protects the power button. Slide this cover toward the rear of the computer to reveal the power button. For more information, see "Turning on the computer" on page 51. Front with the display panel open To view the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 36
located Screen Keyboard Keyboard indicator panel AccuPoint II pointing device Microphone System indicator panel AccuPoint II buttons Screen-The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Keyboard-The 85-key of never having to remove your hands from the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 37
is located 37 System indicator panel-These lights provide status information about various system functions. See "System indicator panel lights" on page 38 for a description of each panel light. Underside Battery module SelectBay lock Memory module SelectBay module PC Card lock PC Card lock - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 38
computer using the Standby command. Windows NT 4.0 does not support the Standby command. ❖ May flash amber if the computer is overheating. Main battery light-Indicates the status of the main battery. ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low. ❖ Does - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 39
battery power" on page 118. SelectBay battery light-Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Does not glow if there is no battery in the SelectBay. Hard disk drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 40
-Glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the overlay to type numeric data" on page 89 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 41
, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment. Creating - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 42
from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn off the computer, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 43
Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. However, with a little care and proper use of torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 44
raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 45
the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 46
PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 47
. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 63 ❖ Install PC Cards. See "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 78 If you want to add any of these devices to the computer, you should do so before you turn on the computer. For more information, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 57. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 48
The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the computer's battery. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 49
plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 50
longer. NOTE: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 116. Connecting other external devices You should attach - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 51
, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer, or a diskette drive module is installed in the SelectBay, check that the drive is empty. 3 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 52
panel lights" on page 38. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use. 5 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. CAUTION: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 53
computer with Toshiba online. Windows NT does not support online registration. To register your computer, complete and mail the registration card provided by Toshiba. To register your computer online at a later time, double-click the icon provided on the desktop and follow the instructions on the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 54
it for a while. The Shut down command is the normal way to turn off your computer. If you are using Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. Shut down the computer (Windows 98 Second Edition) 2 Select Shut down, then click OK. The - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 55
Getting Started Shutting down the computer The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 55 Shut down the computer (Windows NT) 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Windows NT shuts down. A message tells you to wait while data is saved to disk. Then the computer turns itself off. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 56
close the display panel while the computer is on, the Panel Close Alarm beeps loudly. ❖ You can turn off the Panel Close Alarm by using Toshiba Hardware Setup's Hardware Alarm tab. ❖ For additional information about powering down your computer so that you can start up again where you left off, see - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 57
your Tecra 8200 Series computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the composite video port. TECHNICAL NOTE: In Windows 98 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 58
cable. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Using a cable to the external video device. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video-in port. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 59
back of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Set the display mode by pressing only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 60
: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 61
the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option port supports any PS/2compatible keyboard. HINT: You can only connect one PS/2 device at a time, external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard doesn't have the Fn key contained on the Tecra 8200 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 62
key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key. You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon. For more information about Hardware Setup, see "Hardware Setup AccuPoint II active at the same time. Setting up a PS/2 mouse with - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 63
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 63 PS/2 mouse with Windows NT To set the PS/2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II: 1 Click Start, select Programs, then select Toshiba Utilities. 2 Click Hardware Setup, click the Hardware Options button, then select the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 64
more information on getting your printer to print, see "Printing your work" on page 93. Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. An optional external USB diskette drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 65
cable to one of the USB ports. Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows NT does not support USB (Universal Serial Port) specifications. To use an external USB diskette drive under Windows NT, you must set the USB Legacy item in Hardware Setup to Enabled. For more - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 66
internal microphone, but to record higher quality sounds, you can attach an external microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the left side of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack. 3 Turn on the microphone. The internal microphone is automatically disabled. Once the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 67
device, you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk. When you return, you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices. Toshiba offers the following expansion devices for the Tecra 8200 Series: ❖ NetDock ❖ Expansion - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 68
that you use only compatible 100 MHz memory. In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory, such as 66 MHz, the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. A message may display. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 69
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 69 The computer has two memory expansion slots. The following table shows the possible memory configurations: Total Memory 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 256 MB 320 MB 384 MB 512 MB Memory Module Size Memory Module Size (slot A) (slot B) 64 MB none 128 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 70
Other External Devices Adding memory 1 Unplug the computer. CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 2 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected. 3 Turn the computer upside down. 4 Locate and remove - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 71
External Devices Adding memory 5 Lift off the cover. 71 Removing the memory module cover CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 72
