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1. Sunday March 05 1994 The International Date Format dialog box Control Panel opens the International Date Format dialog box 4 Change the order of the short date format by clicking on the circle to the left of DMY The black dot moves from MDY to DMY 5 Set Windows to show the century by clicking in the box next to Century An X appears in the box indicating that you ve selected this option 6 At the bottom of the dialog box click on the arrow to the right of March A box drops down showing a list of options This type of box is called a drop down list box 7 Click on Mar to choose the format for the month The drop down list box closes and indicates your new choice Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 4 3 Lesson 5 Switching Between Programs 8 Click the Cancel button on the right of the screen The Date Format dialog box closes without making your changes since we re only experimenting at this point and returns you to the International dialog box 9 Click Cancel to return to the Control Panel Lesson 5 Switching Between Programs One of the most powerful aspects of Windows is its ability to have more than one program open at the same time This saves the time it takes to close one program and open another every time you want to switch between them This lesson assumes that you re where the previous lesson left off with
2. Battery release latch Battery latch safety Memory expansion slot cover Port Replicator notches The underside L p The spring loaded battery release latch releases the battery wa The battery latch safety prevents accidental release of the battery g The memory expansion slot cover protects a slot for adding extra memory to your computer For more information see Adding Memory Optional on page 16 The port replicator notches help align an optional port replicator For more information see Using the Port Replicator on page 139 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 1 1 Find Out Where Everything s Located The Front with the Display Open Screen Indicator panel Microphone Display hinge Display hinge C amp C a AccuPoint DA a CY 7 Yo z ij ta r _ i y y r y D D D B A i PARI WA ae I I eS I J KX f ri L WO TY AccuPoint buttons EE H Keyboard The front with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front panel to the right as you lift the display Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that pro vides clear sharp color images The display hinges attach the display panel to the computer
3. The Low Battery Alarm warning This warning is just a reminder that the battery charge is a finite resource that can eventually run out Unless you ve told the system to display this message at a really low power level you don t need to do anything at this point To close the Alarm dialog box choose OK To change the level of charge that sets off this warning see Setting the Alarms on page 89 Going the Critical Battery Alarm If MaxTime is open it warns you when you re getting fairly low on battery power MaxTime beeps once and displays the Critical Battery Alarm warning This means you have less than 10 bat tery capacity remaining unless you ve changed this level Critical Battery Alarm Zi is low u have approximately 0 minutes left on thi y OK The Critical Battery Alarm warning When this alarm goes off start planning your remaining battery time carefully No frantic actions are required yet but it s a good idea to begin to think about what you absolutely must do before you find a place to plug in the AC adapter or turn the computer off To close the Alarm dialog box choose OK To set the level of charge that sets off this warning see Setting the Alarms on page 89 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 89 Running the Computer on Battery Power Gone the Emergency Battery Alert OK Now it s serious When the b
4. gt dust moisture and direct sunlight liquids and corrosive chemicals Don t spill liquids into the computer If you spill a liquid into the keyboard turn the computer off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider K Ww objects that generate a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers or speakerphones K Ww rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of tem perature changes such as air conditioner vents or heaters K Ww extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 40 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 to 35 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 20 to 80 percent Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 3 Selecta Place to Work Keep Yourself Comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in dis comfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing discontinue using the com cn puter and rest If discomfort persists consult a physician In addition to the hints provided in the following secti
5. 1 In Anti Virus choose the drive s with the infected file s Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Keeping Your Files Safe 1 5 5 Viruses and How to Cure Them 2 Choose Detect and Clean from the Scan menu Anti Virus removes the virus from the infected file Protecting Against Unknown Viruses No virus protection program can keep up with all the existing computer viruses Anti Virus has a feature that lets you search for the presence of an unknown virus on your system The verify integrity procedure searches your drive for changes in the size of your program files Since these files rarely change in size this procedure alerts you that something may be going on in your system While this will not catch every possible virus most computer viruses do modify program files to some degree Follow these steps 1 Choose Set Options from the Anti Virus Options menu Anti Virus opens the Options dialog box EX Prompt While Detect Anti Stealth Create Checksums on Floppies J Check All Files Disable Alarm Sound Wipe Deleted Files Create Backup The Options dialog box 2 Click the box next to Verify Integrity An X appears in the box indicating that the procedure is selected 3 Choose OK to close the Options dialog box 4 Perform a virus check as described in An Ounce of Pre vention on page 154 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier Your P
6. Install the Memory Module on page 17 remove the memory card 4 Reinstall the memory card making sure it s seated properly 5 Replace the memory expansion slot cover 6 Check for the error again 7 Ifthe error reoccurs remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory card eliminates the error the memory card may be bad If the error reoccurs without the memory card installed the error is not caused by the memory card Solving Computer Problems If you re sure your problem is not software related you probably have a good idea which component is not working properly The rest of this chapter explains possible solutions for various prob lems The chapter discusses each system component in turn Turning the Computer On When you turn the power on the system loads what s called a bootstrap program stored in the computer s Basic Input Output System BIOS This program looks for a file called COMMAND COM on a dis kette in drive A If there s no diskette in drive A the bootstrap pro gram looks for COMMAND COM in the root directory of drive C It is normal for drive A to be empty when you start the com puter and for the system to read the COMMAND COM file from drive C You may change the order in which the bootstrap pro Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 1 5 Solving Computer Problems gram accesses the drives by changing the Boot Priority option i
7. Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box This box contains information about the system 2 Choose Hardware Options Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 34 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using an External Monitor Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices Serial Port OK J Serial Port Legend Select the serial port to be used for cance com IRQ4 3F8H serial input output operations O COM2 IRQ3 2F8H Help O COM3 IRQ4 3E8H O COM4 IRQ3 2E8H Default J O Not Used Reboot J The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 3 Click the Display tab Hardware Setup displays a page of display options Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices isplay Tec Diep LCD Display Colors Power On Display LCD Display Mode 16M Internal External Color C cancer Hel Simultaneous O Monochrome tee Text Mode Stretch Legend Default J Display options facilitate the configuration of Enabled both the internal LCD panel and an external Crese monitor O Disabled F Reboot fU The Di
8. The AccuPoint pointing device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard For more information see Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device on page 28 Use the AccuPoint buttons with the AccuPoint to access com mands in your programs The larger primary button acts as the left button on a mouse The smaller secondary button acts as the right mouse button For more information see Using the Accu Point Pointing Device on page 28 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 12 Finding Your Way Around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located The lights on the indicator panel provide information about vari ous system functions The next section discusses the indicator panel lights The built in microphone lets you record sounds The speaker lets you hear system alarms and sounds associated with your software For more information see Different Ways to Turn the Computer On on page 181 The 82 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 key keyboard For more information see How to Save Your Work on page 58 The Indicator Panel y DEI Ee O AC adapter Hard disk Cursor control mode Power speed Caps lock Numeric Wag S ae an a am The indicator panel The AC adapter light glows green when the AC adapter is pro viding power to the computer If the adapter s output voltage is abnormal or if th
9. PCMSETUP asks if you want to install ATA support for socket 0 the lower one 17 Select Yes and press Enter PCMSETUP asks you to enter the number of partitions for an ATA hard disk in the lower socket 18 Press Enter to accept the default setting of one partition PCMSETUP asks if you want to install ATA support for socket 1 the upper one 19 Select No and press Enter PCMSETUP displays a list of PC cards that it does not set up automatically Since ATA cards are set up automatically press Enter to close this screen PCMSETUP asks if you want to save your setup information 20 Select Yes and press Enter 21 Press Ctr Alt Del to restart your computer with the new settings in effect When you insert your ATA hard disk card into the PC card slot the computer will recognize the card Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 1 4 Little Cards that Do Big Things Removing a PC Card Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card follow these steps 1 Open the PC card slot cover on the right side of the computer PC card slot cover Ejecting a PC card 2 Unfold and press the eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC card is installed The top button releases a card in the upper slot The bottom button releases a card in the lower slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC card and slide it out of the slot 4 Close the PC card slot cover Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do
10. Preparing to Run Master Disk Creator Disk image files on your hard disk contain all the information to create program diskettes for the factory pre installed programs on your computer Master Disk Creator copies these disk images to diskettes You cannot reinstall programs from the disk image files on the hard disk You must use program diskettes created with Master Disk Creator to reinstall any of the pre installed programs To run Master Disk Creator you need about one hour up to 25 blank 3 1 2 high density 1 44MB diskettes These diskettes must be write enabled the write protect tab at the upper left corner of the diskette must cover the square hole Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Create or Purchase Master Diskettes 30 Let s Start at the Very Beginning WRITE PROTECTED WRITE ENABLED Write protect tab Write protected and write enabled diskettes Although you can run Master Disk Creator at any time it s a good idea to create your program diskettes the first time you start the computer If you decide to put off the process until later make sure you don t forget You don t want to accidentally delete a pro gram and have no master diskettes available from which to rein stall it quickly Running Master Disk Creator Master Disk Creator is a very simple program to use Once you start it follow the instructions on the screen inserting and remov ing diskettes as prompted Mak
11. 1 4 amps maximum constant current 100 to 240 volts alternating current 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second removable rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power for special memory features such as Resume Mode provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar detects low battery charge and displays the time remaining in MaxTime saves battery power by automatically turning off the display and hard disk when either have not been accessed for a set length of time Storage Capacity External 3 1 2 diskette drive Hard disk Ports Parallel port Serial port Video Port Replicator port External diskette drive port Part III Appendixes Built in Features 305 accommodates both 1 44MB high density 2HD and 720KB double density 2DD diskettes 2 1 2 integrated drive and controller provides nonvolatile storage for 686MB with an average access time of 13 milliseconds ms selectable ECP compatible parallel port that pro vides a Centronics compatible connection to a printer or other parallel device 9 pin RS 232 C compatible serial port lets you connect an external modem mouse serial printer or other serial device 72 pin analog VGA port lets you connect an external VGA adapter for an external monitor or an optional Port Replicator lets you attach the Toshiba 1 44MB external 3 1 2 diskette drive 306 Built in Features Standard Hardware Memory Display Keybo
12. If your screen doesn t match the diagnostic test display write down the differences and contact your dealer If your screen matches the display press Enter to go to the next test 320 X 200 Graphic display The next test is the 320 x 200 GRAPHIC DISPLAY 13 test The test screen displays 16 colored horizontal bars with the name of the color Go to the next test by pressing Enter Character Sets The next two tests are character set tests The first checks that the screen can display characters in a 40 column by 25 row format the characters are wider than normal The display screen should look like the following CHARACTER SET IN 40 25 GV O44 9 FORT IAAT NEm ea TT HSE Ok 7 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnoparstuyw nyz i a Gu adeac eei1i AAbae 60000 yOitcey Perf AlSanhaage ws lt gt HEE dalla tS LH FIE Or ther ell BoB on Sopriandeden step joace f e PRESS CENTER KEY First character set test screen If the screen matches this illustration go to the next character set test by pressing Enter If your screen doesn t match the diagnostic test display write down the differences and contact your dealer Part IT Technical Reference The Diagnostic Test 9 Test Sequence 2 5 The second test checks that the screen can display characters in an 80 column by 25 row format The display should look like the following bedefghi jklmnop cde fghi jklmnopq cdefghi jkl
13. K Ww K Ww K Ww Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive strain injuries and eye strain As indicated in Keep Yourself Comfortable on page 3 it s important to stay comfortable while you re working at your computer Exit Windows before turning the computer off unless Resume Mode is on See How to Start Where You Left Off on page 52 for information about Resume Mode Windows goes through a complicated shutdown procedure when you return to the system prompt If you don t let Windows shut down it can forget things such as new icon positions Set up your computer to fit your tastes and needs You re the one that s going to be looking at the screen while you work If you don t like the colors on the screen go ahead and change them See your Windows documentation for information on changing the appearance of your screen Save your work frequently For more about this topic see How to Save Your Work on page 58 Scan all new files for viruses It s unlikely but possible that even new programs you buy from a computer store may contain a computer virus See Viruses and How to Cure Them on page 153 for information about detecting and removing computer viruses Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 5 1 Computing Tips Run Master Disk Creator or purchase master program diskettes At some point you may need installation diskettes for the pro grams that came pre in
14. Refer to the software documentation and modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on configured properly and still won t transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Memory This section lists possible solutions to some common memory problems It is organized based on the type of memory If you re not sure which type of memory is giving you problems read through the entire section Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 232 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems Conventional Memory If your program reports that there isn t enough memory for it to run you may not have enough conventional memory available for that program To determine the memory needs of the program and the availability of memory in your system follow these steps 1 Find out how much and what type of memory conven tional or extended your program requires This information is in the manual that came with the program You may need to install more memory Toshiba offers 8MB 16MB and 32MB optional memory cards 2 At the system prompt type mem to run the MEM com mand and check how much conventional memory is left for your programs MEM reports the number of bytes available 3 Ifthis is not enough memory you may need to remove or load into upper memory device drivers or memory residen
15. TSETUP displays Password 5 Type the existing password and press Enter If you entered the correct password TSETUP displays Not Registered Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Keeping Your Files Safe 1 53 Applying Physical Restraints If you entered an incorrect password TSETUP displays Entry Error Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the password again 6 Press End and Y to exit TSETUP Your password is disabled Applying Physical Restraints You can connect the optional Kensington MicroSaver Security System to deter theft One end of this cable fits into the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Secure the other end of the cable to your desk or other large heavy object If you re using an optional Port Replicator you ll want to pur chase two of these cables one for the computer and another for the Port Replicator Viruses and How to Cure Them Over the last few years there have been a number of computer virus scares Immoral pranksters with too much time on their hands find some perverse pleasure in unleashing these potentially destructive programs on the general public Viruses while a potential problem need not have a devastating effect on your computer By taking a few simple precautions you can avoid infection And by making sure you have a complete backup of all your programs and data files you can ensure a speedy recovery if you do run into problems This section discusses general vir
16. keyboard and the differences between typing on a computer and using a typewriter Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 5 4 Learning the Basics How to Use the Keyboard The Character Keys For these keys typing on a computer keyboard is very much like typing on a typewriter However there are some exceptions 2 Koca When you press the spacebar a computer does not simply pass over an area of the page like a typewriter does Although you may not see anything on the screen each time you press the spacebar the computer creates a space character just as it cre ates characters representing letters or symbols The lowercase 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase O and the number 0 are not interchangeable On a typewriter the shift lock key locks all the keys into their uppercase positions On a computer keyboard pressing the Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys aren t affected The Other Keys In addition to the character keys the computer keyboard contains a number of keys that carry out special computer tasks This sec tion describes these special keys K K2 Ww The 12 function keys F1 F2 etc across the top of the keyboard carry out program specific tasks To find out what these keys do in your program refer to the program s docu mentation Some software programs provide a template or quick reference card for these keys The fu
17. low medium and high Off is always first This hotkey alternates among the following dis play options built in display only external moni tor only and simultaneous display This hotkey turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hotkey turns the numeric overlay on and off This hotkey turns the scroll lock feature on and off Part II Technical Reference Kobani O40 Part IT Technical Reference Max Times EE MaxTime opens automatically each time you start Windows If io MaxTime is not already open double click the MaxTime icon in Manager the Toshiba Utilities program group Upon opening MaxTime displays the MaxTime battery gauge Options s The MaxTime battery gauge 241 2 48 MaxTime The Display Dialog Box The Display Dialog Box To open the Display dialog box choose Display from the Max Time Options menu x Display Style Modules Size I Icon Display Styl isplay Style OK Title Bar Oromi E Raua Ce Always On Top Mini On Title Bar None The Display dialog box This dialog box controls the appearance of the MaxTime window It provides four pages of display options arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab To view or change these options click the corresponding tab Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons on the Display dialog box Button Function OK
18. support Develop Good Habits We all know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure but sometimes we re in such a hurry to use a computer that we fail to adequately prepare for the inevitable problems that will occur On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk There are three ways you can do this copy files to diskette in Windows using File Manager or the Microsoft Backup program 207 208 If Something Goes Wrong Diagnosing the Problem copy files to diskette in MS DOS using the BACKUP COPY or XCOPY commands connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you ve added your own software to your system you should back up the software as well as the data If something goes wrong that requires you to format your hard disk and start over reloading all your software as well as your data from a backup will save time Diagnosing the Problem The components used to manufacture computers are built to last for years They rarely fail and when they do don t panic it s usu ally something simple Your first task is to define the problem by observing carefully what is happening It s a good idea to stop what you re doing and jot down on a piece of paper what seems to be go
19. the card PC cards because of their size have no such switches Instead you set up the card in Toshiba Card Manager Read the documentation that came with your device looking for anything that you need to set before you can use the card When you find something that you need to set refer to the Toshiba Card Manager documentation to see if you can use Toshiba Card Man ager to set the necessary value Remember Toshiba Card Manager is designed specifically to work with your computer Use it whenever possible to make ors changes in your PC card setup Setup Example This section takes you through the setup process in Toshiba Card Manager using an ATA hard disk card as an example Use this section as you would a map It shows how to get to where you want to go but can t tell you what to do when you get there For more information about the setup process refer to the Toshiba Card Manager User s Guide To set up Toshiba Card Manager to operate with your card follow these steps 1 Close Windows if it s running and return to the system prompt 2 Typec and press Enter Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 1 2 Little Cards that Do Big Things Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer 3 Type cd pemplus3 and press Enter If the Toshiba Card Manager files are in a different directory type that directory name instead of PCMPLUS3 4 Type pcmsetup and press Enter 5 Press a key to clear the welcome screen and con
20. 256K 8x8 256 31 5KHz Graph 256K 70Hz 20 SVGA 640 x 480 8x 16 16 256K 8x 16 16 256K 31 5KHz Graph 72Hz Part III Appendixes Port g 610CT Video Modes 325 Internal LCD External Monitor Mode Type Resolution Grid Colors Grid Colors Scan Freq hex pel x pel pel x pel hor vert 22 SVGA 800 x 600 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 37 5KHz Graph 72Hz 24 SVGA 1024x768 8x16 16 256K 8x 16 16 256K 48 5KHz Graph 60Hz 30 SVGA 640 x 480 8x 16 256 256K 8x 16 256 31 5KHz Graph 256K 72Hz 32 SVGA 800 x 600 8x 16 256 256K 8x 16 256 48 0KHz Graph 256K 72Hz 34 SVGA 1024x768 8x 16 256 256K 8x 16 256 48 5KHz Graph 256K 60Hz 40 SVGA 640 x 480 8x 16 32K 32K 8x 16 32K 31 5KHz Graph 32K 60Hz 41 SVGA 640 x 480 8x 16 64K 64K 8x 16 64K 31 5KHz Graph 64K 60Hz Part III Appendixes
21. AM PM 24 Hour Defaults oO lt s 3 3 QO 3 s Ed 5 Hours Minutes Disable Alarm Power On K Resume Mode C Panel Power On Off The System Configuration page 3 Click on the checkbox next to Resume Mode An X in this box turns Resume Mode on An empty box turns Resume Mode off 4 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window Replacing Batteries When your battery runs out of power you have two options plug in the computer or replace the battery with a charged spare if you have one You may also need to replace the battery if it becomes damaged or wears out after long years of use To replace the battery follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 2 Close the display 3 Turn the computer over Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 9 4 Taking Your Computer on the Road Replacing Batteries Battery release latch Battery latch safety Releasing the battery 4 Locate the battery latch safety and slide it towards the cen ter of the computer 5 Locate the battery release latch next to the PC card slot cover and slide it towards the back of the machine Removing the battery 6 The battery moves to the right enough for you to pull it out of the computer by grasping it at the right edge 7 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection
22. Big Things 1 1 5 Removing a PC Card Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World You ve used your computer at 30 000 feet and in your den while watching television Now you want to send e mail electronic mail explore the world of the Internet or transmit data back to your office while you re on the road This chapter describes what you ll need how to prepare your sys tem for communications and some of the interesting things to do on the Internet The chapter concludes with tips on connecting your computer to a network What You ll Need To communicate with the outside world you ll need a modem K atelephone line communications software 117 1 1 Connecting to the World What You ll Need Choosing a Modem A modem converts the digital signals from a computer into the analog signals required by a voice grade telephone line Two types of modems work with your Port g 610CT computer You can use either KP aPC card modem that slips into one of your computer s PC card slots Some PC cards combine a modem with a fax and or the capa bility to operate as a telephone answering machine These offer a convenient way to greatly expand your communications potential without adding multiple devices to your computer Cards that support the cellular network let you communicate from your car or a cellular telephone K2 Ww an external modem connected to the computer thro
23. Central Processing Unit CPU processes information when enabled tempo N rarily shuts down the pro cessor when there are no processing requests such as keyboard input or pointing device move ment turns the display off if itis N not used for the time set Option Settings HDD Auto Off 01Min 03 Min 05 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 30 Min Disabled default 10 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min Disabled System Auto Off LCD Brightness Bright default Semi Bright Cooling Method Performance default Quiet Part IT Technical Reference TSETUP OTHERS 285 Usage Restart turns the hard disk drive N off if it is not used for the time set turns the system off if you N haven t used the computer for the time set This option is available only if Resume Mode is on sets the brightness of the N display sets the cooling method N 28O orars The following sound options are in a drop down list box that appears when you select Low Medium or High for Alarm Vol ume Option Settings Low Battery Enabled Alarm default Disabled Panel Close Enabled Alarm default Disabled Part II Technical Reference Usage Restart enables and disables the N system s built in audible battery alarm enables and disables the N alarm that sounds when you close the display panel while the computer is on ores OO Part IT Technical Reference The D
24. Configuration Options Dialog Box The following table summarizes the buttons on the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Function accepts your changes and exits the dialog box ignores the changes you made and exits the dialog box accesses online help returns all options to their default settings To make the defaults permanent you must click OK returns all options to the settings in effect when you opened the dialog box immediately restarts the computer This button is available only if you change an option that requires a restart Part IT Technical Reference Hardware Setup 266 The Serial Page The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box This page controls the computer s serial port Option Settings Serial Port COM1 IRQ4 3F8H default COM2 IRQ3 2F8H COM3 IRQ4 3E8H COM4 IRQ3 2E8H Not Used The Parallel Printer Page Usage Restart sets the serial port name Y through which your com munications software sends output to the serial port This page controls the computer s parallel port Option Settings Parallel Port LPT1 378H default LPT2 278H LPT3 3BCH Not Used Part IT Technical Reference Usage Restart sets the parallel port name Y through which the com puter communicates with the parallel port Hardware Setup 267 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box Option Settings Usage Restart Printer Port Output default configu
25. Enabled Stretch default Disabled The CPU Cache Page Option Settings CPU Cache Enabled default Disabled Part II Technical Reference Usage Restart improves system perfor Y mance when enabled Dis able this option only if your software requires you to do so Hardware Setup 269 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Boot Priority Page This page controls the Boot Priority option Option Settings Usage Restart Boot Priority FDD HDD determines whether the N default system looks for the oper ating system first on the PRP HE snasd die HDD yor the diskette drive FDD when you turn the com puter on The Keyboard Page This page controls the keyboard options Option Settings Usage Restart External Key Disabled allows you to use the N board Fn Key default selected key combination Left Ctrl Left to emulate the computer s Alt Fn key on an external keyboard Right Ctrl Right Alt Left Alt Left Shift Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt CapsLock Part IT Technical Reference Hardware Setup 2 0 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box Usage Restart selects the layout of the Y keyboard s CapsLock Ctrl and Alt keys The page controls the sound system options Option Settings Int Keyboard Normal Key Layout default Alternative The Sound System Page Option Settings Sound System Enabled Enable check default Disabled uncheck T O Address 220h default 2
26. If you encounter a General Protection Fault or System Error while using a Windows program quit Windows and restart the com puter before you continue Press the reset button if Resume Mode is enabled A General Protection Fault is an indication that Windows has tried to assign two or more programs to the same area in memory A System Error indicates a problem within one program While a System Error is not as serious as a General Protection Fault it s still a good idea to quit Windows and restart your computer before continuing to work Unlike a General Protection Fault a System Error usually lets you save files if you have other programs open Make sure you save these files before you exit from Windows Follow these steps if you receive a General Protection Fault or a System Error 1 Choose OK to close the error message dialog box 2 If you are able to do so save open files in other programs and exit from Windows If your computer does not respond continue with step 3 3 Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer If this has no effect press the reset button When the computer starts and loads Windows again you may continue working Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 1 4 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems Bad or improperly connected memory cards may also cause these errors To correct this problem 1 Make sure the computer isn t in Resume Mode 2 Turn the computer off 3 Referring to
27. Manager window Program Man ager is your gateway to everything that Windows has to offer In addition Program Manager contains most of the elements that you ll be using with any Windows program While becoming comfortable in Program Manager you ll develop skills that you can use with all of your programs The Program Manager Window This section points out the main features of the Program Manager window It s OK if you don t understand what these features do at this point Within a few short pages you ll understand almost everything here Control menu icon Menu bar Minimize button Maximize button Program Manager f 4 File Options Window Help Bl Toshiba Utilities aH 4 ax MS DOS File Manager Clipboard Print Manager Master Disk PCMCIA ReadMe Hardware Prompt Creator Configuration Setup A za A Contra Panel ramon Selup Lej DEMO Fr esse MaxTime Online Fr Esse Demo Manager Manual jories E asa age age Games aitlIp Network Microsoft Tools Mouse ToshibaBad Acces AccuPoint Manager Icons Program groups 2 The Program Manager window Your screen may look different from the one in the illustration but the elements are the same The control menu icon gives access to the control menu This menu lets you set such things as the size and shape of the current window The menu bar provides access to Wind
28. Mode by pressing Fn F3 to display the power up pop up window 2 While continuing to hold Fn press F3 until boot mode is highlighted Release the Fn key 4 Insert the PC card into the slot 5 Update your CONFIG SYS file with the memory window exclusion used by the network card Refer to the network card s documentation for the proper memory window 6 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Del Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 2 8 Connecting to the World Connecting to a Network 7 Follow the instructions in Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer on page 111 to configure the network card 8 Update your AUTOEXEC BAT or other batch file with the network commands that load the appropriate network drivers and log you onto the network You only need to do this step once Ask your network adminis trator to help you 9 Run the batch file that contains the network drivers and logon script Networks and Resume Mode If you re connected to a network don t turn the computer off when it s in Resume Mode The next time you turn the computer on the system will lock disconnecting you from the network If this happens press the reset button to restart your computer If it is important to you to be able to use Resume Mode even while physically connected to a network you must log off the network and remove all the network drivers from memory in reverse order before you turn the computer off
