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220 Power Cable Connectors

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Main Model: Satellite 1200 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice NOTE Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Installation Type of Service Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Interference Statement Approved Countries for use CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Page Contents Introduction ..............................................................21 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 25 Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 35 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 61 Page Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................... 87 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System................................. 99 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 129 Chapter 7: WinDVD................................................. 153 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 177 Page Introduction This guide 22 Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation 24 Service options Page Front with the display closed Back Right side Left side Front with the display open Indicator panel System indicator panel Underside Page Chapter 2 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Arms and wrists Work habits Precautions Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter Page Charging the main and secondary batteries Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Turning on the power Using the TouchPad Control buttons Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Page Page Removing a memory module Connecting a mouse Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Using the Add Printer Wizard Page Page Turning off the computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Page Chapter 3 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the numeric keypad overlay Using the cursor control overlay Starting a program Saving your work Printing your work Using diskettes Inserting and removing diskettes Caring for diskettes Backing up your files Using your CD or DVD drive DVD-ROM drive components Inserting a disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CDs and DVDs Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a phone line Connecting your computer to a network Powering down the computer Turn Off or Shut down command Hibernation command Standby command Using Turn Off or Shut down Turning off more quickly Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down Using Hibernation Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Starting again from Hibernation mode Using Standby Starting again from Standby Toshibas online resources Chapter 4 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Charging the battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Conserving battery power What to do when the battery runs low Setting battery alarms Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries safely Traveling tips Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Windows XP file system Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Page Page Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Opening a Web page from a window Lesson 4: Creating a new document Page Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Lesson 6: Starting programs Page Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar Minimizing and maximizing windows Resizing and moving windows Page Lesson 8: Closing programs Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Page Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Page Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Page Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Page Lesson 13: Using System Restore Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Windows XP Help and Support Center Page Using the online tours and tutorials Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options Windows XP special features Personalizing your desktop Customizing the taskbar Bringing the world to your desktop Turning on the Web content interface Adding components to the Web content interface Changing desktop and browsing style Choosing a style Personalizing individual windows Customizing window toolbars Displaying a toolbar in a window Displaying information about each folder Using your computer at the office Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Setting up a dial-up connection Exchanging data with another computer Transferring files using a parallel port connection Getting started Getting help transferring files Connecting to the Internet Using a modem An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Exploring video features Display settings hot key Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Adjusting recording settings Using external speakers or headphones Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse Changing the display properties setting Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Chapter 7 WinDVD Playing DVDs Page Using the WinDVD toolbar Using the WinDVD status bar Using the WinDVD control panel Using the control panel playback buttons Page Page Maximizing the video window Using playlists Creating playlists Loading and playing playlists Resuming normal playback after using playlists Customizing WinDVD Setting general properties Page Setting audio properties Setting display properties Customizing the control panel Page Using WinDVD Advanced Features Page Page Page Zooming in Panning Zooming out Adjusting the color balance Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Getting Help Exiting WinDVD Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong Your program stops responding. Page Your program performs an illegal operation. Problems 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. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet 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 Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Direct Memory Access Plug and Play Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling or enabling a device Checking device properties Memory card problems Power 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. Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The display is blank. The 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. Disk drive problems You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Your 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 CD-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. WinDVD problems: General issues WinDVD controls are disabled. Playback performance is poor. The Root or Title menu does not open. WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change. Slow playback performance. WinDVD problems: Content issues WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed. Minimum system requirements WinDVD: Error messages Page Page Page Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. The 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. Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Read the users guides. If you need further assistance Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Page Page Page Appendix A Hot Keys Instant password security 218 Sound Display modes Keyboard hot keys Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Page Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms The following terms may appear in this users guide. A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P Page R S T U V W Index A B C D E F H I J K L M N O Page R S T U V W