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TOSHIBA C6615-1002M2

Satellite® 1200 Series

User’s Guide

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2Model: Satellite 1200 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
3FCC Notice
- NOTE
4Industry Canada Requirement
FCC Requirements
- Installation
- Type of Service
- Telephone Company Procedures
- If Problems Arise
- Disconnection
- Fax Branding
5Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
6Wireless Interoperability
- 7Wireless LAN and your Health
- Regulatory Information
- Canada Industry Canada (IC)
- USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- 8Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
- Interference Statement
- Approved Countries for use
9CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions
- Location of the required label
10Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
11Notice
Trademarks
13Contents
- Introduction ..............................................................21
- Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 25
- 14Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 35
- Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 61
- 16Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................... 87
- Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System................................. 99
- 17Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 129
- 18Chapter 7: WinDVD................................................. 153
- 19Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 177
21Introduction
- This guide
- 2222
  - Safety icons
    - Other icons used
  - 23Other documentation
- 2424
- Chapter 2
35Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
  - Creating a computer-friendly environment
  - 36Keeping yourself comfortable
  - Placement of the computer
  - 37Seating and posture
  - 38Lighting
  - Arms and wrists
  - 39Work habits
  - Precautions
- 40Setting up your computer
  - 41Connecting the AC adapter
- 43Charging the main and secondary batteries
- 44Using the computer for the first time
  - Opening the display panel
  - 45Turning on the power
  - 46Using the TouchPad
  - Control buttons
- 47Setting up your software
- 48Registering your computer with Toshiba
- 49Setting up other devices
  - Installing additional memory (optional)
  - 52Removing a memory module
  - Connecting a mouse
  - 53Connecting a printer
  - 54Setting up a printer
  - Using the Add Printer Wizard
- 57Turning off the computer
- 58Caring for your computer
  - Cleaning the computer
  - 59Moving the computer
  - Using a computer lock
- Chapter 3
61Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- 62Using the keyboard
  - 63Character keys
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
  - Function keys
  - 64Windows special keys
  - Overlay keys
  - 65Using the numeric keypad overlay
  - Using the cursor control overlay
- 66Starting a program
- Saving your work
- 67Printing your work
- 68Using diskettes
  - Inserting and removing diskettes
  - Caring for diskettes
- 69Backing up your files
- 70Using your CD or DVD drive
  - 71DVD-ROM drive components
  - 72Inserting a disc
  - 74Playing an audio CD
  - 75Playing a DVD
  - Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
  - 76Removing a disc with the computer off
  - Caring for CDs and DVDs
- 77Setting up for communications
  - Connecting the modem to a phone line
  - Connecting your computer to a network
- 78Powering down the computer
  - 79Turn Off or Shut down command
  - Hibernation command
  - 80Standby command
- 81Using Turn Off or Shut down
  - 82Turning off more quickly
  - Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
- 83Using Hibernation
  - 84Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
  - Starting again from Hibernation mode
- 85Using Standby
  - Starting again from Standby
- 86Toshibas online resources
- Chapter 4
87Mobile Computing
- Toshibas energy-saver design
- 88Running the computer on battery power
  - Battery Notice
  - Power management
- 89Charging the battery
  - 90Charging the RTC battery
- 91Monitoring battery power
  - Determining remaining battery power
  - 92Conserving battery power
  - 93What to do when the battery runs low
  - Setting battery alarms
- 94Changing the main battery
  - Removing the battery from the computer
- 95Taking care of your battery
  - Safety precautions
  - 96Maximizing battery life
- 97Disposing of used batteries safely
- 98Traveling tips
- Chapter 5
- 99Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System
  - Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
    - 100Finding your way around the desktop
    - 101Icons
    - Start button
    - 102Taskbar
    - System tray
    - Windows XP file system
  - 103Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
  - 106Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
    - Opening a Web page from a window
  - 107Lesson 4: Creating a new document
  - 109Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
  - 110Lesson 6: Starting programs
  - 112Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
    - Using the taskbar
    - Minimizing and maximizing windows
    - 113Resizing and moving windows
  - 115Lesson 8: Closing programs
  - Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
    - Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
    - 117Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
  - 119Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver
  - 121Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
  - 122Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
  - 124Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  - 125Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
    - Windows XP Help and Support Center
    - 127Using the online tours and tutorials
  - 128Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
  - Chapter 6
129Exploring Your Options
- Windows XP special features
- 130Personalizing your desktop
  - Customizing the taskbar
  - 131Bringing the world to your desktop