29. Mono 11 kHz a ee The Audio Recorder window 2 Choose New from the File menu The Sound Attributes dialog box opens Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 60 Making Life Easier Working with Sound Sound Attributes The Sound Attributes dialog box 3 Choose a sampling rate from the Sampling Rate field Sound files recorded with fast sampling rates have better sound quality than those recorded with slow sampling rates but they use more memory 4 Turn stereo recording on or off by clicking the Stereo check box An X in the box turns stereo recording on 5 Choose a file format from the Format field Uncompressed formats PCM produce the best sound quality and allow you to edit the sound file before saving it Compressed formats ESPCM and ADPCM let you save disk space although you do lose some sound quality 6 When you have finished making selections in the Sound Attributes dialog box choose OK to return to the Audio Recorder window You are ready to record a new sound file 7 Choose the Record button It s the red one at the bottom left of the screen ioe Talk into the microphone When you re done recording choose the Stop button The Audio Recorder window displays a graphic representation of the new sound file in its waveform display Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 61 Working wi
30. O Right Alt Right Shift land external if one is attached keyboards O Left Alt CapsLock The Keyboard page 4 Click the circle to the left of the desired External Keyboard Fn Key setting 5 Choose OK to close Hardware Setup with your setting in effect Using a Serial Mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint If you do make sure you buy a serial mouse You may use a PS 2 mouse if youre using an optional Port Replicator See Using the Port Rep licator on page 139 for more information If you connect a serial mouse the AccuPoint is disabled To connect a serial mouse follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off YN Only connect a serial mouse when the computer is off Con stor necting a serial mouse with the computer on may damage the gt A mouse the computer or both Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 39 Using the Port Replicator Mouse cable Connecting the cable to the serial port 2 Plug the mouse cable into the computer s serial port 3 Turn the computer on The mouse is ready to use Your computer comes with mouse AccuPoint drivers pre installed If you have purchased another type of pointing device such as a mouse the pre installed drivers may not work properly with the new device Also the drivers included with the mouse may not work properly with the AccuPoint If a conflict occur
31. Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 29 Connecting to a Network Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Your Port g 610CT computer was designed to be easy to carry around and use while you travel However it s also powerful enough to use as your primary desktop computer This chapter describes how to connect several optional devices that can make your Port g 610CT computer look at home on your desk Using an External Monitor You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer Some external monitors display more information than the computer s built in screen Also having an external monitor makes the entire display bigger 131 1 32 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using an External Monitor Connecting an External Monitor To connect an external monitor follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Video port Video adapter Connecting the video adapter 2 Connect the video adapter that came with your computer to the video port on the back of the computer Connecting the video cable 3 Connect the monitor s video cable to the video adapter 4 Turn the external monitor on 5 Turn the computer on The computer uses the external monitor 6 If your external monitor can display high resolution video modes greater that 640 x 480 you can take advantage of this feature by changing the video mode To do this see Chang
32. Port Replicator port on the back of your computer The locking latch and metal latches secure the computer to the Port Replicator The guide pins help align the computer with the Port Replicator ensuring a proper connection Py Use the external diskette drive port to connect the external dis kette drive Bcc Use the security lock slot to attach a security cable to the Port Replicator This cable is discussed in Applying Physical Restraints on page 153 B Use the power socket to connect the Port Replicator to AC power using a power cord and AC adapter Use the keyboard port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 4 1 Using the Port Replicator Use the mouse port to connect a PS 2 compatible pointing device Use the video port to connect an external monitor This port replaces the computer s video port Use the serial port to connect a serial device such as a serial printer This port replaces the computer s serial port Use the parallel port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port replaces the computer s parallel port Connecting the Computer to the Port Replicator To attach the computer to the Port Replicator follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 2 Detach the external diskette drive if it is connected 3 Remove all cables from the back of the computer Locking latch Guide pin Att
33. Printer on page 60 when you re ready to connect it If you want to set up a printer later you ll need master pro gram diskettes before you can do so For information about master program diskettes see Create or Purchase Master Diskettes on page 29 CAUTION To set up Windows to work with your printer when you first open Windows follow these steps 1 When Windows opens the Printers dialog box during Win dows Setup scroll through the List of Printers until you find yours If your printer is not listed it probably came with its own dis kette Refer to your printer documentation for installation instructions 2 Select your printer and choose Install 3 Set the port to LPT1 and choose Install 4 Continue with the Windows Setup procedure Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 8 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device The Port g 610CT s AccuPoint pointing device enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen If you re familiar with desktop computers you may have used a mouse or trackball for this purpose The AccuPoint provides all the functionality of a mouse or trackball without your hands ever leaving the keyboard If you would rather use a mouse or track ball you can connect one to the serial port Primary button Secondary button AccuPoint The AccuPoint pointing device To move the pointer
34. Toshiba specific features Resume Mode MaxTime Hardware Setup and Fn esse To upgrade your version of Toshiba MS DOS you ll need the Toshiba Special Enhancements Diskette that came with your computer an MS DOS upgrade package available at your computer store anew Toshiba Special Enhancements Diskette You can order this diskette directly from Toshiba Software and CPU Sleep Mode MaxTime Manager If you ve turned on enabled CPU sleep mode and you open a program that immediately stops working locks turn off disable sleep mode and try to run the program again You disable sleep mode in MaxTime or TSETUP Follow these steps to disable sleep mode using MaxTime 1 Double click the MaxTime icon to open or restore the program 2 Choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box 3 Click Battery Options MaxTime displays the battery options 4 Set the Battery Save Mode to User Settings 5 Choose Disabled for Sleep Mode Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong Software Tips 2 1 3 6 Choose OK or press Enter to save your changes and exit the dialog box 7 Minimize MaxTime or close the program by choosing Exit from the File menu You don t have to restart the com puter for this change to take effect If the problem continues contact the manufacturer of the program General Protection Faults and System Errors
35. Utilities program group MaxTime displays a window showing the battery gauge Biever The MaxTime battery gauge window with both modules displayed The illustration above shows the battery gauge in two different forms The next section describes how to choose between these forms Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 8 4 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Changing the Appearance of the Battery Gauge The battery gauge comes in two different flavors called modules Each provides the same information in a different way The Bargraph module displays the current battery charge as a horizontal bar graph The Percent Remaining module displays the current battery charge as a percentage of battery capacity To set the module s you want displayed follow these steps 1 Choose Display from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime opens the Display dialog box Display Style Modules Size I Icon Display Styl isplay Style K Title Bar Always On Top Mini on Title Bar None The Display dialog box 2 Choose the Modules page by clicking on the Modules tab MaxTime displays a screen showing the available modules Display Modules Size Icon Display Modules X Bargraph ral Percent Remaining zile Ig f 8 S I3 The Modules page Part I Ge
36. a cliche but it s true This section offers a few easy tips on looking after your computer Cleaning the Computer To keep your computer clean perform the following tasks regularly Clean the exterior case of the computer with a lightly damp ened cloth To clean the LCD dilute a glass cleaner by adding an equal amount of water Spray a small amount of the diluted cleaner on a cloth and gently wipe the screen Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grill and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic CATION chemical products to clean the computer K Ww Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate clean ing products Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 7 1 Caring for Your Computer Moving the Computer As a notebook computer the Port g 610CT is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration Before carrying or transporting your computer remember these points 1 aA an A Ww N Make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing Turn the computer off Disconnect the AC adapter Disconnect the external diskette drive Disconnect all external optional devices Close the display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located For long trips transport the computer in a carrying case You
37. a mouse or other pointing device The following sections explain each of the characteristics above Windows Compatibility The Port g 610CT computer comes with Windows for Workgroups 3 11 Processor and DOS Compatibility The Port g 610CT computer has a 90MHz megahertz Intel Pentium microprocessor It will run programs requiring up to 90MHz of speed and an 286 386 486 or Pentium processor The underlying operating system is Microsoft DOS MS DOS Memory The Port g 610CT computer comes with 8MB of Random Access Memory RAM Unless you ve added additional mem ory use this number when evaluating program requirements Some programs may have two memory numbers an amount which is essential for running the program and a recommended amount for better performance Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 76 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs Hard Disk The Port g 610CT computer comes with a 686MB hard disk drive Although this capacity well exceeds the 80MB stated in the system requirements example it is the amount of available hard disk that matters Much of your hard disk may be filled with pro grams and data To determine the available space on your hard disk follow these steps 1 From Program Manager choose the File Manager icon in the Main program group File Manager Program Manager opens File Manager File Manager iv 4 File Disk Tree View Options Tools Win
38. bar graph Percent Remaining displays the current battery charge as a percentage The Size Page This page controls the size of the modules in the MaxTime win dow The available settings are Small Medium and Large The Icon Page This page controls which icon MaxTime displays when running minimized The available icons are Graphic Displayed 0 Settings Description Bargraph Module displays the bar graph icon when MaxTime is running minimized Percent Remaining Module displays the Percent Remaining icon when MaxTime is running minimized MaxTime Icon default displays the MaxTime icon when MaxTime is running minimized Part IT Technical Reference MaxTime 2 5 1 The Alarms Dialog Box The Alarms Dialog Box To open the Alarms dialog box choose Alarms from the Max Time Options menu Low Battery Alarm Critical Battery Alarm Low Battery Al ow Battery Alarm OK Trigger Alarm Based on Percent Remaining Threshhold Never The Alarms dialog box This dialog box displays the options for the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm on two separate pages arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab The options for these alarms are identical To view or change these options click the corresponding tab Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons
39. board ports For more information see Using the Port Replica tor on page 139 The ground screw provides a grounding point for the computer Use the serial port to connect a serial mouse printer or other serial device For more information see Connecting an External Modem on page 119 The power socket is where you plug in the AC adapter For more information see Connect to a Power Source on page 15 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 9 Find Out Where Everything s Located The Right Side PC card slot cover External diskette drive Leg port cover The right side The PC card slot cover protects the PC card slot This slot lets you install up to two Type I or Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card For more information see Little Cards that Do Big Things on page 105 A The external diskette drive port cover protects the port to which you connect the external diskette drive The diskette drive is com patible with 1 44MB and 720KB 3 1 2 diskettes For more infor mation on the external diskette drive see Connect the External Diskette Drive on page 20 The leg lets you adjust the angle of the computer You use it with the leg on the left side Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 0 Finding Your Way Around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located The Underside
40. can purchase a carrying case for your Port g 610CT computer from your Toshiba dealer or through the Toshiba Accessory Catalog Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Before You Go to a Computer Store If you re new to computers buying computer hardware and pro grams can be a confusing experience This chapter provides advice and explains what you need to know to purchase programs and devices that will work with your Port g 610CT computer Buying Programs The entertainment business and personal programs you can buy are almost endless What Types of Programs Can Buy The following sections describe some types of programs that may fit your needs If You re a Writer Almost everyone needs a word processor This includes profes sional writers as well as others who use computers for daily correspondence 73 7 4 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs If you want to go beyond working with text and create a book an advertisement or a newsletter you Il need a desktop publishing program If you are a public speaker a presentation package can help you design professional looking overheads handouts questionnaires and announcements If You Want to Draw If you are a graphics artist or a creative artist a variety of flexible two and three dimensional drawing programs are available Some require a tablet connected to your computer through the serial port If You re an Accountant or
41. display information or messages Sounds a beep but displays no new messages Displays random characters and does not function normally Displays an error message Other Circumstances The computer normally beeps at the conclusion of a successful system verification If the system speaker is set to Disabled in MaxTime or TSETUP this beep will not occur If the speaker is turned on enabled and the system verification completes but you don t hear a beep the speaker may be faulty Though this does not affect the computer s operation you may wish to contact your dealer and have it repaired If the system verification completes successfully but the operating system won t load refer to Turning the Computer On on page 214 If all seems correct treat this as a hardware error and contact your dealer See if You Can Reproduce the Error Verify the system again Before you do so turn the computer off and make sure all optional devices are connected properly Then run the test again If the test fails a second time you have demon strated that you can reproduce the problem and it s time to contact your dealer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 1 9 Solving Computer Problems Power and the Batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter or from the system batteries main battery real time clock RTC battery and backup battery Power problems are interrelated For e
42. elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If neces sary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs K2 Ww Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores K2 Ww Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 5 Selecta Place to Work Lighting Proper lighting can improve the legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Position the display panel so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare 1 Ww Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes 1 Ww If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and Wrists Avoid bending arching or angling your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work Habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury fro
43. gt IX Disable automatic battery charge inquiry OK Cancel Help The Set Battery Charge dialog box 3 Click and drag the slider left or right to set the estimated battery charge 4 Choose OK to accept your change and exit the dialog box The battery gauge window changes to reflect the charge you set What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds Don t panic The Port g 610CT computer has three alarms designed to give you sufficient warning before your battery becomes fully dis charged Two of the alarms the Low Battery Alarm and the Criti cal Battery Alarm function only when you re running Windows and MaxTime is open although MaxTime may be minimized The third the Emergency Battery Alert operates at all times This section describes the three battery alarms what they mean and how to set each one to fit your personal computing style Going the Low Battery Alarm If MaxTime is open it warns you when you re beginning to get low on battery power MaxTime beeps once and displays the Low Battery Alarm warning This means you have less than 20 bat tery capacity remaining unless you ve changed this level Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 8 8 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Low Battery Alarm maj Your computer s battery power is low Sf You have approximately 30 minutes left on this battery OK
44. hard disk type Y and press Enter Otherwise type N and press Enter The hard disk test overwrites a portion of the information stored on the disk Back up any important files before you test the hard disk CAUTION The following prompt appears Test the printer Y N Part IT Technical Reference 292 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence 4 Type Y to test the printer or N to skip the test and press Enter Before beginning the test make sure the printer is connected to the computer the power is turned on and the printer is on line If you chose to test the printer the prompt displays Compatible with IBM printer Y N 5 To test an IBM or an IBM compatible printer type Y and press Enter To test a non IBM compatible printer type N and press Enter If you choose an IBM printer when your printer is not an IBM or IBM compatible printer the test output will be unintelligi ble and may cause the printer to eject multiple blank pages If you re not sure about your printer s compatibility type N for a non IBM compatible printer Test Sequence The diagnostic test checks the computer s components and printer in a predefined sequence as follows 1 system test 2 memory test 3 display test 4 FDD floppy disk drive or internal diskette drive test 5 HDD hard disk drive test 6 printer test While a test is in progress the program displays IN PROGRESS TSSDSS where T indicates the test number the first SS indic
45. hasn t been used for a set period of time This option is available only if Resume Mode is turned on You have seven choices Disabled leaves the computer on until you use the power but ton to turn it off l 10 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min and 60 Min turn the computer off if you haven t used it for the time set Processing Speed This option sets the speed at which the computer processes infor mation You have two choices l Low sets a lower processing speed and saves power High sets the computer to its maximum processing speed CPU Sleep Mode This option temporarily shuts down the computer s central pro cessing unit CPU when it is inactive Pressing a key moving the AccuPoint or a signal from a device returns the processor to its normal operating speed You have two choices a Enabled turns CPU Sleep Mode on Disabled turns CPU Sleep Mode off LCD Brightness This option saves power by reducing the brightness of the com puter s display eS Semi bright reduces the brightness of the display Bright sets the display to its maximum brightness Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 00 Taking Your Computer on the Road Look After Your Battery Cooling Method The computer s central processing unit CPU is a Pentium chip that runs so fast it has a tendency to overheat To protect the CPU from overheating each chip comes with its own fan There are two ways to cool the CPU the system can turn
46. help Battery Charge Options The following table summarizes the battery charge options Option Settings Usage Battery Charge xx where xx isa per allows you to estimate centage you set the percentage of bat tery charge remaining Disable automatic bat Enabled check enables and disables tery charge inquiry Disabled Gio cies the system s automatic battery charge inquiry The Machine Settings Dialog Box To open the Machine Setting dialog box choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu Part IT Technical Reference 2 5 4 MaxTime The Machine Settings Dialog Box Machine Settings Battery Options Eoma Control System Configuration Battery Options E Settings For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power HDD Auto Off Disabled Display Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled Processing Speed High Sleep Mode el ie i ie ie Disabled LCD Brightness Bright Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box a lel Performance Cancel J Defaults J Help This dialog box controls the battery options sound control options and system configuration options It provides three pages of options arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab To view or change these options click the correspon
47. how the arrow pointer moves to the right edge of the screen 2 With the index finger of your right hand push a bit harder than you did in the previous step against the right side of the AccuPoint Notice that the pointer moves faster as you increase the pres sure on the AccuPoint 3 Practice moving around the screen Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 38 Getting Comfortable with Windows Lesson 1 Using the AccuPoint Experiment with moving different directions and at different speeds See how quickly you can point to a particular spot on the screen Title bar MS DOS File Manager Clipboard Print Manager Prompt Viewer Gi a 5 Control Panel Windows The Main program group 4 Move the pointer to the title bar for the Main program group 5 Using either thumb click once on the primary button it s the larger one This highlights the title bar Highlighting an object is also called selecting an object 6 Click on several more objects Notice how Windows highlights each object as you click on it 7 Move the pointer outside the Program Manager border and quickly click twice on the primary button Windows opens the Task List Clicking twice is called double clicking The Task List is a list of all the programs you have running and is useful for switching between them This is dis cussed later in this chapter 8 Select the Program Manager title bar Windows closes the Task List That s all
48. information about resolving PC card problems Printers This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer doesn t print Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to both the computer and the printer Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting Up Windows to Work with Your Printer on page 60 The printer doesn t print what I see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently than the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 3 1 Solving Computer Problems Modems A modem fax modem or fax voice modem is a serial device This section lists common modem problems The modem won t receive or transmit properly Make sure the RJ 11 cable the one that goes from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the modem s RJ 11 jack and the telephone line socket Check the serial port setting to make sure the hardware and soft ware are referring to the same COM port in Card Manager for a PC card modem in Hardware Setup or TSETUP if you re using an external modem Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications software It should be configured to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 14400 bps bits per second
49. need to restore it before you can use it again To restore the online documentation to your hard disk you must use the master program diskette that contains the online documenta tion files For more information about master program diskettes see Create or Purchase Master Diskettes on page 29 Follow these steps to reinstall online documentation 1 Insert the online documentation master program diskette in the diskette drive 2 Choose Run from the Program Manager File menu 3 Windows displays the Run dialog box Command Line Run Minimized The Run dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Online Documentation 1 97 Reinstalling Online Documentation 4 Inthe Command Line field type a install and choose OK Follow the instructions on the screen to define the location of the files If the directory you choose does not exist the installa tion program creates it for you The installation program creates a program group a program item and the online documentation icon 5 When the installation is complete eject the diskette from the drive Part I Getting To Know Your Computer What s Really Going On By now you ve probably become pretty good at using your com puter However you may be curious as to what is really going on while you re pounding away at the keyboard This chapter gives you all the details of how your computer works What Is a Computer In one sens
50. on the fan and or slow the processor to a speed that does not cause it to overheat Turning the fan on may cause you to hear a barely audible fan noise On the other hand slowing the processor may make your programs run slower This option lets you control how the system cools the CPU eS Quiet slows the CPU first then turns the cooling fan on as needed This method minimizes the noise caused by the fan Performance turns the cooling fan on first then lowers the CPU speed as needed This method ensures the system works at top speed as long as possible Look After Your Battery It doesn t take much effort but by treating your battery right you can make sure it provides maximum power storage for a long time The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery Five Steps to a Happy Battery Don t leave the computer plugged in and unused for more than five hours at a time When you re not going to use the com puter for a long period disconnect the AC adapter and let the battery discharge completely Alternate between batteries if you have a spare Don t touch the metal terminals on the battery with another metal object Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 01 Look After Your Battery Always turn your computer off when you re replacing the battery Follow the steps in the next section to maintain your battery s maximum potential Maximizing
51. on the Alarms dialog box Button Function OK saves current settings and exits the dialog box Cancel ignores current settings and exits the dialog box Defaults returns to the default settings Help accesses online help Part IT Technical Reference 2 5 MaxTime The Set Battery Charge Dialog Box Alarm Options The following table summarizes the options you can set in the Alarms dialog box Option Settings Usage Percent Remaining xx where xx is aper allows you to set the Threshold centage you set trigger point for the bat tery alarm Trigger Alarm Based on Percent enables the battery Remaining Threshold alarm Never disables the battery alarm The Set Battery Charge Dialog Box To open the Set Battery Charge dialog box choose Set Battery Charge from the MaxTime Options menu You may only choose this option when the battery charge is unknown to the system Set Battery Charge Battery Charge gt IX Disable automatic battery charge inquiry ok Cancel__ Help The Set Battery Charge dialog box This dialog box allows you to estimate the battery charge Part IT Technical Reference MaxTime 2 5 3 The Machine Settings Dialog Box Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons on the Set Battery Charge dialog box Button Function OK saves current settings and exits the dialog box Cancel cancels current settings and exits the dialog box Help accesses online
52. on the Road 97 Conserving Power 2 Press Fn F2 to display the battery save pop up window ai a a Low The battery save pop up window 3 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired battery save mode 4 Release the Fn key You re now in the selected mode Using MaxTime To select a battery save mode in MaxTime follow these steps 1 From the MaxTime battery gauge window choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box with the Battery Options page on top Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration EREN For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power e HDD Auto Off Disabled Display Auto Off somin E System Auto Off Disabled Processing Speed High Sleep Mode Disabled LCD Brightness Bright Cooling Method Performance The Machine Settings dialog box 2 Click the arrow next to the Battery Save Mode option list box to view the available settings Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 9 8 Taking Your Computer on the Road Conserving Power 3 Click the desired setting to highlight it 4 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window Setting Battery Save Options on Your Own If you set the battery save mode to User Settings you can set your compute
53. opens Notepad To close Notepad choose Exit from the File menu Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 5 8 Learning the Basics How to Save Your Work How to Save Your Work You ve written the first chapter of the great American novel and it s time for a well deserved break If you turn the computer off now and Resume Mode is turned off all your hard work will be lost Before you go save your work This is one of the most important rules of computing When you re working in a file all your work exists in the com puter s memory But information stored in memory is temporary when you turn the computer off everything in memory is lost Therefore it s important to save your files to the hard disk or to a diskette Saving your files is so quick and easy it s good to get in the habit of saving frequently That way if you run into trouble such as the power going out you won t lose the product of many long hours of work Your programs may also help you out Many programs offer a feature that saves your files after a set period of time Check your programs documentation to see if they have an automatic save feature You use the same procedure to save files in all Windows pro grams This section describes this procedure If you re using an MS DOS program refer to your program documentation for instructions on saving files To save a file in a Windows program follow these steps 1 Choose Save from the File menu If you r
54. programs that were pre installed on your computer when you bought it These programs include Toshiba MS DOS fo ae Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3 11 K Ww Toshiba programs such as MaxTime Hardware Setup and Fn esse K Ww Any other programs that came bundled with your computer To reinstall these programs you need to have created or purchased master diskettes If you do not have these diskettes contact Toshiba Product Support for assistance In addition to reinstalling the pre installed software you need to reinstall any programs or work you had saved on the hard disk Use your backup installation and data diskettes to recover these files If You Need Further Assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assis tance This section contains the steps to take as you prepare to ask for help Before You Call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you re using it s important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Toshiba MS DOS and Windows documentation Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 3 5 If You Need Further Assistance K Kod If the problem occurs while you are running a program con sult the program s documentation for troubleshoo
55. reach Toshiba PC Product Support at 800 999 4273 From outside the United States call Toshiba PC Product Support at 714 859 4273 Toshiba s Worldwide Offices For additional help contact one of these Toshiba offices Belgium Elsewhere in Europe Toshiba Information Systems Toshiba Europa I E GmbH Belgium SA NV Hammfelddamm 8 Rue Colonel Bourg Straat 123 125 41460 Neuss B 1140 Bruxelles Germany Belgium Germany Australia Toshiba Informationssysteme Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd Deutschland GmbH 84 92 Talavera Road Hammfelddamm 8 North Ryde N S W 41460 Neuss 2113 Australia Germany France Canada Toshiba Systemes France S A Toshiba of Canada Ltd 7 Rue Ampere BP 131 Computer Systems Group F 92804 Puteaux Cedex 191 McNabb Street France Markham Ontario Canada L3R 8H2 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 3 8 If Something Goes Wrong If You Need Further Assistance Italy Olidata S p A Via Cavalcavia n 55 I 47023 Cesena FO Italy Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 NL 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Netherlands Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espana S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A E 28831 Madrid Spain Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Singapore Toshiba Information Systems Singapore PTE LTD 152 Beach Road 17 01 04 Gateway Fast Singapore 0718 Singapore United States Toshiba Ame