either side of the module will click to secure the module. Inserting the memory module into the slot Pressing the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it. When you turn on the computer, it automatically recognizes the additional - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 73
the computer and open the memory module cover. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 74
1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command. See "Shutting down the computer" on page 54. CAUTION: Installing or removing a module while the computer power is on can damage the computer, the module, or both. 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the SelectBay cover. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 75
Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules 75 3 Slide the SelectBay ejection bar towards the back of the computer. Twist a coin in the ejection slot to push the SelectBay module out about one-quarter inch. Unlatching the SelectBay 4 Slide the module out of the computer. Sliding - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 76
76 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules If you are removing the weight saver, the optional secondary battery, you must first insert the battery into its SelectBay adapter. See "Inserting the battery into the adapter" on page 77 and "Removing the battery from the adapter" - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 77
Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules Inserting the battery into the adapter 77 Battery Adapter Battery release lever Snapping the battery into the adapter: 1 Align the contacts on the battery with the contacts on the adapter. 2 Push down to snap the battery into the adapter. Removing - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 78
inserting a PC Card. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer. 2 If the PC Card slots are locked, unlock them by turning the computer over, locating the PC Card lock, removing the retaining screw, sliding the lock into the unlocked position, and replacing the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 79
. Don't force the card into position. 5 Fold the PC Card eject lever into the case. Stowing the PC Card eject lever 6 To lock the PC Card in its slot, turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock, remove the retaining screw, slide the lock into the locked position, and replace the screw. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 80
is Windows NT, you must turn off the computer before removing PC Cards. 1 If the PC Card slots are locked, unlock them by turning the computer over, locating the PC Card lock, removing the retaining screw, sliding the lock into the unlocked position, and replacing the screw. 2 Locate the PC Card - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 81
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 81 Connecting with your office's local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 82
82 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION the modem. Now you're ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. HINT: If you're using a telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 83
Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all the turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 84
easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the Windows NT. Do not turn off the computer using the Power button. NOTE: Windows records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let Windows - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 85
a printer or other external device is connected to the computer, turn on the device. 3 If the battery is not charged or you are running the computer on AC power, connect the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 48. 4 If the power button cover is over the power button, slide the cover - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 86
86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 5 Use the arrow keys to select one of the following operating system options: ❖ Windows NT Workstation-Select for normal operation ❖ Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (VGA mode)-Select for troubleshooting 6 Press Enter. The Begin Logon dialog box appears. NOTE: - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 87
, and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning keys, and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time this doesn - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 88
execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Fn-esse" on page 176, or "Hot Keys" on page 269. Windows special keys Start key Application key The Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 89
Shift Home PgUp PgDn End Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 90
mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 91
Learning the Basics Using the AccuPoint II Using the AccuPoint II AccuPoint II pointing device 91 Programmable button Programmable button Primary button Secondary button The AccuPoint II keys Accupoint II pointing device-Enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen. (If you - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 92
open the program first, you have four options. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 93
type a name for the file, then click OK. To save a file you are updating: ❖ Open the File menu of the program you are using, then click Save. HINT: To See "Setting up Windows to work with your printer" on page 131 TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 94
printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 In the File menu of the program you are using, click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. A sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print. Using diskettes Eject button Diskette in-use indicator light Sample diskette drive Eject button-Press to eject - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 95
arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out. To remove a diskette: ❖ Push the eject button and the diskette pops out for easy removal. Diskette care ❖ Store your diskettes in their boxes - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 96
surface. ❖ Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios Windows desktop. 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to copy. HINT: You can use the Ctrl or Shift key - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 97
and click 3.5-inch Floppy (A:). Using a compact disc drive Your Tecra 8200 Series computer may have a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive that can read both DVDs and CDs. If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is not currently installed in the SelectBay, follow the instructions in "Using SelectBay modules" on page - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 98
disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 99
the Basics Using a compact disc drive 99 The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive" on page 246. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 100
discs To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 101
101 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Caring for CDs - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 102
swapping With PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called "hot swapping." NOTE: Windows NT Workstation 4.0 does not support PC Card hot swapping. Before inserting or removing a PC Card, you must shut down the operating system and turn off the computer - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 103
removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work with your notebook part of a heavy object. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 104
locking end through the loop. 3 Slide the PC Card lock (located underneath the PC Card slots) to secure your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is now securely locked. Locking - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 105
lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. CAUTION: Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Although your notebook - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 106
). ❖ Click Start, then Suspend (Windows NT only). Standby and Suspend/Resume modes store the current state of the computer, including all your open files and programs, in memory until you turn on the computer again. The computer uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 107
mode is not available on Windows NT. Hibernation mode saves the state of your computer to the hard disk before shutting down completely. Hibernation mode uses no battery power to maintain the information. Information stored on hard disk does not depend on the battery being charged. Hibernation mode - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 108
