Toshiba 8100 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Tecra 8100 Series User’s Guide

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  • Model: Tecra 8100 Series

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  • FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

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  • Industry Canada Requirement

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  • FCC Requirements

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  • Installation

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  • Type of Service

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  • Telephone Company Procedures

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  • If Problems Arise

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  • Disconnection

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  • Fax Branding

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    • Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand

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    • Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

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      • 1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that...

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      • 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN...

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      • 3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): U...

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    • CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Safety Instruction

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  • Location of the required label

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    • Copyright

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    • Export Administration Regulation

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    • Notice

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    • Trademarks

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    • Energy Star Compliance

      8
• Contents

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  • Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer

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    • Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 1

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    • Chapter 2: Getting Started 13

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    • Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices 31

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    • Chapter 4: Learning the Basics 59

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    • Chapter 5: Power Management 87

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  • Part II: Technical Reference

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    • Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 113

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    • Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 141

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    • Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe 161

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    • Chapter 9: Managing Your Tecra 8100 Computer 195

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    • Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Guide 207

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  • Part III: Appendixes

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    • Appendix A: Hot Keys 255

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    • Appendix B: Features and Specifications 261

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    • Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors 273

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    • Appendix D: System Resources 275

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    • Appendix E: Video Modes 283

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      • Glossary 287

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      • Index 317

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• Introduction

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  • About this guide

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  • Safety icons

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    • Other icons used

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  • Other documentation

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  • Operating system differences

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  • Service options

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• Part I

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  • Getting to Know Your Computer

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  • What’s in Part I

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  • Chapter 1

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    • Finding Your Way Around

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      • This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Tecra 8100 computer with illustrations to guide you ...

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      • It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer.

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      • Making sure you have everything

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        • Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start card shipped with your unit to make sure you...

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        • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your network administrator.

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      • Finding where everything’s located

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        • The next few pages take you on a guided tour of the computer and its components.

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          • Front with the display panel closed

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        • The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about var...

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        • Sliding the display latch opens the computer display panel. For more information, see “Keyboard a...

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        • The battery powers the computer when it is not connected to an AC outlet.

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        • The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers.

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        • Pressing the reset button restarts the computer. This button overrides the Suspend/Standby comman...

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          • Left side

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        • The PC Card ejection tabs allow easy removal of PC Cards.

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        • The PC Card slots allow you to use Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Cards.

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        • The left side speaker lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms an...

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        • The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices. Conne...

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        • The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input...

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        • The cooling vent provides ventilation to keep the computer’s Pentium® processor from overheating....

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        • The PC Card lock, when used with the security lock, prevents unauthorized removal of the PC Cards.

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        • The external diskette drive cover protects the external drive port. To connect the external diske...

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        • For more information about the external diskette drive, see “External diskette drive” on page11.

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        • The power button cover protects the power button. Slide this cover toward the rear of the compute...

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          • Back

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        • The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a connection for USB peripherals. USB is a single-ca...

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        • The PS/2™ port lets you connect an optional PS/2-compatible mouse or keyboard. You can use an opt...

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        • The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or...

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        • The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. For more information, see “Using exte...

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        • The expansion port allows you to connect one of several available expansion stations. These devic...

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        • The serial port lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial device.

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        • The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. For more informat...

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        • The DC IN socket is where you plug in the AC adapter.

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          • Right side

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        • The right side speaker lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms a...

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        • The SelectBay® allows you to use one of several possible SelectBay modules. The DVD-ROM drive is ...

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        • The modem port lets you connect the computer’s internal modem directly to a conventional telephon...

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        • The composite video port lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a sta...

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        • Attaching an optional PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable to the security lock slot lets you anch...

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          • Underside

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        • The battery module enables you to use the Tecra when a standard electrical outlet is not availabl...

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        • The SelectBay lock ejects the SelectBay module from the computer.

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        • The SelectBay of the Tecra can contain one of several interchangeable devices, offering exception...

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        • The memory module lets you add more memory to your Tecra computer. For more information, see “Add...

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        • The PC Card lock keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots.

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        • The PC Card lock retaining screw prevents the PC Card lock from accidentally releasing the PC Car...

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      • Keyboard and display features

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        • To view the front of the computer with the display panel open:

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          • 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer.

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          • 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.

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          • 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

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          • Front with the display panel open

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        • The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images.

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        • The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information,...

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        • The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions. ...

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        • The AccuPoint® II pointing device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never ...

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        • The built-in microphone lets you record sounds.

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        • The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about var...

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          • Indicator panel lights

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        • Two sets of indicator lights, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel, displa...

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        • System indicator lights

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          • This panel is located on the front of the computer.

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          • The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source.

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          • The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. It flashes amber when you turn off the comp...

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          • The main battery light indicates the state of the main battery. The light glows amber when the ba...

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          • The SelectBay battery light indicates the state of a secondary battery in the SelectBay, if insta...

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          • The hard disk drive light indicates that the hard disk is currently in use.

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          • The SelectBay drive light indicates that the module installed in the SelectBay or the external di...

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        • Keyboard indicator lights

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          • The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions.

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          • The caps lock light glows when you press the caps lock key. When this light is on, pressing a let...

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          • The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on. When this light is on,...

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          • The numlock light glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overla...

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      • External diskette drive

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        • Your computer comes with an external diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes.

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        • You may connect the external diskette drive using the external diskette drive port on the left si...

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  • Chapter 2

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    • Getting Started

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      • This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and expl...

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    • Selecting a place to work

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      • Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section provi...

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      • Creating a computer-friendly environment

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        • Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items yo...

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        • To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

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      • Keeping yourself comfortable

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        • Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their compute...

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        • This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult...

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        • Placement of the computer

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          • Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuri...

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        • Seating and posture

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          • When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distribute...

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          • If you are using a conventional chair:

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        • Lighting

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          • Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain.

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        • Arms and wrists

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        • Work habits

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          • The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, sch...

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    • Other precautions

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      • Your Tecra computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of ...

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    • Setting up your computer

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      • If you are using the computer for the first time, you need to connect the AC adapter to power the...

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      • Connecting the AC adapter

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        • The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the comp...

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        • To connect AC power to the computer:

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          • 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

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        • 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the rear of the computer.

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        • 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet.

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      • Charging the battery

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        • Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to...

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        • Charging time for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on the AC adapter. If the c...

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        • For more information on battery use, see “Running the computer on battery power” on page88.

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      • Connecting other external components

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        • You should attach any other external components and devices to your Tecra computer before you tur...

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    • Turning on the computer

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      • The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.

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      • Opening the display panel

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        • 1 Release the display latch.

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        • 2 Lift the display panel.

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      • Turning on the power

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        • To turn on the computer:

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          • 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter) are properly connected and ready.

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        • 2 If the diskette drive is connected, check that it is empty.

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        • 3 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear, revealing the po...

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        • 4 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel turns o...

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        • 5 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.

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    • Operating system

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      • Your computer comes with one of the following operating systems preinstalled:

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      • The appropriate Microsoft operating system documentation comes with your Toshiba computer.

