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Toshiba Satellite 2450 user manual Front with the display open

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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 informationFCC conditions EU Declaration of Conformity informationContact Vcci Class B InformationConformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Type of serviceRegion selection RedialIf problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax brandingInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaSoftware 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 XviiKeyboard Power and Power-Up ModesXviii Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXix Hardware and system checklist TroubleshootingGlossary Index AppendixesXxii Preface Manual contentsAbbreviations ConventionsIcons KeysDisplay Key operationMessages ConventionsXxvi Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage PC card overheating Central Processing Unit CPU Performance DisclaimerIntroduction Equipment checklistChapter HardwarePower FeaturesDocumentation ProcessorDisks FeaturesCD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard DisplayPointing device PortsMultimedia SlotsSlim Select Bay CommunicationsSecurity Software Special featuresBattery save mode Special featuresUtilities Options OptionsCD-RW/DVD-ROM Slim Select Bay optionsFront with the display closed Grand TourAudio/Video ControlbuttonsLeft side WirelessSecurity lock Left side Shows the computer’s right side Right sideBack side Back sideUniversal LAN jackSerial Bus Under side UndersideToshiba Front with the display openFront with the display open CD/DVD Digital DC in 15V Power System indicatorsKeyboard indicators Keyboard indicatorsUSB diskette drive CapsLock indicatorSlim Select Bay modules IndicatorDVD-ROM drive Slim Select Bay modulesDVD-R/-RW drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD Multi drive Toshiba Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor BlackUniversal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptorGrand Tour Getting Started Setting up your work spaceGeneral conditions Placement of the computerSeating and posture Setting up your work spaceWork habits LightingConnecting the AC adaptor Connecting the universal AC adaptorOpening the display Turning on the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first timeBenefits of hibernation Hibernation modeTurning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic HibernationBenefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Clickstart, clickTurn Off Computer and clickStand byStandby 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 driveChanging Slim Select Bay modules Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveRemoving a module Changing Slim Select Bay modulesRemoving the Slim Select Bay module Installing a moduleUsing 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 discsBefore 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 driveWriting 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 VerificationOperating Basics CD/DVDs Media careDiskettes Media careRegion selection ModemModem Properties menuSetting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing PropertiesDisconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communicationsSecurity Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicatorstatus Indication Radio linksLAN Connecting LAN cableDisconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Heat dispersal Moving the computerTypewriter keys KeyboardSoft 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 keyNumeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii charactersKeyboard Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesBattery indicators Power indicatorsDC in indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery packReal 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 TimeBattery charging notice Monitoring battery capacityMaximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power offRemoving the battery pack Replacing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Installing the battery packSecuring the battery cover Starting the computer by passwordPanel power off Power-up modesPower-up modes System Auto OffModes HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup windowPower On Display Boot PriorityEnter HW SetupNetwork Boot Protocol USB General PasswordPassword was registered Key FD Device ConfigSupervisor password Supervisor passwordParallel/Printer Passwords Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devicesInserting a PC card PC cardsPC cards Removing a PC cardInserting an SD card SD cardsSD card care Removing an SD cardSD cards Memory expansion Installing memory moduleRemoving the keyboard brace Memory expansionRemoving the keyboard Raising the insulation sheet 11 Installing a memory module Removing memory module 13 Removing the memory module Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptorInserting Before installingToshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 16 Secureing a screw RemovingWrite protection SmartMedia18 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 Black22 Opening the lid Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black24 Closing the lid External monitorChanging the resolution Using the TV buttonClick start and click Control Panel 25 Display properties Link IEEE1394Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock28 Security lock Security lockProblem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test PowerAC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Slim Select Bay BatteryLCD panel PasswordHard 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 driveInfrared port PC cardTouch Pad Pointing deviceClick the Pointer Options tab USB mouse ProblemProcedureMemory expansion USBMonitor Sound systemModem Link IEEE1394No Carrier LAN Real Time Clock BluetoothToshiba support Where to writeBefore you call Toshiba supportInEurope Power Requirements SpecificationsAppendix a Environmental RequirementsCommunicationspecifications Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video modes VGA Video modesAppendix 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 sequenceBn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix CMn 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 controlDn DTR control Load factory settingsGn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WWStore current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=x Store telephone number \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selectionView 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 definedS4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix DS8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard timeS37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codesDelayed Appendix D Appendix E ModeFunction Transmissionspeed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT CommandAppendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix FRemoving the internal modem Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix GSupported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B2457 Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision aWireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord ConnectorsAustralia Europe USA and CanadaAppendix Parts NumbersConfigurations Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary-1 Glossary-2 AdaptorGlossary-3 Cache memoryGlossary-4 CapacityGlossary-5 DieleteGlossary-6 Device driverGlossary-7 Hard disk drive HDDGlossary-8 HardwareGlossary-9 MenuGlossary-10 MicroprocessorGlossary-11 PromptGlossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shieldGlossary-13 Write protectionGlossary-14 GlossaryIndex IndexIndex-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6