the Enable hibernate support check box, then click OK. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernate option enabled. Hibernate is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in shortterm memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail. If Hibernate - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 109
109 Learning the Basics Power down options System power mode settings 4 Select Hibernate for any or all of the applicable modes. ❖ When I press the power button Select this setting if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Select - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 110
(within eight hours if you start with a fully-charged battery). NOTE: Standby command is not available on Windows NT. Standby stores the current state of the computer in memory until you turn on the computer again. The computer uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 111
all your work before you turn off the power with Standby command enabled. To shut down the computer using Standby: 1 Open the Start menu and click Shut power button. For more information, see "Shutdown mode" on page 271. Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode Suspend/Resume (memory) mode is a Toshiba - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 112
: ❖ Click the Start menu button, then click Suspend. F3 ❖ Press and hold the Fn key, then press and release the F3 key. When the pop-up window appears, press and release F3 until the Suspend/Resume (memory) mode icon is highlighted, then release the Fn key. ❖ Open the Power Saver utility in Control - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 113
/Resume (memory) mode, the computer's battery is probably discharged. This may happen if you have had the computer turned off for a long time. Any work you had not previously saved to disk will be lost. To recharge the battery, connect the computer to an AC power source and leave it turned off for - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 114
the Shutdown mode hot key, see "Shutdown mode" on page 271. Restarting a computer in a special shutdown mode To restart your computer once it is in Hibernation, Standby or Suspend/Resume mode, press the power button, or if you suspended your system by closing the display panel, simply open the panel - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 115
-power, standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba or power usage, see "Using Power Management" on page 189, and "Power Saver" on page 191. This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 116
computer has two other batteries: an internal backup battery and an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. These are lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. The backup battery provides the power to store information about the system when you suspend the computer using the Windows 98 Second Edition Standby - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 117
may lose their charge completely, especially if you've had the computer turned off for a long time. To recharge: ❖ The backup battery, plug the computer in and leave it turned off for two and a half to five hours. ❖ The RTC battery, plug the computer in and turn it on for at least 24 hours. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 118
indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery. ❖ Off indicates that the battery is not being charged. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashing - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 119
Management Running the computer on battery power Power Saver Properties Dialog Box (Windows 98 Second Edition) The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes. To show remaining power in Windows NT: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 120
the computer on battery power The Power Save Properties dialog box appears. Power Save Properties dialog box (Windows NT) The Battery Charge section of the Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining percentage of battery charge. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity will - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 121
computer on battery power HINT: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. WARNING: The computer drains battery power more quickly - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 122
122 Power Management What to do when the battery alarm sounds What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Tecra 8200 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work. Windows 98 Second Edition offers two alarms - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 123
123 Power Management Changing batteries Changing batteries CAUTION: When handling battery packs, don't drop or knock them. Also be careful not to damage the casing or shortcircuit the terminals. To change the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Shut down and turn off the computer. 3 Remove all cables - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 124
the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. CAUTION: If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery lock to the unlocked position and try again. Don't force the battery into position. 9 Turn the computer right side - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 125
gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ When you need to replace the main battery, use an identical battery from the same manufacturer. Maximizing battery life ❖ If you're not going to use the computer for a long period, remove the battery pack. ❖ Alternate between battery packs if you have - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 126
126 Power Management Taking care of your battery ❖ Make sure your computer is turned off when you're replacing the battery pack. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack is over 1000 recharges, so it should - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 127
as: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and diskette drives. ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures. There are various ways in which you - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 128
to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode. The power usage modes under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power. The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You're now in the selected mode. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 129
select the desired power usage mode. The power usage modes are: Full power, High power, Medium power, Low power, and User setting. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You're now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery power usage mode, see "Power usage mode - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 130
Management Additional options for power Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs. However, if you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: ❖ Purchase - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 131
this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your Tecra 8200 Series notebook computer. Setting up Windows to work with your printer When you turned on your computer for the first time, the Windows Setup program offered you the opportunity to define a printer. Read this section if - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 132
work with your printer Setting up Windows 98 Second Edition to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows 98 Second Edition Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Printers. The Printers display panel opens. Printers panel 2 Double-click Add - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 133
. Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, Windows 98 Second Edition recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. 4 If the printer you are setting up: ❖ Is not connected - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 134
Edition, click Yes. ❖ Available when specifically requested, click No. 10 Click Next. Windows 98 Second Edition prompts you to print a test page. 11 If your printer is connected and turned on, click Finish to print a test page. To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 135
NT to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows NT Add Printer Wizard: 1 Open the Printers window. Printers Window 2 Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts and prompts you to specify how the printer is to be managed. Add Printer Wizard dialog - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 136
