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Toshiba 2405-S201 User Manual

Toshiba 2405-S201 User Manual (300 pages)

TOSHIBA NoteBook User's Guide 2400, 2405

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.87 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Table of Contents
13
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
  27
- Back
  28
- Right Side
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Front with the Display Open
  32
  - Keyboard Indicator Lights
    34
  - System Indicator Panel
    35
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    36
- Underside
  37
Chapter 2: Getting Started

39
- Selecting a Place to Work
  39
- Setting up Your Computer
  44
- Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
  47
- Removing a Memory Module
  52
- Connecting a Mouse
  53
- Connecting a Printer
  53
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    54
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    54
- Using External Display Devices
  54
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  59
- Using an External Keyboard
  59
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  60
- Charging the Battery
  62
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  62
  - Opening the Display Panel
    62
  - Turning on the Power
    63
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    65
  - Using the Touchpad
    65
  - Primary and Secondary Control Buttons
    66
  - Toshiba Scroller
    67
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    67
  - Setting up a Printer
    69
- Setting up the Fax Function
  72
- Powering off the Computer
  73
- Caring for Your Computer
  73
  - Cleaning the Computer
    74
  - Moving the Computer
    74
  - Using a Computer Lock
    74
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

76
- Computing Tips
  76
- Using the Keyboard
  77
  - Character Keys
    78
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    78
  - Function Keys
    78
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    79
  - Overlay Keys
    79
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  81
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  81
- Starting a Program
  82
- Saving Your Work
  82
- Printing Your Work
  83
- Using Diskettes
  84
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    85
  - Caring for Diskettes
    85
- Backing up Your Files
  86
  - Copying to a Diskette
    86
- Playing a CD or DVD
  87
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    88
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    89
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    90
  - Inserting a Disc
    91
  - Playing an Audio CD
    93
  - Playing a DVD
    94
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    94
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    95
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    95
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    96
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  96
- Setting up for Communications
  97
  - Connecting the Modem
    97
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    98
- Powering down the Computer
  99
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    99
  - Restart Command
    100
  - Hibernation Command
    100
  - Stand by Command
    101
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  101
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    102
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    105
- Using Hibernation
  105
- Using Standby
  112
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    113
  - Starting Again from Standby
    116
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

117
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  117
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  117
  - Using Additional Batteries
    118
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    118
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    119
- Charging Batteries
  120
  - Charging the Main Battery
    121
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    121
- Monitoring Battery Power
  122
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    122
  - Conserving Battery Power
    123
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    124
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    125
- Changing the Main Battery
  126
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  129
- Traveling Tips
  130
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

131
- XP Operating System
  131
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  131
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad and Control Buttons Together
  135
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  138
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  139
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  141
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  142
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  144
  - Using the Taskbar
    145
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    145
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    146
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  147
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  148
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    148
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    149
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  151
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  153
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  154
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  156
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  157
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    157
  - Using the Windows ® XP Tour
    159
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  160
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

161
- Windows XP Special Features
  161
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  162
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    162
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    163
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    164
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    165
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    166
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  168
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  168
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  172
  - The Internet
    172
  - The World Wide Web
    173
  - Internet Service Providers
    173
  - Connecting to the Internet Using a Telephone Line
    173
  - Surfing the Internet
    174
  - Internet Features
    174
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    175
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  175
- Exploring Video Features
  175
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    176
  - Playing Dvds
    177
- Exploring Audio Features
  177
  - Recording Sounds
    178
  - Using a Microphone
    178
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    179
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    180
- Using PC Cards
  181
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    181
  - Inserting PC Cards
    182
  - Removing PC Cards
    183
  - Hot Swapping
    183
- Using SD Cards
  184
  - Inserting a SD Card
    184
  - Removing a SD Card
    185
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

186
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  186
- Fn-Esse
  187
- Hotkey Utility
  191
- TOSHIBA Console
  192
  - Customize Your Computer
    193
  - Network
    194
  - Security
    194
  - Power Management
    194
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    197
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    198
Chapter 8: Windvd™ 2000

201
- Playing Dvds
  201
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    203
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    203
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    204
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    205
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    207
- Using Playlists
  208
- Customizing Windvd
  210
  - Setting General Properties
    210
  - Setting Audio Properties
    212
  - Setting Display Properties
    213
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    213
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  214
  - Zooming in
    219
  - Panning
    220
  - Zooming out
    220
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    220
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  221
- Getting Help
  221
- Exiting Windvd
  221
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

222
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  222
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  224
- The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
  227
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  228
  - A Plan of Action
    228
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    228
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    230
  - Memory Module Problems
    232
  - Power and the Batteries
    232
  - Keyboard Problems
    234
  - Display Problems
    234
  - Disk Drive Problems
    236
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    238
  - Sound System Problems
    247
  - PC Card Problems
    248
  - Printer Problems
    251
  - Modem Problems
    252
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  252
- If You Need Further Assistance
  254
  - Before You Call
    254
  - Contacting Toshiba
    254
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  256
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  256
Appendix A: Hot Keys

259
- Volume Mute
  259
- Instant Password Security
  260
  - Without a Password
    260
  - With a Password
    260
- Power Usage Mode
  261
- Standby Mode
  262
- Hibernation Mode
  263
- Display Modes
  264
- Display Brightness
  265
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  265
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  265
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

266
- USA and Canada
  266
- United Kingdom
  266
- Australia
  266
- Europe
  266
Appendix C: Video Modes

267
- Your Computer's Video Modes
  268
- Table 1 Video Modes (VGA)
  268
- Table 2 Video Modes (XGA)
  269
- Table 3 Video Modes (Ultra XGA)
  271
- Glossary
  274
- Index
  290

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