Toshiba 9000 User Manual

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Finding Your Way Around
Finding where everything is located
Screen—The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD)
that provides clear, sharp images.
Keyboard—The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality
of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the
keyboard” on page 88.
Keyboard indicator panel—These lights provide information
about various keyboard functions. See “Keyboard indicator
panel lights” on page 40 for a description of the panel lights.
AccuPoint
®
II pointing device—This device combines the
function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to
remove your hands from the keyboard. See “Using the
AccuPoint II” on page 93.
System indicator panel—These lights provide status information
about various system functions. See “System indicator panel
lights” on page 38 for a description of each panel light.
TOSHIBA Console button—This button activates the Toshiba
Console. This gives you quick access to some common functions.
For more information, see “Using the TOSHIBA Console
button” on page 94.

Toshiba 9000 Specifications

General

Brand	Toshiba
Model	9000
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around

Finding where everything is located

Overview of the computer's ports and components.

Indicator panel lights

Explanation of system status indicators and their meanings.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Keeping yourself comfortable

Ergonomics and posture guidelines for computer use.

Setting up your computer

Initial computer setup procedures.

Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices

Adding memory

Procedure for installing additional RAM modules.

Using Slim SelectBay® modules

Guide to using interchangeable modular components.

Chapter 4 Learning the Basics

Using the keyboard

Keyboard functions, layouts, and special keys.

Saving your work

Essential data saving procedures.

Chapter 5 Power Management

Running the computer on battery power

Guide to battery operation and management.

What to do when the battery alarm sounds

Actions to take during low battery conditions.

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Guide

Problems when you turn on the computer

Troubleshooting boot and startup issues.

Resolving a hardware conflict

Steps for resolving hardware conflicts.

Appendix A Windows® 98SE Supplemental Information

Set up steps

Initial OS setup for Windows 98SE.

Setting up your printer

Printer installation for Windows 98SE.

Appendix B Hot Keys

Instant password security

Using hot keys for display blanking and security.

Power usage mode

Using hot keys to select power usage modes.

Display modes

Using hot keys to cycle through display options.

Appendix C Power Cable Connectors

Appendix D Video Modes

Glossary

Acronyms

List of technical acronyms used in the guide.

Terms

Definitions of important technical terms.