Windows the printer setup and driver on your computer. For a network printer, you must specify the path to the printer (or browse to find its network location). This action connects your computer to the printer on the network print server. 4 Click Next to continue. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 137
speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 138
. 3 Click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder screen displays. To record sounds using the microphone in Windows NT: 1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the external microphone jack. 2 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Multimedia. 3 Click Sound Recorder - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 139
Play Skip forward Skip backward 4 Click the Record button. 5 Speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. 6 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 7 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 8 To save the file, select Save from the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 140
the instructions in "Inserting compact discs" on page 98. The computer automatically detects the compact disc in the CDROM drive, opens the appropriate player, and begins to play the disc. Using Windows Media Player (Windows 98 Second Edition) To start Windows Media® Player manually in Windows 98 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 141
data with another computer Using Microsoft CD Player (Windows NT) To start CD Player manually in Windows NT: 1 Click Start, point to Programs, click the Stop button. ❖ To eject a CD, press the Eject button on the CD Player control panel or press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive. Exchanging data - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 142
program on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your Tecra 8200 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 143
support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset devices. If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Windows 98 Second Edition opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Modems. Windows - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 144
98 Second Edition cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows 98 Second Edition documentation. 6 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 7 Close the Control Panel. To find out which port your modem is - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 145
For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. ❖ While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network. ❖ Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 146
. You can do such things as transfer files between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity. NOTE: Before using SPANWorks, you must establish a network - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 147
future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 263. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 148
referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect . Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 149
when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account with AT&T WorldNet® Service, or assists you in setting up , and establish a connection with the ISP's computer. Toshiba and Yahoo!® have joined together to offer you a free account on Yahoo!. In order to sign up for - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 150
The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for , a Web site specifically designed to help you time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 151
about a specialized subject with others in real-time, it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 152
152 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet - Blank Page -- - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 153
connected to AC power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can buttons" on page 157 to locate the volume control buttons. Insert a DVD into the DVD-ROM drive, following the instructions in "Inserting compact discs" on page 98. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 154
general properties" on page 163 for information on enabling autoplay). To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to Programs. 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo WinDVD. Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator WinDVD video - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 155
WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in or move it to the right to move forward. The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar. The - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 156
determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD Time slider Counter Exit Web Playlist Repeat Eject Maximize Properties WinDVD control panel Expanded controls button Directional buttons Help button You can open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 157
. Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are ready to play the disc. Using the control panel, you can play a DVD from the beginning, or move to a desired location then begin playing. Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Repeat Eject Pause - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 158
this To do this Eject - open the DVD-ROM drive disc tray. Or use keyboard shortcut E Pause - temporarily stop play- Spacebar ing a DVD. Play - start playing a DVD. Spacebar Step - move forward through the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 159
move to a specific time slot, then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location. None Audio volume controls - click Shift ↑ the plus button to increase vol- (increases) ume. Click the minus button to decrease volume. Shift ↓ (decreases) Maximizing the video window To close - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 160
Playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, save one playlist at a time. Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel, click the playlist button. The Playlist window appears. Playlist - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 161
161 WinDVD Using Playlists 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a a name to the saved playlist, as you can only save one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears. 6 Click OK to close the confirmation - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 162
after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive disc tray, then close the DVD-ROM drive again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics, such as - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 163
viewed in a specific region. The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and Canada. NOTE: Most DVD-ROM drives let you change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region code - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 164
bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel. 5 Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 165
surround sound. ❖ If you have an S/PDIF compliant sound card, select Enable S/PDIF output. This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver. 3 In the Vocal options box, select the desired check box to disable it. 5 To test Dolby Pro Logic, click the Test button. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 166
is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden. Otherwise, clear the check box. 4 Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to enable OSD. Otherwise - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 167
The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your open the expanded control panel, click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel. See "Playing DVDs" on page 153 for help locating the expanded controls button. Directional buttons - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 168
to the right to increase video brightness. Move it to the left to decrease brightness. + (increases) - (decreases) Directional buttons - use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard. The center button represents Enter. ↑ (Up) → (Right) ↓ (Down) ← (Left) Enter - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 169
corner of the numeric keypad (↵) to begin playing that chapter. You can clear an entry by clicking the clear (X) button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad. Menu button - displays all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 170
dynamic audio track changes. Subtitles - displays a list S of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 171