56. saves current settings and exits the dialog box Cancel ignores current settings and exits the dialog box Defaults returns to the default settings Help accesses online help Part IT Technical Reference MaxTime 2 49 The Display Dialog Box The Style Page This page controls the Display Style and Title Bar options The Display Style option controls where the MaxTime window appears on your screen The available settings are Settings Description Normal default allows the MaxTime window to be covered by other active windows Always On Top keeps the MaxTime window on top of all other windows On Title Bar places the MaxTime window on the title bar of the currently active window The Title Bar option controls the size of the MaxTime window s title bar The available settings are Settings Description Regular default displays the MaxTime title bar at full size Mini reduces the size of the MaxTime title bar This set ting is only available when you have the Display Style option set to Normal or Always On Top None hides the MaxTime title bar This setting is only available when you have the Display Style option set to On Title Bar Part IT Technical Reference 2 5O MaxTime The Display Dialog Box The Modules Page This page controls how the battery gauge is displayed in the MaxTime window The available modules are Module Description Bargraph default displays the current battery charge as a horizontal
57. the pointer 8 Click on the restore button to restore Program Manager to the size it was after step 4 Lesson 7 Moving a Window One of the advantages of using Windows is being able to have several windows open at one time To work comfortably with more than one window open you may need to arrange the open windows on the screen To move a window 1 Using the AccuPoint position the pointer on the title bar of the window you want to move 2 Click and hold the primary button 3 Still holding the primary button use the AccuPoint to drag the window where you want it 4 When you have placed the window release the primary button Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 46 Getting Comfortable with Windows Lesson 8 Quickly Closing a Program Lesson 8 Quickly Closing a Program There are a number of ways to close a program This lesson teaches you the quickest and easiest way using the still open Control Panel 1 Press Alt tab to return to the Control Panel Control menu icon Program Manager File Options Window Help Toshiba Utilities ay 2 MS DOS File Manager Clipboard Print Manager Master Disk PCMCIA Prompt as Viewer g Creator Confiauration ReadMe Hardware Setun The control menu icon 2 Double click on the control menu icon The Control Panel closes returning you to Program Manager Lesson 9 Closing Windows This last lesson shows you how to close Windows Although yo
58. the Control Panel open and Program Manager open and visi ble behind it If not open the Control Panel by double clicking on the Control Panel icon in the Main program group Follow these steps 1 Click anywhere in the Program Manager window Program Manager is now the active window and the Control Panel is behind Program Manager Hold Alt and press the tab key Throughout the rest of this manual key combinations are indicated by connecting two or more keys with a plus sign For example pressing Alt tab is the same as the above step Windows displays a small screen showing the Control Panel icon Release the Alt key Control Panel is once again the active window Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 4 4 Getting Comfortable with Windows Lesson 6 Changing the Size and Shape of a Window 4 Press Ctrl Esc Windows displays a Task List This shows the programs that are currently open 5 Click on Program Manager and click Switch To You re back to Program Manager Lesson 6 Changing the Size and Shape of a Window Sometimes a program window is not the size or shape you want it to be This lesson shows you how to change the size of a window called resizing a window using Program Manager Follow these steps 1 Use the AccuPoint to move the pointer toward an edge of the Program Manager window until the pointer changes to a double headed arrow The illustration below shows the pointer at the le
59. the disk must have a specific structure Formatting a disk creates this structure Tracks Sectors within one track Item of information Tracks and sectors of a disk Part I Getting To Know Your Computer What s Really Going On 20 1 How Big is a Megabyte Anyway Formatting divides each side of the disk into concentric circles called tracks Each track is divided into sectors Each item of infor mation stored on a disk has a specific address composed of its side track and sector number This address makes it possible for the computer to locate the information on the disk How Big isa Megabyte Anyway When you read about the size of your hard disk you may be con fused by the discrepancy between megabytes and millions of bytes Wait a minute you say doesn t a megabyte equal one million bytes Well not exactly Computers use base two arithmetic also called binary arithmetic Because of this all numbers in computing are based on powers of two One megabyte is actually equal to 1 048 576 bytes 27 the closest binary number to 1 000 000 In the early days of personal computers the difference was very minor because hard disks were small and computers didn t have much memory As hard disk capacities and memory sizes have increased the difference has become much more significant One hard disk that comes with the Port g 610CT computer holds approximately 686 65 megabytes You can convert this to
60. there is to it Now it s time to put the AccuPoint to some real use The next lessons tell you how to use these skills in Windows Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 39 Lesson 2 Using Menus Lesson 2 Using Menus Menus give you access to most of the features of Windows pro grams including Program Manager This section teaches you how to choose an item from a menu Follow these steps Primary button AccuPoint Clicking the primary button 1 Use the AccuPoint to move the pointer to the Window menu and click the primary button This is also called Selecting the Window menu Program Manager Window Help Cascade Shift F5 Tile Shift F4 Arrange Icons 1 Startup 2 Games 3 Microsoft Tools 4 Mouse AccuPoint 5 Toshiba Card Manager 6 Accessories 7 Network v 8 Main 9 Toshiba Utilities More Windows A sample Window menu Program Manager opens the Window menu This menu like all the others contains a number of items Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 40 Getting Comfortable with Windows Lesson 3 Starting a Program from an Icon 2 Click on Accessories Accessories is now the selected program group This is indi cated by the highlighted border and title bar of the Accessories program group Throughout the remainder of this manual the two steps you just performed will be combined as choose Accessories from the Window menu This is a simple exam
61. to use the Internet For more information about online services see Using Online Services on page 124 For more information about connecting to the Internet see Using the Internet on page 124 Telecommuting with Remote Control Programs A remote control program lets you operate a computer over a tele phone line With this type of program you can call in from home and actually work as if you were in your office You can access all of the drives on your office computer or network and transfer files to and from your Port g 610CT computer There are a number of remote control packages available at most computer stores You can also telecommute using the Internet For more information on the Internet refer to Using the Internet on page 124 Specialized Software As more and more people join online services and the Internet online service providers and independent companies are offering programs designed to make accessing the online service or the Internet easier Installing the Program Whichever type of program you choose follow the installation instructions contained in the program s documentation Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 22 Connecting to the World Sending a Fax Assigning the Communications Port You must tell the program what the COM port is and configure the computer for the same COM port If you re using a PC card modem the communications port is already set to COM2 If you re
62. using an external modem the serial port should be configured as COM1 yj Assigning the COM port is the way you connect your commu y nications program to the physical port on your computer The serial port can be COM1 or COM2 The name you assign to noe the physical port must be the same as the name selected in your program or the modem won t work Sending a Fax Sending a fax through your computer s fax modem is almost as simple as printing a document All you need is a fax program One may have come with your PC card Otherwise commercial fax programs are available at computer stores Once your fax program is installed Windows treats it as if it is another printer To send a fax 1 Choose Print Setup from within the program you re using to prepare your document 2 Select your fax printer driver from the list of available printers 3 Choose Print What happens next depends upon your fax program However it s something like this your program prompts you for a tele phone number and gives you an opportunity to attach a stan dard cover sheet 4 Choose Send to send the fax Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 23 Using an Electronic Bulletin Board Service Using an Electronic Bulletin Board Service The idea of using bulletin boards is an old one Everybody s seen them Big flat pieces of cork with lots of papers pinned to them They re used to post messages advertise a business or
63. with the Display Closed Display latch is 7 Z Battery light Battery The front with the display closed _ The battery light tells you about the current battery charge For more information see Monitoring Battery Power on page 82 Sliding the display latch to the right lets you open the computer s display panel For more information see Open the Display on page 25 The battery powers the computer when the AC adapter is not attached To remove and replace the battery see Replacing Bat teries on page 93 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 7 Find Out Where Everything s Located The Left Side DE 7AN RESET oooonoono000 omm A Volume control dial ooooonnoonag o0oon00 G ae HH Reset button Leg Security lock slot Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack The left side The leg lets you adjust the angle of the computer You use it with the leg on the right side Attaching a special cable to the security lock slot lets you anchor your computer to your desk or other large heavy object For more information see Applying Physical Restraints on page 153 Pressing the power button turns the computer on and off For more information see Turn the Computer On on page 26 The 3 5 mm monaural microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphon
64. your computer s hard disk and your CONFIG SYS file contains the appropriate com mands to load the Card and Socket Services drivers into memory The Card Manager User s Guide included with your computer provides more information about Toshiba Card Manager Non Toshiba PC cards may come with another version of Card and Socket Services software If you install this version it will conflict with the Toshiba Card Manager files that are already installed Since Toshiba Card Manager is specifically designed to work with your Toshiba computer Toshiba rec ommenas that you use only Toshiba s version of Card and Socket Services software CAUTION PC Cards and Resume Mode Toshiba s Card and Socket Services software is designed to sup port Resume Mode If you use another manufacturer s Card and Socket Services software instead the system may not recognize your PC card when you turn the computer on in Resume Mode Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer and the system will recognize the card Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 08 Little Cards that Do Big Things Hot Swapping Hot Swapping One of the really great things about PC cards is that you can replace one PC card with another even while the computer is on This is called hot swapping For example if you want to switch between a hard disk and a modem PC card you can do it while you re working without turning the computer off and back on again Hot S
65. 30h 240h 250h DMA Channel Channel 0 Channel 1 default Channel 3 Interrupt Level IRQS IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 default Part IT Technical Reference Usage Restart enables the sound system Y disables the sound system lets you assign a unique Y Input Output I O address to the sound system lets you assign a unique Y Direct Memory Address DMA channel to the sound system allows you to assign a Y unique interrupt level to the sound system Hardware Setup 271 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box Part IT Technical Reference TSETUP To open TSETUP follow these steps 1 Close any programs you are running and exit Windows if it s open Fun TSETUP outside of Windows at a system prompt If you try to run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows by clicking the MS DOS Prompt icon results can be unpredictable 2 3 TSETUP 2 4 2 At the system prompt type c dos tsetup and press Enter Making Changes in TSETUP TSETUP displays a screen similar to the following SYSTEM SETUP BIOS VERSION X XX RTS _ _ __ Tlo Select items Space BkSp Change Values Esc Exit without saving Home Set default values MEMORY 1 0 PO Total 8192KB Serial Port COM1 1RQ4 3F8H Base 640KB Parallel Port LPT1 378H Extended 7360KB Sound System Address IRQ DMA Shadow BIOS ROM 192KB PASSWORD DISPLAY Not Registered Display Adaptor VG
66. 8 Carefully place the charged battery in the slot aligning it with the guides 9 Slide the battery into the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 9 5 Disposing of Used Batteries Safely 10 Push gently until you hear a click indicating the battery is connected 11 If the battery does not have a full charge plug in the computer Disposing of Used Batteries Safely Eventually after years of faithful service you ll need to retire your battery and replace it with a new one Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries If you cannot find the information you need contact Toshiba for assistance See Contacting Toshiba on page 235 for information on contacting Toshiba offices around the world Conserving Power It s a fact if you re running your computer on battery power your battery will eventually discharge However by using Toshiba s power saving options you can greatly increase the amount of time before you need to recharge the battery These options have been combined into preset battery save modes Using these modes lets you choose between maximum power sav ings and peak system performance You may a
67. A Compatible LCD Display Mode Color OTHERS Power up Mode Boot LCD Display Colors 256K Colors CPU Cache Enabled Power On Display Internal External Battery Save Mode Full Power Text Mode Stretch Enabled Alarm Volume High System Beep Enabled HARD DISK Panel Power On Off Disabled HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Alarm Power On Disabled Keyboard Layout Fn Pointing Devices Auto Selected Boot Priority FDD HDD Cooling Method Performance End Save changes and Exit A sample System Setup screen Making Changes in TSETUP This table lists the keys to use in TSETUP Key s lt and gt Tand Spacebar and BkSp Esc End Home Result Moves between the two columns Moves between items in a column Changes the selected item Quits TSETUP without saving changes Saves your changes and quits TSETUP restarting the computer if necessary Resets each option to its factory preset value Part IT Technical Reference Closing SETUP 215 Closing TSETUP To close TSETUP and keep your changes press End When TSETUP asks you to confirm your action press Y TSETUP closes with your changes in effect and restarts the computer or returns you to the system prompt depending on the changes you made To close TSETUP without saving your changes press Esc When TSETUP asks you to confirm your action press Y TSETUP returns you to the system prompt MEMORY This group shows how the compu
68. ARNING Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 36 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using an External Keyboard Keyboard port Keyboard cable Connecting an external keyboard 5 Attach the keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the Port Replicator 6 See the keyboard s documentation for additional configu ration steps 7 Turn the computer on Making Your External Keyboard Pretend it Has an Fn Key An external keyboard doesn t have the Fn key contained on the Port g 610CT built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Don t worry with the Fn Key Emulation option in Hardware Setup or TSETUP you can make your external keyboard act as if it had a Fn key of its own For more information about Fn esse see Starting Programs Faster on page 165 To find out how to set the Fn Key Emulation option using TSETUP see TSETUP on page 273 To set the Fn Key Emulation option in Hardware Setup follow these steps 1 In Windows choose the Hardware Setup icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group D Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 37 Using an External Keyboard Hardware Configuration SETUP HDD BIOS Versi XXX XIX XX wee H
69. Battery Alarm is initially set to 20 of battery capacity The initial threshold for the Critical Battery Alarm is 10 of battery capacity Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 90 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power If these threshold levels don t fit your needs you can use MaxTime to change them To set the threshold levels for the Low Battery and Critical Battery alarms follow these steps 1 Choose Alarms from the MaxTime options menu MaxTime displays the Alarms dialog box Low Battery Alarm Criticar Battery Alarm Low Battery Alarm l Cancel Help Trigger Alarm Based on Percent Remaining Threshhold Never The Alarms dialog box 2 Switch to the desired page by clicking on the tab for the alarm you want to set 3 To change the Percent Remaining Threshold click the or buttons 4 To turn on the alarm choose Based on Percent Remaining Threshold To turn off the alarm choose Never 5 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window Adjusting the Alarm Volume You can change the volume at which the system alarms sound by using the Alarm Volume hotkey Fn F4 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 9 1 Running the Computer on Battery Power To adjust the alarm volume press and hold Fn then press F4 Con tinue pressing F4 to cycle
70. DD Mode Enhanced IDE ae Normal Configuration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended TAGOKB Hardware Options Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box This box displays information about the system 2 Choose Hardware Options Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices pea Serial Port Legend Select the serial port to be used for __Gancet__J com IRQ4 3F8H serial input output operations CJ O COM2 IRQ3 2F8H Help O COM3 IRQ4 3E8H O COM4 IRQ3 2E8H Default J O Not Used Reset J Reboot J The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 3 Click the Keyboard tab Hardware Setup displays a page with the External Keyboard Fn Key option Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 38 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using a Serial Mouse Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority ound System pie External Keyboard Fn Key Int Keyboard Key Layout Cancel J Disabl Normal Disable Cre O Left Ctrl Left Alt O Alternative Right Ctrl Right Alt Right Ctr Rig Default O Left Alt Left Shift regend a The keyboard options facilitate the Reset J configuration of both the internal
71. DISK 211 Usage Restart The screen has a heightof N 480 pixels In a text mode this leaves a small amount of space above and below the text on the screen Enabling this mode stretches the text to fill the entire screen This section shows the HDD Mode setting Option Settings HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Standard IDE Part II Technical Reference Usage Restart Choose Standard IDE Y only if you re working with an operating system such as UNIX or Novell that cannot handle the Enhanced IDE setting Microsoft Windows and MS DOS work with the Enhanced IDE setting TSETUP I O PORTS 2 8 I O PORTS This group allows you to configure communications port settings for the serial and parallel ports Option Settings Usage Restart Serial Port COMI IRQ4 sets the serial port name Y 3F8H default through which your com munications software eon RO sends output to the serial 2F8H port COM3 IRQ4 3E8H COM4 IRQ3 2E8H Not Used Parallel Port LPT1 378H sets the parallel port name Y default through which the com puter communicates with Pee the parallel port LPT3 3BCH Not Used Sound System Address IRQ lets you choose a unique Y DMA TO address an Interrupt Request IRQ number tigabigd and a Direct Memory Address DMA channel Part II Technical Reference for the sound system or turn the sound system off TSETUP I O PORTS 279 The following sound system options a
72. Financial Analyst There are a number of outstanding spreadsheet programs on the market In addition personal and professional accounting software is a category you should investigate If You re a Designer Your computer dealer can introduce you to a variety of sophisti cated design programs including programs to design a garden or to build or remodel a house as well as the more common Com puter Aided Design CAD tools If You re a Researcher or Student Online services such as CompuServe America Online and Prod igy and access to the Internet provide almost endless resources for conducting professional research In addition you can purchase dictionaries and other reference materials on disk for your own personal library Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Before You Go to a Computer Store 7 5 Buying Programs Understanding the Information on the Box In addition to listing the features of the program on the box the manufacturer usually gives its system requirements Below is an actual example of the system requirements for a mul timedia program Your Port g 610CT computer meets all of these requirements Requires Microsoft Windows 3 0 with Multimedia Exten sions or Microsoft Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 0 compati ble hardware Recommended 386 or 486 based DOS compatible com puter 4MB of RAM 80MB hard disk SVGA graphics card and monitor SoundBlaster Pro or 100 compatible sound card
73. Finding Your Way Around the System You ve bought your Port g 610CT computer taken everything out of the box Now you may be asking yourself OK now what do I do Well this chapter is for you This chapter helps you set up your computer gives you tips on working comfortably and takes you on a tour of the computer s features Make Sure You Have Everything Your Port g 610CT computer comes with everything you need to get up and running quickly However before you rush off it s a good idea to make sure you received everything you were sup posed to This information is listed on the Quick Start Card at the top of the box If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immedi ately For additional help contact Toshiba as described in If You Need Further Assistance on page 234 2 Finding Your Way Around the System Select a Place to Work Select a Place to Work Your Port g 610CT is a portable computer designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations However by giving some thought to your work environment you can protect the com puter and make your work hours more comfortable Keep the Computer Comfortable CAUTION Use a flat surface with enough room to operate comfortably If you re planning to use a printer or other external device make sure there s enough space for it as well To keep your computer in prime operating condition make sure your work area is free from
74. I Getting To Know Your Computer 5 2 Learning the Basics When You Turn the Computer On When You Turn the Computer On Turning your computer on seems as easy as just pressing the power button However what you re not seeing is everything the computer does before it finishes its startup process All Those Messages When you turn the computer on it flashes a number of messages across the screen before it loads Windows Don t worry if you don t understand any of these messages They indicate that the computer s going through its normal startup procedure If you re really interested in what s going on read What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On on page 205 This section describes the messages you see when you turn the com puter on It also tells you how to get to work immediately without waiting for all the messages to appear How to Start Where You Left Off Many times you ll turn your computer off intending to continue a bit later Then when you re ready to return to work you turn the power on and wait while the computer displays messages and loads Windows before you can load your program Finally you load your file and start to be productive There s an easier way By turning on Toshiba s Resume Mode you can start your computer and have everything back to where it was when you turned the power off Resume Mode acts like an electronic bookmark It stores the computer s current state in memory
75. IG SYS file contains a SHELL command confirm that it identifies the correct location for COM MAND COM for example shell c command com 11 Press Alt F then x to close EDIT and the CONFIG SYS file 12 Remove the diskette from the drive 13 Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer Verifying the System A system verification test confirms that all the components con nected to the computer are working This includes testing the memory hard disk diskette drive etc Use this test if you suspect a problem with any of these internal components Running the Test To verify the system follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 2 Hold the spacebar as you press the power button If Resume Mode is on hold the spacebar as you press the reset button System verification displays the following message which remains on the screen for a few seconds as the computer tests memory C Copyright 19 gt xx Toshiba Corp All rights reserved MEMORY TEST xxxxKB Successful Test Results If the system verification test completes successfully the com puter sounds a short beep and attempts to open the operating sys tem first from drive A then from drive C Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 218 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems Unsuccessful Test Results If the system verification test fails the computer does one of the following Stops updating the memory counter and does not proceed to
76. Main Menu Install Utilities and Files View README Documents Setup Your Computer Run Diagnostics Run Master Diskette Creator Exit to DOS 4 Use the arrow keys to select Run Diagnostics and press Enter TDIAGS asks you to confirm that you want to run the diagnostic test 5 Torun the diagnostic test press Y for yes and press Enter The following sections explain the diagnostic test options Part IT Technical Reference The Diagnostic Test 29 1 Choosing Test Options Choosing Test Options Before the test begins the program asks several questions about which components you wish to test 1 The first question asks if you want to test the diskette drive s The computer displays Test the FDD Y N 2 To test the diskette drive s type Y and press Enter To bypass the test type N and press Enter The FDD floppy disk drive test checks the internal diskette drive and the external drive if you have one Attach the exter nal drive before running this test patterns destroy all information on the disk s Make sure there is no information you want to keep on the disk s you use j The test writes test patterns on any disk in the drive These CAUTION If you choose the FDD test you must format and write enable these disks before the test For 3 1 2 disks move the write protect tab to cover the square hole The next prompt asks if you want to test the hard disk drive Test the HDD Y N 3 To test the
77. PC card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the card and another device in the system Make sure each device has its own I O base address The PC card socket should have its own I O base address Since all cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC card and inserting another with out turning the computer off fails If you re using a SCSI PC card or other card that needs special drivers to be loaded when the computer starts the card must be in the PC card socket when you start the computer After that you may remove and insert it without turning the computer off Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 229 Solving Computer Problems The system does not recognize your PC cards when you turn on the computer in Resume Mode and you re using Toshiba Card Manager The problem may be related to how your system is configured for power management Verify that the lines DEVICEHIGH C DOS POWER EXE and DEVICE C DOS EMM386 EXE are in your CONFIG SYS file Refer to Changing Your MS DOS Startup Files on page 186 for instructions on opening this file Check that the computer is set for MS DOS System with Advanced Power Management in the Windows environment To do this 1 Exit Windows do not use the DOS PROMPT in the Main program group At the system prompt type cd windows and press Enter Type setu
78. Removing the screws from the brace 6 Remove the two screws from the brace at the center of the memory expansion slot Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 1 9 Adding Memory Optional Inserting a sample SMB memory module 7 Carefully place the module in the slot with the connector facing down and aligned with the corresponding connector on the computer Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems CAUTION 8 Make sure the holes in the memory module are aligned with the holes in the brace 9 Gently press down on the memory module When the module is fully seated it clicks into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level 10 Secure the module to the brace using the two screws you removed in step 6 11 Fold down the plastic tab and replace the memory slot cover Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 20 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Connect the External Diskette Drive 12 Replace the screws and tighten them 13 Turn the computer over When you turn your computer on it will recognize the additional memory automatically Connect the External Diskette Drive The Port g 610CT s external 3 1 2 diskette drive is useful for installing software on the hard disk exchanging information with other systems and making backup copies of the files o
79. Your Battery s Potential Follow these steps every week or so to keep your battery operating at its maximum level 1 Set the battery save mode to Full Power by following the steps in Conserving Power on page 95 Turn the computer off Disconnect the AC adapter Turn the computer on and leave it on until the battery completely discharges and the system automatically shuts down Connect the AC adapter and leave the computer off until the battery is fully charged approximately two and a half hours The battery light glows green when the battery is fully charged Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds Reinsert the battery and leave the computer off until the battery is again fully charged Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road Additional Power Options Additional Power Options Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides two options You can buy extra battery packs You can buy a battery charger that charges more than one bat tery at a time Additional Battery Packs Extend Battery Time Having one or more extra batteries gives you the opportunity to replace a discharged battery with a charged spare This can greatly increase the amount of time you can work without having to find a power outlet Charging More
80. a friend who has experience with a similar configuration Almost all computer users have someone they can call to discuss such problems If you don t know anyone to call find an electronic information source such as Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service or CompuServe If you ve just installed a new program or a new device the prob lem is probably related to that program or device You may need to reinstall the program or remove the device make sure everything works correctly and then install the program or the device again using a different Interrupt Request level IRQ memory address or other option Read the manuals It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how computers and software work together Read all the manuals provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store contains a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in this manual Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Sone arets E1 If you re one of those people for whom computers are an utter mystery you re not alone Don t hesitate to purchase an elemen tary computer book K Ww Press Ctrl Alt Del If you re in Windows when you do this you may get a message asking whether you really wan
81. aching the computer to the Port Replicator 4 Open the computer s port cover and slide it into the slot at the lower edge of the computer 5 Lift the locking latch on the Port Replicator 6 Align the two holes on the bottom of the computer with the guide pins on the Port Replicator 7 Slide the computer into the Port Replicator Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 142 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using the Port Replicator 8 Gently press the locking latch down to secure the computer to the Port Replicator 9 Attach the AC adapter to the Port Replicator s power socket 10 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to the wall socket To disconnect the computer from the Port Replicator turn the computer s power off lift the locking latch and remove the computer Using a PS 2 Mouse d Hardware Setup The Port Replicator has a port for a PS 2 mouse If you connect a mouse to this port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint or both To set how the PS 2 mouse works with the AccuPoint follow these steps 1 Choose the Hardware Setup icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box Hardware Configuration SETUP HDD BIOS Version X XX XXIXXIXX HDDMode Enhanced IDE tote Normal Configuration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Con
82. ange the way Windows displays the date If you like the date the way it is don t worry You ll change everything back to normal before you re finished Follow these steps Somes 1 Ifyou haven t opened the Control Panel choose the Control Panel icon in the Main program group 2 Double click the International icon International International County fUnied States H Language English American Cancel J B Keyboard Layout B Help J Is Measurement List Separator Date Format Currency Format 7 11730794 1 22 Wednesday November 30 1994 1 22 Change Time Format Number Format 4 20 06 PM 1 234 22 Change The International dialog box Control Panel opens the International dialog box This box controls a variety of functions that may differ based on the customs and conventions of your language and symbols Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 42 Getting Comfortable with Windows Lesson 4 Working Inside a Dialog Box 3 Click once on the Change button in the Date Format sec tion of this dialog box International Date Format Short Date Format Order MDY DMY YMD Separator i Day Leading Zero 07 vs 7 Month Leading Zero 02 vs 2 Century 1990 vs 90 l Long Date Format Order MDY DMY YMD Sunday March gt 05 3
83. ard AccuPoint and buttons External VGA adapter External diskette drive Part III Appendixes 8MB that uses 3 3 volt 4 megabit dynamic RAM chips for 640KB conventional and 7360KB extended memory the Port g 610CT has a 9 5 inch measured diag onally active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT color LCD that displays up to 16Mcolors simulta neously at 640 x 480 resolution enhanced 82 key 84 key in Europe keyboard emulates the IBM PS 2 keyboard and includes embedded numeric and cursor control overlays and dedicated cursor control keys provides the complete function of a mouse or other pointing device from within the keyboard provides compatibility between the Video Port Replicator port and an external monitor accommodates both 1 44MB and 720KB 3 1 2 diskettes Standard Software Operating System Operating Environment Configuration Programs Power Toshiba Card Manager Special Features Resume Mode Advanced Power Management Security Part III Appendixes Built in Features 307 Toshiba MS DOS Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3 11 with SVGA drivers and the MaxTime power manage ment program Hardware Setup and TSETUP let you change con figuration options and set preferences APM device driver and MaxTime monitor the bat tery charge and provide access to the Port g 610CT s power saving features provides support for optional PC cards PCMCIA compatible electronic bookmark that r
