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Toshiba 1415-S173 User Manual

Toshiba 1415-S173 User Manual (271 pages)

1410-S105 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.84 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
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
13
Table of Contents
18
Introduction
27
This Guide
27
Safety Icons
28
- Other Icons Used
  29
Other Documentation
29
Service Options
30
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

31
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  31
- Front with the Display Closed
  32
- Back
  33
- Right Side
  34
- Left Side
  35
- Front with the Display Open
  36
  - Keyboard Indicator Lights
    38
  - System Indicator Panel
    39
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    40
- Underside
  41
Chapter 2: Getting Started

43
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

80
- Computing Tips
  80
- Using the Keyboard
  81
  - Character Keys
    82
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    82
  - Function Keys
    82
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    83
  - Overlay Keys
    83
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  85
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  85
- Starting a Program
  86
- Saving Your Work
  86
- Printing Your Work
  87
- Using Diskettes
  88
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    89
  - Caring for Diskettes
    89
- Backing up Your Files
  90
  - Copying to a Diskette
    90
- Playing a CD or DVD
  91
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    92
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    93
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    94
  - Inserting a Disc
    95
  - Playing an Audio CD
    97
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    99
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    100
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    100
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    101
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  101
- Setting up for Communications
  102
  - Connecting the Modem
    102
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    103
- Powering down the Computer
  104
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    104
  - Restart Command
    105
  - Hibernation Command
    105
  - Standby Command
    106
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  106
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    108
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    110
- Using Hibernation
  110
- Using Standby
  117
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    118
  - Starting Again from Standby
    121
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

122
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  122
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  122
  - Using Additional Batteries
    123
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    123
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    124
- Charging Batteries
  126
  - Charging the Main Battery
    126
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    127
- Monitoring Battery Power
  127
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    128
  - Conserving Battery Power
    129
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    129
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    130
- Changing the Main Battery
  131
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  134
- Traveling Tips
  135
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

136
- Operating System
  136
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  137
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    137
  - Windows ® XP File System
    139
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad and Control Buttons Together
  140
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  144
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  145
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  147
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  148
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  150
  - Using the Taskbar
    151
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    151
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    152
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  153
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  154
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    154
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    155
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  157
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  159
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  160
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  162
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  163
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    163
  - Using the Windows ® XP Tour
    165
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  166
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

167
- Windows XP Special Features
  167
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  168
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    168
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    169
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    170
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    171
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    172
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  174
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  174
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  178
  - The Internet
    179
  - The World Wide Web
    179
  - Internet Service Providers
    179
  - Connecting to the Internet Using a Telephone Line
    180
  - Surfing the Internet
    180
  - Internet Features
    181
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    181
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  182
- Exploring Video Features
  182
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    182
  - Playing Dvds
    183
- Exploring Audio Features
  183
  - Recording Sounds
    184
  - Using a Microphone
    184
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    185
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    186
- Using PC Cards
  187
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    187
  - Inserting PC Cards
    188
  - Removing PC Cards
    189
  - Hot Swapping
    189
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

191
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  191
- Fn-Esse
  192
- Hotkey Utility
  196
- TOSHIBA Console
  197
  - Customize Your Computer
    198
  - Security
    199
  - Power Management
    199
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    202
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    203
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

206
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  206
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  208
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  209
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  210
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  212
  - A Plan of Action
    212
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    213
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    214
  - Memory Module Problems
    216
  - Power and the Batteries
    217
  - Keyboard Problems
    218
  - Display Problems
    219
  - Disk Drive Problems
    221
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    223
  - Sound System Problems
    224
  - PC Card Problems
    224
  - Printer Problems
    227
  - Modem Problems
    228
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  229
- If You Need Further Assistance
  230
  - Before You Call
    230
  - Contacting Toshiba
    231
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  232
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  233
Appendix A: Hot Keys

236
- Volume Mute
  236
- Instant Password Security
  237
  - Without a Password
    237
  - With a Password
    237
  - Maintaining Security When the Battery Isn't Fully Charged
    238
- Power Usage Mode
  239
- Standby Mode
  240
- Hibernation Mode
  241
- Display Modes
  242
- Display Brightness
  243
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  243
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  243
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

244
- USA and Canada
  244
- United Kingdom
  244
- Australia
  244
- Europe
  244
- Glossary
  245
- Index
  261

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