User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 3000/3005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back27Right side28Left side29Front with the display open30Indicator panel32System indicator panel33CD/DVD/Media Player power switch35Underside37Chapter 2: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer44Installing additional memory (optional)45Removing a memory module48Connecting a mouse48Connecting a printer48Connecting the AC adapter49Installing a device in the Modular Bay51Charging the battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Using the TouchPad54Setting up your software55Setting up a printer56Turning off the computer59Caring for your computer60Cleaning the computer60Moving the computer61Using a computer lock61Chapter 3: Learning the Basics63Computing tips63Using the keyboard64Character keys65Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys65Function keys65Windows® special keys66Overlay keys66Starting a program69Saving your work70Printing your work71Using diskettes71Inserting and removing diskettes72Caring for diskettes72Backing up your files73Using your CD or DVD drive73Drive components and control buttons74Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to CD/DVD76Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to Media Player77Inserting a disc77Playing an audio CD79Playing a DVD80Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD80Removing a disc with the computer on81Removing a disc with the computer off81Caring for CDs and DVDs82Setting up for communications82Connecting the modem to a phone line82Connecting your computer to a network83Powering down the computer84Turn Off or Shut down command84Hibernation command84Stand by command85Using Turn Off or Shut down86Turning off more quickly87Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down87Using Hibernation88Starting again from Hibernation mode89Using Stand by90Starting again from Stand by91Chapter 4: Mobile Computing93Toshiba’s energy-saver design93Running the computer on battery power94Using a second battery94Battery safety precautions94Maximizing battery life95Power management95Charging batteries96Charging the main and secondary batteries96Charging the RTC battery97Monitoring battery power98Determining remaining battery power98Conserving battery power99What to do when the battery runs low99Setting battery alarms100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer101Disposing of used batteries safely101Traveling tips102Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System103Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop103Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® XP file system106Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together107Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet110Lesson 4: Creating a new document111Lesson 5: Creating a new folder113Lesson 6: Starting programs114Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows116Using the taskbar117Minimizing and maximizing windows118Resizing and moving windows118Lesson 8: Closing programs119Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts120Creating a shortcut to the Calculator120Creating a shortcut to the Character Map121Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver123Lesson 11: Setting the date and time125Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop126Lesson 13: Using System Restore128Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?129Windows® XP Help and Support Center129Using the online tours and tutorials131Lesson 15: Turning off your computer132Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options135Windows® XP special features135Personalizing your desktop136Customizing the taskbar136Bringing the world to your desktop137Changing desktop and browsing style138Personalizing individual windows139Customizing window toolbars140Displaying information about each folder141Using your computer at the office142Setting up for communications143Connecting the modem to a telephone line144Using the Ethernet LAN Port144Accessing a LAN145Setting up a direct connection145Setting up a dial-up connection145Exchanging data with another computer146Transferring files using a parallel port connection146Transferring files using the Infrared port147Getting help transferring files148Connecting to the Internet149An overview of using the Internet150The Internet150The World Wide Web150Internet Service Providers151Signing up with an Internet Service Provider151Surfing the Internet151Internet features152Uploading and downloading files from the Internet152Toshiba’s online resources153Exploring video features153Transferring and editing video data153Playing DVDs154Display settings hot key154Exploring audio features155Recording sounds156Using a microphone156Adjusting recording settings157Using external speakers or headphones157Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse158Connecting a television to the S-video out port158Playing Video CDs161Using PC Cards162PC Card supporting software162Inserting PC Cards162Removing PC Cards163Hot swapping163Using SmartMedia cards164Inserting a SmartMedia card165Removing a SmartMedia card165Emulating a full-size keyboard165Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000167Playing DVDs167Using the WinDVD toolbar169Using the WinDVD status bar169Using the WinDVD control panel170Using the control panel playback buttons171Maximizing the video window173Using playlists174Creating playlists174Loading and playing playlists175Resuming normal playback after using playlists176Customizing WinDVD176Setting general properties177Setting audio properties178Setting display properties180Customizing the control panel181Using WinDVD Advanced Features182Zooming in187Panning188Zooming out188Adjusting the color balance188Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD189Getting Help189Exiting WinDVD189Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems when you turn on the computer193The Windows® operating system is not working194Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you196Resolving a hardware conflict197A plan of action197Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory card problems201Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems203Display problems204Disk drive problems206CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems208Sound system problems216PC Card problems217Printer problems220Modem problems221Develop good computing habits222Using VirtualTech223If you need further assistance224Before you call224Contacting Toshiba224Other Toshiba Internet Web sites226Appendix A: Hot Keys231Instant password security231Sound232Display modes232Keyboard hot keys232Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors233USA and Canada233United Kingdom233Australia233Europe233Glossary235Index251Size: 3.92 