User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® 6000 Series1User’s Guide1Contents15Introduction23This guide23Safety icons24Other icons used25Other documentation25Service options26Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around27Making sure you have everything27Front with the display panel closed28Back with rear panel closed29Back with rear panel open30Right side31Left side31Underside33Keyboard and display features34Front with the display panel open34Indicator panel lights36Keyboard indicator panel lights37Chapter 2 - Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Other precautions43Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Turning on the computer47Opening the display panel47Turning on the power48Using the AccuPoint II pointing device49Setting up your software50Setting up other devices51Turning off the computer52Closing the display panel52Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices55Using external display devices55Connecting the display device56Directing the display output when you turn on the computer57Adjusting the quality of the external display58Video limitations58Using an external keyboard59Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key59Using a mouse60Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II60Connecting a local printer61Connecting an external diskette drive62Connecting external speakers or headphones63Connecting a microphone63Using an expansion device64Adding memory64Memory module sizes65Installing a memory module66Removing a memory module68Using Slim SelectBay® modules69Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®70Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®71Inserting and removing hard drives71Inserting and removing PC Cards73Inserting a PC Card73Removing a PC Card75Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ modules76Setting up a PC Card for your computer76Using Secure Digital cards76Inserting an SD Media™ card77Removing an SD Media™ card77Connecting your modem to a telephone line78Connecting to a phone line78Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard82Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard83Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Windows special keys84Overlay keys85Starting a program87Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer88Starting a program from the Run dialog box89Saving your work90Printing your work92Using a compact disc drive93Inserting compact discs94Removing compact discs96Caring for CDs and DVDs97Using PC Cards98Hot swapping98Using SD Media cards99Using your computer at the office99Using a computer lock100Caring for your computer101Cleaning the computer101Moving the computer102Backing up your work102Restoring your work103Preparing for communications103Different ways to turn the computer on and off104Powering down the computer105Using Turn Off Computer105Using Hibernation108Using Standby110Toshiba’s online resources113Chapter 5 - Power Management115Toshiba’s energy-saver design115Running the computer on battery power116Charging the batteries116Monitoring battery power117What to do when the battery alarm sounds119Changing batteries120Taking care of your battery123Safety precautions123Maximizing battery life123Disposing of used batteries124Conserving power124Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional125Using a hot key to set the power usage mode125Additional options for power126Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options127Exploring the desktop127Finding your way around the desktop127Exchanging data with another computer130Transferring files131Getting help transferring files131Setting up for communications131Connecting the modem to a telephone line133Connecting your computer to a network133An overview of using the Internet137The Internet137The World Wide Web138Internet Service Providers138Connecting to the Internet138Surfing the Internet139Internet features139Uploading and downloading files from the Internet140Exploring audio features140Playing an audio CD141Creating a CD142Recording sounds142Using external speakers or headphones144Exploring audiovisual features144Playing DVDs145Using the WinDVD toolbar146Using the WinDVD status bar147Using the WinDVD control panel147Using the control panel playback buttons148Maximizing the video window150Using playlists151Creating playlists151Loading and playing playlists152Resuming normal playback after using playlists153Customizing WinDVD153Setting general properties154Setting audio properties155Setting display properties157Using WinDVD advanced features158Zooming in162Zooming out162Panning162Adjusting the color balance163Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD163Getting help163Exiting WinDVD164Chapter 7 - Expansion Options165Devices for office computing165Connecting external (optional) devices166Using an external keyboard167Using a mouse167Connecting a serial mouse167Connecting a USB mouse168Connecting a PS/2 mouse168Using a printer170Connecting a parallel printer170Setting up your printer171Using an external monitor174Connecting the display device175Directing the display output when you turn on the computer177Adjusting the quality of the external display177Video limitations178Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module178Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module178Using an expansion device179Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities181Fn-esse182Starting Fn-esse182Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys184Viewing existing key assignments185Changing or removing existing key assignments186Hotkey utility186Toshiba Console187Customizing Your Computer188Network189Security189Power Management189Slim SelectBay™ and Docking192Mobile Extension Service192Slim SelectBay™ Service193Toshiba Hardware Setup193Toshiba Power Saver utility195Enabling Hibernation195Setting user passwords196Using an instant password197Setting a user password197Disabling a user password198Using a supervisor password198Setting a supervisor password198Deleting a supervisor password199Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong201Problems that are easy to fix201Problems when you turn on the computer203The Windows® operating system is not working204Using Startup options to fix problems205Internet problems206The Windows® XP operating system can help you206Resolving a hardware conflict207A plan of action207Resolving hardware conflicts on your own208Fixing a problem with Device Manager209Memory problems211Power and the batteries211Keyboard problems213Display problems213Disk drive problems215DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems218Sound system problems225PC Card problems226Printer problems229Modem problems230Develop good computing habits230Using VirtualTech232If you need further assistance232Before you call233Contacting Toshiba233Other Toshiba Internet Web sites234Toshiba’s worldwide offices235Appendix A - Hot Keys239Volume Mute239Instant password security239Power usage mode241Stand By mode242Hibernation mode243Display modes244Display brightness244Enabling a wireless device245Keyboard hot keys245Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors247Appendix C - Video Modes249Glossary251Acronyms251Terms253Index267Size: 3.36 MBPages: 281Language: EnglishOpen manual