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    • Using the computer for the first time

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      • When you start your computer for the first time, it prompts you to:

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      • Windows automatically detects and installs the devices it finds on your computer. Follow the inst...

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      • Registering your computer

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        • The last step in setting up your computer is to register your computer.

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        • Sending in your product registration card lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about...

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        • Registering your computer also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. See t...

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        • Windows NT does not support online registration. To register your computer, complete and mail the...

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    • When and how to turn off the computer

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      • It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you’re not using it for a while.

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      • Turning off the computer for a short period of time

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        • If you have work in progress and expect to resume shortly, use the Windows Suspend/Standby comman...

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        • The computer saves the state of all open programs, turns off the display, and goes into a low-pow...

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        • The on/off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.

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        • You may configure your Tecra 8100 for additional Suspend/ Standby options. For more information, ...

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      • Turning off the computer for a long period of time

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        • To leave the computer turned off for a longer period, use the Windows Shut Down command.

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        • To shut down Windows 98 Second Edition and turn off your computer:

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          • 1 Click the Start menu, then Hibernate, or select Start, then Shut Down.

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        • 2 Select Shut down and click OK.

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          • To shut down Windows NT and turn off your computer:

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            • 1 Click the Start menu, then click Shut Down.

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        • 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes.

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          • Windows NT shuts down. A message tells you to wait while data is saved to disk. Then the computer...

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          • There are a few additional things to keep in mind when you turn off the power.

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  • Chapter 3

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    • Connecting Other External Devices

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      • Using external display devices

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        • Connecting the display device

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          • Selecting video cables

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          • Connecting to the composite video port

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            • 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device.

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            • 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the plug on the video port adapter (included with y...

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            • 3 Connect the other end of the video port adapter cable to the composite video port on the left s...

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            • 4 Turn on the external video device.

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            • 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. For mo...

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          • Connecting an external monitor

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            • 1 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer.

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            • 2 Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.

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            • 3 Turn on the external monitor.

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            • 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. For mo...

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        • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

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          • 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously.

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          • 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect.

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          • 3 Release the Fn key.

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        • Adjusting the quality of the external display

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        • Video limitations

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      • Using an external keyboard

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        • Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key

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      • Using a mouse

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        • Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II

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          • PS/2 mouse with Windows98SecondEdition

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            • 1 Click Start, Settings, then point to Control Panel.

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            • 2 Double click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon.

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            • 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab and click Simultaneous.

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          • PS/2 mouse with Windows NT

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            • 1 Click Start, select Programs, then select Toshiba Utilities.

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            • 2 Click Hardware Setup, click the Hardware Options button, and then select the Pointing Devices tab.

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            • 3 Select the Simultaneous radio button and click OK.

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      • Connecting a local printer

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        • 1 If the computer is on, turn it off.

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        • 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s parallel port. Use the printer c...

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        • 3 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.

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        • 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps.

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      • Connecting the external diskette drive

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      • Connecting external speakers or headphones

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        • 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer. It’s beside the external microphone...

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        • 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone ...

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      • Connecting an external microphone

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        • 1 Locate the microphone jack on the left side of the computer.

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        • 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack.

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        • 3 Turn on the microphone.

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      • Using an expansion device

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      • Adding memory

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        • Memory module sizes

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        • Installing a memory module

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          • Preparing to install memory with Windows98SecondEdition

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            • 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the Shutdown mode pop-up window.

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            • 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F3 until you select Shutdown.

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            • 3 Release Fn.

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            • 4 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

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            • 5 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes or OK, as appropriate.

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          • Preparing to install memory with Windows NT

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            • 1 Click Start then click Shut Down.

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            • 2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes.

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          • Inserting a memory module

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            • 1 Unplug the computer.

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            • 2 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected.

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            • 3 Turn the computer upside down.

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            • 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place.

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            • 5 Lift off the cover.

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            • 6 Remove the memory module from its anti-static packaging.

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            • 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place.

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            • 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws.

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            • 9 Turn the computer over and restart it.

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        • Removing a memory module

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          • 1 Complete steps 1 through 5 in “Installing a memory module” to turn off the computer and open th...

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          • 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.

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          • 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot.

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          • 4 Replace the cover plate and screws.

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          • 5 Turn the computer over and restart it.

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      • Swapping SelectBay modules

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        • Removing a module from the SelectBay

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          • 1 Turn off the power.

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          • 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the SelectBay cover.

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          • 3 Slide the SelectBay ejection bar towards the back of the computer. Twist a coin in the ejection...

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          • 4 Slide the module out of the computer.

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        • Inserting a module into the SelectBay

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          • 1 Snap the module into the cover, if necessary.

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          • 2 Slide the module all the way into the SelectBay.

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          • Inserting the diskette drive module

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            • 1 Simultaneously pinch the two eject buttons.

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            • 2 Carefully pull the diskette drive by the front edges to completely remove it from the case.

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        • Using the secondary battery in the SelectBay

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          • Placing the battery into the adapter

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            • 1 Align the contacts on the battery with the contacts on the adapter.

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            • 2 Push down to snap the battery into the adapter.

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          • Removing the battery from the adapter

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            • 1 Holding the front of the battery adapter toward you, slide the battery release latch to your ri...

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            • 2 Holding the latch to the right, push up on the front of the battery until it pops out of the ad...

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      • Inserting and removing PC Cards

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        • Inserting a PC Card

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          • 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer.

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          • 2 If the PC Card slots are locked, unlock them by turning the computer over, locating the PC Card...

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          • 3 Insert the PC Card.

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          • 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly, but gently, to ensure a firm co...

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          • 5 Fold the PC Card eject lever into the case.

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          • 6 To lock the PC Cards in their slots, turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock, remove...

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        • Removing a PC Card

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          • 1 If the PC Card slots are locked, unlock them by turning the computer over, locating the PC Card...

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          • 2 Locate the PC Card ejection tab that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed.

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          • 3 Fold out the PC Card eject lever and push it in to remove the PC Card.

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          • 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot.

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        • Setting up your PC Card for your computer

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      • Connecting a modem

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        • Connecting to a phone line

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          • 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack on the right side of the computer.

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          • 2 Connect the other end to the wall jack.

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  • Chapter 4

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    • Learning the Basics

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      • This chapter covers precautions and computing tips as well as providing important information abo...

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      • Precautions

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      • Computing tips

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      • Windows basics

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        • Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is the computer’s operating system. If yo...

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        • For answers to common questions, click Start, click Help to open the online help, then double-cli...

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        • Logging on to Windows NT

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          • A major difference between Windows NT and other versions of Windows is that you have to log on, e...

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          • To turn on your computer and log on to Windows NT:

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          • 1 If the external diskette drive is connected to the computer, check that it is empty.

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            • 2 If a printer or other external device is connected to the computer, turn on the device.

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            • 3 If the battery is not charged or you are running the computer on AC power, connect the AC adapt...