  - Turning on the Web content interface
  - Adding components to the Web content interface
  - 132Changing desktop and browsing style
  - Choosing a style
  - 133Personalizing individual windows
  - 134Customizing window toolbars
  - 135Displaying a toolbar in a window
  - Displaying information about each folder
- 136Using your computer at the office
  - 137Setting up for communications
  - Determining the COM port
  - 138Connecting the modem to a telephone line
  - Setting up a dial-up connection
- 139Exchanging data with another computer
  - Transferring files using a parallel port connection
  - Getting started
  - Getting help transferring files
- 140Connecting to the Internet
  - Using a modem
- 141An overview of using the Internet
  - The Internet
  - 142The World Wide Web
  - Internet Service Providers
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
  - 143Surfing the Internet
  - Internet features
  - Uploading and downloading files on the Internet
- 144Exploring video features
  - 145Display settings hot key
- 146Exploring audio features
  - Recording sounds
  - Using a microphone
  - 147Adjusting recording settings
  - Using external speakers or headphones
- 148Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
- 149Changing the display properties setting
- 150Using PC Cards
  - PC Card supporting software
  - Inserting PC Cards
  - 151Removing PC Cards
  - 152Hot swapping
  - Hot swapping precautions
- Chapter 7
153WinDVD
- Playing DVDs
  - 155Using the WinDVD toolbar
  - Using the WinDVD status bar
  - 156Using the WinDVD control panel
  - 157Using the control panel playback buttons
  - Maximizing the video window
- 160Using playlists
  - 161Creating playlists
  - Loading and playing playlists
  - Resuming normal playback after using playlists
- 162Customizing WinDVD
- 169Using WinDVD Advanced Features
  - 170
  - 174Zooming in
  - 175Panning
  - Zooming out
  - Adjusting the color balance
- 176Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD
- Getting Help
- Exiting WinDVD
- Chapter 8
177If Something Goes Wrong
- Your program stops responding.
- 179Your program performs an illegal operation.
- 180Problems when you turn on the computer
  - The computer will not start.
  - The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens.
  - The computer displays the
  - The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
- 181The Windows operating system is not working
  - 182Using Startup options to fix problems
  - 183Internet problems
    - My Internet connection is very slow.
    - My browser cant find the URL address I typed in.
    - My browser cant find a site I bookmarked.
  - The Windows XP operating system can help you
- 184Resolving a hardware conflict
  - A plan of action
  - 185Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
  - Direct Memory Access
  - Plug and Play
  - 186Resolving conflicts
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
  - Disabling or enabling a device
  - 187Checking device properties
  - 188Memory card problems
  - 189Power and the batteries
    - The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable.
    - The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge.
    - The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does.
  - 190Keyboard problems
    - The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
  - 191Display problems
    - The display is blank.
    - 192The screen does not look right.
    - The built-in screen flickers.
    - The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work.
  - 193Disk drive problems
    - You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing.
  - Error-checking
    - 194Your hard disk seems very slow.
    - Your data files are damaged or corrupted.
    - Some programs run correctly but others do not.
    - A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive.
    - The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error
    - The drive cannot read a diskette.
  - 195CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems
    - You cannot access a disc in the drive.
    - You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out.
    - Some discs run correctly, but others do not.
  - 196WinDVD problems: General issues
    - WinDVD controls are disabled.
    - 197Playback performance is poor.
    - The Root or Title menu does not open.
    - WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change.
    - Slow playback performance.
  - 198WinDVD problems: Content issues
    - WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed.
  - 199Minimum system requirements
  - WinDVD: Error messages
  - 203Sound system problems
    - You do not hear any sound from the computer.
    - The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
  - 204PC Card problems
  - Card Information Structure
  - 205PC Card checklist
  - Resolving PC Card problems
    - The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work.
    - 206The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
    - Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.
    - The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller.
    - A PC Card error occurs.
  - 207Printer problems
    - The printer will not print.
    - The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
  - 208Modem problems
    - The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
    - The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data.
- 209Develop good computing habits
  - Save your work frequently.
  - On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.
  - Read the users guides.
- 210If you need further assistance
  - Before you call
  - 211Contacting Toshiba
  - Toshiba voice contact
- 212Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- 213Toshibas worldwide offices
- Appendix A
217Hot Keys
- Instant password security
- 218218
  - Sound
  - Display modes
  - Keyboard hot keys
- Appendix B
219Power Cable Connectors
221Glossary
- Acronyms
- 223Ter ms
  - The following terms may appear in this users guide.
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