Front with the display open | Toshiba Satellite 2450 guide

Front with the display open

Displayscreen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels. Refer to Appendix B.

When the computer operates on the universal AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power.

Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser. If the computer’s power is off, you can press this button to turn on the computer’s power and launch the browser automati- cally in one step.

TOSHIBAConsole Press this button to launch an application automatically. button The default is TOSHIBA Console.

TV button Press this button to set your display device to TV (Video- out). Press it again to return to LCD.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’s power on and off.

Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Touch Pad Control buttons below the DVD Multi let you select menu controlbuttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the

on-screen pointer.

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Toshiba Satellite 2450 user manual Front with the display open

Contents

Toshiba Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information FCC conditions EU Declaration of Conformity informationContact Vcci Class B Information Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Type of serviceRegion selection Redial If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Description on Laser specification Page Table of Contents Operating Basics Getting StartedXvi Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive Xvii Keyboard Power and Power-Up ModesXviii Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXix Hardware and system checklist Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendixes Xxii Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxvi Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage PC card overheating Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Introduction Equipment checklistChapter Hardware Power FeaturesDocumentation Processor Disks Features CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard DisplayPointing device Ports Multimedia Slots Slim Select Bay CommunicationsSecurity Software Special features Battery save mode Special features Utilities Options Options CD-RW/DVD-ROM Slim Select Bay options Front with the display closed Grand TourAudio/Video Controlbuttons Left side WirelessSecurity lock Left side Shows the computer’s right side Right side Back side Back side Universal LAN jackSerial Bus Under side Underside Toshiba Front with the display open Front with the display open CD/DVD Digital DC in 15V Power System indicators Keyboard indicators Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive CapsLock indicator Slim Select Bay modules IndicatorDVD-ROM drive Slim Select Bay modules DVD-R/-RW drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Multi drive Toshiba Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor Grand Tour Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the universal AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Turning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Clickstart, clickTurn Off Computer and clickStand by Standby limitations Restarting the computerRestarting the computer Follow the on-screen instructions Operating Basics Using the Touch PadPointing devices Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Changing Slim Select Bay modules Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveRemoving a module Changing Slim Select Bay modules Removing the Slim Select Bay module Installing a module Using optical media drives Using optical media drivesLoading discs Manual release with the eject hole Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing discs Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Important message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Read/write function chart DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Version Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Drag’n Drop CD Video DVD-R/-RW/-RAM Data Verification Operating Basics CD/DVDs Media careDiskettes Media care Region selection Modem Modem Properties menu Setting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communications Security Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicatorstatus Indication Radio links LAN Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Heat dispersal Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 … F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Display clarity increases with the brightness level Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Fn Sticky key Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicators Power indicators DC in indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packCare and use of the battery pack Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off ProceduresCharging the batteries Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password Panel power off Power-up modesPower-up modes System Auto Off Modes HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window Power On Display Boot Priority Enter HW Setup Network Boot Protocol USB General Password Password was registered Key FD Device Config Supervisor password Supervisor passwordParallel/Printer Passwords Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Inserting an SD card SD cards SD card care Removing an SD cardSD cards Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the keyboard brace Memory expansion Removing the keyboard Raising the insulation sheet 11 Installing a memory module Removing memory module 13 Removing the memory module Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Inserting Before installingToshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 16 Secureing a screw Removing Write protection SmartMedia 18 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Stick Installing a Memory StickRemoving a Memory Stick Compact Flash Installing a Compact Flash moduleRemoving a Compact Flash memory module USB FDD kit Battery pack BlackBridge media care Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 22 Opening the lid Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 24 Closing the lid External monitor Changing the resolution Using the TV buttonClick start and click Control Panel 25 Display properties Link IEEE1394 Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock 28 Security lock Security lock Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test Power AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Slim Select Bay Battery LCD panel Password Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive EXTRA,CD-GAudioCDonly SD card Diskette drive Infrared port PC card Touch Pad Pointing deviceClick the Pointer Options tab USB mouse ProblemProcedure Memory expansion USB Monitor Sound system Modem Link IEEE1394 No Carrier LAN Real Time Clock Bluetooth Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call Toshiba support InEurope Power Requirements SpecificationsAppendix a Environmental Requirements Communicationspecifications Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video modes VGA Video modes Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Appendix B Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeNn Modulation handshake Select pulse dialing On Return on-line to data modeQn Result code control Vn DCE response format Select tone dialingXn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dn DTR control Load factory settings Gn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Store current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection View numbers in blacklist \Vn Protocol result codeCn Data compression control Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes Delayed Appendix D Appendix E ModeFunction Transmissionspeed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Appendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix F Removing the internal modem Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix G Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B2457 Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix Parts Numbers Configurations Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary-1 Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dielete Glossary-6 Device driver Glossary-7 Hard disk drive HDD Glossary-8 Hardware Glossary-9 Menu Glossary-10 Microprocessor Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Glossary Index IndexIndex-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6