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            • 4 With the power button lock in the unlocked position, press and hold the power button until the ...

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            • 5 Use the arrow keys to select one of the following operating system options:

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            • 6 Press Enter.

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            • 7 Press the Ctrl, Alt and Del keys simultaneously to begin the Windows NT logon process.

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            • 8 Enter your user name and password, then click OK.

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      • Using the keyboard

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        • The Tecra keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys...

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          • Keyboard

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        • Character keys

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          • Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that:

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        • Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard

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          • Although the Tecra computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, i...

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          • A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning...

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          • The computer’s built-in keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time this doesn...

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        • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

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          • The Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys

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          • The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more i...

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        • Function keys

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          • The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

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            • The function keys

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          • F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. U...

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        • Windows special keys

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          • The Windows special keys

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          • The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: The Start key activates th...

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        • Overlay keys

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          • The keys with white numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay....

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            • Keyboard overlay keys

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          • Using the overlay to type numeric data

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            • The keys with the numbers on the right front of the keycaps are the cursor control overlay.

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            • To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the ke...

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            • You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on....

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            • To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on.

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            • To disable the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode...

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          • Using the overlay for cursor control

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            • The keys with the white arrows and white symbols on the left front are the cursor control overlay.

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            • To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control light ...

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            • To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:

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            • To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on:

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            • To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor contr...

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      • Using the AccuPoint II

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        • The AccuPoint II keys

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        • The round button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device. It enables yo...

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        • To move the cursor, gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move....

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        • The primary button acts as the left button on a mouse. The secondary button acts as the right mou...

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        • The small left button performs the same function as the PageUp key.

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        • The small right button performs the same function as the PageDown key.

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        • When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and...

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      • Starting a program

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        • In Windows there are three ways to start a program—from the Start menu, from Windows Explorer, or...

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        • Starting a program from the Start menu

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          • To start a program that has an icon in the Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windo...

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          • 1 Click Start, then point to Programs.

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            • 2 Point to the program group, in this example, Accessories.

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            • 3 Click the program, in this example, Wordpad.

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            • That’s all there is to it. To close the program, click the Close button at the upper-right corner...

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        • Starting a program from Explorer

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          • If a program is not in the Programs menu, you can start it in Windows Explorer. To use this metho...

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          • The following method also opens Wordpad, using its file name of Wordpad.exe.

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          • To start a program from Windows Explorer:

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          • 1 Click Start, then point to Programs.

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            • 2 Click Windows Explorer.

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            • 3 In the left part of the screen, under the C: icon, double-click the folder containing the progr...

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            • 4 Click Accessories.

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            • 5 Double-click Wordpad.

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        • Starting a program from Run menu on the taskbar

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          • You can start a program from the taskbar if you know its name and location.

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          • To start a program using the taskbar:

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          • 1 Click Start on the taskbar.

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            • 2 Point to Run.

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            • 3 In the dialog box, type the command line. For example, to access Paintbrush, type C:\Windows\pb...

              96
            • 4 Click OK.

              96
      • Saving your work

        97
        • Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is on...

          97
        • Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes...

          97
        • To save:

          97
        • File names

          97
          • Windows 95 and newer operating systems support file names of up to 255 characters. You may use al...

            97
          • Most programs assign an extension of a period and up to three characters that identifies the file...

            97
          • If you plan to share your files with a computer using MS-DOS® or a pre-Windows 95 version of Wind...

            98
          • Windows NT supports the following file systems:

            98
          • With Windows NT, long and short filenames can be used on both NTFS or FAT volumes.

            98
      • Printing your work

        98
        • Make sure that Windows 98 Second Edition is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up W...

          98
        • To print a file:

          98
        • 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now.

          98
          • 2 In the File menu of your Windows program, click Print.

            98
          • A sample Print dialog box

            99
            • 3 Click OK to print.

              99
      • Using diskettes

        99
        • The diskette drive

          99
        • The diskette in-use indicator light glows when the diskette drive is being accessed.

          99
        • Push the eject button to remove a diskette from the drive. When a diskette is fully seated in the...

          99
        • Inserting and removing diskettes

          100
          • To insert a diskette in the computer’s diskette drive:

            100
          • 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive.

            100
            • 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot.

              100
            • To remove a diskette from the drive, push the eject button.

              100
        • Diskette care

          100
      • Backing up your files

        101
        • Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of ...

          101
        • Copying to a diskette

          101
          • To back up your files to a diskette:

            101
          • 1 Insert a formatted diskette into the diskette drive.

            101
            • 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.

              101
            • 3 Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy.

              101
            • 4 Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to copy.

              101
            • 5 Click File, then click Send To.

              101
            • 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (drive A:).

              101
      • Using the optional DVD-ROM drive

        101
        • DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is primarily a video medium. Because it provides a significant incre...

          101
        • Your Tecra computer may have a Toshiba DVD-ROM drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.

          102
        • If the DVD-ROM drive is not currently installed in the SelectBay, follow the instructions in “Swa...

          102
          • The DVD-ROM drive

            102
        • The DVD in-use indicator light indicates when the DVDROM drive is in use.

          102
        • Use the eject button to release the tray.

          102
        • The manual eject hole can be used to release the DVD-ROM tray when the power is off.

          103
        • Inserting compact discs

          103
          • To insert a disc into the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive:

            103
          • 1 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off.

            103
            • 2 With the computer’s power on, locate and press the DVD’s eject button.

              103
            • 3 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.

              103
            • The drive tray fully extended

              103
              • 4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.

                104
              • 5 Place the disc carefully in the tray, label side up.

                104
            • Positioning the disc in the drive

              104
              • 6 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place.

                104
              • 7 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat.

                104
              • 8 Push the tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

                105
          • Playing a CD or DVD

            105
            • For information on playing a disc, see “Using Microsoft CD Player” on page121, or “Using the DVD...

              105
        • Removing compact discs

          105
          • To remove a compact disc with the computer turned on:

            105
          • 1 Press the eject button on the drive.

            105
            • 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover.

              105
            • 3 Push the tray in to close the drive.

              105
            • To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off:

              105
          • 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole.

            105
            • 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc and place it in its protective cover.

              105
            • 3 Push the tray in to close the drive.

              105
        • Caring for CDs and DVDs

          106
      • Using PC Cards

        106
        • When you buy a PC Card, check the package for the type of card you are buying.

          106
        • For information on inserting or removing a PC Card, see “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page...

          106
        • Using Cardbus-compliant PC Cards

          107
          • If you are using Cardbus-compliant PC Cards, but don’t have CardWizard installed on your computer:

            107
          • 1 Start TSETUP. For instructions, see “TSETUP” on page151.

            107
            • 2 Set the PC Card controller to Cardbus/16.

              107
        • Hot swapping

          107
          • With PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called ...

            107
          • Hot swapping precautions

            107
            • Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not to remove a card while it is in use. ...

              107
            • Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After th...

              108
      • Using your computer at the office

        108
        • By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work with yo...

