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Toshiba Satellite 1405 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 1405 Series User Manual (298 pages)

1405-S171 User's Guide

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
  28
- Back
  29
- 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
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    67
  - Setting up a Printer
    69
- Setting up the Fax Function
  71
- 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
  - Standby 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
  121
  - Charging the Main Battery
    121
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    122
- Monitoring Battery Power
  122
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    123
  - Conserving Battery Power
    124
  - 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 ® XP Operating System

131
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

162
- Windows XP Special Features
  162
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  163
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    163
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    164
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    165
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    166
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    167
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  169
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  169
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  173
  - The Internet
    174
  - The World Wide Web
    174
  - Internet Service Providers
    174
  - Connecting to the Internet Using a Telephone Line
    175
  - Surfing the Internet
    175
  - Internet Features
    176
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    176
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  177
- Exploring Video Features
  177
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    177
  - Playing Dvds
    178
- Exploring Audio Features
  179
  - Recording Sounds
    179
  - Using a Microphone
    180
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    181
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    181
- Using PC Cards
  182
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    183
  - Inserting PC Cards
    183
  - Removing PC Cards
    184
  - Hot Swapping
    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

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
    208
- Using Playlists
  208
- Customizing Windvd
  210
  - Setting General Properties
    211
  - Setting Audio Properties
    212
  - Setting Display Properties
    214
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    214
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  215
  - Zooming in
    218
  - Panning
    219
  - Zooming out
    219
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    219
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  220
- Getting Help
  220
- Exiting Windvd
  220
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

221
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  221
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  223
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  224
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  225
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  227
  - A Plan of Action
    227
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    227
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    229
  - Memory Module Problems
    231
  - Power and the Batteries
    232
  - Keyboard Problems
    233
  - Display Problems
    234
  - Disk Drive Problems
    236
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    238
  - Sound System Problems
    246
  - PC Card Problems
    247
  - Printer Problems
    250
  - Modem Problems
    251
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  251
- If You Need Further Assistance
  253
  - Before You Call
    253
  - Contacting Toshiba
    253
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  255
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  255
Appendix A: Hot Keys

258
- Volume Mute
  258
- Instant Password Security
  259
  - Without a Password
    259
  - With a Password
    259
- Power Usage Mode
  260
- Standby Mode
  261
- Hibernation Mode
  262
- Display Modes
  263
- Display Brightness
  264
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  264
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  264
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

265
- USA and Canada
  265
- United Kingdom
  265
- Australia
  265
- Europe
  265
Appendix C: Video Modes

266
- Your Computer's Video Modes
  267
- Table 1 Video Modes (VGA)
  267
- Table 2 Video Modes (XGA)
  268
- Table 3 Video Modes (SXGA+)
  270
- Glossary
  272
- Index
  288

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