84. around the world are connected giving users on one network access to information on all the other connected networks Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 2 5 Using the Internet What You Can Do on the Internet The Internet offers a huge variety of information and experiences The world is quite literally at your fingertips For example you can K Ww K Ww K Ww K Ww K Kod 1 Xd K Ww K 1 Ww 1 Ww K Ww send electronic mail e mail to any of the millions of Internet users around the world participate in thousands of specialized newsgroups covering almost any topic through the Usenet a network of user groups carry on a real time conversation with someone in the next building or around the world join a mailing list and receive articles published by others on specific topics publish your own articles and circulate them to a mailing list look through a virtually limitless number of electronic publications play games with other users download an enormous amount of free software don t forget to check for viruses following the steps in Viruses and How to Cure Them on page 153 work at home on a computer many miles away or communi cate with the office using video conferencing access information over the Internet s Wide Area Information Service WAIS search the World Wide Web WWW using hypertext links for interest
85. ated with a hotkey or a keyboard overlay This section explains how to assign your Fn key combinations and use them to open programs and documents quickly Starting Fn esse To start Fn esse choose the Fn esse icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Fn esse displays the Fn esse window Fn esse v Assignments Options Help cA AA N The Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows K Ww available keys are black K2 Ww assigned keys are highlighted K Ww unavailable keys are dark gray K Ww keys associated with a pop up list have a small dot on the upper left corner of the key Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 67 Starting Programs Faster Assigning a Key to a Program or Document There are three ways to assign a key to open a program or document drag and drop the Browse for Applications dialog box the ProgMan Browser dialog box The following sections describe each of these methods Experi ment with each to find the one that best suits your tastes Using Drag and Drop To use the drag and drop method of assigning a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Open both Fn esse and File Manager 2 Resize the File Manager window so you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and File Manager at the same time If you re unsure how to do this refer to Lesson 6 Changing the Size and Shape of a Window on pa
86. ates the subtest number D indicates the drive if tested and the second SS indi cates the hardware status This message may remain on the screen for a moment The following sections describe each subtest Part IT Technical Reference The Diagnostic Test 29 3 Test Sequence System Functions and Memory The system functions and the memory tests run together for approximately two seconds The system functions test doesn t display any messages The memory test displays the following message PROGRESS xxxxxx where xxxxxx is the current memory location being tested The memory test includes conventional and extended memory If either test aborts 1 Write down everything that appears on the screen 2 Press Ctrl Pause to return to the diagnostics menu 3 Consult your dealer Character Attributes When the memory test completes the diagnostic test displays the following screen CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES NEXT LINE SHOWS NORMAL DISPLAY NEXT LINE SHOWS INTENSIFIED DISPLAY IIITILIIIIITIIIIIIIITIIIIITIITIITIITIT NEXT LINE SHOWS REVERSE DISPLAY RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BLUE RED MAGENTA GREEN CYAN E as YELLOW WHITE Press Enter key Character attributes test screen Look under the message NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DIS PLAY to make sure the line is actually blinking Part IT Technical Reference 29 4 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence
87. attery runs down and you have only about five minutes of time left the computer starts beeping continuously If MaxTime is open it also displays the Emergency Battery Alert Emergency Battery Alert You have almost no battery capacity left on this battery Disable Audible Battery Alarm OK The Emergency Battery Alert When you reach this point plug the computer into a live power outlet or save all your files and turn the computer off immediately Doing this ensures that you won t lose any work and also provides relief to everybody around you who s getting tired of the beeping sound from your computer If you don t manage to plug the computer in or turn it off before the battery completely runs out of power the computer turns off automatically Don t panic all is not lost Before shutting down the computer automatically turns on Resume Mode more fully described on page 91 Resume Mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn the power on again you can continue where you left off The computer s backup battery will keep this information in mem ory for about eight hours before it too runs out of power So the clock is ticking If you ever want to see those unsaved files again replace the battery or find a power outlet before eight hours are up Setting the Alarms The Low Battery and Critical Battery alarm sound when the remaining battery charge reaches threshold power levels The Low
88. bout these batteries see What Other Batteries Does the Computer Have on page 200 Monitoring Battery Power The computer s battery light gives you an indication of the current battery charge The possible states of the battery light are Green indicates a full charge Orange indicates the battery is charging Flashing orange indicates that the charge is running low Part I Getting To Know Your Computer MaxTime Manager Taking Your Computer on the Road 8 3 Running the Computer on Battery Power Toshiba s MaxTime program also contains a battery gauge that lets you check how much time you have before the power runs out You can set MaxTime so that it is always visible providing a constant reminder of your current battery state This section describes how to use MaxTime to monitor the battery charge To learn more about MaxTime read the description of MaxTime fea tures which starts on page 247 The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it oper ates based on your current rate of power use The battery discharges approximately 15 per day when you don t use it The computer drains battery power more quickly at low tem peratures Check your remaining charge frequently if you re working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit Opening the Battery Gauge The battery gauge window is the first screen you see when you open MaxTime To open MaxTime choose the MaxTime icon in the Toshiba
89. cause problems when the cellular network hands off the call to the next cell Using a Communications Program There are three types of communications programs general purpose communications programs KR remote control programs KR specialized communications programs This section discusses these types of programs and gives some general information you ll need to get a communications program up and running General Purpose Communications Programs A general purpose communications program lets you use the modem to call another computer for the purpose of sending and receiving messages or files Your computer comes pre installed with a general purpose communications program the Windows Terminal Terminal is a simple program and somewhat limited See your Windows docu mentation for more information about how to use Terminal Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 21 What You ll Need If your needs are more complex than Terminal can handle there are a number of options available to you For example your modem may have come with a communications program Also general purpose communications programs are available at most computer stores You can use this type of program to dial into an online service such as CompuServe or the Internet If you use a general purpose communications program for this purpose you must be familiar with how to use the online service or be conversant with UNIX
90. ding tab This page controls the battery options The available options are The Battery Options Page Option Settings Show Settings For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Low Power User Settings Part IT Technical Reference Usage shows settings for use with battery power operation or external power operation allows you to select a preset battery save mode or customize the battery save options MaxTime 2 5 5 The Machine Settings Dialog Box Option Settings HDD Auto Off Disabled 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 30 Min Display Auto Off Disabled 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled 10 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min Part IT Technical Reference Usage turns the hard disk drive off if it is not used for the time set turns the display off if it is not used for the time set turns the system off if you haven t used the computer for the time set 2 56 MaxTime The Machine Settings Dialog Box Option Settings Processing Speed Low High Sleep Mode Disabled Enabled LCD Brightness Low High Cooling Method Performance Quiet The Sound Control Page This page sets the sound control options are Option Settings Speaker Volume user selectable Part IT Technical Reference Usage sets the speed at which the Central Processing Unit CPU processes in
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92. e VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 313 System Resources This appendix lists the preassigned IRQ levels DMA channels and T O port addresses IRQ Level Assignments IRQ The direct line to the CPU is called an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ level or channel You ll hear both terms used by technical experts They mean the same thing The following table lists the IRQ level assignments for the Port g 610CT computer Use Notes Timer Keyboard PIC 2 COM2 315 3 1 6 IRQ Level Assignments IRQ Use 4 COM1 5 Reserved 6 3 1 2 diskette drive 7 LPT1 8 Real time clock 9 Software redirect to INT O0Ah 10 Reserved 11 Reserved 12 Reserved 13 Numeric data processor 14 Hard disk 15 Reserved Part III Appendixes Notes ECP ECP ECP This IRQ is available if Card Services is not loaded DMA Channel Assignments 3 1 T DMA Channel Assignments Direct Memory Access DMA allows some devices to transfer data to and from memory at high speeds without using the CPU Such devices are each assigned a unique DMA channel The Port g 610CT computer has two DMA controllers with four channels on each controller a total of eight DMA channels The following table lists the Port g 610CT computer s DMA channel assignments DMA Use Notes 0 Reserved 1 Reserved 2 3 1 2 diskette drive 3 Reserved 4 Cascade from DMAC 1 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Reserved Input Output Port Address Assignment
93. e your Port g 610CT is a computer Technically speaking however the processor chip where the actual computing takes place is the computer Everything else either provides infor mation to the processor or receives the results of the processor s computations 199 2 0 What s Really Going On What Other Batteries Does the Computer Have What Other Batteries Does the Computer Have In addition to the main battery that powers your system when you re away from an AC outlet your Port g 610CT computer has two other batteries The backup battery supports Resume Mode When you turn the computer off in Resume Mode a non volatile memory powered by the backup battery keeps track of everything for the next time you turn the computer on The backup battery gets its charge from the main battery K Ww The RTC real time clock battery maintains the computer s configuration information which is stored in the RTC mem ory When you make changes in TSETUP or Hardware Setup this memory keeps track of those settings The RTC battery also operates the computer s internal clock The main battery charges the backup and RTC batteries How Does a Disk Store Information Like a tape recorder a disk drive reads and writes magnetically encoded information on magnetic media The drive positions a read write head above the surface of the disk when it records and retrieves information Before a drive can read from or write to a disk
94. e Type III PC card Maximum slot thickness 10 5mm Port Replicator optional docking station that provides access to the following parallel port serial port video port PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port external dis kette drive port security lock slot power socket Part III Appendixes 31 0 Specifications Others Carrying case sturdy fabric or leather carrying case protects the computer while traveling Security Cable Kensington MicroSave Security System cable to deter computer theft Specifications Physical Dimensions Weight 4 8 lbs 2 2 kilograms including battery Size width x depth x height 9 88 x 7 91 x 1 89 251mm x 201mm x 48mm Part III Appendixes Environmental Specifications Condition Operating Nonoperating Wet bulb tem perature Part III Appendixes Ambient Temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 4 to 149 F 20 to 65 C 79 F 26 C maximum Specifications 3 1 1 Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condens ing 10 to 90 non condens ing Altitude From Sea Level 200 to 10 000 feet 60 to 3 000 meters 200 to 30 000 feet 60 to 10 000 meters Power Cord nnectors The Port g 610CT computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom 0 UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europ
95. e command That s where a disk cache comes in By converting a portion of your computer s memory to a disk cache you can get around some of that repetitious disk access time When the system reads infor mation from a disk it temporarily stores that information in the disk cache Then the next time that information is requested by the system the information is already in memory and the disk doesn t become involved in the process Since accessing memory is faster than accessing a disk disk caching speeds up computer performance Both MS DOS and Windows include the SMARTDRV disk cache program See your MS DOS or Windows documentation for information on using SMARTDRYV In addition there are sev eral other disk cache programs available Ask your dealer about alternative disk caching programs Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 6 5 Starting Programs Faster Virtual Disks CAUTION A virtual disk sometimes called a RAM disk lets you use the computer s random access memory RAM to simulate a hard disk drive Since the computer s memory has no mechanical parts the computer can retrieve information stored on a virtual disk much faster than information stored on the hard disk MS DOS and Windows both include the RAMDrive virtual disk program See your MS DOS or Windows documentation for complete information about RAMDrive In addition there are sev eral other virtual disk programs available Ask your dealer
96. e into the diskette drive The computer overwrites all existing information on the pass word service diskette Make sure the diskette you use does not contain any important information CAUTION 4 While still in TSETUP press End TSETUP asks you to confirm your choice 5 Press y TSETUP writes your password to the diskette and prompts you to remove the diskette 6 Remove the diskette and press a key The computer restarts 7 Place your password service diskette in a safe place away from the computer If you forget your password and have lost your password service diskette contact Toshiba PC Product Support at 800 999 4273 CAUTION Do not use your password service diskette for any other purpose The password information is written in such a way that MS DOS and Windows cannot read it If you try to access the diskette you ll receive an error message and will have to reset your pass word and create a new password service diskette Power On Password Whenever you start or restart your computer with a power on password in effect the computer prompts you to enter the pass word before it goes through its normal startup procedure The power on password operates whether or not the computer is oper ating in Resume Mode Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Keeping Your Files Safe 1 5 1 Using a Password When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password corr
97. e lines DEVICEHIGH C DOS POWER EXE and DEVICE C DOS EMM386 EXE are in your CONFIG SYS file Refer to Changing Your MS DOS Startup Files on page 186 for instructions on opening this file Check that the computer is set for MS DOS System with Advanced Power Management in the Windows environment To do this 1 Exit Windows do not use the DOS PROMPT in the Main program group 2 Atthe system prompt type cd windows and press Enter 3 Type setup The system displays the Windows Setup screen 4 In the System Information section check whether Com puter is set to MS DOS System with APM If it is skip steps 5 through 10 and press Enter to return to the system prompt To change the setting continue with step 5 5 Press the key until the Computer field is highlighted 6 Press Enter The system displays the Computer options 7 Use the J and 7 keys to highlight MS DOS System with APM 8 Press Enter 9 Press Enter to accept the configuration 10 Press Enter to keep the current driver You may be prompted to insert one or more Windows disks before returning to the system prompt Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 22 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems The Display Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to acti vate the LCD The display doesn t look right See Changing the Displa
98. e or other audio input device Con necting a microphone or other device to this jack disables the internal microphone automatically The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connect ing headphones or another device to this jack disables the internal speaker automatically Pressing the reset button restarts the computer Use this button only if all other attempts at restarting the computer have failed The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speaker Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 8 Finding Your Way Around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located The Back 2 2 ee En _ Parallel port Tab 72 pin connector for Port Ground screw Serial port Power socket Replicator or video adapter The back EJ To uncover the ports open the port cover by pulling down on its center tab and slide the cover into the slot at the lower edge of the computer Use the parallel port to connect a printer or other parallel device For more information see Connecting a Parallel Printer on page 23 Use the 72 pin connector for Port Replicator or video adapter to connect an adapter for an external monitor or the Port Replica tor optional The Port Replicator provides all the ports of the Port g 610CT computer and additional PS 2 mouse and key
99. e power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes orange The power speed light indicates whether the computer is on or off and shows the speed at which the computer is processing informa tion The light glows green to indicate high speed and orange to indicate low speed The disk light indicates whether the hard disk or diskette drive is currently in use Do not turn the computer off if this light is on The caps lock light comes on when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard pro duces an uppercase capital letter For more information see The Character Keys on page 54 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Finding Your Way Around the System 1 3 Find Out Where Everything s Located gt When the cursor control mode light is on pressing a key on the gt ee overlay moves the cursor as shown by the white indicator printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see The Cursor Control Overlay on page 176 ane When the numeric mode light is on pressing a key on the overlay e produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more infor mation see Typing Numbers on page 55 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning Now that you know where everything is it s time to get to wo
100. e sure you label the diskettes as indicated by Master Disk Creator To run Master Disk Creator follow these steps Master Disk Creator icon Toshiba Utilities a Master Disk PCMCIA ReadMe Hardware Creator Configuration Setup E a Fn esse MaxTime Online Fn Esse Demo Manager Manual The Toshiba Utilities program group 1 Double click the Master Disk Creator icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Master Disk Creator displays a welcome screen Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Create or Purchase Master Diskettes Let s Start at the Very Beginning 3 1 2 Choose OK by using the AccuPoint to move the pointer to it and clicking with the primary button Master Disk creator displays a list of the available disk images Preinstalled Software Products il Microsoft DOS v6 2 4 disks a Microsoft Windows for Workgroups v3 11 8 disks fa TOSHIBA Windows Advanced Display Drivers 1 disk fa TOSHIBA Card Manager 1 disk fa Logitech MouseWare v6 32 1 disk fa TOSHIBA Windows Utilities 1 disk fa TOSHIBA Port g 610CT User s Guide 1 disk fa ESS Sound System 3 disks Ba magiCDisc 1 disk Installation Disks a 6 2 ap Exit A sample list of disk images 3 Select the disk images for which you want to create pro gram diskettes To create program diskettes of all the disk images choose Select All 4 Choose Make Disks 5 Label the diskettes with the
101. e working with a previously existing file one that already has a filename that s all there is to it If you ve created a new file your program displays a Save As dialog box like the one below You use this dialog box to specify where to store the file and to give it a filename Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 59 How to Save Your Work File Name Directories eA Cancel corel t a 45hwsetp Options 45maxtin Network J asp collage Drives Ge ms dos_5 as Type Word Document El A sample Save As dialog box 2 Use the Drives and Directories drop down list boxes to choose the drive and directory where you want your file to be stored In the sample shown above you set these in the Drives and Directories sections of the dialog box 3 Type a filename and choose OK A filename may consist of up to eight characters followed by a period and a three character extension You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following charac ters _ amp G and A filename must not contain a space Most programs assign an extension that identifies the file as being created in that program with the data in a particular for mat For example Microsoft Word saves files with a DOC extension While you can create your own extension this is usually unwise Using the default for your program is a helpful reminder of w
102. ecords what you re doing when you turn the computer off and returns you to the same place when you turn the power back on determines the system s power needs and automat ically configures the computer for maximum power savings instant and power on passwords help protect your files 308 Optional Accessories and Devices Documentation User s Guide explains how to set up the computer gives instruc tions for basic computing tasks and documents all system components and features Online Documentation provides the Port g 610CT User s Guide in hypertext form Load this manual into memory and refer to it when you have questions about the computer MS DOS documents the MS DOS operating system and documentation describes its commands Microsoft Windows documents the Microsoft Windows operating documentation environment Optional Accessories and Devices This section lists the options available for the Port g 610CT computer Power Devices Battery charger charges extra battery packs Additional battery use as spare or replacement packs to extend the packs time you can operate the computer away from a live wall outlet Part III Appendixes Optional Accessories and Devices 309 Memory Cards 8MB expands the computer s memory to 16MB 16MB expands the computer s memory to 24MB 32MB expands the computer s memory to 40MB Expansion Capability PC card slot lets you install up to two Type I or Type If PC cards or on
103. ectly the com puter continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the beep sounds continuously until you turn the computer off If you ve forgotten your password follow these steps 1 2 Make sure you ve attached the external diskette drive Turn the computer on with Resume Mode turned off The system prompts you for your password Insert the password service diskette into the diskette drive and press Enter The system prompts you Set Password Again Y N The password service diskette is not reusable Once you use it you must create a new diskette even if you set the same password To enter TSETUP and reset your password press Y Fol low the instructions in Creating a Password on page 148 to reset your password To remove your password press N It will no longer be registered Instant Password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few min utes and don t want to turn the computer off To use an instant password press Fn F1 Pressing this hotkey freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 152 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password If you have not registered a power on password pres
104. eep PC cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory fax modem or pager The applications for these devices continue to grow as new products come onto the market almost daily Most PC card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2927 Solving Computer Problems K Kod Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC cards Refer to Optional Devices on page 224 and Resolving Resource Conflicts on page 233 Ifthe device is a modem see Modems on page 231 Card Information Structure CIS When you insert a PC card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and resources it requires by reading its CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be configured before you can use them Use Toshiba Card Manager to configure the card The options you choose are stored in a file on your hard disk In addition some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard con figurations that can cause problems when installing another PC card Card and Socket Services Software PC cards rely on Toshiba s Card Manag
105. efer to The Diagnostic Test on page 289 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 22 4 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems You cannot access a hard disk PC card MS DOS keeps track of all drive letters in the system Toshiba Card Manager determines the last MS DOS drive letter and assigns the PC card slot to the next available letter s This works as long as all drives in the system are MS DOS drives If however you are connected to a network or have a drive such as a SCSI or CD ROM drive that uses drive letters not controlled by MS DOS the letter s assigned to the PC card slot may conflict with the non MS DOS drives You may be able to remap the non MS DOS drives See the owner s manual that came with the drive Run PCMSETUP the PC card configuration program and select Yes for AT drive support Refer to your Toshiba Card Manager manual for more information Optional Devices Optional devices can include a printer PC cards an external mon itor or any other device you connect to your computer to expand its capabilities This section begins with some general comments and continues with sections for specific devices General Things to Look Out For Make sure you turn on the power to all optional devices before you turn the computer on Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals You may need to inspect connectin
106. eferenced material clicking on Go Back returns you to the original topic Searching for a Topic Online documentation has a full text search feature that locates every topic that contains a word or phrase you are looking for To use the full text search feature follow these steps 1 Choose Search Online documentation displays the Search dialog box 2 Inthe Search by Word field type the word or phrase you would like to find You can substitute the last characters in a word with an asterisk to find all the forms of the word For example typing bat would find batch battery batteries battery powered and battery save 3 Choose OK to start the search Online documentation displays the Search Results dialog box displaying the list of topics containing the selected text Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 96 Using Online Documentation Getting Help 4 Select the topic you wish to view and choose Go To Online documentation displays the topic with the word or phrase highlighted To exit the Search Results dialog box choose Cancel To start a new search choose To Search Getting Help Choose Help Contents from the Help menu or press F1 to open online help The help text explains the options available in the online documentation feature you re currently using Reinstalling Online Documentation If for some reason you remove the online documentation from the hard disk you ll
107. ejs C Record Monitor The Recording Control window 2 Choose the check box for the recording source you re using in this case the Mic check box An X appears in the box when it is selected Though the Recording Control window has options for recording from a line in jack or CD ROM drive choosing these options will not have any effect 3 Move the horizontal slide bar left or right to adjust the stereo balance 4 Move the vertical slide bar up or down to adjust the recording level 5 Use the Audio Recorder window to make a recording Refer to Using the Built In Microphone on page 159 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 59 Working with Sound 6 Play back the recording to make sure the recording level is appropriate Using the Built In Microphone The easiest way to record is through the computer s built in microphone To do this follow these steps 1 Choose the Audio Recorder icon in the Audio Applications program group Audio Recorder icon Audio Applications 4 1 D Me i 8 Audio Volume Control Mixer Recording Setup Recorder Control Extended Calculator Chime Clock Recorder k amp amp Reminder Stopwatch Timer Audio clip Library The Audio Applications program group Windows opens the Audio Recorder window Audio Recorder Untitled z File Edit Options Effects Help Selection 0 0 sec 0 0 sec
108. ent Your computer comes with Microsoft s Windows backup pro gram Microsoft Backup pre installed on the hard disk Other backup programs are available at many computer stores This section tells you how to use Microsoft Backup to back up all the files on your hard disk Complete information on Microsoft Backup including instructions for backing up only a portion of the files on your hard disk is in your MS DOS documentation Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and lots of diskettes However in the unlikely event that you lose some or all of the information on your hard disk you ll be glad you spent the time To back up all the files on your hard disk to diskette follow these steps 1 Double click the Microsoft Backup icon in the Microsoft Tools program group in Program Manager You see the Microsoft Backup window Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 68 Learning the Basics How to Back Up Your Work on Diskettes Microsoft Backup DEFAULT SET File Catalog Help Auto Floppy Configure 1 44 Mb 3 5 Compatibility Test amp Disk Change Detection Drive B Not installed EJ Disk Change Detection The Microsoft Backup window N Click on the Backup icon at the left side of the window In the Backup From section of the window double click C to select your computer s hard disk Microsoft Backup indica
109. equivalent selects the layout of the Y keyboard s CapsLock Ctrl and Alt keys Option Ext Keyboard Fn key equiv alent Pointing Device Boot Priority Settings Disabled default Left Ctrl Left Alt Right Ctrl Right Alt Left Alt Left Shift Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt Caps Lock Auto selected default Simultaneous This option does not affect serial pointing devices FDD HDD default HDD FDD Part IT Technical Reference TSETUP OTHERS 283 Usage Restart allows you to use the N selected key combination to emulate the computer s Fn key on an external keyboard sets which pointing device Y is active when you con nect an external PS 2 pointing device to the computer through the optional Port Replicator determines whether the N system looks for the oper ating system first on the hard disk HDD or the diskette drive FDD when you turn the com puter on 284 orars The following battery save options appear in a drop down list box when you highlight Battery Save Mode You can change the set tings in this box only if the Battery Save Mode is set to User Settings Option Settings Processing High default Speed Low CPU Sleep Enabled Vo Disabled default Display Auto 01 Min Of 03 Min 05 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min 30 Min default Disabled Part IT Technical Reference Usage Restart sets the speed at which N the
110. er On Off Enabled check Disabled no check Part IT Technical Reference Usage turns the computer on off when you open close the computer s display panel This option is only available when Resume Mode is selected MaxTime 2 59 The Machine Settings Dialog Box Part IT Technical Reference Hardware Setup To open Hardware Setup double click the Hardware Setup icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Upon opening Hardware Setup displays the following dialog box Hardware Configuration HDD Hardware Setup SETUP i XXX XX XX XX BIOS Version HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Configuration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB Exit Help J About The Hardware Configuration dialog box 261 262 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box displays system information The values are calculated by the system and cannot be changed It is for reference only Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons on the Hardware Configuration dialog box Button Function Exit exits the dialog box Help accesses online help About displays information about the Hardware Setup program Hardware Options opens the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box The SETUP section This section of the Hardware Configuration dialog box displays general in
111. er programs to provide the Card and Socket Services software the device driver needs Make sure Card and Socket Services software is installed and configured correctly for your system Basic Things to Check Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Refer to Little Cards that Do Big Things on page 105 for how to insert PC cards and to the documentation that came with the PC card 1 Ww Make sure all cables are connected Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 2 8 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems K Ww Make sure the card installation software did not overwrite Toshiba Card Manager K Ww Every once in a while a defective PC card slips through If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving Problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead Error messages appear while the computer processes the CONFIG SYS file at system startup Other PC cards that used to work no longer work If you installed the software that came with the PC card the soft ware may have overwritten the Toshiba Card Manager programs that came pre installed on your system Or the installation pro gram may have added another manufacturer s version of Card and Socket Services to the system Try running PCMSETUP again The computer stops working hangs when you insert a