          108
        • An external monitor connects to the monitor port.

          108
        • An external PS/2-compatible keyboard or a PS/2 mouse connects to the PS/2 port. An optional Y-cab...

          108
        • A serial mouse connects to the serial port.

          108
        • For more information on connecting these and other components, see “Connecting Other External Dev...

          108
      • Using a computer lock

        108
        • For your own peace of mind, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your d...

          108
          • PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable

            109
        • To secure the computer:

          109
        • 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.

          109
          • 2 Pass the locking end through the loop.

            109
          • 3 Slide the PC Card lock (located underneath the PC Card slots) to secure your PC Cards in place.

            109
          • 4 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a ...

            109
          • Locking the computer

            109
      • Caring for your computer

        110
        • This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care o...

          110
        • Cleaning the computer

          110
          • To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampe...

            110
        • Moving the computer

          110
          • Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the dri...

            110
          • Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport i...

            110
  • Chapter 5

    112
    • Power Management

      113
      • Toshiba’s energy-saver design

        113
      • Running the computer on battery power

        114
        • Charging the batteries

          114
        • Monitoring battery power

          115
          • Displaying remaining battery power

            116
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

              116
            • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click Power Saver.

              116
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

              117
            • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click Power Saver.

              117
      • What to do when the battery alarm sounds

        118
        • 1 Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

          118
        • 2 Double-click the Power Management icon, select the Alarms tab, then adjust the settings to suit...

          118
      • Starting where you left off

        119
        • Using Standby command

          120
        • Using Suspend/Resume (memory) mode

          121
        • Using Hibernation mode

          123
          • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

            123
          • 2 Double-click the Power Management icon.

            123
          • 3 Click OK to clear the dialog box.

            123
          • 4 Click the Hibernate tab.

            124
          • 5 Click the Enable hibernate support check box, then click OK.

            124
          • Activating Hibernation mode

            124
            • 1 Open the Start menu.

              124
            • 2 Click Hibernate.

              125
          • Other Hibernation mode settings

            125
            • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

              125
            • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon.

              125
            • 3 In the Power Save Mode tab, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab.

              125
            • 4 Select Hibernate for any or all of the applicable modes.

              125
            • 5 Once you have made your selections, click OK to return to the Power Save Mode tab, and click OK...

              126
        • Shutdown mode hot key

          127
          • 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window.

            127
          • 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F3 until you select the desired power usage mode.

            127
          • 3 Release the Fn key.

            127
          • 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window.

            127
          • 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F3 until you select the desired power usage mode.

            127
          • 3 Release the Fn key.

            128
        • Restarting a computer in Standby, Suspend or Hibernatemode

          128
      • Changing batteries

        128
        • 1 Save your work.

          128
        • 2 Shut down and turn off the computer.

          128
        • 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer.

          128
        • 4 Turn the computer over.

          128
        • 5 Slide the computer latch to release the battery.

          128
        • 6 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer.

          129
        • 7 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.

          129
        • 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.

          129
        • 9 Turn the computer right side up.

          130
        • 10 Reconnect any cables.

          130
        • 11 Restart the computer.

          130
      • Taking care of your battery

        130
        • Safety precautions

          130
        • Maximizing battery life

          131
        • Disposing of used batteries safely

          131
      • Conserving power

        132
        • Power usage modes in Windows 98 Second Edition

          132
          • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click on the Power Saver icon.

            133
          • 2 Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options.

            133
          • 3 For more information, see “Power Saver” on page154.

            133
          • Using a hot key to set the power usage mode

            133
            • 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window.

              133
            • 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode.

              133
            • 3 Release the Fn key.

              133
            • 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window.

              134
            • 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode.

              134
            • 3 Release the Fn key.

              134
      • Additional options for power

        134
• Part II

  137
  • Technical Reference

    137
  • What’s in Part II

    137
  • Chapter 6

    138
    • Exploring Your Options

      139
      • Setting up Windows to work with yourprinter

        139
        • Setting up Windows 98 Second Edition to work withyourprinter

          140
          • 1 Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Printers.

            140
          • 2 Double-click Add Printer.

            140
          • 3 Click Next.

            141
          • 4 If the printer you are setting up:

            141
          • 5 Click Next.

            141
          • 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next.

            141
          • 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer’s documentation and the ...

            141
          • 8 Enter a name for your printer, then click Next.

            141
          • 9 If you want this printer to be:

            141
          • 10 Click Next.

            142
          • 11 If your printer is connected and turned on, click Finish to print a test page.

            142
          • 12 Click OK to print.

            142
        • Setting up Windows NT to work with your printer

          142
          • 1 Open the Printers window.

            142
          • 2 Double-click Add Printer.

            142
          • 3 Select one of the following printer management options:

            143
          • 4 Click Next to continue.

            143
          • 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the printer setup process.

            144
      • Exploring audio features

        144
        • Using external speakers or headphones

          144
          • 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer.

            144
          • 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the ...

            144
          • For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker.

            144
          • For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial.

            144
        • Recording sounds

          145
          • 1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the external microphone jack.

            145
          • 2 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Entertainment.

            145
          • 3 Click Sound Recorder.

            145
          • 1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the external microphone jack.

            145
          • 2 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Multimedia.

            145
          • 3 Click Sound Recorder.

            145
          • 4 Click the Record button.

            146
          • 5 Speak normally into the microphone.

            146
          • 6 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.

            146
          • 7 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.

            146
          • 8 To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

            146
          • Adjusting recording quality

            146
            • 1 Open Sound Recorder, if necessary.

              146
            • 2 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then click Sound Recorder.

              146
            • 3 In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio Properties.

              146
            • 4 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Recording Volume, Preferred device, and Preferr...

              147
            • 5 Click OK.

              147
        • Using Microsoft CD Player

          147
          • 1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Entertainment.

            147
          • 2 Click CD Player.

            147
          • 1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Multimedia.

            147
          • 2 Click CD Player.

            147
      • Using the DVDExpress DVD Player

        148
        • Starting DVDExpress

          149
          • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Programs, Mediamatics DVDExpress, then click Mediamatics DVD Player.

            149
        • Status display window

          149
        • DVD Player controls

          150
        • Using the DVDExpress shortcut keys

          154
          • Accessing the shortcut menu

            154
        • Using DVDExpress options

          155
          • 1 Launch DVDExpress, if it is not already running.

            155
          • 2 On the DVDExpress control panel, click the Options button.

            155
          • About — This tab displays copyright, trademark, version number, region code, and other relevant i...

            155
          • Audio — Use this tab to enable or disable Digital Audio Output (SPDIF output). The Audio tab appe...

            155
          • Display — Use this tab to select or modify various video and display settings. This tab is availa...

            155
          • DVD Region — Use this tab to change the current region code for DVDExpress.

            155
          • Region codes

            156
        • Playing CDs and files

          156
          • Playing a VideoCD

            157
            • 1 Place the VideoCD in the DVD-ROM drive.