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 3000/3005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back27Right side28Left side29Front with the display open30Indicator panel32System indicator panel33CD/DVD/Media Player power switch35Underside37Chapter 2: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer44Installing additional memory (optional)45Removing a memory module48Connecting a mouse48Connecting a printer48Connecting the AC adapter49Installing a device in the Modular Bay51Charging the battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Using the TouchPad54Setting up your software55Setting up a printer56Turning off the computer59Caring for your computer60Cleaning the computer60Moving the computer61Using a computer lock61Chapter 3: Learning the Basics63Computing tips63Using the keyboard64Character keys65Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys65Function keys65Windows® special keys66Overlay keys66Starting a program69Saving your work70Printing your work71Using diskettes71Inserting and removing diskettes72Caring for diskettes72Backing up your files73Using your CD or DVD drive73Drive components and control buttons74Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to CD/DVD76Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to Media Player77Inserting a disc77Playing an audio CD79Playing a DVD80Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD80Removing a disc with the computer on81Removing a disc with the computer off81Caring for CDs and DVDs82Setting up for communications82Connecting the modem to a phone line82Connecting your computer to a network83Powering down the computer84Turn Off or Shut down command84Hibernation command84Stand by command85Using Turn Off or Shut down86Turning off more quickly87Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down87Using Hibernation88Starting again from Hibernation mode89Using Stand by90Starting again from Stand by91Chapter 4: Mobile Computing93Toshiba’s energy-saver design93Running the computer on battery power94Using a second battery94Battery safety precautions94Maximizing battery life95Power management95Charging batteries96Charging the main and secondary batteries96Charging the RTC battery97Monitoring battery power98Determining remaining battery power98Conserving battery power99What to do when the battery runs low99Setting battery alarms100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer101Disposing of used batteries safely101Traveling tips102Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System103Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop103Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® XP file system106Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together107Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet110Lesson 4: Creating a new document111Lesson 5: Creating a new folder113Lesson 6: Starting programs114Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows116Using the taskbar117Minimizing and maximizing windows118Resizing and moving windows118Lesson 8: Closing programs119Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts120Creating a shortcut to the Calculator120Creating a shortcut to the Character Map121Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver123Lesson 11: Setting the date and time125Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop126Lesson 13: Using System Restore128Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?129Windows® XP Help and Support Center129Using the online tours and tutorials131Lesson 15: Turning off your computer132Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options135Windows® XP special features135Personalizing your desktop136Customizing the taskbar136Bringing the world to your desktop137Changing desktop and browsing style138Personalizing individual windows139Customizing window toolbars140Displaying information about each folder141Using your computer at the office142Setting up for communications143Connecting the modem to a telephone line144Using the Ethernet LAN Port144Accessing a LAN145Setting up a direct connection145Setting up a dial-up connection145Exchanging data with another computer146Transferring files using a parallel port connection146Transferring files using the Infrared port147Getting help transferring files148Connecting to the Internet149An overview of using the Internet150The Internet150The World Wide Web150Internet Service Providers151Signing up with an Internet Service Provider151Surfing the Internet151Internet features152Uploading and downloading files from the Internet152Toshiba’s online resources153Exploring video features153Transferring and editing video data153Playing DVDs154Display settings hot key154Exploring audio features155Recording sounds156Using a microphone156Adjusting recording settings157Using external speakers or headphones157Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse158Connecting a television to the S-video out port158Playing Video CDs161Using PC Cards162PC Card supporting software162Inserting PC Cards162Removing PC Cards163Hot swapping163Using SmartMedia cards164Inserting a SmartMedia card165Removing a SmartMedia card165Emulating a full-size keyboard165Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000167Playing DVDs167Using the WinDVD toolbar169Using the WinDVD status bar169Using the WinDVD control panel170Using the control panel playback buttons171Maximizing the video window173Using playlists174Creating playlists174Loading and playing playlists175Resuming normal playback after using playlists176Customizing WinDVD176Setting general properties177Setting audio properties178Setting display properties180Customizing the control panel181Using WinDVD Advanced Features182Zooming in187Panning188Zooming out188Adjusting the color balance188Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD189Getting Help189Exiting WinDVD189Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems when you turn on the computer193The Windows® operating system is not working194Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you196Resolving a hardware conflict197A plan of action197Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory card problems201Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems203Display problems204Disk drive problems206CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems208Sound system problems216PC Card problems217Printer problems220Modem problems221Develop good computing habits222Using VirtualTech223If you need further assistance224Before you call224Contacting Toshiba224Other Toshiba Internet Web sites226Appendix A: Hot Keys231Instant password security231Sound232Display modes232Keyboard hot keys232Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors233USA and Canada233United Kingdom233Australia233Europe233Glossary235Index251Size: 3.92 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 