112. figuration dialog box This box contains information about the system 2 Choose Hardware Options Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 4 3 Using the Port Replicator Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices Serial Port JOK Serial Port Legend Select the serial port to be used for Cancel J com IRQ4 3F8H serial input output operations Co J O COM2 IRQ3 2F8H Help O COM3 IRQ4 3E8H O COM4 IRQ3 2E8H Default J O Not Used Reset J Reboot J The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 3 Click the Pointing Devices tab Hardware Setup displays a page of pointing device options Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard e Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices Pointing Devices Pointing Devices Options Legend Select the operational mode of the Auto selected AccuPoint and PS 2 mouse Auto selected enables the AccuPoint only if a PS 2 mouse i is not connected at power on time O Simultaneous Simultaneous enables both Reboot J The Pointing Devices page 4 Choose the desired option Auto Selected uses only the PS 2 mouse if one is connected turning off the AccuPoin
113. files When you re restoring files Microsoft Backup prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before CAUTION overwriting the existing file How and When to Turn the Computer Off To turn the computer off press and hold the power button until you hear a beep Its a good idea to turn your computer off when you re not using it for an extended length of time However there are several things to keep in mind when you want to turn off the power Turn Resume Mode on before you turn the power off The next time you turn the computer on you ll return to where you left off If you re using the battery to run the computer this also saves power To turn Resume Mode on follow the steps in Starting Again Where You Left Off on page 91 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 70 Learning the Basics Caring for Your Computer Don t turn the power off if the disk in use light on the indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk or diskette drive If Resume Mode is turned off close Windows before you turn the computer off Make sure you wait until you see a system prompt before pressing the power button Turning the com puter off before Windows returns you to a system prompt may produce unpredictable results Caring for Your Computer Take care of your computer and your computer will take care of you It sounds like
114. for information about alternative virtual disk programs If you have programs or data files you use frequently copy them onto a virtual disk the same way you would copy them to a dis kette You ll notice a tremendous increase in speed when you access these files For an explanation of how to use File Manager to copy files see How to Copy Something To a Diskette on page 64 When you turn the system off without Resume Mode the computer wipes out everything in memory Since the virtual disk exists in the computer s memory the computer also wipes anything stored on your virtual disk Make sure you copy updated files from your virtual disk to the hard disk or a diskette before you turn the computer off without Resume Mode Starting Programs Faster Normally when you have a Windows program open and want to open a different program you need to switch back to Program Manager or File Manager to click on the appropriate icon Toshiba s Fn esse program provides a quick way to open pro grams and documents from within any Windows program Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 166 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster By assigning a key combination with the Fn key you can KP open a Windows program or a document in a Windows program display a pop up list of Windows programs and or documents from which to choose switch between open programs and documents You can assign any key that is not associ
115. formation when enabled tempo rarily shuts down the processor when there are no processing requests such as key board input or pointing device movement sets the brightness of the display sets the cooling method The available options Usage sets the volume at which the speaker plays sounds Choose the Test button to check the selected volume Option Panel Close Alarm Audible Low Battery Alarm System Beep The Machine Settings Dialog Box Settings Enabled check Disabled no check Enabled check Disabled no check Enabled check Disabled no check The System Configuration Page MaxTime 20 Usage enables and disables the alarm that sounds when you close the dis play panel while the computer is on enables and disables the system s built in audible battery alarm enables and disables your software s use of the system speaker This page controls the system configuration options The available options are Option Alarm Power On Disable Alarm Power On Resume Mode Settings hour minute Enabled check Disabled no check Resume Mode check Boot Mode no check Part IT Technical Reference Usage sets the system to turn on at the time set in AM PM or 24 hour format when enabled turns off the Alarm Power On Feature turns Resume Mode on and off 2 5 8 MaxTime The Machine Settings Dialog Box Option Settings Panel Pow
116. formation about the system Information Discussion BIOS Version indicates the version and date of the computer s Basic Input Output System BIOS Part IT Technical Reference Hardware Setup 2 6 3 The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box Information Discussion Configuration indicates whether you re using the default configu ration settings Default Settings or have changed any of the configuration settings Custom Settings The MEMORY section This section shows how the computer s memory is allocated These values are calculated automatically by the system and can not be changed Memory Type Description Base displays the amount of conventional memory available to the computer Extended displays the amount of extended memory available Shadow RAM displays the amount of memory available for Shadow RAM Shadow RAM copies shadows the computer s BIOS functions from ROM into faster RAM to improve system speed Total displays the total amount of memory installed The HDD section This section shows that the hard disk is set to Enhanced IDE mode This is for your information only and cannot be changed Part IT Technical Reference 26 4 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box To open this dialog box choose Hardware Options in the Hard ware Configuration dialog box Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cac
117. ft edge of the window Program Manager File Options Window Help Toshiba Utilities g cy a Master Disk PCMCIA ReadMe Hardware Creator Configuration Set ug MS DOS File Manager Clipboard Print Manager Prompt Viewer Q 4 Control Panel Windows PIF Editor Read Me Setup Pointer DEMO MaxTime Online FnEsse Demo Frresse Manager Manual Network Microsoft Tools Mouse A ccuPoint Changing the size of a window 2 Click and hold the primary button While holding it move the pointer towards the edge of the screen Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 4 5 Lesson 7 Moving a Window The Program Manager window gets larger in that direction If your pointer is at the left edge the window becomes wider but stays the same height 3 Still holding the primary button move the pointer in the opposite direction The Program Manager window gets smaller 4 Release the primary button to choose the current size 5 Click on the minimize button Program Manager is reduced to an icon at the bottom of the screen Program Manager 6 Double click on the Program Manager icon to restore it 7 Click on the maximize button Program Manager changes from a window to taking up the entire screen Notice that you can t resize this screen with
118. g cables for loose wires and check connectors for loose pins On very rare occa sions the cable wiring may be faulty Try a different cable or check the device s wiring requirements Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 2 5 Solving Computer Problems A Plan for Action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and configure one optional device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work These general steps help to remove the guess work and get all devices running as soon as possible 1 Turn the computer off and remove the last device you added If necessary remove all devices 2 Turn the computer on and see if it works without the device s connected 3 If it does add the next or last device 4 Add the device driver and any options to your configura tion files Before you make any changes to your configuration files make a copy of each file and assign it a different extension for example AUTOEXEC OLD CONFIG OLD or WIN OLD If your newly modified configuration file s cause the system to stop working you can quickly return the computer to a working state To do s
119. g the Basics How to Start a Program How to Start a Program Starting a program in Windows is as easy as double clicking on the program s icon Of course that only works if there is an icon for the program in Program Manager This section demonstrates two ways to start a program in Windows Starting an MS DOS program from a system prompt is a little more complex To start an MS DOS program refer to the pro gram s documentation for specific instructions Starting a Program from an Icon To start a program from an icon follow these steps 1 In Program Manager make sure the Accessories program group is open If not double click the Accessories icon If you cannot see the Accessories program group or Accesso ries icon choose Accessories from the Window menu Accessories amp a Cardfile Calendar Clipbd Vwr The Accessories program group 2 Double click the Notepad icon Windows opens Notepad Notepad is a text editor a scaled down word processor without the frills That s really all there is to it To close Notepad choose Exit from the File menu Starting a Program from File Manager These steps demonstrate how to start a program if there is no Pro gram Manager icon for the program To use this method you need to know the filename and directory of the program you want to Start Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics D7 How to Start a Program This example starti
120. ge 44 3 In File Manager highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a Key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the high lighted item from File Manager to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you wish to assign it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box com pletely filled in to reflect the selected program or document 6 Choose OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 68 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster Using the Browse for Applications Dialog Box To use the Browse for Applications dialog box to assign a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the sec ondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box Assignment Type Fn G Direct Assign an FnKey to launch an application directly Assign an FnKey to popup a list that Popup Assign an Fniey to popup a list Clear Clear the current FnKey assignment Cancel Help Confirm all changes to key assignments The Assignment Type dialog box 1 Choose Direct Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box Add Edit Command Descr
121. gently push the AccuPoint in the direction you want the pointer to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint moves the pointer faster When a step instructs you to click on or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click click the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary button depends on the programs you use It corresponds to the right button on a mouse Check your programs documentation to find out whether it uses the right mouse button Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 29 Create or Purchase Master Diskettes Create or Purchase Master Diskettes When you buy a program at a computer store you receive one or more program diskettes These program diskettes contain the files necessary to install the program on your computer s hard disk You can also use them to reinstall your software if necessary However your Port g 610CT computer comes with a number of programs such as Microsoft Windows already installed on the hard disk If any of these programs is ever damaged or deleted you ll need program diskettes to reinstall it There are two ways to obtain program diskettes for your pre installed software Buy blank diskettes and run Master Disk Creator a Toshiba program that creates program diskettes Purchase the diskettes from Toshiba using the order form that came with your computer
122. grades Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 26 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Turn the Computer On Registering your computer also extends your Toshiba warranty world wide at no charge to you See the registration card and war ranty information for details about the warranty options available through Toshiba Turn the Computer On Je Finally the preparation is over It s time to turn the computer on and get to work To turn the computer on follow these steps 1 Make sure there s no diskette in the external diskette drive 2 Ifyou have a printer connected to your computer turn the printer on and wait until it s ready on line 3 Locate the power speed light on the indicator panel Power button Turning the power on 4 Press and hold the power button on the left side of the com puter Hold the power button in until the power speed light turns on The computer loads MS DOS displays several messages and opens and sets up Microsoft Windows Continue with the next section Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 27 Set Up Windows for Your Printer Set Up Windows for Your Printer The first time your computer loads Windows it gives you the opportunity to set up Windows to work with your printer If you have a printer continue with the steps in this section If you pur chase a printer later choose Cancel now and see Setting Up Win dows to Work with Your
123. gy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba By leaving these features active your computer can operate at its maximum energy efficiency 81 82 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Running the Computer on Battery Power The Port g 610CT computer contains a removable lithium ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge the battery many times If you spend a lot of time on the road you may also purchase additional batteries giving you the potential of many more working hours away from a power source To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall socket The battery charges when the computer is on or off It takes approximately three hours to charge the battery with the computer off or approximately eight to ten hours when the computer is on There is also an optional battery charger that charges up to three batteries at the same time See Charging More than One Battery at a Time on page 102 for more information about the battery charger Aside from the battery pack that powers the computer there are two additional batteries the backup battery and the real time clock RTC battery These batteries quietly go about their business in the background you never have to worry about them If you re really curious a
124. h quickly between marked sections Bookmarks are saved for your future reference until you choose to delete them Define a User Before you can create bookmarks you must define a user your self If more than one person will be using the online document you should define a list of users This allows each user to read the document with his or her own set of bookmarks To define a user follow these steps 1 Choose Define from the User menu Online documentation displays the Users dialog box 2 Type the desired user name in the field and choose OK Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 9 4 Using Online Documentation Using Bookmarks Creating a New Bookmark To create or define a bookmark follow these steps 1 Choose Define from the Bookmark menu or click the yel low bookmark icon in the lower right corner of the screen Online documentation displays the Define Bookmark dialog box This dialog box automatically shows the current chapter in the Bookmark Name field as the default name and displays a list of currently defined bookmarks 2 Choose OK to accept the current chapter name as the bookmark To change the default bookmark name type the new name and choose OK If the name is already assigned to another bookmark online documentation displays a message stating that the name already exists Type the new bookmark name and choose OK Online documentation creates a consecutively numbered bookmark and places it in t
125. he Boot Priority eyboard Serial Parallel Printer Pointing Devices Coe Serial Port Legend Select the serial port to be used for __cancet_J COMI IRQ4 3F8H serial input output operations O coma IRQ3 2F8H tee 2 O COM3 IRQ4 3E8H O COM4 IRQ3 2E8H O Not Used The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box This dialog box controls the hardware configuration options It provides seven pages of options arranged like a stack of file fold ers Each page of options has its own file folder tab To view or change these options click the corresponding tab Restart Indicators When you change an option that does not require the system to restart Hardware Setup displays a small gray triangle to the left of the tab caption When you change an option that requires the system to restart Hardware Setup displays a small lightning bolt icon to the left of the tab caption and in the computer screen at the lower right corner of the dialog box The Legend Field Each page of hardware configuration options has a Legend field This field displays information to help you choose option settings For example when you choose the Serial Port page the Legend field displays the following message Select the serial port to be used for serial input output operations Part IT Technical Reference Buttons Button OK Cancel Help Default Reset Reboot Hardware Setup 26 5 The Hardware
126. he lower socket only Inserting a Type III card takes up all the space for both sockets you cannot have a Type III card installed with any other card To insert a PC card follow these steps 1 Locate the PC card slot cover on the right side of the computer Slot cover Opening the PC card slot cover 2 Open the slot cover Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 1 0 Little Cards that Do Big Things Inserting PC Cards Inserting a Type II PC card into the PC card slot 3 Insert the PC card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position When the card is fully seated an eject button will pop out the top button for the top socket and the bottom button for the bottom socket ect button Folding the eject button 5 Pull the eject button out slightly and fold it to the left 6 Close the slot cover Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do Big Things 1 1 1 Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer Some PC cards such as many fax modemas are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters require some additional work to set them up for your computer Expansion cards for desktop computers often have external switches or other components that need to be set before you install
127. he online text The bookmark appears at the upper edge of the online book To view a marked section click its assigned bookmark Online documentation switches to the corresponding text location Deleting a Bookmark To delete a previously defined bookmark follow these steps 1 Choose Define from the Bookmark menu or click the yel low bookmark icon in the lower right corner of the screen Online documentation displays the Define Bookmark dialog box which displays the list of currently defined bookmarks 2 Select the bookmark name you wish to delete from the list 3 Choose delete Online documentation deletes the bookmark 4 Choose OK to close the Define Bookmark dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Online Documentation 1 9 5 Using Cross References Using Cross References Online documentation s cross reference feature allows you to move quickly to sections containing information related to the material in your current section For example from the batteries section you can cross reference to the MaxTime section Cross references are shown in green underlined text To view a cross reference follow these steps 1 Position the pointer over the cross reference The pointer changes to a pointing hand icon 2 Click on the cross reference Online documentation displays the section containing the information relating to the cross reference you selected When you have finished reading the cross r
128. here your file came from Also the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 60 Learning the Basics How to Print Something You ve Created How to Print Something You ve Created By this time you ve probably created a document and saved it if not save it now Naturally you want to see the results of your work by printing your file Before you can print your work you need to have K connected the printer to the computer discussed in Connect ing a Parallel Printer on page 23 KP set up your program to work with the printer discussed below These steps must be done only once If you ll be using more than one printer or changing printers you ll need to set up your pro grams to run with the additional printer s Setting Up Windows to Work with Your Printer When you turned your computer on for the first time the Win dows Setup program offered you the opportunity to introduce Windows to your printer Read this section if you didn t have a printer at that time or want to set up a different printer Setting up a printer involves choosing a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your work into a form the printer can understand This section describes how to select a printer driver in Windows If you re using any non Windows pro grams you ll also need to set up a printer d
129. iagnostic lest This chapter explains how to use the diagnostic test program TDIAGS EXE to determine if your system components are work ing properly Use the diagnostic test if you have a problem you could not iden tify with the tips listed in the chapter If Something Goes Wrong The test verifies that the following system components hardware are in working order system the computer s internal hardware memory video diskette drive hard disk drive printer if you have one attached This chapter explains each of these tests in detail 289 29 The Diagnostic Test Starting the Diagnostic Test Starting the Diagnostic Test To test hardware it s important to start the diagnostic test without optional features or programs for example without memory resident programs To do so you should run TDIAGS from the Toshiba Companion Diskette using the Toshiba Companion Util ity even though the TDIAGS program is on the hard disk Before you start the test check all cables for loose connections If any errors occur during the test check all cable connections again To start the test follow these steps 1 Make sure the external diskette drive is connected 2 Put the Toshiba Companion Diskette in the diskette drive and press Ctrl Alt Del After a moment the computer displays a Welcome screen 3 Press Enter The Toshiba Companion Utility loads the diagnostic test and displays its main menu
130. ic Menus To exit the diagnostic menu follow these steps 1 When TDIAGS completes system components testing type N and press Enter TDIAGS returns you to the Main menu 2 Remove the Toshiba Companion Diskette from the dis kette drive and press Ctrl Alt Del or the reset button to restart the computer The computer restarts Part IT Technical Reference PART III APPENDIXES What s In Part Ill This part provides additional technical information about the Port g 610CT computer Review this material if you have additional questions or need addi tional information Features and Specifications This appendix lists the features of the Port g 610CT computer and summarizes its specifications Built in Features This section lists the Port g 610CT features Technology and Processor Microprocessor 90MHz Intel Pentium with Voltage Reduction Technology LSI and CMOS large scale integrated and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology providing mini mum size and weight low power usage and high reliability 303 304 Built in Features ECP Power Computer AC adapter Main battery Backup battery RTC battery Intelligent power supply Automatic power off Part III Appendixes the Port g 610CT parallel port supports Enhanced Capability Port ECP providing increased performance when you re using an ECP compatible parallel device 15V input voltage constant voltage
131. images An image produced this way could be a drawing or picture like a pie chart graph or photograph It could also be an icon or a varia tion on a text character like italics or bold type Windows and Windows programs use graphics modes Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 0 What s Really Going On What Is Plug and Play In Touch with Tomor Character cell in a text mode In a text mode a character cell is the smallest element a program can control A character cell is a grid of pels All cells are the same size Each cell displays a single letter or symbol Character cells are arranged in rows and columns In a text mode only characters from a predefined set are available If your program uses a text mode refer to the program s documentation for a list of available characters What Is Plug and Play Plug and Play is a clever name for a new technology developed jointly by Intel and Microsoft that seeks to make upgrading a com puter system easy Computer systems such as the Port g 610CT operating software and add on products that are designed according to this standard work together the first time you connect them Plug and Play elim inates the time consuming frustration of figuring out which IRQ and memory addresses to assign Since it s not possible to open a Port g 610CT computer and add on devices the fact that the system supports the Plug and Play standard is important for future s
132. ine documentation follow these steps 1 Open Windows 2 Choose the Online Documentation icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Windows opens the online documentation program Reading a Selected Topic The online manual is a virtual book that looks and operates like a spiral bound notebook referenced with index tabs You can expand each section in the table of contents by clicking the file folder icon to the left of each chapter heading To read a section of a manual To select a subsection click its index tab or click Contents and select the section from the list displayed To move to the beginning of the table of contents click Contents K Ww To move up or down in a section click and drag the scroll box or click the up and down arrows at the right side of the screen K Ww To move forward or backward one section at a time click the left and right arrow icons at the bottom of the screen Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Online Documentation 1 93 Using the Index Using the Index The online documentation program provides an alphabetical index for quick access to related topics To use the index to select a topic 1 Choose Index Online documentation displays the Index dialog box 2 Select the topic you wish to read from the Index list and choose OK Online documentation displays the topic Using Bookmarks Online documentation has a bookmark feature that allows you to switc
133. ing network sites and information Where Do Sign Up To use the Internet as an individual you need an account with a service provider Some service providers also provide software that makes the Internet easier to use The easiest way to get on the Internet is to buy one of the programs that comes from a service provider Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 126 Connecting to the World Connecting to a Network When you dial up the service provider s Internet site for the first time you will be asked to supply your credit card number This ini tial process opens an account for you with the service provider What Does it Cost Although traveling on the Internet is free accessing it through a service provider costs money Most software packages for the Internet come with some free access time After you ve used up this time you may pay hourly charges in addition to a monthly charge If you use a service provider that can only be accessed over a private telephone network such as SprintNet you ll have to pay additional telephone charges for access to the telephone network Make sure you ask about all the charges before you choose a soft ware package and service provider How Do I Learn More About the Internet Explaining how to use the Internet goes far beyond the scope of this manual However there are a number of excellent books available that can help you get started Each book presents the Internet in a s
134. ing the Display Mode on page 183 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 33 Using an External Monitor Directing the Display when You Turn the Computer On rd Hardware Setup When you turn the computer on it sends information to the exter nal monitor To send information to the built in display as well yov ll need to change the setting in Hardware Setup or TSETUP The Power On Display option has two settings Internal External sends the display to the external monitor If no external monitor is attached it sends information to the computer s built in display K Ww Simultaneous sends display output to both the external monitor and the built in display This is especially useful if you re mak ing a presentation and cannot see the external monitor easily This section explains how to change the Power On Display option using Hardware Setup To change this option using TSETUP see TSETUP on page 273 The Hardware Configuration program lets you set configuration options in Windows To set the Power On Display option in Win dows follow these steps 1 Choose the Hardware Setup icon in the Toshiba Utilities program group Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box Hardware Configuration SETUP HDD BIOS Version X XX XXIXXIXX HDDMode Enhanced IDE Normal Configuration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB
135. ing wrong This activity will suggest things you can try to further diagnose the problem Is it Hardware or Software The next thing to decide is if your problem is related to the soft ware you re using or to the computer itself the hardware This may not be as easy as it sounds Some software problems mas querade as hardware problems and vice versa The rules and tips in this section are designed to help you pursue all available clues until you have a good definition of what happens Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 209 Ten Things to Do to Keep Your Sanity Pay Attention to the Little Things If you ve used your computer for a while you know how it nor mally works K Ww Is everything suddenly working slower than usual K Ww Do you see any error messages or unusual characters on the screen If so what are they K Ww Is there anything missing from the screen that you re used to seeing Are any indicator lights on If so which ones Do you hear any beeps If so how many Are they long or short It helps if you can make the problem happen every time you try the same steps A problem that can be reproduced can be solved So after you ve read the next section try to make the problem happen again Ten Things to Do to Keep Your Sanity K K Ww K kod If you re able to do so save your work immediately If the system is locked you can type or move
136. iption Command Line Cancel Working Directory Shortcut Key Fn G amp amp Switch to application if already running Browse _ProgMan The Add Edit Command dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 69 Starting Programs Faster 2 Choose Browse Fn esse displays the Browse for Applications dialog box exe bat pi c windows Cancel J ea z hwsetup exe amp winutils maxtime exe List Files of Type Drives All applications ic 4 The Browse for Applications dialog box 3 Use the Drive and Directory fields to locate your file You may narrow down your search with the List Files of Type list box 4 Inthe File Name field highlight the file you wish to assign to the key and choose OK Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box com pletely filled in to reflect your choice 5 Choose OK to save your key assignment and exit the dialog box The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 70 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster Using the ProgMan Browser Dialog Box To use the ProgMan Browser dialog box to assign a key to a pro gram or document follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the sec ondary button F
137. is unlikely A diskette won t go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette improperly Hold the label of the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or loose labels may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette Ifthe metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you re starting the computer from the hard disk make sure there s no diskette in the diskette drive A diskette won t format properly Check the FORMAT command options you re using You can t format double density diskettes as high density diskettes and vice versa Try using a different diskette If the computer completes the formatting of the new diskette run SCANDISK to check the diskette If the drive formats properly and SCANDISK doesn t report any errors during the test the problem is probably a faulty diskette The drive can t read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the disk drive is probably causing the problem Run SCANDISK on the faulty diskette If the problem occurs with each diskette you attempt to access run the diagnostic test R
138. iskette drive is connected 2 Insert a formatted diskette into the diskette drive If you re unsure how to format a diskette refer to How to Prepare Diskettes for Use on page 62 3 Choose the File Manager icon in the Main program group Drive icons Directory Tree File list File Manager zA File Disk Tree View Options Tools Window Help aE SSE SF ca E dos E img E pit E caratile hip E controyhip mouse accessor grp Jcards dil 2lcontrdl ini f pcaudio Jadaptecs grp E castie bmp ding wav Ci pemplus3 Zjarcade bmp M charmap exe 2 dosapp ini E toshiba E argyle bmp E charmap hip M dosprmpt pit 2 P windows E audarive hip E chimes wav E egypt bmp hotkey ai winutils Yaudioapp grp M chkmac exe P expand exe Mhwreboot el 2 bootleg txt M clipbrd exe faxopt di Mifship sys F caic exe E clipbrd hip ifaxview exe E mail wri E caic hip F ciipsrv exe tnesse tac main grp C 438MB free 503 MB total Total 148 file s 5 76MB The File Manager window Windows opens the File Manager window You ll be using several parts of this window so take a moment to find them now The drive icons currently C is highlighted let you select a disk drive The directory tree shows the directory structure of the current disk and the file list shows the files in that directory 4 Choose the c drive icon at the top of the directory tree This selects
139. just to read some amusing stuff that somebody else had put up With the rise of the computer age bulletin boards have gone elec tronic Now there are thousands of electronic bulletin board ser vices BBSs around the world Like their mundane counterpart these services let you post messages for friends or questions to which a wide variety of people can respond Many BBSs also offer software programs that you can copy to your computer called downloading When you download software from a BBS it s a good idea to check it for computer viruses See Viruses and How to Cure Them on page 153 Most BBSs serve a particular interest group and are run by an indi vidual or small group of people For example a science fiction BBS may have messages from people looking for out of print books and offer a few sample sections of new works Most computer companies offer a BBS as one way to provide cus tomers with software updates and answers to their questions Toshiba s 24 hour BBS offers product support assistance and is a good resource if you have questions about your computer Com plete information about accessing Toshiba s BBS is found in Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service on page 236 Some BBSs charge for their services Also smaller BBSs may not have toll free telephone numbers You ll have to add the cost of a toll call into the amount you pay to use the BBS For a list of BBSs ask your dealer or computer store Part I Ge
