User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® 2000 User’s Guide1Contents12Introduction20This guide20Safety icons21Other icons used22Other documentation22Service options23Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around24Making sure you have everything24Front with the display panel closed25Left side25Back26Right side27Underside28Front with the display panel open29Keyboard indicator panel31System indicator panel31AC adapter33Chapter 2: Getting Started35Selecting a place to work35Creating a computer-friendly environment35Keeping yourself comfortable36Precautions39Setting up your computer40Installing additional memory (optional)40Connecting a mouse44Connecting a printer45Connecting the modem45Connecting to a power source46Connecting other external devices48Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel49Turning on the power49Using the TouchPad50Setting up your software51Registering your computer with Toshiba52Customizing your computer’s settings53Powering off the computer54Closing the display panel55Different ways to turn the computer on and off55Caring for your computer55Cleaning the computer56Moving the computer56Using a computer lock56Chapter 3: Learning the Basics58Computing tips58Using the keyboard60Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys60Character keys60Function keys61Windows® special keys61Overlay keys62Starting a program64Saving your work64Printing your work65Using optional external diskettes65Inserting and removing diskettes66Copying documents to a diskette66Taking care of diskettes67Backing up your work68Restoring your work69Playing audio69Setting up for communications70Connecting your computer to a network71An overview of using the Internet71The Internet72The World Wide Web72Internet Service Providers72Connecting to the Internet73Surfing the Internet73Internet features74Uploading and downloading files from the Internet74Toshiba’s online resources75Chapter 4: Mobile Computing76Toshiba’s energy-saver design76Running the computer on battery power76Maximizing battery life77Using additional battery packs77Battery safety precautions78Charging batteries78Charging the main battery78Charging the RTC battery79Using a battery charger80Monitoring main battery power80Determining remaining battery power81What to do when the main battery runs low82Conserving battery power83Setting a power usage mode83Using battery alarms85Setting battery alarms85Turning off the display automatically86Enabling the screen saver86Changing the main battery88Removing the battery from the computer88Inserting a charged battery89Disposing of used batteries safely90Traveling tips91Chapter 5: Expansion Options92Using your computer at the office92Optional Slim Port Replicator93Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator93Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator93Using the optional Slim Port Replicator94Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer94Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive95Using an external keyboard97Connecting a keyboard97Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key97Using an external monitor97Connecting the monitor98Connecting a mouse or a printer99Using PC Cards99Inserting a PC Card100Removing a PC Card101Hot swapping PC Cards102Using a Secure Digital card102Inserting a Secure Digital card103Removing a Secure Digital card103Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity104Windows® XP special features104Personalizing your desktop105Customizing the taskbar105Bringing the world to your desktop106Changing desktop and browsing style107Personalizing individual windows108Customizing window toolbars109Displaying information about each folder110Emulating a full-size keyboard111Setting up for communications112Determining the COM port112Using the Ethernet LAN Port113Accessing a LAN114Exchanging data with another computer114Transferring application files114Setting up a direct cable connection115Using audio features116Using external speakers or headphones117Recording sounds117Using a microphone118Adjusting recording settings119Powering down the computer119Turn Off or Shut down command120Restart command120Hibernation command120Standby command121Using Turn Off or Shut down122Turning off more quickly122Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down125Using Hibernation125Enabling the Hibernation command125Going into Hibernation mode127Going into Hibernation mode more quickly128Starting again from Hibernation129Using Standby129Going into Standby mode more quickly130Starting again from Standby133Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities134Fn-esse134Starting Fn-esse135Assigning a key to a program or document136Viewing existing key assignments138Changing or removing existing key assignments138Hotkey utility138Expansion device properties139Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration139TOSHIBA Console140Customize Your Computer141Network141Security142TOSHIBA Button Controls142Power Management143Toshiba Hardware Setup146Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong148Problems that are easy to fix148The Windows® operating system is not working152Using Startup options to fix problems152Internet problems153The Windows® XP operating system can help you154Resolving a hardware conflict154A plan of action155Resolving hardware conflicts on your own155Fixing a problem with Device Manager157Memory card problems158Power and the batteries159Keyboard problems161Display problems161Disk drive problems163Sound system problems165PC Card problems166Printer problems169Modem problems170Develop good computing habits170If you need further assistance172Before you call172Contacting Toshiba172Other Toshiba Internet Web sites174Toshiba’s worldwide offices174Appendix A: Hot Keys178Volume Control178Volume Mute179Password security179Without a password179With a password179Power usage mode180Standby mode181Hibernation mode182Display modes183Display brightness184Keyboard hot keys184Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors185USA and Canada185United Kingdom185Australia185Europe185Glossary186Index202Size: 2.25 MBPages: 209Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsPortégé® 2000 User’s Guide1Contents12Introduction20This guide20Safety icons21Other icons used22Other documentation22Service options23Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around24Making sure you have everything24Front with the display panel closed25Left side25Back26Right side27Underside28Front with the display panel open29Keyboard indicator panel31System indicator panel31AC adapter33Chapter 2: Getting Started35Selecting a place to work35Creating a computer-friendly environment35Keeping yourself comfortable36Precautions39Setting up your computer40Installing additional memory (optional)40Connecting a mouse44Connecting a printer45Connecting the modem45Connecting to a power source46Connecting other external devices48Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel49Turning on the power49Using the TouchPad50Setting up your software51Registering your computer with Toshiba52Customizing your computer’s settings53Powering off the computer54Closing the display panel55Different ways to turn the computer on and off55Caring for your computer55Cleaning the computer56Moving the computer56Using a computer lock56Chapter 3: Learning the Basics58Computing tips58Using the keyboard60Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys60Character keys60Function keys61Windows® special keys61Overlay keys62Starting a program64Saving your work64Printing your work65Using optional external diskettes65Inserting and removing diskettes66Copying documents to a diskette66Taking care of diskettes67Backing up your work68Restoring your work69Playing audio69Setting up for communications70Connecting your computer to a network71An overview of using the Internet71The Internet72The World Wide Web72Internet Service Providers72Connecting to the Internet73Surfing the Internet73Internet features74Uploading and downloading files from the Internet74Toshiba’s online resources75Chapter 4: Mobile Computing76Toshiba’s energy-saver design76Running the computer on battery power76Maximizing battery life77Using additional battery packs77Battery safety precautions78Charging batteries78Charging the main battery78Charging the RTC battery79Using a battery charger80Monitoring main battery power80Determining remaining battery power81What to do when the main battery runs low82Conserving battery power83Setting a power usage mode83Using battery alarms85Setting battery alarms85Turning off the display automatically86Enabling the screen saver86Changing the main battery88Removing the battery from the computer88Inserting a charged battery89Disposing of used batteries safely90Traveling tips91Chapter 5: Expansion Options92Using your computer at the office92Optional Slim Port Replicator93Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator93Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator93Using the optional Slim Port Replicator94Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer94Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive95Using an external keyboard97Connecting a keyboard97Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key97Using an external monitor97Connecting the monitor98Connecting a mouse or a printer99Using PC Cards99Inserting a PC Card100Removing a PC Card101Hot swapping PC Cards102Using a Secure Digital card102Inserting a Secure Digital card103Removing a Secure Digital card103Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity104Windows® XP special features104Personalizing your desktop105Customizing the taskbar105Bringing the world to your desktop106Changing desktop and browsing style107Personalizing individual windows108Customizing window toolbars109Displaying information about each folder110Emulating a full-size keyboard111Setting up for communications112Determining the COM port112Using the Ethernet LAN Port113Accessing a LAN114Exchanging data with another computer114Transferring application files114Setting up a direct cable connection115Using audio features116Using external speakers or headphones117Recording sounds117Using a microphone118Adjusting recording settings119Powering down the computer119Turn Off or Shut down command120Restart command120Hibernation command120Standby command121Using Turn Off or Shut down122Turning off more quickly122Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down125Using Hibernation125Enabling the Hibernation command125Going into Hibernation mode127Going into Hibernation mode more quickly128Starting again from Hibernation129Using Standby129Going into Standby mode more quickly130Starting again from Standby133Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities134Fn-esse134Starting Fn-esse135Assigning a key to a program or document136Viewing existing key assignments138Changing or removing existing key assignments138Hotkey utility138Expansion device properties139Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration139TOSHIBA Console140Customize Your Computer141Network141Security142TOSHIBA Button Controls142Power Management143Toshiba Hardware Setup146Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong148Problems that are easy to fix148The Windows® operating system is not working152Using Startup options to fix problems152Internet problems153The Windows® XP operating system can help you154Resolving a hardware conflict154A plan of action155Resolving hardware conflicts on your own155Fixing a problem with Device Manager157Memory card problems158Power and the batteries159Keyboard problems161Display problems161Disk drive problems163Sound system problems165PC Card problems166Printer problems169Modem problems170Develop good computing habits170If you need further assistance172Before you call172Contacting Toshiba172Other Toshiba Internet Web sites174Toshiba’s worldwide offices174Appendix A: Hot Keys178Volume Control178Volume Mute179Password security179Without a password179With a password179Power usage mode180Standby mode181Hibernation mode182Display modes183Display brightness184Keyboard hot keys184Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors185USA and Canada185United Kingdom185Australia185Europe185Glossary186Index202Size: 2.23 MBPages: 209Language: EnglishOpen manual