              157
            • 2 Launch DVDExpress and press the Play button.

              157
            • Playback controls — Play, Pause, and Stop within DVDExpress work the same way as in DVD playback.

              157
            • Menu — Use the keyboard Enter key to access the VideoCD’s main menu.

              157
            • Track selection — To select a specific track on the VideoCD, use the numeric keyboard keys. Enter...

              157
            • Shortcut menu —A pop-up menu for track selection appears when you click the right mouse button.

              158
          • Playing an audio CD

            158
            • 1 Place the audio CD in the DVD-ROM drive.

              158
            • 2 Launch DVDExpress and press the Play button.

              158
          • Playing a file

            158
            • 1 On the DVDExpress control panel, click the Open File button.

              158
            • 2 Locate, then double-click the file you want to play.

              158
      • Exchanging data with another computer

        158
        • The serial port, you need a null modem serial cable.

          158
        • The parallel port, you need a LapLink®-type parallel cable.

          159
          • 1 Connect the appropriate serial or parallel cable.

            159
          • 2 Load the transfer program on both computers.

            159
          • 3 Set any specific options.

            159
          • 4 Start the transfer.

            159
          • 5 When you have finished transferring files, close the programs on both computers.

            159
          • 1 Click Start, then Help.

            159
          • 2 Choose the Index tab.

            159
          • 3 In the dialog box, type communicating.

            159
          • 4 Follow the online instructions.

            159
        • Using the computer’s telephony feature

          159
        • Setting up for communications

          160
          • A modem (one comes with your Tecra 8100 computer)

            160
          • A telephone line

            160
          • A browser or communications program

            160
          • An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet

            160
          • Determining the COM port

            161
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

              161
            • 2 Double-click Modems.

              161
            • 3 Click the Diagnostics tab.

              161
            • 4 Make a note of the COM port number.

              161
            • 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly, click the port to which your modem is connected an...

              162
            • 6 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.

              162
            • 7 Close the Control Panel.

              162
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

              162
            • 2 Double-click Modems.

              162
            • 3 Make a note of the COM port to which the modem is connected.

              162
            • 4 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.

              162
            • 5 Close Control Panel.

              162
        • Connecting the modem to a telephone line

          163
        • Sending a fax

          163
          • 1 On the desktop, double-click the RingCentral icon.

            163
          • 2 Select Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

            163
        • Connecting directly to a remote computer

          163
        • Connecting your computer to a network

          163
          • At the office, you need to install a network card in one of the PC Card slots. For specific infor...

            163
          • While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator...

            163
            • 1 Click Start and point to Programs.

              164
            • 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Dial-Up Networking.

              164
        • Toshiba’s online resources

          164
      • Using MS-DOS programs

        164
        • 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

          164
        • 2 Click Restart in MS-DOS mode, then click OK.

          164
        • 3 Refer to the program’s documentation for the command that starts the program.

          164
        • 4 At the system prompt, type the command and press Enter.

          164
  • Chapter 7

    166
    • Toshiba Utilities

      167
      • Fnesse

        167
        • Starting Fnesse

          168
        • Assigning a key to a program or document

          169
          • Using drag-and-drop

            169
            • 1 Open both Fnesse and Windows Explorer.

              169
            • 2 Resize the Explorer window so you can see both the Fnesse keyboard and Explorer at the same time.

              169
            • 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key.

              169
            • 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on ...

              169
            • 5 Release the primary button.

              169
            • 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place.

              169
          • Using the keyboard or pointing device

            170
            • 1 Start Fn-esse.

              170
            • 2 Perform one of the following:

              170
            • 3 To make a direct key assignment, select Direct.

              171
            • 4 To make a pop-up assignment, select Popup.

              171
        • Viewing existing key assignments

          171
        • Changing or removing existing key assignments

          172
          • 1 In the Fnesse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button.

            172
          • 2 To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new ...

            172
          • 3 To remove the key assignment, click Clear.

            172
      • Hardware Setup

        172
        • Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition

          172
        • Hardware Setup in Windows NT

          174
          • Hardware Configuration online help

            175
            • 1 Click the Start menu button, then click Run.

              175
            • 2 In the Run dialog box enter Explorer, then click OK.

              175
          • Hardware Configuration Options window

            175
      • TSETUP

        177
      • Using Power Management

        178
        • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

          179
        • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Management icon.

          179
        • 3 Click OK to close the dialog box.

          179
      • Power Saver

        180
        • Power Saver in Windows 98 Second Edition

          180
          • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

            180
          • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon.

            180
        • Power Saver in Windows NT

          182
          • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

            182
          • 2 Click Power Saver.

            182
          • Power Save Modes tab

            182
            • 1 Select Battery Power (or External Power).

              183
            • 2 Select a Power Save mode.

              183
            • 3 Click the Details... button.

              183
            • 4 Select a tab, make any changes you require, and click OK.

              183
          • Auto Power On tab

            184
      • Expansion device properties

        184
        • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

          184
        • 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Services Configuration icon.

          184
  • Chapter 8

    186
    • Using passwords in Windows 161

      186
    • User-level passwords 162

      186
    • Supervisor-level passwords 170

      186
    • Hard disk drive passwords - Windows98SecondEdition 175

      186
    • Hard disk drive passwords - WindowsNT 182

      186
    • Keeping Your Files Safe

      187
      • Using passwords in Windows

        187
      • User-level passwords

        188
        • Protecting against forgetfulness

          188
        • Setting a user-level password

          189
          • Setting a user-level password in ToshibaHardwareSetup

            189
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click Toshiba Hardware Setup.

              189
              • 2 Open the Password tab.

                189
              • 3 Click Registered.

                189
              • 4 Type in the password and click OK.

                189
              • 5 Reenter the password and click OK.

                189
              • 6 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window.

                189
            • 1 Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to Toshiba Utilities.

              189
              • 2 Click Hardware Setup, click the Hardware Options button, and then select the Password tab.

                189
              • 3 Click the Registered radio button in the User Password section and then follow the prompts to r...

                189
              • 4 You must restart your computer in order for changes to take effect.

                189
          • Setting a user-level password in TSETUP

            190
            • 1 Click Start, then Shut Down. Select Shut down and click OK.

              190
              • 2 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay, connect the external diskette drive o...

                190
              • 3 Insert a write-enabled diskette into the diskette drive.

                190
              • 4 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear, revealing the po...

                190
              • 5 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the syst...

                190
              • A sample TSETUP screen

                191
                • 6 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen.

                  191
                • 7 Press the spacebar.

                  191
                • 8 Type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter.

                  191
                • 9 When TSETUP prompts you to do so, verify the password by typing it again and pressing Enter.

                  191
                • 10 Press End to save your change.

                  191
                • 11 Press Y to confirm you want to quit.

                  191
                • 12 Press 1 if you’re using a 1.44 MB diskette or press 2 if you’re using a 720 KB diskette.

                  192
                • 13 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue.

                  192
                • 14 Store your password service diskette in a safe place, away from the computer.