140. led default Disabled Part IT Technical Reference TSETUP OTHERS Usage when enabled improves system performance Dis able this option only if your software requires you to do so If you set the CPU Cache to Enabled a drop down box lets you choose between Write back default and Write through Write back pro vides maximum perfor mance Write through reduces performance to offer compatibility with older programs that may not run on a fast system allows you to select a pre set battery save mode or customize the battery save options sets the volume at which the system s alarms beep such as the low battery alarm This also affects sounds generated by any PC card modem installed enables and disables your software s use of the sys tem speaker 281 Restart Y N 282 orars Option Panel Power On Off Alarm Power On Layout Fn Int Keyboard Key Layout Settings Enabled Disabled default XX XX XX hour minute second Disabled default Normal default Alternative Part II Technical Reference Usage Restart turns the computer on off N when you open close the computer s display panel This option is only avail able when Resume Mode is selected turns the computer on at N the time set when you highlight this option TSETUP displays a drop down box listing the Keyboard options Int Keyboard Key Layout and Ext Keyboard Fn key
141. lightly different way telling you how to access infor mation that is of particular interest to the author Skim through a number of books to find the one that seems to point you in the direction you want to go Connecting to a Network Although your computer is designed to be carried around on your travels there may be times that you want to tap into your com pany s network This section gives tips on how to connect your computer to an existing network Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 27 Connecting to a Network Since most of the details in connecting to a network depend upon the network operating system your company uses and the type of cabling or wireless system installed this section gives only a brief overview specific to your Port g 610CT computer Talk to your network administrator for assistance in getting up and running on your network What Do I Need to Connect to a Network Before you can connect to a network you need to purchase a net work adapter card These come in two forms that will work with your Port g 610CT computer PC network adapter card PCMCIA compatible Parallel network adapter The PC card runs faster but takes up one of your PC card slots The parallel adapter leaves more space for PC cards and can be connected so that you can still use a parallel printer Making the Connection Connecting to a network requires these general steps 1 Disable Resume
142. lso set individual power saving options to suit your own tastes The following sections describe how to choose a battery save mode and discuss each power saving option Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 96 Taking Your Computer on the Road Conserving Power The Easy Way Choosing a Battery Save Mode There are two battery save modes gt Full power provides maximum system performance while using the most power Low power provides maximum battery life by reducing over all system performance The following table shows the battery save option settings for both battery save modes Battery Save Options Full Power Low Power HDD Auto Off Disabled 3 Min Display Auto Off 30 Min 3 Min System Auto Off Disabled 30 Min Processing Speed High Low CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Enabled LCD Brightness Bright Semi Bright Cooling Method Performance Quiet There is also a User Setting that lets you set the power saving options individually You may set the battery save mode with a hotkey in MaxTime if you re working in Windows or in TSETUP if you re working in MS DOS This chapter covers setting the battery save mode with a hotkey and in MaxTime Using TSETUP to set the battery save mode is discussed in TSETUP on page 273 Using a Hotkey To select a battery save mode with a hotkey follow these steps 1 Start MaxTime if it s not already running Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer
143. m repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes Avoid performing repetitive activities for prolonged periods of time Vary activities from one task to another Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time can cause eye strain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 6 Finding Your Way Around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located Find Out Where Everything s Located If you ve never used a notebook computer before you re probably wondering how an entire computer can fit into so small a case The next few pages take you on a guided tour of the computer and its components Rather than reading through this section you may prefer to use it as a reference as you move through the remainder of the manual and need to locate specific parts of the computer This information is also available in the electronic form of this manual described in Using Online Documentation on page 191 Don t worry if you don t know what some parts of the computer do Some items in this tour support more advanced computing functions that you may want to use as your computing needs and skills increase The Front
144. m the File menu Select the desired sound file and choose OK Choose the Play button The sound file will play until it ends or until you choose the Stop button Using External Speakers To play back sound files on an external device such as headphones or stereo speakers follow these steps Headphone jack The headphone jack 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cord from the external audio device into the headphone jack 3 Follow the steps in Using the System Speaker on page 163 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 6 4 Making Life Easier Making the System Work Faster Making the System Work Faster It s been said that there are two truths in life you can never be too rich or too thin Actually there s a third your computer can never run fast enough Before getting excited about a newer faster model that has just become available read through this section Two options that can increase system performance noticeably are disk caching and virtual disks The really great thing is that you don t need to go out and buy anything Windows and MS DOS already support these features Disk Caches Reading from and writing to a disk takes time Although it s not much time if you re using the same information over and over again it seems a bit ridiculous that your drive light goes on every time you type in the sam
145. marily in resolution If a different image appears on your screen contact your dealer If the screens match the display press Enter to go to the next test Diskette Drives If you selected the diskette drive test you see a prompt that asks you to insert a disk into each drive you want to test Insert a formatted write enabled diskette into each drive This test may destroy all information on the diskettes Make sure there is no information you want to keep on the diskettes you use To skip this test and return to the diagnostics menu press Ctrl Pause Part IT Technical Reference The Diagnostic Test 9 Test Sequence 2 T After you insert the diskette s in the drive s press Enter The test begins and displays this message FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS 503000 If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down the highlighted numbers and return to the main menu by pressing Ctrl Pause If a diskette drive fails the test check the following K Ww Does the drive contain a diskette K Kod Is the diskette properly formatted K Ww Is the diskette write enabled L Is the diskette undamaged K Repeat the test with another diskette If the test displays the ABORTED message again see your dealer If you inserted a write protected diskette or if you left the drive empty the test aborts Return to the main menu by pressing Ctrl Pause If the test completes successfully and y
146. mat a diskette but if you re interested the details are covered in How Does a Disk Store Information on page 200 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 6 3 How to Prepare Diskettes for Use You can buy two types of diskettes preformatted and unformat ted If you ve purchased preformatted diskettes you don t need the information in this section because the diskettes manufacturer has taken care of the process for you If the package doesn t say any thing about formatting your diskettes are probably unformatted This section describes the simplest way to format a diskette For more options and an explanation of the other items in the Format dialog box see your Windows documentation To format a diskette follow these steps 1 Make sure the external diskette drive is connected 2 Insert a write enabled diskette into the diskette drive The tab at the left corner of the diskette should cover the square hole see the illustration on page 30 Formatting a disk erases all information currently on the disk Do not format a disk unless you re sure it s blank or contains only files you no longer need CAUTION Choose the File Manager icon in the Program Manager Main program group Program Manager opens the File Manager 4 Choose Format Disk from the Disk menu File Manager displays the Format Disk dialog box If you re using 1 44MB high density diskettes all the settings are already correct s
147. mething Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems K Ww you copied an incompatible version of COMMAND COM over the COMMAND COM supplied with Toshiba MS DOS or the COMMAND COM file is corrupt To put the correct COMMAND COM file in the root directory of drive C follow these steps 1 Insert the installation diskette for your current version of MS DOS into the diskette drive This is one of the master diskettes you created by running Master Disk Creator or purchased directly from Toshiba If you do not have this diskette refer to Create or Purchase Mas ter Diskettes on page 29 Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer Toshiba MS DOS displays a welcome screen Press F3 Toshiba MS DOS displays the EXITING Setup message Press F3 to display a system prompt When the Toshiba MS DOS system prompt appears type copy a command com c and press Enter 6 Type edit c autoexec bat and press Enter Read the contents of your AUTOEXEC BAT file carefully If this file contains a COMSPEC command confirm that it identifies the correct location for COMMAND COM usually the C directory Refer to your Toshiba MS DOS documenta tion for more information regarding the COMSPEC command Press Alt F then x to close EDIT and the AUTOEXEC BAT file Type edit c config sys and press Enter Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 1 7 Solving Computer Problems 10 If your CONF
148. millions of bytes by multiplying the number of megabytes 686 65 by the number of bytes in a megabyte 1 048 576 The result is 720 004 710 approximately 720 million bytes How Does the Screen Display Information Images on the Port g 610CT computer s built in liquid crystal display LCD are created by turning individual dots on the screen on or off in various combinations These dots are called pixels Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 0 What s Really Going On How Does the Screen Display Information TOSHIB io A pixel is the smallest element on the screen On a color display each pixel is made up of three subpixels one red one green and one blue RGB Each subpixel may be either on or off Mixing on and off subpixels is like blending the primary colors to create other colors A pixel on the display TOSHIB A pel formed by several pixels The smallest element that your programs can control is called a pel Pels are arranged on the screen in a grid like fashion Depend ing on the video mode a program selects a pel may be a single pixel or several pixels The pel size determines the clarity of the image called screen resolution Larger individual pels reduce the total number of avail able pels resulting in lower resolution Smaller pels increase the number of pels that can fit on the screen resulting in higher resolu tion and a clearer image Part I Getting To Know Yo
149. mnopgr bedefghijklmnopgrs abcdefghijklmnopgrs defghijklmnopgrst bedefghijklmnopqrs _ abcdefghi jklmnopq _ abedefghi jk1mnopar abedefghi jklmnopqrs cdefghi jkIlmnopgrstuwxyz D yz 1 DC z DGi 1 D YZ _ abcdefg ijklmnopqrstuwxyz D ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPOQR DEFGHI JKLMNOPQRS CDEF GHIJKLMNOPQ GHIJKLMNOPOR 3 NOP MI UVWXYZ XYZI gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS ENTER KEY Second character set test screen If the screen matches this illustration continue with the tests by pressing Enter If your screen doesn t match the diagnostic test dis play write down the differences and contact your dealer Graphics Capabilities The next subtests check the screen s graphics capabilities for each of the computer s graphics modes During the test the resolution and mode number appear above an image representing the mode s capabilities The number inside the brackets is the mode number Part IT Technical Reference 296 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence The illustration below shows the test image for one of the 320 x 200 graphics modes mode 4 320 200 GRAPHICS DISPLAY 4 PRESS ENTER KEY Graphics capabilities test screen A similar screen appears for each of the computer s graphics modes Press Enter to proceed with the next screens Each screen has a similar image three boxes of different shades of gray differing pri
150. mponents built into the computer and the components you add to the system need certain resources to accomplish a task A device such as a CD ROM drive or a modem needs a direct line to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs room in the computer s memory to store information as it works The direct line to the CPU is called an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ level or channel You ll hear both terms used by technical experts They mean the same thing The memory required by a device begins at a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Address DMA The devices that come pre installed including the hard disk dis kette drive and ports have preassigned IRQ levels and DMAs If you connect a new device that uses an IRQ or DMA that conflicts with the preassigned settings the system and or the device won t work To resolve the problem you must either change the setting of the device or change the setting of the conflicting component in the system The preassigned settings for IRQs DMAs and input out put port assignments are discussed in System Resources on page 315 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 3 4 If Something Goes Wrong If Your Hard Disk Goes Blank If Your Hard Disk Goes Blank Take a deep breath Take another deep breath Now look at the Port g 610CT Reconfiguration Guide that came with your com puter This short guide provides information on how to reinstall all the
151. mputer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Display Style Modules Size I Icon Display Style OK Title Bar Normal Regular Always On Top Mini on Title Bar None Hep The Display dialog box 2 Click the checkbox next to the option you want If you don t select any of the options the computer selects Normal 3 Choose OK to save your changes exit the dialog box and return to the battery gauge MaxTime displays the battery gauge in the way you selected What to Do When Your Computer Doesn t Know the Battery Charge When you insert a fresh battery your computer may not be able to calculate the battery s charge immediately In this case you may want to estimate the battery charge yourself To do this follow these steps 1 In Windows open MaxTime if it isn t already running by Beal Seal choosing the MaxTime icon from the Toshiba Utilities pro Manager gram group MaxTime displays the battery gauge window E The MaxTime battery gauge window 2 Choose Set Battery Charge from the MaxTime Options menu This menu item is only available if the system does not know the current battery charge Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 87 Running the Computer on Battery Power MaxTime opens the Set Battery Charge dialog box Set Battery Charge Battery Charge
152. n Hardware Setup or TSETUP These problems might appear when you turn the power on The computer won t start Make sure you attached the AC adapter properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for a few seconds The computer seems to start correctly but when you press a key on the keyboard or press the AccuPoint nothing happens You are probably in Resume Mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt Del or press the reset button Clearing the condition may get you running by disabling Resume Mode but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documenta tion that came with the conflicting device and Resolving Resource Conflicts on page 233 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Does the diskette drive contain a diskette If so remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt Del or press the reset button to restart the computer The computer displays the Bad or missing Command Interpreter message You ve configured the computer to start from the hard disk and you accidentally deleted the COMMAND COM file or the operating system can t find the COMMAND COM file it may be in a directory other than the root directory or Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 1 6 If So
153. n esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box Assignment Type Fn G Direct Assign an FnKey to launch an application directly Assign an FnKey to popup a list that Popup Assign an Fniey to popup a list Clear Clear the current FnKey assignment Cancel Help Confirm all changes to key assignments The Assignment Type dialog box 2 Choose Direct Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box Add Edit Command Description Command Line Cancel Working Directory Shortcut Key Fn G amp amp Switch to application if already running Browse _ProgMan The Add Edit Command dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Online Documentation Your Port g 610CT computer comes equipped with this manual in the form of an electronic book called online documentation Cross references in the text allow you to move through a series of related topics in the order you desire This section shows you how to K kod open the online documentation K select and read a topic K Ww use the index K Kod create and use bookmarks K cross reference selected topics K Ww search for selected information K Ww get help with using the online documentation K reinstall online documentation 191 1 92 Using Online Documentation Opening Online Documentation Opening Online Documentation To open onl
154. n off the cursor control light or Fn F11 to turn off the numeric keypad light Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Make sure the PS 2 keyboard is plugged into the PS 2 keyboard port and not the PS 2 mouse port on the Port Replicator You may have plugged the external PS 2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on Press Ctrl Alt Del or press the reset but ton to restart the computer so it recognizes the device The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button The AccuPoint Some of the keyboard conditions listed above may also affect the AccuPoint Your finger easily slides off the AccuPoint button The button may be oily Clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rub bing alcohol The button may have become worn Replace the button with one of the spares that came with your computer Follow these steps 1 Remove the AccuPoint button by grasping it firmly and pulling it straight up The AccuPoint spindle is now visible 2 Position the new button on the spindle and press it into place Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 22 1 Solving Computer Problems The AccuPoint does not work after you restart the computer in Resume Mode The problem may be related to how your system is configured for power management Verify that th
155. n your system Mani l Connector to drive Connector to computer Disk in use light Disk insertion slot Disk eject button The external diskette drive and connector cable A protective flap inside the disk insertion slot automatically retracts when you insert a diskette Push the disk eject button to remove a diskette from the drive The disk in use light goes on when the computer is accessing a diskette Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 1 Connect the External Diskette Drive To attach the external diskette drive to the computer follow these steps Attaching the cable to the external diskette drive 1 Connect the cable to the external diskette drive External diskette drive port cover The external diskette drive port cover 2 Open the external diskette drive port cover located on the right side of the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 2 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Connect the External Diskette Drive External diskette Cable drive port Attaching the external diskette drive 3 Attach the cable from the external diskette drive to the external diskette drive port You may attach the external diskette drive with the computer on or off If you attempt to use the diskette drive when it is not attached to the computer the computer displays an error message The computer automatically recognizes the external diskette dri
156. names shown on the screen 6 Ifyou haven t connected the external diskette drive follow the steps in Connect the External Diskette Drive on page 20 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Create or Purchase Master Diskettes 32 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Diskette drive Disk eject button S Protective cover Label Inserting a diskette 7 Insert a blank diskette when Master Disk Creator asks for one The illustration above shows the correct insertion procedure Make sure your fingers are touching the label and that the protective cover points toward the diskette drive When the diskette is almost completely in the drive you will feel a slight resistance Push the diskette gently to secure it When the dis kette is completely in place the disk eject button pops out 8 Choose Create Disk to begin copying files to the diskette A meter lets you monitor the copying process 9 When Master Disk Creator prompts you to press the disk eject button to remove the diskette UN If the diskette drive light is on do not remove a diskette stor Doing so could destroy the information on the diskette and K _ A damage the diskette and or the drive WARNING Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 3 3 Create or Purchase Master Diskettes 10 Write protect the diskette by moving the tab on the back of the diskette to expose the write p
157. nction of the Ctrl key Control key also varies according to the program you re using If you re in Windows pressing the Alt key lets you open menus Pressing the Fn key simultaneously with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a 101 key keyboard turn keyboard overlays on and off page 176 and control various system functions Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 5 5 How to Use the Keyboard Toshiba s powerful Fn esse Windows program allows you to assign your own Fn key combination to launch a Windows pro gram or document quickly Instructions for using this program are given in Starting Programs Faster on page 165 Typing Numbers The keys with white numbers on the right front are the numeric overlay This illustration highlights the keys in the numeric overlay The numeric overlay To turn the numeric overlay on and off press Fn F11 The numeric lock light on the indicator panel shows whether the numeric overlay is on or off To type lower case letters of the overlaid keys with the overlay on press and hold Fn while you type the letters To type upper case letters of the overlaid keys with the overlay on press Fn Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on press and hold Shift while you use the overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 56 Learnin
158. nds of the printer cable 2 Connect the printer cable to your printer If you re unsure how to do this your printer s documentation will tell you how Parallel port Printer cable Connecting the printer cable to the parallel port 3 Connect the printer cable to the computer s parallel port Don t connect the printer cable if the computer s power is on Doing so may cause damage to the printer the computer or both 4 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet The printer must be connected turned on and ready online before you turn the computer on Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 5 Open the Display Open the Display The final step before you turn your computer on is to open the display Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the latch on the front center of the display panel 2 Slide the latch to the right and lift the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle To avoid damaging the display panel do not force the panel beyond where it moves easily CAUTION Fill In Your Registration Card and Mail It Take a few minutes now to fill in and mail your product registra tion card The card was on the keyboard of your computer when you first opened the display panel Sending in your product regis tration card lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and up
159. ng Notepad uses the NOTEPAD EXE file in the WINDOWS directory To start a program from File Manager follow these steps 1 Double click the File Manager icon to start File Manager Windows opens the File Manager window File Manager zla File Disk Tree View Options Tools Window Help C WINDOWS Mca digs E canyon mid Mclock exe _ E fnesse ini E dos system P cardtile exe Pcontrol exe fnesse key E img FE _detault pit E cardtile hip E control hip _ tsSelptt pc E mouse accessor grp C cards an Econtrol ini C games grp E pcaudio Jadaptecs grp E castle bmp E ding wav E glossary hi pemplus3 ZJarcade bmp l charmap exe Z dosapp ini hci an E toshiba Zjargyle bmp E charmap hip M dosprmpt pit E honey bmp P windows E audarive hip E chimes wav Z egypt bmp hotkey an F winutils audioapp grp M chkmac exe P Jexpand exe M hwreboot e Z bootleg txt Pciipbrd exe faxopt ai Mifship sys F caic exe E clipbrd hip ifaxview exe E mail wri 2 calc hip F ciipsrv exe tnesse tac main grp C 438MB free 503 MB total Total 148 file s 5 76MB Directory tree The File Manager window 2 In the directory tree click on the Windows directory The file list shows the files in the Windows directory If you can t see notepad exe in the file list click on the right half of the scroll bar to show more files 3 Double click notepad exe File Manager
160. ntal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors only 323 324 Port g 610CT Video Modes Portege 610CT Video Modes This table lists the video modes for the Port g 610CT computer Internal LCD External Monitor Mode Type Resolution Grid Colors Grid Colors Scan Freq hex pel x pel pel x pel hor vert 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 0 1 VGA 40x25 8x14 16 256K 8x 14 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x 14 16 256K 8x 14 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 9x16 16 256K 9x 16 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 243 VGA 80x25 9x16 16 256K 9x16 16 256K 31 5KHz Text 70Hz 4 5 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 4 256K 8x8 4 256K 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz 6 VGA 640 x 200 8x8 2 256K 8x8 2 256K 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz 7 VGA 80x25 9x14 Mono 9x14 Mono 31 5KHz Text 70Hz T VGA 80 x 25 9x 16 Mono 9x16 Mono 31 5KHz Text 70Hz D VGA 320 x 200 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz E VGA 640x200 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz F VGA 640 x 350 8x 14 Mono 8x 14 Mono 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz 10 VGA 640 x 350 8x 14 16 256K 8x 14 16 256K 31 5KHz Graph 70Hz fil VGA 640x480 8x16 2 256K 8x16 2 256K 315KHz Graph 60Hz 12 VGA 640x480 8x16 16 256K 8x16 16 256K 31 5KHz Graph 60Hz 13 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 256
161. o delete the configuration file s you just modified and rename the OLD file s with their usual extensions for example AUTOEXEC BAT CONFIG SYS and WIN INI respectively To determine what to add or change in your configuration files refer to the documentation that came with the device Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 226 Ci NOTE PC Cards If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems To edit your configuration files from Windows choose Run from the File menu type sysedit and press Enter The system editor displays all the configuration files Prepare the computer for the device by making any neces sary changes using Hardware Setup in Windows or TSETUP in MS DOS For information on using Hardware Setup and TSETUP refer to Hardware Setup on page 261 and TSETUP on page 273 respectively Restart the computer for the changes to take effect If a conflict occurs go back to the documentation for the device Resolving Resource Conflicts on page 233 and the discussions of Hardware Setup page 261 and TSETUP page 273 The problem is probably with the most recently connected device or its driver and configuration options Make sure there are no resource conflicts between the device you re adding and the other devices connected to the system A word to the wise if you get too tired take a break You ll be surprised how different things will look when you ve had a good night s sl
162. o go to step 6 Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 6 4 Learning the Basics How to Copy Something To a Diskette Options om Make System Disk C Quick Format The Format Disk dialog box 5 Use the Capacity drop down list box to set the correct capacity for your diskette Double density diskettes have a capacity of 720KB high density diskettes have a capacity of 1 44MB 6 Choose OK File Manager asks you to confirm the command 7 Choose Yes to continue File Manager formats the diskette A counter indicates the progress When the format is finished File Manager displays a dialog box indicating that your diskette is ready for use 8 Choose OK to close the dialog box How to Copy Something To a Diskette Diskettes provide an easy means of transferring files from one computer to another Copying a file to a diskette also gives you a backup copy in case something happens to the original on your hard disk This section describes how to use File Manager to copy a file from the hard disk to a diskette Let s assume that you want to copy your AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files onto a diskette This actually isn t a bad idea these important files may change when you install new programs and it s good to have a record of their original contents Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 6 5 How to Copy Something To a Diskette To copy these files to a diskette follow these steps 1 Make sure the external d
163. of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn the microphone on The internal microphone is automatically disabled Once the external microphone is connected the recording process is the same as for the built in microphone See Using the Built In Microphone on page 159 for instructions Saving Your Recording to Disk Once you get a recording you like you ll want to keep it To save the recording follow these steps 1 Ineither the Audio Recorder or the Extended Recorder window choose Save As from the File menu The Save As dialog box opens 2 Using the Drives Directories and Filename fields choose the path and filename under which you want the file saved 3 Ifthe file is uncompressed and you wish to save it as a com pressed file choose Options and select a format from the Compression field 4 Choose OK Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Making Life Easier 1 63 Working with Sound Playing Sound Files Your computer has a built in speaker you can use to play back sound files You may also connect an external device such as headphones or externally powered stereo speakers This section describes how to play sound files Using the System Speaker To play a sound file using the system speaker follow these steps 1 Choose either the Audio Recorder or Extended Recorder icon in the Audio Applications program group Windows opens the selected program window Choose Open fro
164. oftware developments Part I Getting To Know Your Computer What s Really Going On 20 5 What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On When you press the power button the following occurs 1 The computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System loads a bootstrap program This program named from the expression pull yourself up by your bootstraps checks and displays the amount of memory in the system before proceeding 2 The bootstrap program attempts to load MS DOS It looks first for a diskette in the diskette drive and then at the hard disk If a diskette without the necessary MS DOS files is in the drive the bootstrap program displays an error message 3 As MS DOS loads it configures the system according to the contents of your CONFIG SYS file 4 MS DOS carries out the commands in your AUTOEXEC BAT file If you haven t changed the contents of the AUTOEXEC BAT file the last thing it does is load Windows Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using the Port g 610CT computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a soft ware program This chapter offers suggestions to help you track down the source of any problem and solve it At the end of the chapter is a list of the addresses and telephone numbers for Toshiba services and
165. ons there are a number of books available on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the Computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is impor tant to avoid stress related injuries Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance Your arms and hands should be in a relaxed posi tion with your forearms parallel to the floor The display should be no higher than eye level K Ww Maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and see the display panel without slouching Adjust the display panel to avoid glare If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 4 Finding Your Way Around the System Select a Place to Work Seating and Posture Proper seating is one of the primary factors in reducing work strain Some people find an ergonomic backless chair more com fortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose refer to the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye level 9 Nae Approximately 90 0 0 da degree angles Foot rest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your
166. ort g 610CT computer is already a computing power house right out of the box You can run the most powerful busi ness programs and work for hours away from an external power source without needing to change anything By adding extras and using the additional built in features of your computer you can make your life even easier This chapter discusses some convenient options that are already included with your computer Working with Sound Your Port g 610CT comes with several audio programs pre installed in the Audio Applications program group This section describes how to use these programs to record and play back sounds Audio is just one of many elements of multimedia computing If you find you want to explore the exciting world of multimedia fur ther you ll need to purchase additional programs Talk to your dealer to find out which multimedia programs will work best with your computer Then go for it 157 158 Making Life Easier Working with Sound Recording Sounds 4 f Recording Control You may record sounds through the built in microphone or through an external microphone connected to the microphone jack Setting the Recording Level To set the recording level follow these steps 1 Choose the Recording Control icon from the Audio Appli cations program group Windows opens the Recording Control window m Recording Control Options Help Master O Lin F Mic oco ae th tojar E Hs
