Toshiba Satellite 2415 Series User manual

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TOSHIBA C6641-1202M1
Satellite®
2410/2415 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
InTouch®Center
Calling within the United States [phone]
Calling from outside the United States [phone]
For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 214 in this
guide.

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Model: Satellite®2410/2415 Series
Compact Disk-ReWritable
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-
ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies
available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up
and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals
enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and
you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND
SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE
PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU
AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS
OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the
data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against
possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS
ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER
STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED,
TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING
THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR
DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO
COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.
Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical
applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical
applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial
transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where
product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic
property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES
AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN

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ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER
PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT
TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached
to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the
computer's or expansion unit’s serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port,
PS/2®port, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made
to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by
Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
[phone]
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
FCC Requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers
to internal modems.
Installation
When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:
❖The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the
modem.
❖The FCC registration number of the modem.
❖The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.
Type of Service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone
company will provide this information upon request.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes
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company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to
the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they
may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you
in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will
be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given
the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your
modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba
America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of
Toshiba.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use
a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone
fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or
bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
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aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar
to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found
on the label affixed to your computer.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
Wireless Interoperability
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as
defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
❖The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-FiTM ) certification as defined by the WECA
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

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Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted
by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless
LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency
safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is
safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of
panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret
the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of
the organization. These situations may for example include:
❖Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other
devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices
in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are
encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to
turning on the equipment.
Regulatory Information
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the
user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with
the following radio frequency and safety standards.
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisation du
dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique recu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement
du dispositif.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended
to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum
shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.

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Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant
l'object d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé
loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blidage maximal. Si le matérial
(ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' exterieur, il doit faire l'object d'
une licence.
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices
in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor
Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and
nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The
distance the user needs to be from the antennas, located on top of the LCD,
should not be less than 20.0 cm when the display is raised to its normal
operating position. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the
documentation that comes with those products for additional information.
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits.
No other transmitter may be co-located with this device except FCC ID#
CJ6PA3121BT.
Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that
comes with those products for additional information.
Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is
minimized.
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba
Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Approved Countries for use
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.
Fig. 1.
Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Iceland Ireland Italy
Japan Luxembourg Mexico
Netherlands New Zealand Norway
Poland Portugal Spain
Sweden Switzerland UK
USA

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Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba is far
below FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth
card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation is minimized. In order to comply with FCC radio
frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment,
the Bluetooth Card has to be operated with the user maintaining a
minimum distance of 20 cm from the antennas located on top of the LCD
when the display is raised to its normal operating position. Refer to the
Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with
those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be co-
located with this device except FCC ID# CJ6PA3070WL or
CJ6PA3171WL.
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, DVD-R/RW
Safety Instructions
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW and DVD-R/RW drives
employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the
unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
(Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing
information may vary.)

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual
carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this
model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be
reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No
patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.
©2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the
approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export,
directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO
ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

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CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR
ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.
Trademarks
Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, InTouch, and Fn-esse are registered
trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba
Corporation.
WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks,
and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba
under license.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Computer Disposal Information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling
information, please contact your local government or the Electronic
Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................22
This guide .............................................................. 22
Safety icons ........................................................... 23
Other icons used.............................................. 24
Other documentation ............................................. 24
Service options ...................................................... 25
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 26
Making sure you have everything .......................... 26
Front with the display closed ................................. 27
Back....................................................................... 28
Right side............................................................... 29
Left side ................................................................. 30
Front with the display open.................................... 31
Keyboard indicator lights ................................. 33
System indicator panel .................................... 34
CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 35
Underside .............................................................. 36
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 38
Selecting a place to work ....................................... 38