                  192
        • Disabling the user-level password

          192
          • Disabling a user-level password in ToshibaHardwareSetup

            192
            • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click Toshiba Hardware Setup.

              193
              • 2 Open the Password tab.

                193
              • 3 Click Not Registered.

                193
              • 4 Type in the password and click OK.

                193
              • 5 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window.

                193
            • 1 Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to Toshiba Utilities.

              193
              • 2 Click Hardware Setup, click the Hardware Options button, and then select the Password tab.

                193
              • 3 Click Not Registered.

                193
              • 4 Type in the password and click OK.

                193
              • 5 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window.

                193
          • Disabling a user-level password in TSETUP

            193
            • 1 Click Start, then Shut Down. Select Shut down and click OK.

              193
              • 2 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear, revealing the po...

                194
              • 3 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the syst...

                194
              • 4 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen.

                194
              • 5 Press the spacebar.

                194
              • 6 Press Enter.

                194
              • 7 When TSETUP prompts you to do so, verify the password by pressing Enter.

                194
              • 8 Press End to save your change.

                194
              • 9 Press Y to confirm you want to quit.

                194
        • Using the power-on (user-level) password

          194
          • 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay, connect the external diskette drive ...

            195
            • 2 Turn on the computer with Resume Mode turned off.

              195
            • 3 Insert the password service diskette into the diskette drive and press Enter.

              195
            • 4 To enter TSETUP and reset your password, press Y. Follow the instructions in “Setting a user-le...

              195
        • Using the instant (user-level) password

          196
      • Supervisor-level passwords

        196
        • Setting a supervisor-level password

          196
          • 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

            196
            • 2 Select Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and click Yes, or OK, as appropriate.

              197
            • 3 Type c:\toshiba\svpw and press Enter.

              197
            • 4 Press Y.

              197
            • 5 Type in a password and press Enter.

              197
            • 6 Restart your computer to return to Windows.

              197
          • 1 If Suspend/Resume (memory) Mode is enabled, turn it off.

            197
            • 2 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

              197
            • 3 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes.

              197
            • 4 Connect the external diskette drive to the computer.

              197
            • 5 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.

              197
            • 6 Press Enter.

              198
            • 7 Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS.

              198
            • 8 At the A:\ prompt, type c:\toshiba\svpw and press Enter.

              198
            • 9 Type Y to set a supervisor password.

              198
            • 10 Type in a password of up to 10 characters and press Enter.

              198
            • 11 Reenter the password and press Enter.

              198
            • 12 Type Y and reenter the password.

              198
            • 13 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously to return to Windows.

              198
        • Deleting a supervisor-level password

          199
          • 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

            199
            • 2 Select Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and click Yes, or OK, as appropriate.

              199
            • 3 Type c:\toshiba\svpw and press Enter.

              199
            • 4 Press Y.

              199
            • 5 Type your password and press Enter.

              199
            • 6 Restart your computer to return to Windows.

              199
          • 1 If Suspend/Resume (Memory) mode is enabled, turn it off.

            199
            • 2 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

              199
            • 3 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes.

              199
            • 4 Connect the external diskette drive to the computer.

              199
            • 5 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.

              200
            • 6 Press Enter.

              200
            • 7 Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS.

              200
            • 8 At the A:\ prompt, type c:\toshiba\svpw and press Enter.

              200
            • 9 Type Y.

              200
            • 10 Enter the password and press Enter.

              200
            • 11 At the system prompt, type c:\toshiba\svpw and pressEnter.

              200
            • 12 Type Y and reenter the password.

              200
            • 13 Enter the password and press Enter.

              200
            • 14 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously to return to Windows.

              200
      • Hard disk drive passwords - Windows98SecondEdition

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        • Setting a hard disk drive User password

          201
          • 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay, connect the external diskette drive ...

            201
            • 2 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

              201
            • 3 Click Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and click Yes, or OK, as appropriate.

              202
            • 4 At the system prompt, type c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and pressEnter.

              202
            • 5 To set a hard disk drive User password, type1 and pressEnter.

              202
            • 6 To set a hard disk drive User password, typeY.

              202
            • 7 To set a hard disk drive User password, typeY.

              202
            • 8 Type a password of up to 10 characters and pressEnter.

              203
            • 9 Type the password again and pressEnter.

              203
            • 10 To create a password diskette, typeY.

              203
            • 11 If you are creating a password diskette, insert a blank formatted write-enabled diskette in th...

              203
            • 12 To finish setting the hard disk drive User password, typeY.

              203
        • Deleting the hard disk drive User password

          204
          • 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

            204
            • 2 Click Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and click Yes or OK, as appropriate.

              204
            • 3 At the system prompt, type c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and pressEnter.

              204
            • 4 To delete the hard disk drive User password, type1 and pressEnter.

              204
            • 5 To delete the hard disk drive User password, typeY.

              204
            • 6 Type your password and pressEnter.

              204
            • 7 Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect.

              204
        • Setting a hard disk drive Master password

          205
          • 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay, connect the external diskette drive ...

            205
            • 2 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

              205
            • 3 Click Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and click Yes or OK, as appropriate.

              205
            • 4 At the system prompt, type c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and pressEnter.

              205
            • 5 To set a hard disk drive Master password, type2 and pressEnter.

              205
            • 6 To set a hard disk drive Master password, typeY.

              205
            • 7 Type a password of up to 10 characters and pressEnter.

              206
            • 8 Type the password again and pressEnter.

              206
            • 9 To create a password diskette, typeY.

              206
            • 10 If you are creating a password diskette, when prompted insert a blank formatted write-enabled ...

              206
            • 11 To finish setting the hard disk drive Master password, typeY.

              206
        • Deleting a hard disk drive Master password

          207
          • 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

            207
            • 2 Click Restart the computer in MSDOS mode and clickYes.

              207
            • 3 At the system prompt, type c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and pressEnter.

              207
            • 4 To delete the hard disk drive Master password, type2 and pressEnter.

              207
            • 5 To delete the hard disk drive Master password, typeY.

              207
            • 6 Type your password and pressEnter.

              208
            • 7 Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect.

              208
      • Hard disk drive passwords - WindowsNT

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        • Setting a hard disk drive password

          208
          • 1 Click Start and point to Programs.

            208
            • 2 Click Windows NT Explorer.

              208
            • 3 Choose the C:\ drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it.

              208
            • 4 Select and double-click the hddpwdnt.exe file.

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            • Hard disk drive password warning dialog box

              209
              • 5 Click OK to continue.

                209
              • 6 The Toshiba Hard Drive Password Utility dialog box appears. Click on the box next to the readme...

                209
              • 7 When you are done reading the readme file, click OK to return to the dialog box.

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              • 8 Click the User button.

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              • 9 Click Register.

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            • Register Password dialog box

              211
              • 10 Select one or more of the hard disk drives listed by clicking in the box next to the drive. To...

                211
              • 11 Click OK to continue setting the password.

                211
            • Register User Password dialog box

              211
              • 12 Click Yes to continue registering the user password.