167. ou selected the hard disk test the diagnostic test begins checking the hard disk If you did not select the hard disk or printer test the diskette drive test con cludes by displaying the TDIAGS screen To exit TDIAGS go to Exiting the Diagnostic Menus on page 299 Hard Disk If the diskette drive s tests successfully and you selected the hard disk drive test the hard disk test displays this message HARD DISK TEST IN PROGRESS 805100 Part IT Technical Reference 298 CAUTION Printer The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down all messages and highlighted numbers and consult your dealer Your computer or your drive may need service To return to the main menu press Enter The hard disk test does not destroy all of the information stored on the hard disk However this test overwrites a small portion of the disk Back up any important files before you test the hard disk If the test completes successfully and you selected the printer test the diagnostic test begins the printer test If you did not select the printer test the hard disk test concludes by displaying the TDI AGS screen To exit TDIAGS go to Exiting the Diagnostic Menus on page 299 If the hard disk drive tests successfully and you selected to test the printer the printer test displays this message PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS 60xxxx where xxxx is a counter that shows the test is
168. ows commands and func tions Each menu contains a number of related items Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 3 Lesson 1 Using the AccuPoint The minimize button reduces the current window also known as the active window to an icon at the bottom of the screen The maximize button enlarges the active window so that it fills the entire screen When a window is maximized the maximize button changes to a double headed arrow called the restore button When you choose the restore button the active window returns to its pre vious size oga Icons represent programs that you can open from Program Man ager Icons at the bottom of the screen represent minimized pro gram groups or windows A program group contains one or more icons These icons open programs or documents that are related to each other For exam ple the Toshiba Utilities program group contains programs such as Master Disk Creator Hardware Setup and PCMCIA Configu ration These programs unique to the Port g 610CT are described later in this manual ible Sia Ibe Lesson 1 Using the AccuPoint The AccuPoint is the basic device for moving around in Win dows If you ve never used a mouse or trackball before this lesson gives you an idea of how to move around the screen and select objects Follow these steps 1 With the index finger of your left hand push gently against the left side of the AccuPoint Notice
169. p The system displays the Windows Setup screen In the System Information section check whether Com puter is set to MS DOS System with APM If it is skip steps 5 through 10 and press Enter to return to the system prompt To change the setting continue with step 5 Press the key until the Computer field is highlighted Press Enter The system displays the Computer options Use the J and T keys to highlight MS DOS System with APM Press Enter Press Enter to accept the configuration 10 Press Enter to keep the current driver You may be prompted to insert one or more Windows disks before returning to the system prompt Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 30 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems The System Still Does Not Recognize Your PC Card This problem may be caused by a low backup battery Charge the backup battery by following these steps 1 Make sure the computer isn t in Resume Mode 2 Turn the computer off 3 Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery to 100 4 Turn the computer on and leave it on for 24 hours with the AC adapter connected The problem may also be caused by a conflict with the additional memory in your system If you have an extra memory card installed make sure the com puter isn t in Resume Mode turn the computer off and remove the card Where to Go for More Information Refer to the Toshiba Card Manager manual for procedures and for more
170. ple of how to use a menu However this is a skill you ll use probably more than any other while in Windows and Windows programs Lesson 3 Starting a Program from an Icon All of the icons within the Program Manager program groups let you open a program or document This section teaches you how to open a program from an icon using the Control Panel program as the example Follow these steps Cem 1 Use the AccuPoint to move the pointer to the Control a9 Panel icon in the Mai peas anel icon in the Main program group 2 Double click on the primary button Control Panel z Settings Help I 2 Z A 2 8 Color Fonts Ports Mouse AccuPoint Desktop Kepb oan Printers Intemational Date Time Sound Mapper MIDI Mapper Power id The Control Panel Windows opens the Control Panel Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 4 1 Lesson 4 Working Inside a Dialog Box The next lesson uses the Control Panel to demonstrate additional Windows skills Lesson 4 Working Inside a Dialog Box Windows programs use dialog boxes to let you choose between options A simple example is a dialog box that asks you to confirm an action you ve taken by choosing between yes and no Although dialog boxes can vary enormously in appearance there are basic elements common to all dialog boxes This section introduces some of these basic elements using the International dialog box In it you ll ch
171. pports The Port g 610CT display adapter is compatible with the VGA Video Graphics Array and SVGA Super VGA standards The adapter has a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 For programs requiring resolutions higher than 640 x 480 you ll probably want to use an external monitor See Using an External Monitor on page 131 for more information Sound Card Your computer has a SoundBlaster Pro compatible sound card that provides microphone and headphone jacks and a volume con trol dial Pointing Device The AccuPoint is a pointing device that performs all the functions of a mouse If a program requires a joystick you ll have to add one and possibly an adapter to your system Talk to your dealer to find out which joysticks are compatible with your Port g 610CT computer Tips on Buying Programs Before you buy It s a good idea to see a demonstration of the program Talk to friends and your company s computer experts about the programs they recommend Part I Getting To Know Your Computer T 8 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs Make sure you have enough space available on the hard disk For more information see Hard Disk on page 76 Make sure your computer has enough memory For more information see Memory on page 75 Installing Programs The installation process differs for each program In general you should make a backup copy of the program diskettes and
172. r Sound System 320 Input Output Port Address Assignments Port addens Device function Notes 388 38B Not used 38C 38F Not used 390 39F Not used 3A0 3AF Bisynchronous 1 3B0 3BF Parallel PRT 3 3C0 3DF CGA EGA VGA 3E0 3EF Not used 3F0 3F7 3 1 2 diskette drive controller I O ports 3F6 and 3F7 are used for the HDC also 3F8 3FF Serial Port COM1 400 47F Not used 480 49F DMA High Page Register Part III Appendixes Input Output Port Address Assignments 321 Part III Appendixes Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the Port g 610CT display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns of the following tables are defined as follows Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor Scan Freq hor vert is the horizo
173. r s power saving options individually For example if you want the computer s processing speed set to its maximum level but want to take advantage of all the other power saving fea tures this is the way to do it This section describes each of the power saving options Settings that save power are indicated with an Energy Star logo HDD Auto Off This option saves power by temporarily shutting down the hard disk if it hasn t been accessed for a set period of time The drive turns back on the next time the computer reads from or writes to it You have eight choices Disabled turns the option off la 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min and 30 Min turn the hard disk drive off if the computer hasn t accessed the hard disk for the time set Display Auto Off This option saves power by temporarily shutting down the display if you have not used the keyboard or AccuPoint for a set period of time To turn the display back on press a key or move the Accu Point You have eight choices Disabled turns the option off la 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min and 30 Min blank the display if you haven t used the keyboard or Accu Point for the set time Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 99 Conserving Power If you re using an external monitor Display Auto Off blanks the monitor after the selected time System Auto Off This option saves power by turning the computer off if it
174. r your Port g 610CT computer What Kind of Devices Can Buy Many devices are available as PC cards For more information about these cards see Little Cards that Do Big Things on page 105 The Toshiba Accessories Catalog lists the add on devices you can purchase from Toshiba Talk to your dealer about these Toshiba options and other third party devices This manual also lists a large number of available options To find these try looking in the Index under devices Tips on Buying Hardware Ifa device is cheaper than you think it should be it may be an older version On the other hand depending on you needs an older version may suit you just fine Check the warranty and support policy Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road Probably the main reason you bought your Port g 610CT com puter was so you could use it in a variety of places Of course some of the places you ll be using it may not have a convenient power source This chapter describes all the aspects of running your computer on battery power Toshiba s Energy Saver Design lott Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Program As an Energy Star Partner Toshiba has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The Port g 610CT computer enters a low power standby state when it is not being used thereby conserving ener
175. re in a drop down list box that appears when you highlight Address IRQ DMA for the Sound System option Option Settings T O Address 0220H 0230H 0240H 0250H Interrupt Level IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 DMA Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 3 Usage Restart lets you assign a unique Y Input Output I O address to the sound system allows you to assign a Y unique interrupt level to the sound system lets you assign a unique Y Direct Memory Address DMA channel to the sound system If you set the Parallel Port to anything other than Not Used a drop down list box appears offering a choice between Output and Bi directional Set this to Bi directional only if the documentation for your parallel device instructs you to do so Part IT Technical Reference 280 Passworp PASSWORD This group lets you set or reset the system password Settings Restart Password N Not Registered default OTHERS This group allows you to set many other configuration options Whether or not you need to use these options depends primarily on the software and devices you use Option Settings Usage Restart Power up Mode Resume alternates between N Resume Mode and Boot Boot default Mode Part IT Technical Reference Option CPU Cache Battery Save Mode Alarm Volume System Beep Settings Enabled default Disabled Full Power default Low Power User Settings Off Low Medium High default Enab
176. res the parallel Y Type Bi directional port to be used with a printer or other parallel device Refer to the device s documentation to determine the setting it requires The Pointing Devices Page This page controls the pointing devices option Option Settings Usage Restart Pointing Auto selected sets which pointing device Y Devices default is active when you con nect an external PS 2 Simultaneous ai f pointing device to the This option computer through the does not affect optional Port Replicator serial pointing devices The Display Page This page contains the display options Option Settings Usage Restart LCD Display 16 million displays the number of N A Colors colors colors available to the display Part IT Technical Reference 268 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box Usage Restart controls whether the sys Y tem sends output to the internal display the exter nal display or both when you turn the computer on controls whether the com Y puter displays images in color or in black and white The screen has aheightof N 480 pixels In a text mode this leaves a small amount of space above and below the text on the screen Enabling this mode stretches the text to fill the entire screen This page controls the CPU Cache option Option Settings Power On Internal Exter Display nal default Simultaneous LCD Display Color default Mode Monochrome Text Mode
177. rica Information Systems Inc Computer Systems Division 9740 Irvine Blvd P O Box 19724 Irvine CA 92713 9724 U S A If Something Goes Wrong 2 39 If You Need Further Assistance Part I Getting To Know Your Computer PART II TECHNICAL REFERENCE What s In Part Il This part documents the Toshiba utility programs that come with the Port g 610CT If you are using MaxTime Hardware Setup or TSETUP and you encounter an option you don t understand you ll find it listed and explained in this part of the manual If you re new to computers you can skip this part until you need it If you re an old hand with computers you may find explanations for the options you re using more quickly in this part than in Part I The Hotkeys Hotkeys are keys that pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hotkeys have a white legend on the front of the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant Password Security Fn This hotkey locks the keyboard and blanks the dis y y play You must enter your password if registered or press Enter to begin work again Power n 1s hotkey switches amon attery Save modes F This hotkey switch g battery d 243 2 4 The Hotkeys Resume Mode Resume Mode Fn Sound m E Display F5 Fn V B Keyboard Fn m E mE This hotkey turns Resume Mode on and off This hotkey cycles the alarm volume through off
178. river for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information diskettes created with Master Disk Creator If you haven t A A created or bought these diskettes do so now Master Disk Creator is described in Create or Purchase Master Diskettes on page 29 The Windows printer drivers are contained on the Windows Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 6 1 How to Print Something You ve Created To select a printer driver in Windows follow these steps 1 Choose the Control Panel icon in the Main program Sao Control group 2 In the Control Panel choose Printers Windows opens the Printers dialog box Default Printer NewGen TurboPS 880 on LPT1 Installed Printers Apple LaserWriter Il NTX on FILE S NewGen TurboPS 880 on LPT1 NewGen TurboPS ImagerPlus12 on LPT2 C Use Print Manager A sample Printers dialog box 3 Choose Add to show a list of available printer drivers 4 Scroll through the List of Printers by clicking on the box in the scroll bar and dragging it down until you find yours If your printer is not listed it probably came with its own printer driver diskette Refer to your printer documentation for installation instructions 5 Select your printer and choose Install 6 Insert the diskette requested by the prompt and choose OK Your printer is added to the Installed Printers list If Windows display
179. rk If you re new to computers or have never used a notebook computer before this chapter provides easy to follow steps for getting the computer up and running Connect to a Power Source Your computer requires power to operate By connecting the computer to a power source you can provide power to run the computer and charge the battery To provide power to your com puter use the AC adapter and power cord to connect the computer to a live power outlet Before you can use the battery to run the computer you must charge it Leave the computer plugged in for at least three hours with the computer turned off When you get up the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer 15 16 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Adding Memory Optional To connect your computer to a power source follow these steps Power cord Connecting the power cord to the AC adapter 1 Connect the socket end of the power cord to the AC adapter Power socket AC adapter cord Connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 2 Connect the DC OUT end of the AC adapter cord to the power socket on the back of the computer 3 Insert the plug end of the power cord into a live wall outlet The AC adapter light on the indicator panel glows green Adding Memory Optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications However you may want to increase the computer s memory Part I Get
180. rotect hole Write protecting a diskette prevents you from erasing or over writing the information on the diskette 11 Continue inserting and removing diskettes according to the instructions on the screen Since creating program diskettes will take some time now is a good time to fill in your registration card if you haven t yet done so 12 When you ve finished making master diskettes store them together in a safe place Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows Your computer automatically opens Microsoft Windows when you turn the power on Windows uses visually recognizable ele ments such as icons and menus to perform commands and carry out computing functions However if you ve never seen Windows before the screen may look rather confusing After reading the descriptions and follow ing the steps in this chapter you ll get over any initial reservations and move through Windows with ease This chapter introduces some of the main features of Windows and lets you try out basic Windows operations on your own Feel free to skip the lessons in this chapter However time spent now will help to make these operations automatic in the future The lessons in this chapter use the AccuPoint pointing device For many of these tasks you can also use the keyboard 35 36 Getting Comfortable with Windows Exploring Program Manager Exploring Program Manager Windows opens to the Program
181. s The CPU accesses input output devices such as modems by read ing from them or writing to them Each command to read or write must specify the address in memory for the port Each device that communicates with the CPU must have a unique I O port address Part III Appendixes 3 1 8 Input Output Port Address Assignments The following table lists the device names and their assigned I O port addresses for the Port g 610CT computer Port dirs Device function Notes 000 01F 82C37 DMA Controller 1 020 03F 82C59 PIC 1 040 05F 82C54 Timer 060 06F Keyboard Controller 060 and 064 are KBC 061 is system status port 070 NMI mask register 070 07F Real Time Clock 080 09F DMA page register 0A0 OBF 82C59 PIC 2 0C0 0DF 82C37 DMA Controller 2 OEO OEF Special Register OFO OF7 Math Coprocessor 100 1EF VGA 1FO 1FF Hard Disk Controller Part III Appendixes Port address h 201 202 21F 220 22F 230 23F 240 24F 250 25F 260 277 278 27F 280 2F7 2F8 2FF 300 33F 340 35F 360 377 378 37F 380 387 Input Output Port Address Assignments 3 1 9 Device function Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Parallel PRT 2 Not used Serial Port 2 COM2 Not used Not used Not used Parallel PRT 1 Not used Part III Appendixes Notes Sound System default Available for Sound System Available for Sound System Available fo
182. s Enter to unlock your system If you have registered a power on password follow these steps to unlock you system 1 Press Enter 2 Enter your password and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hotkey Disabling a Password To disable your password follow these steps 1 Exit any programs that are running and close Windows 2 From the system prompt type c dos tsetup SYSTEM SETUP MEMORY 1 0 PORTS Total 8192KB Serial Port COM1 1RQ4 3F8H Base 640KB Parallel Port LPT1 378H Extended 7360KB Sound System Address IRQ DMA Shadow BIOS ROM 192KB PASSWORD DISPLAY Not Registered Display Adaptor VGA Compatible LCD Display Mode Color OTHERS Power up Mode Boot LCD Display Colors 256K Colors CPU Cache Enabled Power On Display Internal External Battery Save Mode Full Power Text Mode Stretch Enabled Alarm Volume High System Beep Enabled HARD DISK Panel Power On Off Disabled HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Alarm Power On Disabled Keyboard Layout Fn Pointing Devices Auto Selected Boot Priority FDD HDD Cooling Method Performance BIOS VERSION X XX Nlo Select items Space BkSp Change Values Esc Exit without saving Home Set default values End Save changes and Exit The TSETUP screen 3 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen 4 Press the spacebar
183. s an error message indicating that you inserted the wrong diskette insert the next lower diskette For example if Windows originally asked for disk 7 insert disk 6 With some printers particularly PostScript printers you may need to insert two diskettes 7 Choose Set As Default Printer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 62 Learning the Basics How to Prepare Diskettes for Use 8 Choose Close to close the Printers dialog box 9 Choose Exit from the Control Panel Settings menu to close the Control Panel You re ready to print Printing Your Work Once you have set up your printer and software correctly it requires only a simple action to print a file from within a Windows application Follow these steps 1 Turn your printer on if it s not already on 2 Choose Print from the File menu of your Windows application Printer NewGen TurboPS 880 on ATKINS1 LOW RES Copies EA Curent Page Selection Pages Erter page numbers and or page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 C Print to File Print All Pages in Range EX Collate Copies A sample Print dialog box 3 Choose OK to print That s all there is to it Depending on your application you may see different messages indicating the status of your print job How to Prepare Diskettes for Use Formatting makes it possible to use a diskette You don t really need to know what s going on when you for
184. s between two pointing devices and their driv ers follow the instructions in If You Need Further Assis tance on page 234 to contact Toshiba Product Support Using the Port Replicator The Port Replicator port allows you to connect your Port g 610CT computer to an optional Port Replicator The Port Replica tor is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office Imagine that you re a salesperson who frequently works away from the office When you return to your desk you want to be able to print reports from your computer and use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 40 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using the Port Replicator By connecting external devices to the Port Replicator instead of directly to your computer you can leave the devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer to the Port Replicator and have immediate access to the devices Port Replicator Features Computer connector Security lock slot Locking latch Power socket Guide pin gt Keyboard port External diskette drive port The ports of the Port Replicator The above illustration identifies the various Port Replicator features The computer connector connects to the
185. s combine the functions of several different cards One popular example is a PC card that combines a fax modem with a network adapter These are handy if you want to get the most out of your PC card slots PC card technology has changed considerably over the last few years and it s important that your card is current with the times Check the package to make sure the PC card you buy conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Cards not conforming to this standard may work with your computer but they are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use CAUTION Cards You Can Buy from Toshiba Toshiba s Noteworthy PC cards are specifically designed to work with your Port g 610CT computer and are available from your Toshiba dealer Noteworthy PC cards include Fax Modems Token ring network adapters Ethernet network adapters Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do Big Things 1 07 Programs that Make Your PC Card Work SCSLII adapters Removable hard disk drive Programs that Make Your PC Card Work PC cards require Card and Socket Services software While this title sounds rather complex it s nothing to worry about it s merely a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC card and the computer and makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible Toshiba Card Manager is Toshiba s version of Card and Socket Services software It comes pre installed on
186. screen 3 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen 4 Press the spacebar TSETUP displays Password Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Keeping Your Files Safe 1 49 Using a Password 5 Type a password of from one to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password Make sure you use a password you can remember easily and create a password service diskette If you ever lose or forget your password contact Toshiba PC Product Support US teleohone number 800 999 4273 Password service dis kettes are discussed in Protecting Against Forgetfulness on page 149 CAUTION 6 When TSETUP prompts you to do so verify the password by typing it again and pressing Enter If the two passwords match TSETUP displays Registered If the two passwords don t match TSETUP displays Entry Error Repeat steps 4 through 6 to enter the password again 7 Continue with the next section to create a password service diskette Protecting Against Forgetfulness If you ever forget your password a password service diskette lets you bypass the password when starting your computer To create a password service diskette follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in the previous section to create a password 2 Make sure you ve attached the external diskette drive Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 50 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password 3 Insert a diskett
187. se Windows Tutorial from the Program Manager Help menu Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics The information in this chapter is intended for the novice com puter user Simple steps describe many day to day computer oper ations There are also lists of helpful computing tips By the end of the chapter you ll have developed many of the basic skills that more advanced users take for granted Computing Tips It seems that everybody s grandmother has a list of rules that will make your life better This section presents a few rules that your grandmother would include if she were teaching you how to use your computer Two Things Every User Learned the Hard Way Save your work frequently Both novice and experienced computer users forget to save their work When the power goes out and you are looking at a blank screen that contained only moments ago an entire afternoon s work you ll say I wish I had saved See the instructions in How to Save Your Work on page 58 49 50 K Ww Learning the Basics Computing Tips Back up your files on a regular basis It s easy to put off backing up because it takes time However when the power goes out or you can t access your hard disk you ll wish you had taken the time to do backups See the instructions in How to Back Up Your Work on Diskettes on page 67 Six Things Every Port g 610CT Computer User Should Do KR K Ww
188. splay page 4 Click the circle to the left of the desired Power On Display setting 5 Choose OK Hardware Setup displays a dialog box asking if you want to reboot restart the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 3 5 Using an External Keyboard 6 Choose gt Yes to restart the computer immediately with your changes in effect gt No if you have programs open with unsaved files Save your files and restart the computer using the reset but ton or Ctrl Alt Del Your changes will not take effect until you restart the computer Using an External Keyboard If you prefer to use a standard desktop keyboard you can attach one to your computer through the optional Port Replicator The Port Replicator s keyboard port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard Connecting the Keyboard To connect an external keyboard follow these steps 1 Follow the steps in Connecting the Computer to the Port Replicator on page 141 to attach your computer to the Port Replicator 2 Press Alt F3 3 If Resume Mode is on press F3 again to turn Resume Mode off If you connect a keyboard while the computer is in Resume Mode the computer will not recognize the keyboard 4 Turn the computer off UN Make sure the computer is off before you attach the keyboard sroP Connecting a keyboard with the computer s power on may K _ A damage the keyboard the computer or both W
189. stalled on your computer s hard disk See Create or Purchase Master Diskettes on page 29 for more information Six Things You Should Never Do Don t delete COMMAND COM This is the MS DOS file that keeps it all together If this file is lost your computer won t know what to do when you turn it on 1 Ww K Ww Don t spill a drink into the computer If you do spill a drink that gets into the keyboard turn the com puter off immediately Leave it off overnight to give the keyboard time to dry out before you return to work K Ww Don t format a disk that contains valuable information Formatting removes all the information that s currently on the disk If your files are important to you always double check a disk before you format it K kod Don t turn the computer off when a drive indicator light is on Turning off the computer while it s reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both K Ww Don t put your diskettes or the computer near magnets such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Getting a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files K Kod Don t be afraid to use your computer it s just a machine Many people are so nervous with their first computer that they forget it s merely a tool Provided you follow the advice in this chapter you are unlikely to do your computer any harm So use it and have fun with it Part
190. still in progress If you specified an IBM compatible printer the test sends the fol lowing output to the printer PRINTER TEST THIS LINE SE NORMAL PRINT INE SHOWS DOUBLE WIDTH PRINT THIS LINE SHOWS EMPHASIZED PRINT THIS LINE SHOWS DOUBLE STRIKE PRINT ALL CHARACTERS PRINT oumas ye 1 6 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEF GH I JKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abedefghi jklmn opgrstuvwxyz IBM compatible printer output If you specified a non IBM compatible printer the test sends the following output to the printer Part IT Technical Reference The Diagnostic Test 299 Exiting the Diagnostic Menus 012345678 x fghijklmnopa Non IBM compatible printer output If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down all messages and highlighted numbers and check the follow ing items Is the printer power cord securely plugged into a live wall outlet Is the printer cable properly connected to the computer Is the printer turned on Is the printer ready on line or selected Repeat the test If the test displays the ABORTED message again or your printout doesn t match the output shown in the illustrations consult your dealer to have the printer and the cable serviced If the printer tests successfully the test displays the COM PLETED message Press Enter to return to the TDIAGS screen To exit TDIAGS continue with the next section Exiting the Diagnost
191. sword every time you start or restart the computer An instant password lets you get up and walk away from your computer for a few moments without having to turn the com puter off Creating a Password You create a password in TSETUP To create register a pass word follow these steps 1 Exit any programs that are running and close Windows To close Windows choose Exit from the File menu in Win dows Program Manager then choose OK or press Enter 2 From the system prompt for example c gt type c dos tsetup SYSTEM SETUP BIOS VERSION X XX MEMORY 1 0 PORTS ___ Total 8192KB Serial Port COM1 1RQ4 3F8H Base 640KB Parallel Port LPT1 378H Extended 7360KB Sound System Address IRQ DMA Shadow BIOS ROM 192KB PASSWORD DISPLAY Not Registered Display Adaptor VGA Compatible LCD Display Mode Color OTHERS Power up Mode Boot LCD Display Colors 256K Colors CPU Cache Enabled Power On Display Internal External Battery Save Mode Full Power Text Mode Stretch Enabled Alarm Volume High System Beep Enabled HARD DISK Panel Power On Off Disabled HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Alarm Power On Disabled Keyboard Layout Fn Pointing Devices Auto Selected Boot Priority FDD HDD Cooling Method Performance Tlo Select items Space BkSp Change Values Esc Exit without saving Home Set default values End Save changes and Exit The TSETUP
192. t Simultaneous lets you use both the AccuPoint and the PS 2 mouse Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 4 4 Using Your Computer on Your Desktop Using the Port Replicator 5 Choose OK Hardware Setup displays a dialog box asking if you want to reboot restart the computer 6 Choose Yes to restart the computer immediately with your changes in effect No if you have programs open with unsaved files Save your files and restart the computer using the reset but ton or Ctrl Alt Del Your changes will not take effect until you restart the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Using Your Computer on Your Desktop 1 4 5 Using the Port Replicator Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Keeping Your Files Safe At some time you ll almost certainly have files on your computer that you want to keep private Your Port g 610CT computer comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion This chapter describes the security options for your Port g 610CT computer Using a Password Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before working on your computer 147 48 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password There are two types of passwords on the Port g 610CT computer A power on password requires you to enter the pas
193. t programs from the CONFIG SYS or AUTOEXEC BAT files See the MS DOS documentation provided with your computer for information on loading drivers and programs into upper memory When you start the computer and it displays an error during the memory test run the diagnostic test Refer to The Diagnostic Test on page 289 If the system reports any errors write them down and call your dealer Extended Memory Extended memory requires an extended memory manager such as HIMEM SYS in your CONFIG SYS file The MS DOS and Windows user s guides explain extended memory and how to use HIMEMLSYS Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 3 3 Solving Computer Problems Memory Problems in Windows If Windows displays a message that there is not enough memory to run a program try closing one or more open applications This may free up enough memory to successfully run your program You can monitor memory use in Windows by choosing About Program Manager from the Program Manager Help menu Check the memory and resource usage figures periodically until you get a feel for what are normal levels for your computer Then if you have a memory problem check the figures again to see if they have changed significantly If the numbers are considerably lower than usual try restarting Windows Resolving Resource Conflicts Just as a business person needs a telephone and a computer to get a job done so also the various co
