Toshiba 8100 User Guide
Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Learning the Basics
Using your computer at the office
Using your computer at the office
82
❖
Don’t remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices
connected to it are operating.
connected to it are operating.
DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer
Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to
connect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital
camera to your computer.
Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to
connect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital
camera to your computer.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card
(PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After the PC Card is stopped, it is
safe to remove.
(PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After the PC Card is stopped, it is
safe to remove.
Using your computer at the office
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard,
and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a
standard office computer.
and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a
standard office computer.
An external monitor connects to the monitor port.
An external PS/2-compatible keyboard or a PS/2 mouse connects
to the PS/2 port. An optional Y-cable lets you connect both
devices to the port simultaneously.
to the PS/2 port. An optional Y-cable lets you connect both
devices to the port simultaneously.
A serial mouse connects to the serial port.
For more information on connecting these and other components,
see “Connecting Other External Devices” on page 31.
see “Connecting Other External Devices” on page 31.
Using a computer lock
For your own peace of mind, you may want to secure your
computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to
computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to