Toshiba 8000 User guide

Tecra

8000

Series User’s

Guide

If you need assistance

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For more information, see Chapter 7 on page 108 in this guide.

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Model: Tecra

8000 Series

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity

Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be

attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or

peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference

to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the

external devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port,

external disk drive port, USB port, PS/2™ port and microphone jack.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved

by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user

’s

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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Contact:

Toshiba America information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd.

Irvine, CA 92618-1697

(949) 583-3000

FCC Requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to

internal modems.

Installation

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone

company and give them the following information:

❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.

❖ The FCC registration number of the modem.

❖ The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.5B.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the

USOC RJ11C.

Type of Service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.

Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office

implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject

to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how

many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will

provide this information upon request.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.

In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in

their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your

service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you

notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain

uninterrupted service.

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If Problems Arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should

immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the

telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may

temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance

of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as

soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to

correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by

Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its

present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a

computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax

machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of

each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it

is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the

message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business,

other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete

the setup for your fax software before sending a message.

Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand

For information on using a modem in Australia and New Zealand, see the

internal modem user’s guide shipped with your computer.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This

certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications

network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the

appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).

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The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s

satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to

be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The

equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions

may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative

designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to

this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the

telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the

equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water

pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be

particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,

but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or

electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the

following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.2B.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each

terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of

terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination

on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to

the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the

devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Safety Instruction

The CD-ROM/DVD ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain

for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an

authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those

specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(A sample is show below. Location of the label and the manufacturing

information may vary.)

CAUTIONS: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a

“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction

manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with

this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To

prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

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Copyright

the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior

written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with

respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.

Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the

U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly,

in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any

product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO

WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR

PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.

TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES

INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL

OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED

HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY

DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR

OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS

MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN

OR THE USE THEREOF.

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Trademarks

Tecra, NoteDock, Noteworthy, AccuPoint, Fn-esse, and SelectBay are registered

trademarks, SelectServ and SecureSleep are trademarks, and InTouch is a service

mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark, and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Intel, LANDesk, MMX, Pentium, and ProShare are registered trademarks and

Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

SoundBlaster Pro is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.

CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.

NeoMagic is a registered trademark of the NeoMagic Corporation.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and “Dolby

Digital” are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Energy Star Compliance

As an Energy Star partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy

Star Compliant.

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Contents

Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer

Chapter 1: To Begin...................................................................... 1

Making sure you have everything.......................................... 1

Selecting a place to work........................................................ 1

Keeping the computer comfortable................................... 2

Keeping yourself comfortable............................................ 3

Finding where everything’s located........................................ 6

Front with the display panel closed................................... 6

Left side................................................................................ 7

Back...................................................................................... 8

Right side........................................................................... 10

Underside........................................................................... 11

Keyboard and display features............................................. 11

Front with the display panel open.................................... 12

Indicator panels................................................................. 13

Attaching other components................................................ 15

Preparing the battery............................................................. 15

Turning on the computer...................................................... 15

The operating system....................................................... 17

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Registering your computer.............................................. 17

When and how to turn off the computer ............................ 17

Chapter 2: Using Your Computer in the Office....................... 21

Using external display devices............................................. 21

Connecting the display device......................................... 22

Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer ........................................................................... 24

Adjusting the quality of the external display................... 25

Video limitations ............................................................... 25

Using an external keyboard.................................................. 26

Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 26

Using an external mouse...................................................... 27

Setting up a PS/2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint

in Windows 95 and Windows 98.................................... 27

Setting up a PS/2 mouse to work with the Accupoint

in Windows NT ................................................................. 28

Using a docking solution...................................................... 28

Chapter 3: Hardware Features ................................................. 31

Adding memory.................................................................... 31

Memory module sizes...................................................... 32

Installing a memory module............................................ 33

Removing the memory module...................................... 36

Swapping SelectBay modules............................................. 37

Removing a module from the SelectBay........................ 37

Inserting a module into the SelectBay............................ 39

Using the secondary battery in the SelectBay................ 40

Using PC Card slots.............................................................. 42

Inserting PC Cards............................................................ 42

Removing a PC Card........................................................ 44

Setting up your PC Card for your computer .................. 44

Using a modem..................................................................... 45

Connecting to a telephone line with an internal

modem.............................................................................. 45

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Determining your COM port ............................................ 47

Using the computer’s telephony features............................ 48

Using the Internet.............................................................. 48

Using bulletin board services........................................... 49

Discovering Toshiba’s online resources.............................. 49

Recording sounds with a microphone................................ 50

Using an external microphone......................................... 50

Using an external audio input device .............................. 51

Using external speakers or headphones............................. 52

Chapter 4: Using Drives............................................................ 55

Hard disk drive....................................................................... 55

External diskette drive........................................................... 57

CD-ROM drive ....................................................................... 58

DVD-ROM drive..................................................................... 58

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive.............................. 59

Playing CDs ....................................................................... 62

DVD Player overview ............................................................ 63

Setting up the DVD Player................................................ 69

General tab......................................................................... 71

Video tab............................................................................ 73

Language tab..................................................................... 76

Information tab.................................................................. 77

Playing a DVD video.............................................................. 78

Getting the sharpest picture............................................. 78

Choosing a language........................................................ 79

Using the search feature................................................... 80

Chapter 5: Power Management............................................... 85

Running the computer on battery power............................ 85

Charging the batteries....................................................... 86

Monitoring battery power ................................................ 87

Using Hibernation mode (Windows 95 and

Windows 98)......................................................................... 88

What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....................... 89

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Starting where you left off.................................................... 90

Changing batteries................................................................ 91

Taking care of your battery................................................... 93

Safety precautions............................................................ 94

Maximizing battery life ..................................................... 94

Disposing of used batteries safely .................................. 94

Conserving power................................................................. 95

The easy way—choosing a power usage mode in

Windows 95 and Windows 98........................................ 96

Additional options for power................................................ 97

Chapter 6: Hot Keys and Function Keys.................................. 99

Hot keys for Windows 95, Windows NT ............................ 99

Instant password security................................................ 99

Battery save mode.......................................................... 100

Resume Mode ................................................................ 100

Sound .............................................................................. 100

Power-on display............................................................ 100

Hot keys for the keyboard.............................................. 101

Hot keys for Windows 98................................................... 101

Power mode.................................................................... 101

Resume Mode (Windows 98)....................................... 101

Sound (Windows 98)..................................................... 101

Fn-esse................................................................................. 101

Starting Fn-esse.............................................................. 102

Assigning a key to a program or document................. 103

Viewing existing key assignments................................ 104

Changing or removing existing key assignments ....... 105

Working with the keyboard................................................ 105

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard... 105

Cursor control overlay.................................................... 106

Numeric keypad overlay................................................. 107

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide......................................... 109

Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 109

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Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 110

Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 114

A plan of action................................................................ 115

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own.................. 115

Fixing device-related problems .......................................... 117

Memory card problems ................................................. 118

Power and the batteries.................................................. 119

Keyboard problems ........................................................ 120

AccuPoint problems....................................................... 121

Display problems............................................................ 122

Disk drive problems........................................................ 123

Modem problems........................................................... 126

Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive......... 127

Sound system problems................................................ 128

Optional devices.............................................................. 129

PC Card problems........................................................... 129

Printer problems............................................................. 133

DVD operating problems–Windows 95/Windows 98..... 134

DVD-ROM error messages............................................ 141

Developing good computing habits .................................. 142

If you need further assistance............................................ 143

Contacting Toshiba ......................................................... 143

Toshiba's worldwide offices ............................................... 145

Part II: Technical Reference

Chapter 8: System Setup ....................................................... 153

Using TSETUP..................................................................... 153

Using Hardware Setup........................................................ 154

Using Hardware Setup in Windows 95/98................... 154

Using Hardware Setup in Windows NT 4.0.................. 155

Chapter 9: Keeping Your Files Safe ....................................... 159

Using a password in Windows 95 and Windows 98....... 159

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Setting a user-level password........................................ 160

Power-on password....................................................... 164

Using an instant password............................................ 165

Disabling the password.................................................. 165

Working with supervisor-level passwords................... 165

Setting a hard disk drive password............................... 167

Using an Undock (Eject) password .............................. 174

Using a password in Windows NT Workstation 4.0........ 175

Creating a user-level password..................................... 175

Protecting against forgetfulness.................................... 176

Using the power-on password...................................... 178

Instant password............................................................ 179

Disabling a user-level password.................................... 180

Using a hard disk drive password................................. 180

Using an Eject Password............................................... 184

Chapter 10: Managing Your Tecra 8000 Series Computer . 187

Industry standard architecture........................................... 187

Wired for Management.................................................. 188

Desktop Management Interface.................................... 188

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface............. 188

Operating system compatibility......................................... 189

System management ......................................................... 189

LANDesk Client Manager v.3.3...................................... 189

Asset management......................................................... 190

Fault management.......................................................... 192

Enterprise management software compatibility.......... 194

Advanced networking features via the Network

Dock................................................................................. 195

Security management ........................................................ 196

System password in Flash, Not CMOS ........................ 197

Supervisor password..................................................... 197

Boot String ...................................................................... 197

Hard disk drive password.............................................. 198

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HDD supervisor level password.................................... 198

Eject password................................................................ 198

Dock prevention lock...................................................... 198

Cable connection............................................................. 199

Part III: Appendixes

Appendix A: Features and Specifications.............................. 203

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 217

Appendix C: System Resources............................................ 219

Appendix D: Video Modes ..................................................... 227

Glossary................................................................................... 231

Index......................................................................................... 259

The documents included with this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Safety cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Other documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Service options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable multimedia

computing. Your new Toshiba Tecra

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8000 Series notebook

computer is designed just for you. Because you or your company’s

IT personnel have been given the opportunity to choose among so

many options—display, memory, hard disk drive capacity,

processor speed, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and operating

system—you have a computer that truly meets your specific

needs.

The Tecra 8000 Series notebook’s modular design also lets you

add, change, or update additional components at any time, making

this machine one of the most flexible tools you’ve ever owned.

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The documents included with this product

This product comes with a user’s guide in printed form and a

user’s guide in electronic form on your Configuration Builder CD.

The “electronic book” lets you keep your guide with you wherever

you and your computer go. Special indexing features and quick

access to related topics make the electronic book an easy reference

to use.

The printed book lets you peruse the manual in the traditional way.

There are at least three ways you can use this guide:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖ Skim through the guide and stop when a topic interests you.

❖ Use the tables of contents and the index to find specific

information.

If you’re new to computers or haven’t used a notebook computer

before, you may want to read through the first couple of chapters

to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and

how to turn it on. After that, feel free to seek out whatever interests

you most.

Safety cautions

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in

order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal

injuries or damage your equipment. The safety instructions have

been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the

following icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that

could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety

instruction is not observed.

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WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that

could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not

observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that

could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety

instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe

operation of the equipment or related items.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational

information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon provides technical information

about the unit.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used

in the text.

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