User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 2800/2805 Series User’s Guide1Contents11Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other icons used23Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back26Right side28Left side29Front with the display open31Keyboard indicator panel33System indicator panel34CD/DVD control buttons35CD/DVD/Media Player power switch36Underside37Chapter 2 Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer45Installing additional memory (optional)45Removing a memory module50Connecting a mouse50Connecting a printer51Connecting the AC adapter52Charging the battery54Using the computer for the first time55Opening the display panel55Turning on the power55Using the AccuPoint II57Setting up your software58Registering your computer59Setting up a printer59Using a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II62Turning off the computer63Caring for your computer63Cleaning the computer64Moving the computer64Using a computer lock64Chapter 3 Learning the Basics67Computing tips67Using the keyboard69Character keys69Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys70Function keys70Windows® special keys70Overlay keys71Starting a program72Saving your work73Printing your work74Using diskettes75Inserting and removing diskettes75Caring for diskettes76Backing up your files76Copying to a diskette77Playing a CD or DVD77Drive components and control buttons78CD/DVD control buttons80Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD81Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to Media Player81Inserting a disc81Playing an audio CD84Playing a DVD85Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD85Removing a disc with the computer on85Removing a disc with the computer off86Caring for CDs and DVDs86Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive87Setting up for communications88Using the modem88Connecting your computer to a network89Turning off the computer90Shut down command90Hibernation command90Standby command91Using Shut down92Using Hibernation94Using Standby96Chapter 4 Mobile Computing99Toshiba’s energy-saver design99Running the computer on battery power100Using additional battery packs100Battery safety precautions100Maximizing battery life101Charging batteries101Charging the main battery102Charging the RTC battery102Monitoring battery power103Determining remaining battery power103Conserving battery power104What to do when the battery runs low105Setting battery alarms105Changing the main battery106Removing the battery from the computer106Removing the battery from the battery cover108Inserting a charged battery108Disposing of used batteries safely109Traveling tips110Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Millenium Edition Operating System111Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop112Finding your way around the desktop112Windows® Millennium Edition file system116Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II116Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet119Exploring the Web Tutorial120Lesson 4: Creating a new document122Lesson 5: Creating a new folder123Lesson 6: Starting programs124Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows127Using the taskbar128Minimizing and maximizing windows128Resizing and moving windows129Lesson 8: Closing programs130Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts131Creating a shortcut to the Calculator131Creating a shortcut to the Character Map132Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver134Lesson 11: Setting the date and time136Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop137Lesson 13: Using System Restore139Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?140Windows® Millennium Edition Help140Using the online tours and tutorials142Lesson 15: Turning off your computer143Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options145Windows® Millennium Edition special features145Personalizing your desktop146Customizing the taskbar146Bringing the world to your desktop147Changing desktop and browsing style148Personalizing individual windows151Adding a background to a window152Customizing window toolbars152Displaying information about each folder154Using your computer at the office155Exchanging data with another computer156Transferring files156Getting help transferring files156Sending a fax157An overview of using the Internet157The Internet157The World Wide Web158Internet Service Providers158Connecting to the Internet158Surfing the Internet159Internet features160Uploading and downloading files from the Internet160Toshiba’s online resources161Exploring video features161Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television161Transferring and editing video data162Playing DVDs163Exploring audio features164Recording sounds164Using a microphone164Adjusting recording quality165Using external speakers or headphones166Using PC Cards167PC Card supporting software167Inserting PC Cards168Removing PC Cards169Hot swapping170Using SmartMedia cards170Inserting a SmartMedia card171Removing a SmartMedia card171Emulating a full-size keyboard171Determining the COM port172Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities173Fnesse173Starting Fnesse174Assigning a key to a program or document175Viewing existing key assignments177Changing or removing existing key assignments177Toshiba Hardware Setup177Setting the CPU Frequency Mode179Power Saver180Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000181Playing DVDs181Using the WinDVD toolbar183Using the WinDVD status bar183Using the WinDVD control panel184Using the control panel playback buttons185Maximizing the video window187Using playlists188Creating playlists188Loading and playing playlists190Resuming normal playback after using playlists190Customizing WinDVD190Setting general properties191Setting audio properties192Setting display properties194Customizing the control panel195Using WinDVD advanced features195Zooming in200Panning201Zooming out201Adjusting the color balance201Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD202Getting help202Exiting WinDVD202Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong203Problems that are easy to fix203Problems when you turn on the computer205The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system is not working206Using Startup options to fix problems207Internet problems210The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system can help you211Resolving a hardware conflict212A plan of action212Resolving hardware conflicts on your own212Fixing a problem with Device Manager214Memory card problems216Power and the batteries216Keyboard problems218AccuPoint II problems219Display problems220Disk drive problems222DVD-ROM drive problems224Sound system problems232PC Card problems232Printer problems236Modem problems237Develop good computing habits238Using VirtualTech239If you need further assistance240Before you call240Contacting Toshiba241Other Toshiba Internet Web sites242Toshiba's worldwide offices242Appendix A Hot Keys247Instant password security247Power usage mode248Shutdown mode248Sound249Display modes249Keyboard hot keys250Appendix B Power Cable Connectors251Appendix C Video Modes253Satellite Series video modes254Glossary257Acronyms257Terms259Index271Size: 3.66 MBPages: 282Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 2800/2805 Series User’s Guide1Contents11Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other icons used23Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back26Right side28Left side29Front with the display open31Keyboard indicator panel33System indicator panel34CD/DVD control buttons35CD/DVD/Media Player power switch36Underside37Chapter 2 Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer45Installing additional memory (optional)45Removing a memory module50Connecting a mouse50Connecting a printer51Connecting the AC adapter52Charging the battery54Using the computer for the first time55Opening the display panel55Turning on the power55Using the AccuPoint II57Setting up your software58Registering your computer59Setting up a printer59Using a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II62Turning off the computer63Caring for your computer63Cleaning the computer64Moving the computer64Using a computer lock64Chapter 3 Learning the Basics67Computing tips67Using the keyboard69Character keys69Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys70Function keys70Windows® special keys70Overlay keys71Starting a program72Saving your work73Printing your work74Using diskettes75Inserting and removing diskettes75Caring for diskettes76Backing up your files76Copying to a diskette77Playing a CD or DVD77Drive components and control buttons78CD/DVD control buttons80Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD81Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to Media Player81Inserting a disc81Playing an audio CD84Playing a DVD85Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD85Removing a disc with the computer on85Removing a disc with the computer off86Caring for CDs and DVDs86Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive87Setting up for communications88Using the modem88Connecting your computer to a network89Turning off the computer90Shut down command90Hibernation command90Standby command91Using Shut down92Using Hibernation94Using Standby96Chapter 4 Mobile Computing99Toshiba’s energy-saver design99Running the computer on battery power100Using additional battery packs100Battery safety precautions100Maximizing battery life101Charging batteries101Charging the main battery102Charging the RTC battery102Monitoring battery power103Determining remaining battery power103Conserving battery power104What to do when the battery runs low105Setting battery alarms105Changing the main battery106Removing the battery from the computer106Removing the battery from the battery cover108Inserting a charged battery108Disposing of used batteries safely109Traveling tips110Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Millenium Edition Operating System111Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop112Finding your way around the desktop112Windows® Millennium Edition file system116Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II116Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet119Exploring the Web Tutorial120Lesson 4: Creating a new document122Lesson 5: Creating a new folder123Lesson 6: Starting programs124Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows127Using the taskbar128Minimizing and maximizing windows128Resizing and moving windows129Lesson 8: Closing programs130Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts131Creating a shortcut to the Calculator131Creating a shortcut to the Character Map132Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver134Lesson 11: Setting the date and time136Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop137Lesson 13: Using System Restore139Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?140Windows® Millennium Edition Help140Using the online tours and tutorials142Lesson 15: Turning off your computer143Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options145Windows® Millennium Edition special features145Personalizing your desktop146Customizing the taskbar146Bringing the world to your desktop147Changing desktop and browsing style148Personalizing individual windows151Adding a background to a window152Customizing window toolbars152Displaying information about each folder154Using your computer at the office155Exchanging data with another computer156Transferring files156Getting help transferring files156Sending a fax157An overview of using the Internet157The Internet157The World Wide Web158Internet Service Providers158Connecting to the Internet158Surfing the Internet159Internet features160Uploading and downloading files from the Internet160Toshiba’s online resources161Exploring video features161Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television161Transferring and editing video data162Playing DVDs163Exploring audio features164Recording sounds164Using a microphone164Adjusting recording quality165Using external speakers or headphones166Using PC Cards167PC Card supporting software167Inserting PC Cards168Removing PC Cards169Hot swapping170Using SmartMedia cards170Inserting a SmartMedia card171Removing a SmartMedia card171Emulating a full-size keyboard171Determining the COM port172Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities173Fnesse173Starting Fnesse174Assigning a key to a program or document175Viewing existing key assignments177Changing or removing existing key assignments177Toshiba Hardware Setup177Setting the CPU Frequency Mode179Power Saver180Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000181Playing DVDs181Using the WinDVD toolbar183Using the WinDVD status bar183Using the WinDVD control panel184Using the control panel playback buttons185Maximizing the video window187Using playlists188Creating playlists188Loading and playing playlists190Resuming normal playback after using playlists190Customizing WinDVD190Setting general properties191Setting audio properties192Setting display properties194Customizing the control panel195Using WinDVD advanced features195Zooming in200Panning201Zooming out201Adjusting the color balance201Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD202Getting help202Exiting WinDVD202Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong203Problems that are easy to fix203Problems when you turn on the computer205The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system is not working206Using Startup options to fix problems207Internet problems210The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system can help you211Resolving a hardware conflict212A plan of action212Resolving hardware conflicts on your own212Fixing a problem with Device Manager214Memory card problems216Power and the batteries216Keyboard problems218AccuPoint II problems219Display problems220Disk drive problems222DVD-ROM drive problems224Sound system problems232PC Card problems232Printer problems236Modem problems237Develop good computing habits238Using VirtualTech239If you need further assistance240Before you call240Contacting Toshiba241Other Toshiba Internet Web sites242Toshiba's worldwide offices242Appendix A Hot Keys247Instant password security247Power usage mode248Shutdown mode248Sound249Display modes249Keyboard hot keys250Appendix B Power Cable Connectors251Appendix C Video Modes253Satellite Series video modes254Glossary257Acronyms257Terms259Index271Size: 3.66 MBPages: 282Language: EnglishOpen manual