None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference. On the bookmark shortcut menu, click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located in the upper left corner of the directional button panel. 2 Position the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 172
Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 With the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel. 2 With the pointer over the center of the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 173
173 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box. WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 174
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites. To enable these links, click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser. Getting Help Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system. Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 175
a tab to the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Power Management utility. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options or change default options. The Toshiba utilities are: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Hardware Setup ❖ TSETUP ❖ Power Management ❖ Power Saver Each of these - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 176
Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files. With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows program. ❖ Open a file in its associated Windows program. ❖ Display a customized folder of Windows programs and/or files from which to choose. Fn-esse also has several - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 177
or document: 1 Open both Fn-esse and Windows Explorer. 2 Resize the Explorer window so you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 178
178 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place. The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Using the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 179
making a pop-up assignment, complete step 4. 3 To make a direct key assignment, select Direct. The Add/Edit Command dialog box appears. ❖ Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 180
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 4 To make a pop-up assignment, select Popup. ❖ The Applications Explorer dialog box appears. ❖ Select the desired folder. The left side of the Applications Explorer window Windows documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected. ❖ To open - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 181
as if you were creating a new assignment. 3 To remove the key assignment, click Clear. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition To access Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition, go to Start - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 182
182 Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup (Windows 98 Second Edition) Toshiba Hardware Setup has the following tabs: ❖ General - Shows the BIOS version, memory configuration, and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode. ❖ Password - Allows you to set the user password, an expansion station - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 183
Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup ❖ LAN - Allows you to enable or disable Wake on Lan®. ❖ Pointing Device - Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or have the system auto-select one. ❖ Display - Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 184
window contains: ❖ Setup panel-Displays general information about your computer, including the installed BIOS version. ❖ Memory panel-Shows how the computer's memory is allocated. ❖ HDD panel-Displays the type of hard disk drive installed in your computer. ❖ Hardware Options button-Opens - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 185
185 Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup Hardware Configuration online help You can access Hardware Configuration online help: ❖ Directly, through the Help button in the Hardware Configuration window. ❖ From Windows NT Explorer. To access Hardware Configuration online help through Windows NT Explorer: 1 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 186
set combination instead of the Fn key. ❖ Password - Allows you to set or reset the user password for power on and instant security. ❖ USB - Allows you to enable or disable USB (Universal Serial Bus) Legacy Emulation. ❖ PC Card - Allows you to set the PC Card Controller mode. ❖ LAN - Allows you to - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 187
system. TSETUP TSETUP is the MS-DOS®-based, Toshiba configurationmanagement tool, similar to Hardware Setup available through Windows. You can access TSETUP during startup or while in Windows. HINT: TSETUP doesn't run from within Windows. You must exit Windows and run TSETUP while in MS-DOS mode - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 188
Toshiba Utilities TSETUP The first page of TSETUP appears. SYSTEMSETUP(1/2) BIOSversion=x.xx MEMORY BOOTPRIORITY Total=65536KB PASSWORD NotRegistered BATTERY Power-upMode=Boot the options available for any particular setting, use the arrow keys to move to the setting and press the spacebar to - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 189
the Hibernation option only. For other power-saving options, use the Toshiba Power Saver utility. To access the Power Management program: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Management icon. A dialog box appears - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 190
of preset power options. ❖ Advanced - Allows you to choose additional power management options. ❖ Alarms - Allows you to change the settings for the battery alarms. ❖ Hibernate - Allows you to change the default setting of Hibernation mode. ❖ Power Meter - Gives you details about your power sources. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 191
save anything you have in short-term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail. If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery dies, you will lose data. Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver enhances your computer's power management capabilities. Power Save Modes is a series of settings for - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 192
192 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon. The Power Saver dialog box appears. Power Saver dialog box (Windows 98 Second Edition) By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 193
193 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver Power Saver in Windows NT To access Power Save Properties in Windows NT: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Power Saver. The Power Save Properties dialog box appears. Power Save Properties dialog box (Windows NT) The Power - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 194
Save settings: 1 Select Battery Power (or External Power). 2 Select a Power Save mode. 3 Click the Details... button. The Power Mode Setup dialog appears. It has four tabs: ❖ Display Auto Off - Displays power management options ❖ HDD Auto Off - Hard disk drive power management options ❖ Processor - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 195
turn itself on at a specific date and time, enter the date and time you wish the computer to turn on. Expansion device properties You may view the status of your expansion device or modify its settings using the Toshiba Services Configuration. To use the Toshiba Services Configuration: 1 Open - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 196
196 Toshiba Utilities Expansion device properties The Toshiba Mobile Services Configuration box appears. Toshiba Mobile Services Configuration box For more information about expansion devices, see "Using an expansion device" on page 67. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 197
on your computer again. Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on the Tecra 8200 Series computer: ❖ A power-on (user-level) password that requires you to enter the password whenever you start the computer. ❖ An instant (user-level) password that secures your open programs and files when - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 198
or in another system. You can set a hard disk drive user password and/or a hard disk drive master password. User-level passwords The user-level password is the basic level of password security. You can use it as both a power-on password and an instant password. For most users, this is all the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 199
you start the computer (power-on password), or when you use the hot key Fn + F1 (instant password). To set (register) a user-level password in Windows NT: 1 Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to Toshiba Utilities. 2 Click Hardware Setup, click the Hardware Options button, and then select - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 200
