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Toshiba 1800-S207 User Manual

Toshiba 1800-S207 User Manual (261 pages)

Toshiba Satellite User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.05 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
10
Table of Contents
15
Introduction
23
This Guide
23
Safety Icons
24
- Other Icons Used
  25
Other Documentation
25
Service Options
26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

27
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  27
- Front with the Display Closed
  28
- Back
  29
- Right Side
  31
- Left Side
  32
- Front with the Display Open
  34
  - Status Panel
    35
  - Shortcut Buttons
    36
  - System Indicator Panel
    36
  - Front Panel Controls
    37
  - CD/DVD/Media Player Power Switch
    38
- Underside
  40
Chapter 2: Getting Started

41
- Selecting a Place to Work
  41
- Setting up Your Computer
  47
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    48
  - Removing a Memory Module
    50
  - Connecting a Mouse
    52
  - Connecting a Keyboard
    53
  - Connecting a Printer
    53
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    54
- Charging the Battery
  56
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  57
  - Opening the Display Panel
    57
  - Turning on the Power
    57
  - Using the Touchpad
    59
  - Setting up Your Software
    60
  - Registering Your Computer
    61
  - Setting up a Printer
    62
  - Customizing Your Computer's Settings
    65
- Turning off the Computer
  66
- Caring for Your Computer
  67
  - Cleaning the Computer
    67
  - Moving the Computer
    67
  - Using a Computer Lock
    68
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

69
- Computing Tips
  69
- Using the Keyboard
  70
  - Character Keys
    71
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    71
  - Function Keys
    71
  - Windows Special Keys
    72
  - Overlay Keys
    72
- Starting a Program
  73
- Saving Your Work
  74
- Printing Your Work
  75
- Using Diskettes
  76
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    76
  - Caring for Diskettes
    77
- Backing up Your Files
  77
- Copying to a Diskette
  77
- Using Your CD or DVD Drive
  78
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    79
  - Inserting a Disc
    80
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    83
  - Playing an Audio CD
    84
  - Playing a DVD
    86
  - Removing a Disc
    86
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    87
- Setting up for Communications
  87
- Powering down the Computer
  93
  - Turn off Computer Command
    93
  - Hibernation Command
    93
  - Standby Command
    94
  - Using the Turn off Computer Command
    95
  - Using Hibernation
    96
  - Using Standby
    98
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

99
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  99
- Managing Power Usage
  99
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  100
  - Using Additional Battery Packs
    100
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    100
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    101
- Charging Batteries
  101
  - Charging the Main Battery
    102
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    102
- Monitoring Battery Power
  103
- Changing the Main Battery
  105
  - Removing the Battery
    106
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    107
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  107
- Traveling Tips
  108
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows XP

109
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  110
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    110
  - Windows XP File System
    113
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad Pointing Device
  114
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  116
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  117
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  119
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  120
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  122
  - Using the Taskbar
    123
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    123
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    124
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  125
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  126
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    126
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    127
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screensaver
  129
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  131
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  132
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  134
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  135
  - Windows XP Help
    135
  - Using the Online Tours and Tutorials
    137
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  139
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

141
- Windows XP Special Features
  141
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  142
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    142
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    144
  - Adding a Background to a Window
    144
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    144
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    146
- Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
  147
- Connecting to a Local Area Network
  147
  - Accessing a LAN
    147
  - Setting up the Connection
    148
  - Setting up a Wireless Connection
    148
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  148
  - Transferring Files Using a Parallel Port Connection
    148
- Connecting to the Internet
  149
  - Making the Physical Connection
    149
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    151
  - Getting Started
    152
- Using the Internet
  152
  - The Internet
    153
  - The World Wide Web
    153
  - Surfing the Internet
    153
  - Internet Features
    154
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    154
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  155
- Conducting an Electronic Meeting
  155
- Exploring Video Features
  156
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on a TV
    156
- Exploring Audio Features
  158
  - Recording Sounds
    158
  - Using a Microphone
    158
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    159
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    160
- Using PC Cards
  161
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    162
  - Inserting PC Cards
    162
  - Removing PC Cards
    164
  - Hot Swapping
    164
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  165
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

167
- Fn-Esse
  167
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  172
- Toshiba Power Saver
  174
Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

175
- Playing Dvds
  175
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    177
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    178
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    178
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    179
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    181
- Using Playlists
  182
- Customizing Windvd
  184
  - Setting General Properties
    185
  - Setting Audio Properties
    186
  - Setting Display Properties
    188
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  189
  - Zooming in
    193
  - Zooming out
    193
  - Panning
    193
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    194
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  194
- Getting Help
  194
- Exiting Windvd
  195
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

197
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  197
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  200
- Windows XP Problems
  200
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  203
  - A Plan of Action
    204
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    204
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    206
  - Memory Card Problems
    207
  - Power Problems
    208
  - Keyboard Problems
    209
  - Display Problems
    210
  - Disk Drive Problems
    212
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Problems
    214
  - Sound System Problems
    215
  - PC Card Problems
    215
  - Printer Problems
    218
  - Modem Problems
    219
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  220
- Using Virtualtech
  222
- If You Need Further Assistance
  223
  - Before You Call
    223
  - Contacting Toshiba
    224
  - Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
    225
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  225
Appendix A: Hot Keys

229
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

233
- Glossary
  235
- Index
  251

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