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Model: Satellite 2400/2405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable
Protection of Stored Data
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FCC Requirements
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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and your Health
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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Interference Statement
Approved Countries for use
Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions
Location of the required label
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Computer Disposal Information
Contents
Introduction ..............................................................23
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 27
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 39
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Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 76
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................. 117
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System. 131
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 161
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186
Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000 .................................... 201
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong..................... 222
Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 259
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Introduction
This guide
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Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
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Service options
Chapter 1
Finding Your Way Around
Making sure you have everything
Front with the display closed
Back
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Right side
Left side
Front with the display open
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Keyboard indicator lights
System indicator panel
CD/DVD control buttons
Underside
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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
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Completing installation
Adding external devices
Installing additional memory (optional)
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Removing a memory module
Checking total memory
Connecting a mouse
Connecting a printer
Connecting a USB printer
Connecting a parallel printer
Using external display devices
Connecting an external monitor
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Enabling different refresh rates
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Display limitations
Connecting an external diskette drive
Using an external keyboard
Connecting the AC adapter
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Charging the battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Turning on the power
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Activating the power-on password
Using the TouchPad
Primary and secondary control buttons
Toshiba Scroller
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
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Setting up a printer
Using the Add Printer Wizard
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Setting up the fax function
Powering off the computer
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
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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
Emulating a full-size keyboard
TOSHIBA Console button
Starting a program
Saving your work
Printing your work
Using diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes
Caring for diskettes
Backing up your files
Copying to a diskette
Playing a CD or DVD
Drive components and control buttons
Components
CD/DVD control buttons
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes
Inserting a disc
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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
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive
Setting up for communications
Connecting the modem
Connecting your computer to a network
Powering down the computer
Turn Off or Shut down command
Restart command
Hibernation command
Stand by command
Using Turn Off or Shut down
Turning off or shutting down more quickly
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Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
Using Hibernation
Enabling the Hibernation command
Going into Hibernation mode
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Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
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Starting again from Hibernation
Using Standby
Going into Standby mode more quickly
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Starting again from Standby
Chapter 4
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Using additional batteries
Battery safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Charging batteries
Charging the main 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
Removing the battery from the battery cover
Inserting a charged battery
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
WindowsXP file system
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
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Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
Opening a Web page from a window
Lesson 4: Creating a new document
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Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
Lesson 6: Starting programs
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Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
Using the taskbar
Minimizing and maximizing windows
Resizing and moving windows
Lesson 8: Closing programs
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
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Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver
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Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
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Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
Windows XP Help and Support
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Using the Windows XP tour
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
Chapter 6
Exploring Your Options
Windows XP special features
Personalizing your desktop
Customizing the taskbar
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
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Using your computer at the office
Exchanging data with another computer
Setting up a direct cable connection
Setting up for communications
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Determining the COM port
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Setting up a dial-up connection
Setting up a wireless connection
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray
An overview of using the Internet
The Internet
The World Wide Web
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
Toshibas online resources
Exploring video features
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television
Playing DVDs
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Adjusting recording quality
Using external speakers or headphones
Using PC Cards
PC Card supporting software
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
Hot swapping
Hot swapping precautions
Using SD cards
Inserting a SD card
Removing a SD card
Chapter 7
Toshiba Utilities
TOSHIBA Accessibility
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
Assigning a key to a program or document
Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop
Using the keyboard or TouchPad
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Hotkey utility
TOSHIBA Console
Customize Your Computer
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Plugged in section
Running on batteries section
Creating a new power mode
Customizing a power mode
TOSHIBA Button Controls
Toshiba Hardware Setup
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Chapter 8
WinDVD 2000
Playing DVDs
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Using the WinDVD toolbar
Using the WinDVD status bar
Using the WinDVD control panel
Using the control panel playback buttons
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Maximizing the video window
Using playlists
Creating playlists
Loading and playing playlists
Resuming normal playback after using playlists
Customizing WinDVD
Setting general properties
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Setting audio properties
Setting display properties
Customizing the control panel
Using WinDVD advanced features
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Zooming in
Panning
Zooming out
Adjusting the color balance
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD
Getting help
Exiting WinDVD
Chapter 9
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Your program stops responding.
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 is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive.
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE
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
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Resolving conflicts
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
Checking device properties
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Memory module 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.
Disk drive problems
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 diskette drive.
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW 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.
Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
WinDVD problems: content issues
WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed.
WinDVD: error messages
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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.
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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.
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
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
site
information in the USA
America
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Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
Hot Keys
Volume Mute
Instant password security
Without a password
With a password
Power usage mode
Standby mode
Hibernation mode
Display modes
Display brightness Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
Keyboard hot keys
Appendix B
Power Cable Connectors
Appendix C
Video Modes
Your computers video modes
Table 1 Video modes (VGA)
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)
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Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)
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Glossary
Acronyms
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The following terms may appear in this users guide.
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