                212
            • Register Password dialog box

              212
              • 13 Type the password in the New Password field.

                212
              • 14 Confirm the password by typing the password again in the Confirm new password field.

                212
              • 15 Click OK.

                212
            • Register User Password dialog box

              212
              • 16 Specify if you want to register the password.

                213
              • 17 Repeat steps 11 through 14 for each drive that requires a new password.

                213
        • Creating a password backup diskette

          213
          • Create HDD Key-file dialog box

            213
          • 1 Click Yes to create a password diskette.

            213
            • 2 Insert a blank formatted diskette into the diskette drive, press any key to continue, then clic...

              213
            • 3 Click Exit to return to the Toshiba Hard Disk Password Utilities dialog box. Click OK.

              214
        • Deleting the hard disk drive password

          214
          • 1 Click Start and point to Programs.

            214
            • 2 Click Windows NT Explorer.

              214
            • 3 Choose the C:\ drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it.

              214
            • 4 Select and double-click the hddpwdnt.exe file.

              214
            • 5 Click Delete, then click OK to continue deleting a registered password.

              214
            • Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box

              215
              • 6 Click User.

                216
            • Master Password dialog box

              216
              • 7 Click Delete.

                216
              • 8 Select one or more of the hard disk drives listed by clicking the box next to the drive.

                216
              • 9 Click OK.

                216
            • Delete Password dialog box

              216
              • 10 Type the password for the drive shown in the dialog box, then click OK.

                217
              • 11 Click Yes.

                217
              • 12 Click OK.

                217
              • 13 Click Exit.

                217
            • System shutdown dialog box

              217
              • 14 Click OK to shut down the computer.

                218
  • Chapter 9

    220
    • Managing Your Tecra 8100 Computer

      221
      • Industry standard architecture

        221
        • Wired for Management

          221
        • Desktop Management Interface

          222
        • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

          222
      • Operating system compatibility

        223
      • System management

        223
        • Asset management

          223
          • Inventory management

            223
          • Configuration management

            224
        • Fault management

          225
          • Enhanced BIOS POST

            226
        • Enterprise management software compatibility

          226
          • SNMP mapping agent

            226
          • SMS connection

            227
        • Advanced features via the NetDock

          227
          • Wake on LAN

            228
          • Service Boot

            228
          • Alert on LAN

            228
      • Security management

        229
        • System password in Flash, Not CMOS

          229
        • Supervisor password

          229
        • Boot String

          230
        • Hard disk drive password

          230
        • HDD supervisor level password

          230
        • Eject password

          231
        • Dock prevention lock

          231
        • Cable connection

          231
  • Chapter 10

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    • Problems that are easy to fix 207

      232
    • Problems when you turn on the computer 208

      232
    • Resolving a hardware conflict 213

      232
    • Fixing device-related problems 216

      232
    • DVD operating problems–Windows98SecondEdition 233

      232
    • Developing good computing habits 242

      232
    • If you need further assistance 243

      232
    • Toshiba's worldwide offices 247

      232
    • Troubleshooting Guide

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      • Problems that are easy to fix

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        • 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. This includes a local printer...

          234
        • 2 Check that the electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance such as a lamp.

          234
        • 3 Check that the power cables are firmly plugged in.

          234
        • 4 Check that all cables connecting peripheral devices to the computer are correctly and firmly at...

          234
        • 5 Turn on the peripheral devices.

          234
        • 6 Turn on the computer.

          234
        • 7 If you are running the computer on battery power, check that the battery charge isn’t low.

          234
      • Problems when you turn on the computer

        234
        • The computer won’t start.

          234
        • The computer starts, but then shuts down and the on/off light glows amber and blinks.

          234
        • The computer starts but, when you press a key on the keyboard or touch the AccuPointII, nothing ...

          235
        • The message “WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE” appears.

          235
        • The message “Boot system has changed” appears.

          236
        • The message “Bad XXXXXXXX” appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed.

          236
        • The message “Warning: XXXX” appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed.

          236
        • The message “Password=” appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed.

          236
        • You press the power button and hear the system start, but you receive a hard disk drive (HDD) err...

          236
          • 1 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive.

            236
          • 2 Restart your computer and press F when the system starts.

            237
          • 3 Press Enter.

            237
          • 4 Choose Exit to DOS, and press Enter.

            237
          • 5 Type sys c:, then press Enter.

            237
          • 6 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

            237
          • 7 Restart your computer.

            237
        • You press the power button and hear the system start, but Windows NT does not load correctly.

          237
          • 1 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette for Windows NT in the diskette drive.

            237
          • 2 Boot from the hard drive and select Windows NT Workstation 4.0, then press Enter.

            237
          • 3 When prompted to press the spacebar, press the spacebar to invoke the Hardware Profile/Last Kno...

            237
          • 4 Press L to switch to the last known good configuration, then press Enter.

            238
        • The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive.

          238
        • The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message.

          238
      • Resolving a hardware conflict

        239
        • Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshootingfeature

          239
          • 1 From the Windows Help menu, click the Contents tab and select Troubleshooting.

            239
          • 2 Click If you have a hardware conflict and follow the steps.

            239
        • A plan of action

          239
        • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own

          239
          • Interrupt Request channel

            240
          • Direct Memory Access

            240
          • Plug and Play

            240
          • Checking device properties

            241
            • 1 Click Start, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

              241
            • 2 Double-click the System icon.

              241
            • 3 Click the Device Manager tab.

              241
            • 4 Double-click the device type.

              241
            • 5 To view the properties, double-click the device.

              241
      • Fixing device-related problems

        242
        • Memory card problems

          242
          • 1 Make sure the computer isn’t in Resume Mode.

            242
          • 2 Click Start, then click Shut Down.

            242
          • 3 Click the button next to Shut down the computer, then click Yes or OK, as appropriate.

            242
          • 4 Remove the memory card following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page47.

            243
          • 5 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in “Installing a memory module” on page43...

            243
          • 6 Replace the memory expansion slot cover.

            243
          • 7 Check for the error again.

            243
          • 8 If the error recurs, remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again.

            243
        • Power and the batteries

          243
          • The AC power light doesn’t come on when you plug in the AC adapter.

            243
          • The power cable and AC adapter work correctly, but the battery won’t charge.

            244
          • The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does.

            244
        • Keyboard problems

          245
          • The keyboard produces unexpected characters.

            245
          • You’ve connected an external keyboard and Windows displays one or more keyboard error messages.

            245
          • Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard.

            245
          • The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart.

            245
        • AccuPointII problems

          246
          • Your finger easily slides off the AccuPointII.

            246
            • 1 Firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up.

              246
            • 2 After cleaning the cap, position it on the peg and press it into place.

              246
        • Display problems

          246
          • The screen is blank.

            246
          • The built-in screen flickers.

            247
          • Windows displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapte...

            247
          • The display is set to a simultaneous display mode (LCD/CRT or LCD/TV) and the external display de...

