Follow the on-screen instructions | Toshiba Satellite 2450 manual

GETTING STARTED

User's Manual

4.Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1.Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the fixed optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2.Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3.Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Toshiba Satellite 2450 user manual Follow the on-screen instructions

Contents

Toshiba Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity informationFCC conditions Vcci Class B Information Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selection Type of serviceJapan regulations Redial Disconnection Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Description on Laser specification Page Table of Contents Operating Basics Getting StartedXvi Xvii Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive Keyboard Power and Power-Up ModesXviii Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXix Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Appendixes Glossary Index Xxii Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Conventions Xxvi Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheating Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Documentation FeaturesPower Processor Features Disks CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Pointing device DisplayKeyboard Ports Slots Multimedia Slim Select Bay CommunicationsSecurity Special features Software Special features Battery save mode Utilities Options Options Slim Select Bay options CD-RW/DVD-ROM Audio/Video Grand TourFront with the display closed Controlbuttons Left side WirelessSecurity lock Left side Right side Shows the computer’s right side Back side Back side Universal LAN jackSerial Bus Underside Under side Front with the display open Toshiba Front with the display open System indicators CD/DVD Digital DC in 15V Power Keyboard indicators Keyboard indicators CapsLock indicator USB diskette drive DVD-ROM drive IndicatorSlim Select Bay modules Slim Select Bay modules CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Toshiba Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor Grand Tour Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of the computer General conditions Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the universal AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Turning on the power Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Automatic Hibernation Executing standby Standby modeBenefits of 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 Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Removing a module Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveChanging Slim Select Bay modules Changing Slim Select Bay modules Installing a module Removing the Slim Select Bay 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 Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveWriting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Disclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveImportant message 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 Data Verification Video DVD-R/-RW/-RAM Operating Basics Diskettes Media careCD/DVDs Media care Modem Region selection Properties menu Modem Modem Selection ConnectingSetting Dialing Properties Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Wireless communications Security Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Indicatorstatus Indication Wireless communication switchWireless communication Indicator Radio links Connecting LAN cable LAN Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal Keyboard Typewriter keys 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 Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Fn Sticky key Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Numeric mode Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicators Power indicator Battery typesDC in 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 the batteries ProceduresCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Battery charging notice Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Securing the battery cover Power-up modes Power-up modesPanel power off System Auto Off Modes Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup HW Setup window Boot Priority Power On Display HW Setup Enter Network Boot Protocol USB Password General Password was registered Device Config Key FD Supervisor password Supervisor passwordParallel/Printer Passwords Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices PC cards Inserting a PC card Removing a PC card PC cards SD cards Inserting an SD card SD card care Removing an SD cardSD cards Installing memory module Memory expansion Memory expansion Removing the keyboard brace Removing the keyboard Raising the insulation sheet 11 Installing a memory module Removing memory module Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 13 Removing the memory module Inserting Before installingToshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Removing 16 Secureing a screw SmartMedia Write protection 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 Bridge media care Battery pack BlackUSB FDD kit Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 22 Opening the lid External monitor 24 Closing the lid Changing the resolution Using the TV buttonClick start and click Control Panel Link IEEE1394 25 Display properties Precautions Link IEEE1394 Security lock Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock 28 Security lock Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Power Self test AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Battery Slim Select Bay Password LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive EXTRA,CD-GAudioCDonly Diskette drive SD card PC card Infrared port Touch Pad Pointing deviceClick the Pointer Options tab ProblemProcedure USB mouse USB Memory expansion Sound system Monitor Link IEEE1394 Modem No Carrier LAN Bluetooth Real Time Clock Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Toshiba support InEurope Appendix a SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements Communicationspecifications Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Video modes Video modes VGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Appendix B Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++ Escape sequence Bn Communication standard setting Answer commandDn Dial Request ID information En Echo commandHn Hook control 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 Zn Recall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Load factory settings Dn DTR control Kn Local flow control selection Tn Self-test commandsGn V.22bis guard tone control Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Store current configuration Display Current ConfigurationZn=x Store telephone number \Nn Error control mode selection \Qn Local flow control selection View numbers in blacklist \Vn Protocol result codeCn Data compression control Appendix D RegistersRegister values ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2 AT escape character user defined S6 Wait before dialing S5 Command line editing character user definedS4 Response formatting character user defined Appendix D S11 Dtmf dialing speed S7 Connection completion time-outS8 Comma pause time S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result Code Numeric Description Delayed Appendix D Appendix E ModeFunction Transmissionspeed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E Appendix E Internal Modem Guide Installing the internal modemInstalling the modem board and jack Appendix F Removing the internal modem Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Appendix G Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B2457 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Appendix G Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H USA and Canada Australia Europe Parts Numbers Appendix Configurations Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary-1 Adaptor Glossary-2 Cache memory Glossary-3 Capacity Glossary-4 Dielete Glossary-5 Device driver Glossary-6 Hard disk drive HDD Glossary-7 Hardware Glossary-8 Menu Glossary-9 Microprocessor Glossary-10 Prompt Glossary-11 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 Index IndexIndex-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6