To register a user-level password in TSETUP and create a password service diskette: 1 Click Start, then Shut Down. Select Shut down and click OK. The computer shuts down and turns itself off. 2 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive" on page 64 or - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 201
[F1] key," press F1. TSETUP displays a setup screen. SYSTEMSETUP(1/2) BIOSversion=x.xx MEMORY BOOTPRIORITY Total=65536KB PASSWORD NotRegistered BATTERY BatterySaveMode=FullPower ECP HardDiskMode=EnhancedIDE(Normal) OTHERS Power-upMode=Boot CPUCache=Enabled Level2Cache=Enabled AutoPowerOn= - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 202
and displays a message when it's finished. 13 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue. TSETUP closes, returning you to the system prompt. The next time you start the computer your password will be in effect. 14 Store your password service diskette in a safe place, away from the computer - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 203
in TSETUP. Disabling a user-level password in Toshiba Hardware Setup To delete a user-level password in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click Toshiba Hardware Setup. 2 Open the Password tab. 3 Click Not Registered. A Password dialog box appears. 4 Type - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 204
press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel turns on (green)-about one second. When you receive the following message: "Check system. Then press [F1] key," press F1. TSETUP displays a setup screen. 4 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 205
the computer beeps. After three incorrect attempts, the system turns off automatically. If you've forgotten your password and you have a password service diskette: 1 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive" on page 64 or "Inserting a module into the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 206
correctly, the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key. Supervisor-level passwords A supervisor-level password protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities and TSETUP. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer. NOTE - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 207
password in Windows NT: 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Windows NT shuts down and the computer turns itself off. 3 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 208
Keeping Your Files Safe Supervisor-level passwords 4 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. After a few minutes, a Welcome screen appears. 5 Press Enter. The Toshiba Companion Utility main menu appears. 6 Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS. 7 At - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 209
Shut Down. 2 Select Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode and click Yes, or OK, as appropriate. Windows shuts down the computer, then restarts it in MS-DOS mode and displays a system prompt. 3 Type c:\toshiba\svpw and press Enter. The Supervisor Password program starts and asks if you want to delete - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 210
password in Windows NT: 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Windows NT shuts down and the computer turns itself off. 3 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 211
your hard disk, even if it is removed and installed on another computer. This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk. ❖ Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk, in case you forget the hard disk drive user password - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 212
your network administrator for instructions. Setting a hard disk drive user password To set a hard disk drive password in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 If you want to create a password diskette, connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive" on page 64 or - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 213
Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 98 Second Edition 6 To set a hard disk drive user password, type Y. To exit without setting a password, type N. If you choose Y, HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password. CAUTION: Make sure you choose a hard disk drive user password you can - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 214
drive user password HINT: You must delete the hard disk drive user password before you can delete the hard disk drive master password. To delete a hard disk drive user password in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 215
NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN, unless you've set a hard disk drive master password. To set a hard disk drive master password in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive" on page 64 or "Inserting a module - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 216
Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Click Start, then click Run. 3 In the Run box, type: c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen. 4 To set a hard disk drive master password, type 2 and press - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 217
a hard disk drive master password HINT: You must delete the hard disk drive user password before you can delete the hard disk drive master password. To delete a hard disk drive master password in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 218
take effect. Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT Your computer comes with a program preinstalled that lets you set a hard disk drive password. This password protects your primary and secondary hard disks by preventing an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk, even if it is removed and - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 219
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT Setting a hard disk drive password 1 Click Start and point to Programs. 2 Click Windows NT Explorer. Windows NT Explorer opens. 3 Choose the C:\ drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it. The Toshiba folder opens. 4 Select and double - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 220
Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT 6 The Toshiba Hard Drive Password Utility dialog box appears. Click the box next to the readme file, then click OK. The readme file appears, which explains in detail the difference between the Master and user password features. Setting a master - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 221
221 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT 8 Click the User button. A drop-down box appears which lists all available hard drives. When you first buy your machine there should be only one hard drive listed. 9 Click Register. The Register Password dialog box appears, listing - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 222
222 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT 11 Click OK to continue setting the password. The Register User Password dialog box appears, informing you that the user password is used to protect against unauthorized access to your drive. Read this information carefully. Register - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 223
- Windows NT 13 Type the password in the New Password field. 14 Confirm the password by typing the password again in the Confirm new password field. HINT: To exit without setting a hard disk drive password, click Cancel. 15 Click OK. The Register User Password dialog box warns you for the last time - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 224
diskette drive, press any key to continue, then click Yes. Your password is saved on the diskette as a text file. If you forget your password, you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is. 3 Click Exit to return to the Toshiba Hard Disk Password Utilities dialog - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 225
must restart it to try again. Deleting the hard disk drive password 1 Click Start and point to Programs. 2 Click Windows NT Explorer. Windows NT Explorer opens. 3 Choose the C:\ drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it. The Toshiba folder opens. 4 Select and double-click the hddpwdnt.exe file - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 226
226 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box 6 Click User. The Master Password dialog box appears. Master Password dialog box 7 Click Delete. The dialog box lists all the hard disk drives with registered passwords. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 227
