User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite3000/3005 Series User’s Guide1Contents15Introduction23This guide23Safety icons24Other icons used25Other documentation25Service options26Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around27Making sure you have everything27Front with the display closed28Back29Right side30Left side31Front with the display open32Indicator panel34System indicator panel34CD or DVD control buttons35CD/DVD/Media Player power switch36Underside38Chapter 2: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions45Setting up your computer46Installing additional memory (optional)47Removing a memory module50Connecting a mouse50Connecting a printer50Connecting the AC adapter51Charging the battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Turning on the power55Using the AccuPoint II Pointing device56Setting up your software57Setting up a printer58Turning off the computer61Caring for your computer62Cleaning the computer62Moving the computer63Using a computer lock63Chapter 3: Learning the Basics65Computing tips65Using the keyboard66Character keys67Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys67Function keys67Windows® special keys68Overlay keys68Starting a program70Saving your work70Printing your work71Using diskettes71Inserting and removing diskettes72Caring for diskettes72Backing up your files73Using your CD or DVD drive74Drive components and control buttons74Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD76Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to Media Player77Inserting a disc77Playing an audio CD79Creating a CD80Playing a DVD81Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD81Removing a disc with the computer on81Removing a disc with the computer off82Caring for CDs and DVDs82Setting up for communications82Using the modem83Connecting your computer to a network83Powering down the computer84Shut down command84Hibernation command85Standby command85Using Shut down86Shutting down more quickly86Starting again after Shut down87Using Hibernation87Starting again from Hibernation mode87Using Standby88Starting again from Standby88Chapter 4: Mobile Computing89Toshiba’s energy-saver design89Running the computer on battery power90Using a second battery90Battery safety precautions90Maximizing battery life91Charging batteries91Charging the main and secondary batteries92Charging the RTC battery92Monitoring battery power93Determining remaining battery power93Conserving battery power94What to do when the battery runs low95Setting battery alarms95Changing the main battery96Removing the battery from the computer96Disposing of used batteries safely97Traveling tips97Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows Millenniun Edition Operating System99Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop100Finding your way around the desktop100Windows® Millennium Edition file system103Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II103Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet106Exploring the Web Tutorial107Lesson 4: Creating a new document108Lesson 5: Creating a new folder109Lesson 6: Starting programs110Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows112Using the taskbar113Minimizing and maximizing windows114Resizing and moving windows115Lesson 8: Closing programs116Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts116Creating a shortcut to the Calculator116Creating a shortcut to the Character Map117Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver120Lesson 11: Setting the date and time122Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop123Lesson 13: Using System Restore125Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?126Windows® Millennium Edition Help126Using the online tours and tutorials128Lesson 15: Turning off your computer129Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options131Windows® Millennium Edition special features131Personalizing your desktop132Customizing the taskbar132Bringing the world to your desktop133Changing desktop and browsing style134Personalizing individual windows136Adding a background to a window137Customizing window toolbars137Displaying a toolbar in a window139Displaying information about each folder139Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse140Using the programmable buttons141Using the Ethernet LAN Port142Accessing a LAN143Setting up a direct connection143Using a wireless connection143Setting up a dial-up connection144Exchanging data with another computer144Transferring files using a parallel port connection144Transferring files using the Infrared port145Connecting to the Internet145Making the physical connection146Signing up with an Internet Service Provider147Getting started147Using the Internet148The Internet148The World Wide Web148Surfing the Internet149Internet features149Uploading and downloading files from the Internet150Toshiba’s online resources150Conducting an electronic meeting150Sending a fax151Exploring video features152Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television152Connecting a television to the S-video out port152Transferring and editing video data155Playing VideoCDs155Exploring audio features156Recording sounds156Using a microphone157Adjusting recording quality158Using external speakers or headphones158Using PC Cards159PC Card supporting software159Inserting PC Cards160Removing PC Cards160Hot swapping161Using SmartMedia cards161Inserting a SmartMedia card161Removing a SmartMedia card162Emulating a full-size keyboard162Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000163Playing DVDs163Using the WinDVD toolbar165Using the WinDVD status bar165Using the WinDVD control panel166Using the control panel playback buttons167Maximizing the video window169Using playlists170Creating playlists170Loading and playing playlists172Resuming normal playback after using playlists172Customizing WinDVD172Setting general properties173Setting audio properties174Setting display properties176Customizing the control panel177Using WinDVD Advanced Features177Zooming in182Panning183Zooming out183Adjusting the color balance183Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD184Getting Help184Exiting WinDVD184Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong185Problems that are easy to fix185Problems when you turn on the computer187The Windows®Millennium Edition operating system is not working188Using Startup options to fix problems189Internet problems192The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system can help you193Resolving a hardware conflict194A plan of action194Resolving hardware conflicts on your own194Fixing a problem with Device Manager196Memory card problems198Power and the batteries198Keyboard problems200AccuPoint II problems201Display problems202Disk drive problems204CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems206Sound system problems213PC Card problems214Printer problems217Modem problems218Develop good computing habits218Using VirtualTech220If you need further assistance221Before you call221Contacting Toshiba221Other Toshiba Internet Web sites222Toshiba's worldwide offices223Appendix A: Hot Keys227Instant password security227Sound228Display modes228Keyboard hot keys228Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors229Glossary231Acronyms231Terms233Index245Size: 2.79 MBPages: 258Language: EnglishOpen manual
