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Portégé 2000
User’s Guide
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2 Model: Portégé 2000 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIAT
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3 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
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4 ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal mo
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5 might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will n
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6 using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own
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7 Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards a
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8 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept t
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9 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To
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10 Location of the required label (Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosur
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11 Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR
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Contents Introduction ..............................................................20 This guide .............................................................. 20 Safety icons ........................................................... 21 Other icons used.............................................. 22 Other documentation ............................................. 22 Service options ...................................................... 23 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ................
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Contents 13 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 36 Precautions............................................................ 39 Setting up your computer ...................................... 40 Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 40 Connecting a mouse ........................................ 44 Connecting a printer ........................................ 45 Connecting the modem.................................
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Contents 14 Saving your work................................................... 64 Printing your work ................................................. 65 Using optional external diskettes ........................... 65 Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 66 Copying documents to a diskette..................... 66 Taking care of diskettes.................................... 67 Backing up your work ............................................ 68 Restoring your work ..............
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Contents 15 What to do when the main battery runs low .... 82 Conserving battery power ..................................... 83 Setting a power usage mode............................ 83 Using battery alarms.............................................. 85 Setting battery alarms...................................... 85 Turning off the display automatically ..................... 86 Enabling the screen saver ................................ 86 Changing the main battery .............................
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Contents 16 Hot swapping PC Cards ................................. 102 Using a Secure Digital card.................................. 102 Inserting a Secure Digital card....................... 103 Removing a Secure Digital card..................... 103 Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity .......................... 104 ® Windows XP special features............................. 104 Personalizing your desktop.................................. 105 Customizing the taskbar ..............................
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Contents 17 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down .... 125 Using Hibernation ................................................ 125 Enabling the Hibernation command ............... 125 Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 127 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 128 Starting again from Hibernation..................... 129 Using Standby ..................................................... 129 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 130 Starting again from Stand
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Contents 18 Internet problems .......................................... 153 ® The Windows XP operating system can help you ........................................... 154 Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 154 A plan of action.............................................. 155 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 155 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 157 Memory card problems.................................. 158 Power and the batteries ..........
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Contents 19 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................... 185 USA and Canada ............................................ 185 United Kingdom ............................................. 185 Australia......................................................... 185 Europe ........................................................... 185 Glossary ..................................................................186 Index .......................................................................
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Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. ® ® You will find that your Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access. This guide This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop