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Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 38
Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 39
Precautions...................................................... 42
Setting up your computer ...................................... 43
Setting up your software.................................. 44
Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 45
Adding external devices ................................... 45
Installing additional memory (optional) ................. 46
Connecting a mouse .............................................. 53
Connecting a printer .............................................. 53
Connecting a USB printer................................. 53
Connecting a parallel printer ............................ 53
Using external display devices ............................... 54
Connecting an external monitor ....................... 54
Directing the display output
when you turn on the computer................ 55
Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 55
Display limitations ........................................... 56
Connecting an external diskette drive..................... 57
Using an external keyboard.................................... 57
Connecting to a power source ............................... 58
Charging the battery .............................................. 60
Using the computer for the first time..................... 61
Opening the display panel................................ 61
Turning on the power....................................... 61
Activating the power-on password................... 63
Important information
on your computer’s built-in LCD sensor ... 64
Using the TouchPad ......................................... 65
Primary and secondary control buttons........... 66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad................. 66
Setting up a printer .......................................... 68
Setting up the fax function..................................... 70
Powering off the computer .................................... 72

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Caring for your computer....................................... 72
Cleaning the computer..................................... 73
Moving the computer....................................... 73
Using a computer lock ..................................... 73
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 75
Computing tips ...................................................... 75
Using the keyboard ................................................ 76
Character keys ................................................. 77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 77
Function keys................................................... 77
Windows®special keys.................................... 78
Overlay keys..................................................... 78
Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 80
TOSHIBA Console button....................................... 80
Starting a program................................................. 81
Saving your work................................................... 81
Printing your work ................................................. 82
Using diskettes ...................................................... 83
Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 84
Caring for diskettes.......................................... 84
Backing up your files ............................................. 85
Copying to a diskette ....................................... 85
Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 86
Drive components and control buttons............ 87
CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 88
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes .................... 89
Inserting a disc ................................................ 90
Playing an audio CD......................................... 92
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 multi-function drive.......... 96

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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 .... 103
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down .... 105
Using Hibernation ................................................ 105
Enabling the Hibernation command ............... 106
Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 107
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 108
Starting again from Hibernation..................... 111
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

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Setting battery alarms.................................... 125
Changing the main battery ................................... 126
Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126
Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127
Inserting a charged battery ............................ 128
Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 129
Traveling tips........................................................ 130
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows®XP
Operating System.............................. 131
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop.......................... 132
Finding your way around the desktop ............ 132
Windows®XP file system .............................. 134
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad
and control buttons together ........................ 135
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 139
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 screen saver................. 152
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 154
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 155
Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 157
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 158
Windows®XP Help and Support.................... 158

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Using the Windows®XP tour ......................... 160
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 161
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
Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 169
Setting up for communications...................... 170
Connecting your computer to a network ....... 172
Accessing the wireless modules
using your system tray ........................... 173
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 ...................................... 178

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Recording sounds.......................................... 179
Using a microphone....................................... 179
Adjusting recording quality ............................ 180
Using external speakers or headphones......... 181
Using PC Cards.................................................... 182
PC Card supporting software ......................... 182
Inserting PC Cards......................................... 183
Removing PC Cards....................................... 184
Hot swapping................................................. 184
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186
TOSHIBA Accessibility ......................................... 186
Fn-esse ................................................................ 187
Starting Fn-esse............................................. 188
Assigning a key to a program or document ... 189
Viewing existing key assignments ................. 191
Changing or removing
existing key assignments........................ 191
Hotkey utility........................................................ 191
TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 192
Customize Your Computer ............................. 193
Security.......................................................... 194
Power Management ....................................... 194
TOSHIBA Button Controls .............................. 197
Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 198
Chapter 8: Using WinDVDTM
with Your Computer ........................... 201
Playing DVDs ....................................................... 201
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 203
Using the WinDVD control panel.......................... 203
Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 204
Maximizing the video window........................ 208
Using WinDVD advanced features........................ 209

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Using playlists ..................................................... 209
Creating a Playlist .......................................... 210
Playing a Playlist............................................ 211
Getting Help ......................................................... 213
Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 213
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 214
Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 214
Problems when you turn on the computer........... 216
The Windows®operating system is not working . 217
Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 218
Internet problems .......................................... 219
The Windows®XP operating system
can help you ........................................... 219
Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 220
A plan of action.............................................. 220
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 221
Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 222
Memory module problems............................. 224
Power and the batteries ................................. 225
Keyboard problems........................................ 226
Display problems ........................................... 227
Disk drive problems....................................... 229
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 231
Sound system problems ................................ 232
PC Card problems.......................................... 232
Printer problems............................................ 235
Modem problems........................................... 236
Develop good computing habits .......................... 237
If you need further assistance.............................. 238
Before you call ............................................... 238
Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 239
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 240
Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 241