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Toshiba Satellite 2455 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 2455 Series User Manual (295 pages)

2455-S3001 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.6 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
  37
  - Keyboard Indicator Lights
    39
  - System Indicator Panel
    40
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    41
- Underside
  42
Chapter 2: Getting Started

43
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

81
- Computing Tips
  81
- Using the Keyboard
  83
  - Character Keys
    83
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    83
  - Function Keys
    84
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    84
  - Overlay Keys
    85
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  86
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  87
- Starting a Program
  87
- Saving Your Work
  87
- Printing Your Work
  88
- Using Diskettes
  89
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    89
  - Caring for Diskettes
    89
- Backing up Your Files
  90
- Playing a CD or DVD
  91
  - Components
    92
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    93
  - Inserting a Disc
    93
  - Playing an Audio CD
    96
  - Playing a DVD
    98
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    98
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    98
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    99
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    99
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  100
- Setting up for Communications
  100
  - Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
    101
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    101
- Powering down the Computer
  102
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    102
  - Restart Command
    103
  - Hibernation Command
    103
  - Standby Command
    104
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  104
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    106
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    108
- Using Hibernation
  108
- Using Standby
  115
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    116
  - Starting Again from Standby
    119
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  119
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

120
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  120
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  121
  - Power Management
    122
- Charging the Battery
  122
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    124
- Monitoring Battery Power
  124
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    125
  - Conserving Battery Power
    126
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    126
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    127
- Changing the Main Battery
  128
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    128
  - Installing the Battery
    130
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  131
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    132
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  133
- Traveling Tips
  133
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System

135
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

165
- Windows XP Special Features
  165
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  166
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    166
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    167
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    168
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    169
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    170
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    171
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  172
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  175
- Connecting to the Internet
  176
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  178
  - The Internet
    178
  - The World Wide Web
    178
  - Internet Service Providers
    179
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    179
  - Surfing the Internet
    179
  - Internet Features
    180
  - Uploading and Downloading Files on the Internet
    180
- Exploring Video Features
  181
  - Connecting a TV to Your Computer
    181
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    182
- Exploring Audio Features
  183
  - Recording Sounds
    183
  - Using a Microphone
    183
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    184
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    185
- Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
  185
- Changing the Display Properties Setting
  186
- Using PC Cards
  189
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    189
  - Inserting a PC Card
    189
  - Removing a PC Card
    190
  - Hot Swapping a PC Card
    191
- Using SD Cards
  192
  - Inserting an SD Card
    192
  - Removing an SD Card
    193
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

194
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  194
- Fn-Esse
  195
- Hotkey Utility
  199
- TOSHIBA Console
  200
  - Customize Your Computer
    201
  - Security
    202
  - Power Management
    202
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    205
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    206
Chapter 8: Windvd

209
- Playing Dvds
  209
  - Using the Windvd Slider Bar (Location)
    211
- Using the Windvd Control Panel
  212
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    213
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    217
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  218
- Using Playlists
  218
  - Creating a Playlist
    219
  - Playing a Playlist
    220
- Getting Help
  222
- Exiting Windvd
  222
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

223
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  223
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  225
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  226
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  227
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  229
  - A Plan of Action
    229
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    230
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    232
  - Memory Module Problems
    233
  - Power and the Batteries
    234
  - Keyboard Problems
    236
  - Display Problems
    236
  - Disk Drive Problems
    238
  - Slim Selectbay Problems
    241
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    241
  - Sound System Problems
    248
  - PC Card Problems
    249
  - Printer Problems
    252
  - Modem Problems
    253
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  253
- If You Need Further Assistance
  255
  - Before You Call
    255
  - Contacting Toshiba
    255
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  256
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  257
Appendix A: Hot Keys

260
- Volume Mute
  260
- Instant Password Security
  261
  - Without a Password
    261
  - With a Password
    261
  - Maintaining Security When the Battery Isn't Fully Charged
    262
- Power Usage Mode
  263
- Standby Mode
  264
- Hibernation Mode
  265
- Display Modes
  266
- Display Brightness
  267
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  267
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  267
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

268
- Glossary
  269
- Index
  285

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