227 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT 8 Select one or more of the hard disk drives listed by clicking the box next to the drive. 9 Click OK. The Delete Password dialog box displays the name of the drive for which the password is being deleted after the message, "Enter - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 228
Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows NT 12 Click OK. The Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box displays the drives with deleted passwords as the password before restarting the computer, the password that was in place the last time the computer was started will be the effective password. 14 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 229
encounter. For further assistance and solutions, use Toshiba's support tool, VirtualTechTM, to help diagnose and solve possible problems. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix The more you - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 230
230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer If your computer or one of the devices connected to it isn't working properly, try this procedure first: 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. This includes a local printer and any other external devices. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 231
231 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer room temperature (88 degrees Fahrenheit/30 degrees Celsius or less). If the computer will not start after it has been turned off for a while, remove the battery and reinsert it. For instructions on removing the battery, see "Changing - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 232
232 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start, but you receive a hard disk drive (HDD) error message. There may be a problem starting Windows from your hard disk. Follow these steps: CAUTION: Before using the Toshiba Companion - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 233
233 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start, but Windows NT does not load correctly. There is a problem starting Windows NT from your hard disk. 1 Start the computer from the hard drive and select Windows NT Workstation 4.0, - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 234
234 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a hardware conflict Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help to troubleshoot the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 235
channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows NT does not support Plug and Play - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 236
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur. To find out what resources Windows type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows NT does not support Device Manager. To - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 237
to manually turn off the computer in Windows NT. 3 Remove the memory card following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 73. 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 69, and make sure it's seated properly. 5 Replace the memory - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 238
caused by the memory card. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery, real-time clock (RTC) battery and backup battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty power cable will neither - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 239
it again. Check the power-saving features in Power Saver. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Is the battery fully charged to begin with - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 240
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 241
241 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect the AccuPoint II. In addition: Your finger slides off the AccuPoint II easily. If the AccuPoint II cap is oily, remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 242
242 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict password, press the Enter key, type the password, and press Enter to return to work. If you are using the built-in screen, try changing the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 243
have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or some of the data appears to be missing. Make sure you're identifying the drive by its correct name (A for the diskette drive or C for the primary hard disk). In Windows 98 Second Edition, run ScanDisk, which - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 244
. The Check Disk dialog opens. 7 Check Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter in Windows 98 Second Edition - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 245
. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive can't read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the diskette drive) is probably causing the problem. Run ScanDisk on the faulty diskette. If you're using the diskette drive externally, unplug - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 246
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems a different telephone line or connecting at a later time. There may be an incorrect setting in the transmission to someone else. Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 247
source and turned on. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 248
248 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software's documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen. Press the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 249
249 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 250
be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. To view the PC Card status with Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 251
before you remove a PC Card: 1 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Stop xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. Windows 98 Second Edition displays a message saying you may safely remove the card. 3 Remove the card from the slot. HINT: Windows NT does not support hot swapping - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 252
CD Instructions for the installation procedure. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 253
253 Troubleshooting Guide Internet Problems If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Run the printer's self test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers. You may have connected the - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 254
again later. DVD operating problems- Windows 98 Second Edition If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, or - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 255
Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition 6 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list. 7 See "Checking device properties" on page 236 for instructions - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 256
256 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition 5 Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, go into Hardware Setup and disable - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 257
Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems WinDVD problems sure DMA is turned on and check its settings: 1 Open the Start tab. 3 Open the CDROM device folder, select your DVD-ROM device driver, then click open. Most DVD titles have one or both of the "Root" and "Title" menus. If one menu button appears - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 258
258 Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change. DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources. Some software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 259
259 Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems Content issues Movies that debug software is present on the system. Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD. Foundation 6.0 or higher (Source: Microsoft) ❖ DirectShow® 6.0 (Source: Microsoft) ❖ 2x DVD-ROM Drive with DMA enabled installed - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 260
your hard disk. Tecra's hard disk. Here are a few ways you can do this: ❖ Use Windows to copy files to diskettes. ❖ Connect a storage device to the system and use specialized software to copy all your data from hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect the system to a LAN and copy files to some other location - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 261
solutions to common computer problems. These are arranged into easy-to-navigate topics like software, hardware and the Internet. ❖ A set of powerful support tools that can: ❖ Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information. ❖ Provide a real time view of your - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 262