194. t the telephone cable from the card to the wall jack Connecting an External Modem To connect an external modem to the computer follow these steps Serial port Serial cable Connecting the cable to the serial port 1 Plug one end of the serial cable into the modem and the other end into the computer s serial port 2 Plug one end of the modem s power cable into the modem and other end into a live wall outlet 3 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the line out jack on the modem and the other end into the wall jack Make sure you turn the modem s power on before you attempt to use it Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 2 Connecting to the World What You ll Need Connecting to a Telephone Line Once you have the modem you need a voice grade telephone line with a standard modular phone jack As the business world becomes more accustomed to busy executives and their portable computing needs it s becoming much easier to find these jacks For example many hotels that cater to business travelers have one or more phone jacks in each room If you are using the telephone line at home disable call waiting before you connect through the modem Call waiting interrupts transmission If you have a modem that is capable of transmitting over the cellu lar network you can use any cellular line Always stop and remain stationary while transmitting data over a cellular phone Transmit ting data while you move will
195. t to restart the system For some problems Windows may offer to close the offending program for you Follow the instructions on the screen If Windows closes the program for you it s still a good idea to exit from Windows restart the computer and start Windows again If the computer is in Resume Mode you may have to press the reset button located on the front of the computer Take a break K Kod If you ve been fighting to solve a problem for a long period of time you re probably frustrated by now Stand up and take a deep breath Often you can find a new solution to a problem just by stepping away from it for a few moments Software Tips For the most part this chapter discusses specific problems related to the computer itself It does not cover software problems because there s no way Toshiba can know which programs you are using This is why one of the steps in Ten Things to Do to Keep Your Sanity on page 209 involves searching your software manuals This section provides some general software tips Use Only Toshiba MS DOS Your computer comes with a version of MS DOS that has been modified to support Toshiba s Resume Mode and other unique features unique to Toshiba notebook computers Other versions of MS DOS are available from your dealer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 212 If Something Goes Wrong Software Tips If you install another version on your Port g 610CT you won t be able to use these
196. ter s memory is allocated Memory Type Description Total displays the total amount of memory installed Base displays the amount of conventional memory available to the computer Extended displays the amount of extended memory available Shadow BIOS ROM displays the amount of memory available for Shadow BIOS ROM Shadow BIOS ROM copies shadows the computer s BIOS functions from ROM into faster RAM to improve system speed These values are calculated by the system and cannot be changed Part IT Technical Reference TSETUP DISPLAY 2 6 DISPLAY This group configures the Liquid Crystal Display LCD and video port output Option Settings Display Adaptor VGA Compati ble default LCD Display Color default Mode Monochrome Display Colors 16 M colors Power On Internal Exter Display nal default Simultaneous Part IT Technical Reference Usage Restart automatically turns on the N A computer s internal dis play adapter This setting cannot be changed controls whether the com Y puter displays images in color or in black and white displays the number of N A colors available to the display It is set at 16 mil lion colors and cannot be changed controls whether the sys Y tem sends output to the internal display the exter nal display or both when you turn the computer on in boot mode Option Settings Text Mode Enabled Stretch default Disabled HARD DISK TSETUP HARD
197. tes that all files on the C drive will be backed up The lower right portion of the window shows the number of files and estimates of the number of diskettes and amount of time required for the backup In the Backup To section of the window click the down arrow to show a list of available drives Choose A to select the computer s diskette drive Choose Start Backup to start the backup procedure Microsoft Backup displays the Backup Progress window This window provides a way to monitor the progress of your backup job prompts you to insert additional diskettes and displays other information Insert diskettes as Microsoft Backup prompts you to do so Make sure you label your diskettes as indicated on the screen If your diskette is not formatted Microsoft Backup will format it for you Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 69 How and When to Turn the Computer Off 7 When the backup is finished choose Exit from the File menu to close Microsoft Backup If you need to quit the backup before it is finished choose Cancel 8 Once you ve created a backup of your entire hard disk it s a good idea to make occasional backups of your new and changed files Information on doing this is available through the Microsoft Backup Help menu To restore information from your backup diskettes to your hard disk use the Restore menu in Microsoft Backup Check the Microsoft Backup Help text for information on restoring
198. th Sound 10 To hear what you just recorded choose the Play button 11 To save the file choose Save from the File menu Adjusting Recording Quality You can adjust the quality of your recordings However the better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file will require Experiment a bit to find a balance that fits your needs To adjust the recording quality follow these steps 1 Choose the Extended Recorder icon in the Audio Applica Extended tions program group Record i Wed Windows opens the Extended Recorder window hm Extended Recorder z File Options Help DAH eJ E I C JG care lt Untiled gt 0 0 sec The Extended Recorder window 2 Choose Audio Settings from the Options menu 3 Adjust any of the following settings Bits per Sample Sample Rate in Khz and Channels 4 Experiment with the Audio Recorder to check your settings You may also need to adjust the recording level to achieve the desired results Using an External Microphone The computer has a built in microphone for recording sounds To record higher quality sounds you may wish to use an external monaural microphone Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 162 Making Life Easier Working with Sound To attach an external monaural microphone follow these steps Microphone jack The microphone jack 1 Locate the microphone jack on the left side
199. than One Battery at a Time The optional battery charger provides an alternative to charging the battery in your computer This is especially useful if you have one or more extra batteries You can charge your spare s in the battery charger while continuing to work on the computer While the battery charger requires a power source it provides an easy way for you to take more than one charged battery with you when you travel Charging the Computer s Battery in Your Car The Noteworthy Auto Adapter NW8DIL lets you plug the com puter into the cigarette lighter of your car This is a great way to charge the computer s battery between stops Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 03 How About a Carrying Case How About a Carrying Case When you re on the road you ll probably want a way to carry your computer with you Toshiba offers four choices of carrying cases for the Port g 610CT computer a sturdy twin fabric carrying case NWCCAFB a leather attach PC PA 1050L L a woven fabric case in black gray or green NWCCUFB GY GN abackpack style case PC PA 180B All of these cases help protect the computer from the bumps and bruises of normal travel They also provide plenty of extra space for manuals AC adapters and diskettes Ask your dealer to order your Noteworthy case directly from Toshiba You can also order it through the Accessories Catalog that came with
200. the mouse but nothing happens when you do so you won t be able to save your work In this case you may have to start again from the last ver sion of the file on disk or from your backup Review what you just did Many problems occur because you made an error Read the section in your software manual that deals with what you are currently doing and follow any suggestions that seem to apply If your screen displays an error message go to your software manual first If you can t find the error in your software manual refer to your Windows and Toshiba MS DOS manuals If the error is not docu mented anywhere write it down exactly as it appears on the screen Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 210 K Ww K Ww K Ww K Ww K Ww If Something Goes Wrong Ten Things to Do to Keep Your Sanity If you must call for help you need to be able to tell the technician on the other end of the phone who can t see your screen exactly what the error message said Make sure all cables are firmly attached Loose cables can cause unrelated error conditions and or mes sages For example if you re using an external monitor and the monitor s data cable connected to the computer s video adapter comes loose the colors on the monitor may seem to fade You may think the monitor is the problem but really it s just a loose cable Make sure the battery has power or the computer is plugged into a live wall outlet Call
201. the root directory of the hard disk and shows the files in that directory 5 Inthe file list click on AUTOEXEC BAT to select it Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 66 Learning the Basics How to Copy Something To a Diskette Notice how the filename is now highlighted 6 While holding the Ctrl key click on CONFIG SYS to select it also File Manager File Disk Tree View Options Tools Window Help Copcmplus3 Citoshiba windows Cowindows winutits Cowinutils E command com ETTER Copying files to A Copying files to a diskette 7 Click on one of the selected files and while holding the primary button drag the pointer to the drive icon for the A drive 8 When the a drive icon is highlighted release the primary button File Manager asks if you really want to copy the files 9 Assuming you do choose Yes File Manager copies your files to the diskette Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 67 How to Back Up Your Work on Diskettes How to Back Up Your Work on Diskettes Backup Murphy s law applies to everything even computers Therefore it s a good idea to make a copy of everything on your computer s hard disk and store it in a safe place This is called backing up your files That way if you somehow press the Delete key accidentally you ll be able to recover your files quickly and easily Murphy s Law If anything can go wrong it will at the worst possible mom
202. through the alarm volume settings Off Low Medium and High in that order The system beeps for each setting to demonstrate the volume When you have selected the desired volume release Fn Make sure to continue holding Fn while you press F4 Each time you press Fn F4 once and release the alarm volume is set to Off NOTE Starting Again Where You Left Off If you want to turn your computer off for a while but don t want to spend all the time it normally takes to start your computer up again Toshiba s Resume Mode feature is for you Resume Mode acts as an electronic bookmark storing the current state of the computer including all your open files and programs in memory until you turn the computer on again Resume Mode uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information If the backup battery ever discharges completely your information is lost What this means to you is that although Resume Mode will store your open files you should still save all your work before you turn the computer off There are three ways to turn Resume Mode on and off Use a special key combination hotkey to turn on Resume Mode from the keyboard Use MaxTime to turn on Resume Mode in Windows Use TSETUP to turn on Resume Mode in MS DOS TSETUP is described in TSETUP on page 273 The following sections describe how to turn Resume Mode on and off with a hotkey and in MaxTime Part I Getting To Know Your Comp
203. ting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 1 7 Adding Memory Optional With additional memory the computer KP can run more programs and open more documents at the same time runs Windows and Windows applications much faster By installing extra memory now you ll be able to operate your computer at its maximum capacity from the start Of course you can always come back to this section if you decide to add memory at a later time Sizes of Memory Modules Additional memory is easy to install Memory modules available from your dealer come in the following sizes Memory Module Total Memory 8MB 16MB 16MB 24MB 32MB 40MB Install the Memory Module The memory module installs into the memory expansion slot on the bottom of the computer as follows 1 Turn the computer off UN Installing a memory card with the computer s power on may sroP damage the computer the card or both WARNING 2 Close the display and remove any cables you may have connected If you re following the steps in this chapter you haven t connected any yet 3 Turn the computer upside down Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 8 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Adding Memory Optional Screws Memory slot cover ee i Removing the memory slot cover 4 Useasmall Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the memory slot cover 5 Remove the memory slot cover
204. ting sugges tions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance K kod Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 1 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related or if you would like to learn more about a particular topic Toshiba provides a variety of ways to receive help and to learn more Toshiba s Automated Fax Service Toshiba s Automated Fax Service System AUTOFAX provides ready access to useful information about Toshiba computers and accessories You may select the documents using your touch tone telephone Toshiba s AUTOFAX System will send the requested information to your fax machine Follow these steps to activate the system 1 Dial the Toshiba AUTOFAX System at 714 583 3800 2 To have an index of available documents faxed to you press 1 3 If you know the document number for the information you need press 2 4 Follow the automated instructions provided by the system When entering the area code for your fax number do not include the 1 prefix Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 36 If Something Goes Wrong If You Need Further Assistance The AUTOFAX System automatically calls your fax number and sends the requested information The process us
205. tinue PCMSETUP displays the Installation Mode screen 6 Use the arrow keys to highlight Advanced Mode and press Enter PCMSETUP asks you to enter the number of PC card slots on your computer Your Port g 610CT has a single PC card slot with two PC card sockets PCMSETUP identifies each socket as a separate slot 7 Make sure the number of slots is 2 and press Enter PCMSETUP asks if you want to use PC cards in Windows 8 Press Y 9 Define the path for your Windows files Either gt Press Enter to accept the default Windows path Change the directory to the one containing your Win dows files before pressing Enter PCMSETUP displays the Advanced Setup screen 10 Make sure the IRQ is set to 11 and press Enter PCMSETUP displays the Flash File System screen 11 Press N to continue without installing Flash File support PCMSETUP displays the Communication Ports screen 12 Select Yes and press Enter PCMSETUP displays a list of COM ports Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do Big Things 1 1 3 Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer 13 Press Enter to accept the current settings PCMSETUP displays the ATA Socket screen This is where the important stuff starts 14 Select Yes and press Enter PCMSETUP asks you to enter the ATA Window Address 15 Press Enter to accept the current setting PCMSETUP asks you to enter the ATA drive spin down time 16 Press Enter to accept the current setting
206. tting To Know Your Computer 1 2 Connecting to the World Using Online Services Using Online Services You ve probably heard of some of the more popular online ser vices such as CompuServe Prodigy and America Online Think of online services as super BBSs They provide easy access to home shopping travel arrangements stock quotes and forums on a huge variety of topics You can send messages to other members post questions on almost any subject and access a variety of reference materials Most online services also have vast libraries of software that you can download for your own use Like many BBSs online services cost money Some charge a monthly fee while others charge for the time you re connected to the service Still others combine a monthly fee with additional online charges for specialized services If you re using an online service that charges for online time make sure to pay attention to the amount of time you re con nected to the service It s easy to get so involved that you lose ges track of the time Most online services offer starter packs You can obtain these from a computer store or by calling the service For a toll free number to call watch television advertisements or look in PC magazines Using the Internet The Internet NTERnational NETwork of computers is a huge computer network Actually it s really a network of networks Universities government agencies commercial offices and other sites
207. tting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 8 5 Running the Computer on Battery Power 3 Click the checkbox next to each of the modules you wish to include in the battery gauge You may select one or both of these modules If you don t choose any modules MaxTime displays the Bargraph module 4 Choose OK to save your changes exit the dialog box and return to the battery gauge The battery gauge now shows the module s you selected Keeping the Battery Gauge Visible at All Times When you first open the MaxTime battery gauge it acts as a nor mal Windows program Opening other programs may cover the battery gauge If you prefer to see the battery gauge at all times change the Style setting in MaxTime The Style option has these settings Normal sets the battery gauge to act as a normal Windows pro gram Other programs may display on top of the battery gauge Always on Top displays the battery gauge on top of all other Windows programs This gives you a constant reminder of how long you have before running out of power K Ww On Title Bar places the battery gauge on the title bar of the active window This also displays the battery gauge at all times To set the battery gauge to display above all your other Windows programs follow these steps 1 Choose Display from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime opens the Display dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 86 Taking Your Co
208. u can use the same method as shown in Lesson 8 this section intro duces a different way to close a program 1 Press Alt F4 Windows displays a dialog box that asks if you really want to close Windows 2 Choose OK Windows closes returning you to a system prompt Windows shows a blank screen for several moments before returning you to a system prompt for example c gt Wait until you see the system prompt before proceeding typing before you see the system prompt may produce unpredictable results CAUTION Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Getting Comfortable with Windows 47 If You re Using the Keyboard That s all the lessons in this chapter To return to Windows at this point type win and press Enter If You re Using the Keyboard Most of the steps in this chapter use the AccuPoint to perform Windows tasks If you d rather use the keyboard this table sum marizes some useful Windows keys and key combinations Enter Choose the highlighted icon or button Alt tab Switch to program you last used Alt spacebar Open the Control menu for the current program Esc Close an open menu tab Switch between options in a dialog box Ctrl Esc Open the task list The Windows Tutorial For more practice with Windows try out the Windows tutorial The tutorial covers the same material as this chapter while providing many opportunities to practice your newly developed Windows skills To run the tutorial choo
209. ually takes min utes however please allow up to 24 hours to receive the informa tion due to varying load conditions If your fax machine telephone number is busy or otherwise unavailable the system makes up to three attempts to complete a transaction Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service BBS is available 24 hours a day and is free of charge to anyone with a PC and a modem The Toshiba BBS uses the following protocol Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 You may use the following telephone numbers 714 837 4408 714 837 4409 The Toshiba Forum Toshiba s Forum on CompuServe CIS is an international group of Toshiba PC enthusiasts that numbers thousands of users To access the Toshiba Forum type go Toshiba at any CIS prompt Toshiba Voice Contact To aid Toshiba make sure you have The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The MS DOS diskettes the Toshiba Companion Diskette and the rest of the master diskettes You created these using Master Disk Creator or purchased them directly from Toshiba K Ww The name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 37 If You Need Further Assistance The information about what you were doing when the problem occurred The exact error messages and when they occurred In the United States you can
210. ugh the serial port Which Modem is for Me You would use an external modem only while in your office or at home For traveling you need a PC card modem Really the only reason to use an external modem is if you already own one and don t want to invest in a PC card modem right now You can purchase a Noteworthy PC card modem designed to work with your Toshiba computer Ask your dealer to order one directly from Toshiba or order one through the Accessories Cata log provided with your computer Faster is Better Modems support a variety of speeds from 300 bits per second bps to 28 8 megabits per second for use on regular telephone lines In general you should buy the fastest modem you can afford The faster the modem the quicker you ll be able to send and receive messages files and other online services Transmission speed has a lot to do with how easy the modem is to use Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Connecting to the World 1 1 9 What You ll Need Where to Buy a Modem Toshiba sells Noteworthy PC card fax modems specifically designed to work with your computer Refer to the Accessories Catalog for more information on how to purchase one Your dealer may be able to sell you other fax modem and fax voice modem PC cards Installing a PC Card Modem If you purchased a PC card modem install it according to the instructions in Inserting PC Cards on page 108 After you ve installed the card connec
211. ur Computer What s Really Going On 203 How Does the Screen Display Information Displaying Colors The pel size also determines how many colors the display can pro duce By combining pixels of different colors within a pel the dis play can produce many more colors than are available within a single pixel Therefore larger individual pels increase the number of colors available to the display Video Modes Video modes are sets of industry standard rules about resolution and the maximum number of distinct colors that can be displayed simultaneously on the screen Programs that adhere to the rules of a video mode will run on any system that supports that mode Most display adapters provide several video modes The Port g 610CT SVGA compatible display adapter supports all VGA modes and some SVGA modes The video mode required by a program depends on K Kod whether the program displays graphics or text K Ww the resolution required for the text or graphics the number of colors used K Ww ae the font size in pixels of the text Based on these requirements computers recognize two categories of video modes graphics modes and text modes In a graphics mode programs can turn on and off individual pels to display a variety of images The computer controls every pel on the screen individually This provides maximum display flexibil ity while somewhat reducing the speed at which the display pro duces
212. us protection and provides a brief introduction to the Microsoft Anti Virus program that is pre installed on your computer For more information about all the capabilities of Anti Virus use the online Help file within Anti Virus Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 1 5 Keeping Your Files Safe Viruses and How to Cure Them An Ounce of Prevention There is one basic rule to avoid contact with computer viruses don t put a program file onto your computer without scanning it first It s even a good idea to scan brand new program diskettes To use Anti Virus to scan a disk or diskette for viruses follow these steps i 3 1 In Windows choose the Anti Virus icon in the Microsoft ferra Tools program group to open Anti Virus Anti Virus displays the Microsoft Anti Virus screen Microsoft Anti Virus z Scan Options Help Drives Status Selected 0 Drives E s 0 Directories om 0 Files Last Virus Found None Last Action Detect and Clean The Microsoft Anti Virus screen 2 Choose one or more of the drive options For example if the file in question is on a diskette choose A Anti Virus reads the disk 3 Choose Detect Anti Virus scans the computer s memory and the selected drive s and displays a report 4 If Anti Virus detects a virus go on to the next section A Pound of Cure If you ve scanned a disk and Anti Virus has found a virus follow these steps
213. use your backup to install the program The next section describes how to do this The installation program copies the files from the hard disk to a directory on your drive C Installation programs may update your configuration files AUTOEXEC BAT CONFIG SYS and WINNI To keep your computer virus free scan all diskettes before you install a new program on your computer See Viruses and How to Cure Them on page 153 for information on scanning diskettes For an explanation of how to install your program follow the instructions in the program s documentation Creating a Backup Copy of Program Diskette s Yov ll need one blank formatted diskette for each program dis kette you have to copy Follow these steps 1 In File Manager choose Copy Disk from the Disk menu File Manger prompts you to insert the source disk 2 Insert the diskette yov re copying from into the diskette drive and choose OK File Manager begins to copy the diskette Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Before You Go to a Computer Store 79 Buying Hardware 3 When File Manager prompts you swap between the source diskette the one yov re copying from and the destination diskette the one yov re copying to 4 Store the original diskettes in a safe place Buying Hardware In addition to the basic system requirements some programs require devices such as a CD ROM drive modem or printer These items are available as add on devices fo
214. uter 9 2 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Using a Hotkey To select Resume Mode with a hotkey follow these steps 1 Press Fn F3 to display the power up pop up window The power up pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F3 until you select Resume Mode 3 Release the Fn key You re now in Resume Mode Using MaxTime MaxTime lets you select Resume Mode when you re using Win dows Follow these steps 1 From the MaxTime battery gauge window choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box Machine Settings Battery Options fars Control System Configuration Battery Options Show Settings For Battery Power Operation l External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power HDD Auto Off Disabled Display Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled Processing Speed High Sleep Mode Disabled LCD Brightness Bright g Cooling Method Performance The Machine Settings dialog box Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Taking Your Computer on the Road 9 3 Replacing Batteries 2 Switch to the System Configuration page by clicking the System Configuration tab Machine Settings Battery Options Sound Control ji System Contiguration AAA OK Alarm Power On n Cancel Time Time Format
215. ve and calls it the A drive Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 3 Connecting a Parallel Printer Cable connector buttons External diskette drive port Disconnecting the external diskette drive To detach the external diskette drive from the computer press the cable connector buttons on each side of the cable connector and gently pull the connector out of the external diskette drive port If you try to access a diskette in the external diskette drive after disconnecting the drive you will get a disk error message Connecting a Parallel Printer If you ve already purchased a printer now is a great time to con nect it to the computer If you don t have a printer yet don t worry You can always connect one later The most common type of printer is a parallel printer To connect a parallel printer you ll need a standard parallel printer cable You may have received a cable when you purchased your printer Oth erwise printer cables are available from your dealer and at most computer and electronics stores Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 24 WARNING Let s Start at the Very Beginning Connecting a Parallel Printer To connect the printer to the computer follow these steps 1 Identify the two ends of the printer cable One end con nects to the computer The other end connects to the printer To the computer To the printer Identifying the e
216. wapping Cautions While you can insert a PC card at any time applying a bit of com mon sense about when you remove a card will make your comput ing life much happier Just remember not to remove a card while it s in use You probably won t break anything but you could lose valuable information Some examples Do not remove a modem card while it is communicating Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing the card Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices is operating Do not remove a network card while you are connected to the network Inserting PC Cards OK You ve bought your first PC card and want to install it This section describes how to install the card Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do Big Things Inserting PC Cards 1 09 Before you insert your PC card read through the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it Services for your PC card This version of Card and Socket Services is designed for optimum performance with your Port g 610CT computer If you re using a non Toshiba PC card don t install the Card and Socket Services for that card until you ve tried the Toshiba version first j Toshiba Card Manager provides the Card and Socket CAUTION Your PC card slot has two card sockets You may insert a Type I or Type II card into either socket You may insert a Type MI card into t
217. while the power is off using the backup battery When you turn the computer back on Resume Mode restores the system to the state it was in before you turned the power off Also since the startup procedure requires power avoiding the startup procedure by using Resume Mode is energy efficient it extends the amount of work you can get done before recharging your battery Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Learning the Basics 5 3 How to Use the Keyboard There are several ways to turn Resume Mode on and off This sec tion describes how to use a key combination called a hotkey to select Resume Mode This is the quickest method Turn to Start ing Again Where You Left Off on page 91 for other methods To select Resume Mode follow these steps 1 Press Fn F3 to display the power up pop up window The power up pop up window 2 While continuing to hold Fn press F3 until Resume Mode is highlighted 3 Release the Fn key The system is now in Resume Mode The next time you turn your computer off and back on you ll be right back where you left off Its always a good idea to save your files before turning the computer off even when Resume Mode is turned on NOTE How to Use the Keyboard If you ve never used a computer before you re probably asking yourself is this keyboard just like a typewriter And if it is what are all those extra keys for This section describes the keys on the
218. xam ple a bad AC adapter will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The power light doesn t come on when you plug in the AC adapter Make sure the AC adapter is firmly plugged into a working wall outlet The AC adapter works correctly but the battery won t charge The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery and confirm that its contacts are clean If they are dirty clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth and replace the battery The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does Check the power saving features in MaxTime or TSETUP Have you added a device Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Is the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power refer to Look After Your Battery on page 100 and Conserving Power on page 95 The Keyboard If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may or may not be related to the keyboard itself Part I Getting To Know Your Computer 2 20 If Something Goes Wrong Solving Computer Problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor con trol light is on press Fn F10 to tur
219. y Mode on page 183 to adjust your screen resolution or color settings The screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors The Disk Drives Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have gar bage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or some of the data appears to be missing Make sure you re identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Run the Toshiba MS DOS SCANDISK command which ana lyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds You should not run SCAN DISK from a Windows DOS session Instead exit from Windows first For information on running SCANDISK refer to your Toshiba MS DOS documentation Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery proce dures Many software packages automatically create backup files Part I Getting To Know Your Computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 2 3 Solving Computer Problems You may also be able to recover lost data by using utility software which is available from your dealer If File Manager or the DIR command doesn t display all the files stored in the directory recovering data
220. your computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer Little Cards that Do Big CAUTION Ings PC cards PCMCIA compatible greatly increase the capabilities of your computer These cards pack all the performance of full sized expansion cards into a case the size of a credit card Your computer comes with a PC card slot that lets you take advan tage of these little cards You can install up to two Type I or Type I cards or one Type II card Type II cards are much thicker When you buy a PC card check the package for the Type of card youre buying This chapter describes the different types of PC cards tells you how to install PC cards and provides general tips on using them Since each card is different you ll have to read your cards docu mentation to use the card but this chapter will help you get started If your PC card came with a diskette read Programs that Make Your PC Card Work on page 107 before installing any of its programs The programs on the diskette may conflict with pre installed Toshiba files designed specifically for your computer 105 1 06 Little Cards that Do Big Things What Do PC Cards Do What Do PC Cards Do New PC cards are being introduced every day Among the PC cards currently available are Modems and fax modems oe K Ww Network adapters K Ww Removable hard disk drives SCSI adapters K Ww K Ww Global Positioning System GPS receivers Some PC card
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