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Toshiba Satellite 1730CDS User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 1730CDS User Manual (246 pages)

1750 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.43 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
Energy Star Compliance
10
Table of Contents
11
Introduction
19
This Guide
19
Safety Icons
20
- Other Icons Used
  21
Other Documentation
21
Service Options
22
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

23
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  23
- Front with the Display Closed
  24
  - Front Panel Controls
    24
- Back
  27
- Right Side
  29
- Left Side
  30
- Front with the Display Open
  31
  - System Indicator Panel
    33
- Underside
  34
Chapter 2: Getting Started

35
- Selecting a Place to Work
  35
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    35
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    36
    
    Placement of the Computer
    37
    
    Seating and Posture
    37
    
    Arms and Wrists
    39
    
    Work Habits
    39
  - Precautions
    40
- Setting up Your Computer
  41
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    42
  - Removing a Memory Module
    44
  - Connecting a Mouse
    45
  - Connecting a Printer
    46
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    47
- Charging the Battery
  49
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  50
- Turning off the Computer
  58
- Caring for Your Computer
  59
  - Cleaning the Computer
    59
  - Moving the Computer
    59
  - Using a Computer Lock
    60
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

61
- Computing Tips
  61
- Using the Keyboard
  62
  - Character Keys
    63
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    63
  - Function Keys
    64
  - Windows Special Keys
    64
  - Overlay Keys
    64
  - Using the Cursor Control Overlay
    65
- Starting a Program
  66
- Using the Front Panel Control Buttons in AP Mode
  66
  - Programming the Front Panel Control Buttons for AP Mode
    67
- Saving Your Work
  69
- Printing Your Work
  70
- Using Diskettes
  70
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    71
  - Caring for Diskettes
    71
- Backing up Your Files
  72
  - Copying to a Diskette
    72
- Playing Cds or Dvds
  73
  - Inserting a Disc into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    73
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    75
  - Playing Audio Cds
    76
  - Playing Dvds
    78
    
    Using the Windvd Toolbar
    79
    
    Using the Windvd Status Bar
    80
    
    Using the Windvd Control Panel
    80
    
    Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    82
    
    Maximizing the Video Window
    84
    
    Using Playlists
    84
    
    Setting General Properties
    87
    
    Setting Audio Properties
    89
    
    Setting Display Properties
    91
    
    Customizing the Control Panel
    92
    
    Using Windvd Advanced Features
    92
    
    Adjusting the Color Balance
    97
    
    Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
    98
    
    Exiting Windvd
    98
  - Removing a Disc
    99
  - Caring for Compact Discs
    100
- Setting up for Communications
  100
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    101
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    101
- Powering down the Computer
  102
  - Shut down Command
    102
  - Hibernation Command
    103
  - Standby Command
    104
  - Using Shut down
    105
  - Using Hibernation Mode
    107
  - Using Standby
    108
  - Starting Again from Standby
    110
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

111
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  111
- Managing Power Usage
  112
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  113
  - Using Additional Battery Packs
    113
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    114
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    114
- Charging Batteries
  115
  - Charging the Main Battery
    115
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    116
- Monitoring Battery Power
  117
- Changing the Main Battery
  121
  - Removing the Battery
    121
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    122
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  123
- Traveling Tips
  124
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition

125
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  126
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    126
    
    Start Button
    130
    
    System Tray
    131
  - Windows Millennium Edition File System
    133
- Lesson 2: Using the Accupoint II Pointing Device
  134
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  136
  - Exploring the Web Tutorial
    137
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  140
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  142
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  143
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  145
  - Using the Taskbar
    146
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    146
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    147
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  148
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  149
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    149
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    150
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screensaver
  152
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  154
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  156
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  158
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  159
  - Windows Millennium Edition Help
    159
  - Using the Online Tours and Tutorials
    161
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  162
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

163
- Windows Millennium Edition Special Features
  163
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  164
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    164
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    165
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    166
  - Adding a Background to a Window
    166
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    167
  - Displaying a Toolbar in a Window
    168
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  169
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  169
  - Transferring Files
    169
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    170
  - Sending a Fax
    170
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  170
  - The Internet
    171
  - The World Wide Web
    171
  - Internet Service Providers
    171
  - Connecting to the Internet
    171
  - Surfing the Internet
    172
  - Internet Features
    173
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    173
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  174
- Exploring Audio Features
  174
  - Recording Sounds
    174
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    175
- Using External Speakers or Headphones
  176
- Using PC Cards
  176
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    177
  - Inserting PC Cards
    177
  - Removing PC Cards
    178
  - Hot Swapping
    179
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  180
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

181
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  181
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  184
- Windows Millennium Edition Is Not Working
  185
  - Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
    185
  - Safe Mode
    186
  - Internet Problems
    188
  - Windows Millennium Edition Can Help You
    189
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  190
  - A Plan of Action
    190
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    191
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    193
  - Memory Card Problems
    194
  - Power Problems
    195
  - Keyboard Problems
    197
  - Accupoint II Problems
    198
  - Display Problems
    199
  - Disk Drive Problems
    201
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Problems
    203
  - Sound System Problems
    204
  - PC Card Problems
    204
    
    Card Information Structure
    205
    
    Resolving Pc Card Problems
    206
  - Printer Problems
    208
  - Modem Problems
    209
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  210
- Using Virtualtech
  211
- If You Need Further Assistance
  212
  - Before You Call
    212
  - Contacting Toshiba
    213
  - Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
    214
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  215
Appendix A: Hot Keys

219
- Instant Password Security
  220
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  220
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

221
- Glossary
  223
- Index
  237

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