Troubleshooting Guide Use VirtualTech restore your configuration and replace or repair damaged files. ❖ Check and inform you of any updates whenever you go online. To load an update Direct you to Ask IRIS Online™, Toshiba's instant response information service where you can ask questions and receive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 263
program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows 98 Second Edition documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 264
264 Troubleshooting Guide Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 265
265 Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices Toshiba's worldwide offices Argentina Acron S.A. Solís 1525 (1134) Buenos Aires Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Niederlassung Ö sterreich Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2/259 a - c, A-1030 Wien, Austria Brazil Semp Toshiba Informática Silveria - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 266
266 Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Ireland Same as - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 267
Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Henares Spain New Zealand Toshiba (New Zealand) Pty. Limited Level 4, 3 Ferncroft - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 268
268 Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 269
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Instant password security Fn + F1 This hot key blanks the display. To resume - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 270
270 Hot Keys Power usage mode Power usage mode Fn + F2 This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. The power usage modes in Windows 98 Second Edition under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power. The power usage mode in Windows 98 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 271
choices are: Standby and Power Off. To enable/disable Hibernation mode, see "Enabling Hibernation mode" on page 107. The Shutdown modes in Windows NT are Shutdown and Suspend/Resume (Memory). Sound Fn + F4 Sample shutdown modes window (Windows NT) This hot key cycles through the different alarm - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 272
the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Keyboard hot keys Fn + F10 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + F11 This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + F12 This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 273
Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 274
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video modes in programs. Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode, and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics. (in text modes). Grid is the default number of pels per character. LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors, or shades of gray, that - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 276
276 Video Modes This table lists the video modes for the Tecra 8200 Series computer: Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq. Mode (hex) Type Grid Grid Resolution (pelxpel) Colors (pelxpel) Colors hor. vert. 0, 1 VGA Text 40x25 char 8x8 16/256K 8x8 16/256K - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 277
42 SVGA Grph 43 SVGA Grph 44 SVGA Grph 45 SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph 50 SVGA Grph 52 SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq. Grid Grid Resolution (pelxpel) Colors (pelxpel) Colors hor. vert. 640x480 pels 8x16 64K/64K 8x16 64K/64K 31.5kHz 60Hz 37.6kHz - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 278
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. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC BIOS bps CD CD-ROM CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC DMA alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory complementary metal-oxide semiconductor communications port 1 (serial port - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 280
read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 281
RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN www real-time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus universal resource locator wide area network World Wide Web - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 282
disk-See system disk. boot priority (startup sequence)-The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus-An electrical circuit - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 283
computer logic and circuits for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards. click-To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse. In Windows, this refers to the left mouse - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 284
)-The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory-See folder. disable-To turn a computer option - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 285
can be removed from the computer Windows, this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 286
from it. frontside bus-The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 287
of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 288
limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. liquid crystal display (LCD as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network-See LAN. logical drive-A section computer's main memory is RAM. See RAM, ROM. microprocessor - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 289
. password-A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card-A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 290
allows a PC to configure program-A set of instructions that can be RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer's main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory-See RAM. read-only memory-See ROM. reboot-See boot, restart. removable - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 291
power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 292
network. See also download. USB-See universal serial bus (USB). utility-A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet. - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 293
turning off the power 56 battery alarms 122 backup 116 caring for 125 changing 123 charging 48, 50 charging before use 47 conserving power 127 disposing of safely 126 lights 39 main 39 module 37 monitoring power 118 placing into adapter 77 power usage hot key 128, 129 power usage mode 270 real-time - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 294
cable-free 32 network connection 145 troubleshooting 246 compact discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 100 composite video port connecting a device 58 computer display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211, 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 295
, 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set as default 107 settings 108 hot key alarm volume 271 display modes 272 display output settings 59 instant password 206, 269 keyboard 272 keyboard overlays 272 power usage mode 128, 129, 270 Shutdown mode 271 sound 271 hot keys 269 hot swapping PC Cards 102 - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 296
89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch, display 30 LCD display 36 lighting 45 lights AC power 38 hard disk drive 39 main battery 39 numlock 40 on/off 38 SelectBay battery 39 SelectBay drive 39 Wi-Fi 30 line-in jack 137 M main battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 297
configurations 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB (Universal Serial - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 298
229 sound system 248 problems See troubleshooting PS/2-compatible keyboard 31, 61 mouse 31 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 116 recording .wav files 137 sounds 137 region code 163 registration, online 53 removing PC Cards 34, 80 reset button 31 restarting the computer 230 reset button 31 Resume mode - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 299
player general problems 254 DVD-ROM drive 246 external display device 242, 243 external keyboard 240 hard disk drive 232, 233, 243 hardware 234 keyboard 231, 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 keypad overlay 239 memory card 237 modem 246 PC Cards 249 power 238 printer 252 run ScanDisk 243 Windows Help - Toshiba Tecra 8200 | User Guide - Page 300
300 Index Windows 98 choosing a printer driver 131 power management utility 189 setting up a printer 131 Windows 98 Briefcase 141 Windows 98 Second Edition Plug and Play 235 troubleshooting feature 234 Windows Media Player 140 Windows NT basics 85 first time use 53 logging on 85 operating system
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