            247
          • You are using an external display device and part of the desktop isn’t visible.

            248
        • Disk drive problems

          248
          • You are having trouble accessing a disk, or some of the data appears to be missing.

            248
            • 1 Click Start, then point to Programs.

              248
            • 2 Point to Accessories, then point to System Tools.

              248
            • 3 Click ScanDisk.

              248
            • 1 Click Start, then point to Programs.

              249
            • 2 Point to Administrative Tools, then click Disk Administrator.

              249
            • 3 Click the partition you want to check for errors.

              249
            • 4 Click Properties or select Properties from the Tools menu.

              249
            • 5 Click Tools in the Disk properties sheet.

              249
            • 6 Click Check Now in the Error Checking box.

              249
            • 7 Check Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.

              249
          • Your hard disk seems very slow.

            249
            • 1 Click Start, then point to Programs.

              249
            • 2 Point to Accessories, then point to System Tools.

              249
            • 3 Click Disk Defragmenter.

              249
          • Your data files are damaged or corrupted.

            249
          • Some programs run correctly but others do not.

            250
          • A diskette won’t go into the diskette drive.

            250
          • The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message.

            250
          • The drive can’t read a diskette.

            250
        • Modem problems

          251
          • The modem dials the line but doesn’t connect, or cannot maintain the connection.

            251
          • The modem won’t receive or transmit properly.

            251
          • The modem is on, configured properly, and still won’t transmit or receive data.

            251
        • Problems with the CDROM or DVD-ROM drive

          252
          • You cannot access a disc in the drive.

            252
          • You press the CD-ROM or DVDROM eject button, but the CD-ROM or DVDROM tray doesn’t slide out.

            252
          • Some discs run correctly but others do not.

            252
          • The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen.

            253
        • Sound system problems

          253
          • You don’t hear any sound from the computer.

            253
          • The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.

            254
        • Optional devices

          254
        • PC Card problems

          254
          • Card information structure (CIS)

            254
          • PC Card checklist

            255
          • Resolving PC Card problems

            255
            • The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work.

              255
              • 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties.

                256
              • 2 Click the Device Manager tab.

                256
              • 3 Double-click the device listed as your PC Card.

                256
              • 1 Click Start, then point to Settings.

                256
              • 2 Click Control Panel.

                256
              • 3 Double-click PC Cards (PCMCIA).

                256
            • The system doesn’t seem to recognize my CardBus PC Card.

              256
            • The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.

              257
            • Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.

              257
              • 1 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar.

                257
              • 2 Click Stop xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card.

                257
              • 3 Remove the card from the slot.

                257
            • There is still a yellow exclamation point () over the PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager (W...

              257
            • A PC Card error occurs.

              258
        • Printer problems

          258
          • The printer doesn’t print.

            258
          • The printer doesn’t print what I see on the screen.

            259
      • DVD operating problems– Windows98SecondEdition

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        • 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW).

          259
        • 2 Ensure that the drive is properly installed in the SelectBay. It must be inserted completely.

          259
        • 3 Ensure that the DVD-ROM disk is properly inserted in the drive tray.

          259
        • 4 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color (24-bit). If it is set to 24-bit color, t...

          259
        • 5 Clean the DVD disc and try again.

          260
        • 6 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this:

          260
        • 7 See “Checking device properties” on page215 for instructions on using Device Manager to view t...

          260
        • 8 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD- ROM drives and their operation.

          260
        • A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.

          260
          • 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop.

            260
          • 2 Click Properties.

            260
          • 3 Click the Screen Saver tab.

            260
          • 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor.

            260
        • Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window.

          260
          • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

            260
          • 2 Double-click the Display icon.

            260
          • 3 Click the Settings tab.

            261
          • 4 Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800x600 or 640x...

            261
          • 5 Click OK.

            261
        • DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted.

          261
        • The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title.

          261
          • 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

            261
          • 2 Double-click the Display icon.

            261
          • 3 Click the Screen Saver tab.

            261
          • 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name.

            261
          • 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top.

            261
          • 6 Click None.

            261
          • 7 Click OK.

            262
        • DVDExpress problems

          262
          • General issues

            262
            • DVDExpress controls are disabled.

              262
            • Playback performance is poor.

              262
              • 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

                262
              • 2 Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab.

                262
              • 3 Open the CDROM device folder, select your DVD-ROM device driver, then click Properties.

                262
              • 4 Select the Settings tab, click the DMA check box, then click OK.

                262
            • The “Root” or “Title” menu does not open.

              263
            • DVDExpress performance decreases after making a system change.

              263
            • Slow playback performance.

              263
              • 1 Close any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback.

                263
              • 2 Ensure DMA is turned on. For more information, see “Direct Memory Access” on page214.

                263
              • 3 If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the comp...

                263
              • 4 Make sure that your display driver resolution, color depth, and refresh rate are optimal for DV...

                264
          • Content issues

            264
            • Movies exhibit poor performance of “Director's Commentary” or other similar optional content vers...

              264
            • DVDExpress will not function properly with “debug” software installed.

              264
          • Minimum system requirements

            264
          • Error messages

            265
      • Developing good computing habits

        268
        • Save your work frequently.

          268
        • On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.

          268
        • Read the manuals.

          269
      • If you need further assistance

        269
        • Contacting Toshiba

          270
          • Accessing Toshiba online

            270
          • Toshiba’s Bulletin Board Service

            271
          • Toshiba voice contact

            272
      • Toshiba's worldwide offices

        273
• Part III

  279
  • Appendixes

    279
  • What’s in Part III

    279
  • Appendix A

    280
    • Hot Keys

      281
      • Instant password security

        281
      • Power usage mode

        282
      • Shutdown mode

        283
      • Sound

        283
      • Display modes

        284
      • Keyboard hot keys

        284
  • Appendix B

    286
    • Features and Specifications

      287
      • Built-in features

        287
      • Technology and processor

        287
      • Power

        288
      • Storage capacity

        289
      • Ports

        289
      • Standard hardware

        291
      • Special features

        292
      • Documentation

        293
        • Optional accessories and devices

          294
      • SelectBay modules

        294
      • Power devices

        294
      • Memory modules

        295
      • Expansion capability

        295
      • Other

        296
      • Security

        296
        • Specifications

          296
      • Physical dimensions

        296
      • Environmental conditions

        297
  • Appendix C

    298
    • Power Cable Connectors

      299
      • USA and Canada

        299
      • United Kingdom

        299
      • Australia

        299
      • Europe

        299
  • Appendix D

    300
    • System Resources

      301
      • IRQ level assignments

        301
      • DMA channel assignments

        303
      • Input/output port address assignments

        304
  • Appendix E

    308
    • Video Modes

      309
      • This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter, and identifies the characte...

        309
      • The tables have these columns:

        309
      • This table lists the video modes for the Tecra 8100 computer:

        310
  • Glossary

    313
    • Acronyms

      313
    • A

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  • Index

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    • Numerics

      343
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    • C

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