Toshiba 8000 - Tecra - PII 300 MHz driver and firmware
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Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 10
... 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...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 14
...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...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 20
... of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system.
❖ The LANDesk® Client Manager User's Guide describes software on your Configuration Builder CD to help you manage your system.
Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ™ warranty programs. See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 36
... indicator panel
AccuPoint
Speaker
Speaker
AccuPoint buttons
System indicator panel
SelectBay (with module installed)
The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images.
The built-in microphone lets you record sounds and speak through the telephone modem.
The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 41
... 95
❖ Microsoft Windows 98
❖ Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
The appropriate Microsoft operating system documentation came with your Toshiba computer.
Registering your computer
Sending in your product registration card lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades.
Registering your computer also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 55
... modules, your modem, and more.
Adding memory
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. However, you may want to increase the computer's memory. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at the
same time. ❖ Runs Windows operating systems and applications faster. By installing extra memory now, you...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 57
... a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
Preparing to install with Windows 95/Windows 98
Before you can install a memory module, you must first shut down the computer. To shut down and turn off the computer in Windows 95/Windows 98: 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the Resume Mode
pop-up window. 2 If Resume Mode is on, hold Fn and...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 58
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Hardware Features Adding memory
2 Select Shut down the computer, then click Yes. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 shuts down and automatically turns off the computer.
Inserting the module
1 Unplug the computer.
CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
2 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected.
3 Turn...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 67
...-you cannot have a Type III card installed with any other card. To insert a PC Card:
NOTE: If your operating system is Windows NT, you must turn off the computer before inserting PC Cards.
1 Locate the PC Card slot on the right side of the computer.
HINT: Your computer ships with space holders in the PC Card slots which must be removed...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 73
...which you can install. The program will take you through registration and setup via your modem.
Using bulletin board services
Local electronic bulletin board services (BBSs) let you post messages for friends or questions to which a wide variety of people can respond. Many BBSs also offer software or shareware (programs) that you can copy to your computer (called downloading).
DEFINITION: Shareware...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 140
... settings for IRQs, DMAs and I/O assignments are listed in "System Resources" on page 219 for your reference.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
HINT: Windows NT does not support Device Manager...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 154
... cables are securely connected. ❖ For Windows 95/Windows 98, make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in TSETUP is set to Auto-Selected. See "Using TSETUP" on page 153. For Windows NT, make sure the PC Card Controller mode is configured in System Setup. ❖ Make sure the computer has only one version of Card and Socket Services loaded. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 158
... Guide DVD operating problems-Windows 95/Windows 98
For Windows NT, make sure the Parallel Port Mode option in System Setup is set correctly for your printer. If your printer is not ECP-compatible, this option should be set to Std. Bi-Direct. If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Run the printer...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 165
... the Configuration Builder CD that shipped with your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Refer to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions for complete details.
"Error Render File" error message
The driver support layer for the DVD-ROM Player may not be installed. To install the driver support layer, run the DVD Driver Disk Setup program from the Configuration Builder CD that was...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 168
..., Toshiba's technical support staff provides interactive technical support in a "bulletin board" type of forum layout. The Toshiba Forum is further augmented by a huge library of downloadable information files, product specifications, utilities, drivers and software. ❖ Use an Internet browser to access the Internet, then type:
www.pcsupport.toshiba.com
Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 169
145 Troubleshooting Guide
Toshiba's worldwide offices
Toshiba voice contact
To aid Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the
problem. ❖ Backup copies of Windows and all other preloaded software
on diskettes or CD. ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem
along with its installation diskettes or CD. ❖ ...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 212
... protocols to allow remote network access for system management purposes and interoperability between systems instrumentation and management applications. It also describes the instrumentation required to ensure that hardware devices can be monitored and acted on by software.
Desktop Management Interface
As more PC products become available, properly installing software, configuring hardware and...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 214
...is designed to support Windows 98.
Additionally, Toshiba has added specific notebook enhancements for the Tecra 8000 Series computer to LDCM. As a result, the end user or IT technician has available: ❖ Battery pack information and status ❖ Power management status and settings ❖ Docking status ❖ CPU temperature status ❖ Extensive BIOS setup capabilities (available...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 264
... the computer and translates it into a form usable by the hard drive. Unlike an adapter, which in its simplest form can be hardware only, a controller always includes firmware or software. A controller can take a number of forms, such as a chip on the motherboard or a PC Card. See also adapter, firmware, hardware, software.
conventional memory: The first 640 KB of random access memory (RAM) where...
Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 267
... the capacity of a high-density disk).
download: 1) To receive a file from another computer through a modem. 2) To transmit font data from the computer to a printer. See also upload.
dpi: Dots per inch. The number of ink dots printed per linear inch. For example, a printer specification of 300 x 300 dpi means that the printer can make 300 dots per inch both vertically and...