3000/3005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back27Right side28Left side29Front with the display open30Indicator panel32System indicator panel33CD/DVD/Media Player power switch35Underside37Chapter 2: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer44Installing additional memory (optional)45Removing a memory module48Connecting a mouse48Connecting a printer48Connecting the AC adapter49Installing a device in the Modular Bay51Charging the battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Using the TouchPad54Setting up your software55Setting up a printer56Turning off the computer59Caring for your computer60Cleaning the computer60Moving the computer61Using a computer lock61Chapter 3: Learning the Basics63Computing tips63Using the keyboard64Character keys65Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys65Function keys65Windows® special keys66Overlay keys66Starting a program69Saving your work70Printing your work71Using diskettes71Inserting and removing diskettes72Caring for diskettes72Backing up your files73Using your CD or DVD drive73Drive components and control buttons74Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to CD/DVD76Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to Media Player77Inserting a disc77Playing an audio CD79Playing a DVD80Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD80Removing a disc with the computer on81Removing a disc with the computer off81Caring for CDs and DVDs82Setting up for communications82Connecting the modem to a phone line82Connecting your computer to a network83Powering down the computer84Turn Off or Shut down command84Hibernation command84Stand by command85Using Turn Off or Shut down86Turning off more quickly87Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down87Using Hibernation88Starting again from Hibernation mode89Using Stand by90Starting again from Stand by91Chapter 4: Mobile Computing93Toshiba’s energy-saver design93Running the computer on battery power94Using a second battery94Battery safety precautions94Maximizing battery life95Power management95Charging batteries96Charging the main and secondary batteries96Charging the RTC battery97Monitoring battery power98Determining remaining battery power98Conserving battery power99What to do when the battery runs low99Setting battery alarms100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer101Disposing of used batteries safely101Traveling tips102Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System103Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop103Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® XP file system106Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together107Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet110Lesson 4: Creating a new document111Lesson 5: Creating a new folder113Lesson 6: Starting programs114Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows116Using the taskbar117Minimizing and maximizing windows118Resizing and moving windows118Lesson 8: Closing programs119Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts120Creating a shortcut to the Calculator120Creating a shortcut to the Character Map121Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver123Lesson 11: Setting the date and time125Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop126Lesson 13: Using System Restore128Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?129Windows® XP Help and Support Center129Using the online tours and tutorials131Lesson 15: Turning off your computer132Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options135Windows® XP special features135Personalizing your desktop136Customizing the taskbar136Bringing the world to your desktop137Changing desktop and browsing style138Personalizing individual windows139Customizing window toolbars140Displaying information about each folder141Using your computer at the office142Setting up for communications143Connecting the modem to a telephone line144Using the Ethernet LAN Port144Accessing a LAN145Setting up a direct connection145Setting up a dial-up connection145Exchanging data with another computer146Transferring files using a parallel port connection146Transferring files using the Infrared port147Getting help transferring files148Connecting to the Internet149An overview of using the Internet150The Internet150The World Wide Web150Internet Service Providers151Signing up with an Internet Service Provider151Surfing the Internet151Internet features152Uploading and downloading files from the Internet152Toshiba’s online resources153Exploring video features153Transferring and editing video data153Playing DVDs154Display settings hot key154Exploring audio features155Recording sounds156Using a microphone156Adjusting recording settings157Using external speakers or headphones157Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse158Connecting a television to the S-video out port158Playing Video CDs161Using PC Cards162PC Card supporting software162Inserting PC Cards162Removing PC Cards163Hot swapping163Using SmartMedia cards164Inserting a SmartMedia card165Removing a SmartMedia card165Emulating a full-size keyboard165Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000167Playing DVDs167Using the WinDVD toolbar169Using the WinDVD status bar169Using the WinDVD control panel170Using the control panel playback buttons171Maximizing the video window173Using playlists174Creating playlists174Loading and playing playlists175Resuming normal playback after using playlists176Customizing WinDVD176Setting general properties177Setting audio properties178Setting display properties180Customizing the control panel181Using WinDVD Advanced Features182Zooming in187Panning188Zooming out188Adjusting the color balance188Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD189Getting Help189Exiting WinDVD189Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems when you turn on the computer193The Windows® operating system is not working194Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you196Resolving a hardware conflict197A plan of action197Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory card problems201Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems203Display problems204Disk drive problems206CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems208Sound system problems216PC Card problems217Printer problems220Modem problems221Develop good computing habits222Using VirtualTech223If you need further assistance224Before you call224Contacting Toshiba224Other Toshiba Internet Web sites226Appendix A: Hot Keys231Instant password security231Sound232Display modes232Keyboard hot keys232Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors233USA and Canada233United Kingdom233Australia233Europe233Glossary235Index251Size: 3.92 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual