Toshiba 1405 S171 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172
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Satellite® 1400/1405 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 221 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6623-1002M3 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 2
and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 3
and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 4
Contact: Toshiba America Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 5
company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba before sending a message. Instructions for IC CS-03 user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 6
user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power . 2 The user manual of analog equipment Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 7
services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 8
cause undesired operation. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 9
with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. Approved - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 10
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 11
classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 12
MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Trademarks Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, InTouch, and Fn-esse are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba -Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. TouchPad is a - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 13
documentation 25 Service options 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 32 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD/DVD control buttons - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 14
45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 15
81 TOSHIBA Console button 81 Starting a program 82 Saving your work 82 Printing your work 83 Using diskettes 84 Inserting and removing diskettes 85 Caring for diskettes 85 Backing up your files 86 Copying to a diskette 86 Playing a CD or DVD 87 Drive components and control buttons 88 CD - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 16
Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additional batteries 118 Battery safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 122 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 17
battery power 124 What to do when the battery runs low 124 Setting battery alarms 125 Changing the main battery 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127 Inserting a charged battery 128 Disposing of used batteries the screen saver - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 18
Help and Support 158 Using 172 Accessing the wireless modules using Service Providers 174 Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line 175 Surfing the Internet 175 Internet features 176 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 176 Toshiba's online resources 177 Exploring video - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 19
PC Card supporting software 183 Inserting PC Cards 183 Removing PC Cards 184 Hot swapping 185 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 186 TOSHIBA Accessibility 186 191 TOSHIBA Console 192 Customize Your Computer 193 Network 194 Security 194 Power Management 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls 197 Toshiba - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 20
205 Maximizing the video window 208 Using playlists Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong 221 Problems that are easy to fix 221 Problems when you turn on the computer........... working . 224 Using Startup options to fix problems 225 Internet problems 226 The Windows® XP operating system can help - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 21
21 Contents Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 233 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 238 Sound system problems 246 PC Card problems 247 Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 251 If you need - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 22
22 Contents Appendix C: Video Modes 266 Your computer's video modes 267 Table 1 Video modes (VGA 267 Table 2 Video modes (XGA 268 Table 3 Video modes (SXGA 270 Glossary 272 Index 288 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 23
® XP Home operating system or the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer. This - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 24
with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 25
❖ An electronic version of the user's guide. Look for the user's guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C: drive. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba Accessories Information, which lists - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 26
26 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ® warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 221. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 27
Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 28
Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Infrared port System indicator panel Volume control dial Display latch CD/DVD control buttons Microphone in jack Headphone out The infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 29
DC-IN LAN port USB ports Video out Modem port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port The DC-IN is where you plug in the AC adapter. The LAN port lets you a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 30
eject button enables you to remove diskettes from the drive. The wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer's wireless antenna on or off. The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive enables you to play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can also use it to install - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 31
drive tray when the computer is turned on. The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual block the cooling vents. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 32
with the display open Internet button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad System indicator panel Infrared port Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Keyboard Palm rest CD/DVD control buttons Secondary control - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 33
on. For a description of these controls, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 36. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a fullsize keyboard. For more information, see "Using the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 34
various functions. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. For more information on your viewing options, see "Video Modes" on page 266, or see "Display modes" on page 263. Keyboard indicator lights Cursor control - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 35
Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel On/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 36
the computer is turned off. Next track Stop/eject CD/ Play/pause DVD mode Previous track Digital audio mode The CD/DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files. The previous - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 37
before being able to play a CD or DVD. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *For systems with Wi-Fi Battery cover Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for systems with Wi-Fi - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 38
the computer case. The battery cover provides access to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 39
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 40
from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 41
a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You should - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 42
supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to circulation. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 43
after several hours. ❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods. Intersperse such activities with other tasks. ❖ Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 44
keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in-use light indicates a drive , CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 45
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User Toshiba and Microsoft. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 46
you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 47
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 59) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 54) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 48
the module. 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. Power to the DVD-ROM drive has been turned on. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. 1 If the computer is on, turn it off. See "Turn Off or Shut down - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 49
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 49 Expansion memory slot cover Underside of the computer NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover. Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 50
off the cover. 6 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 51
module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. You can now continue setting - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 52
the power on again. 2 Push the latches to the outside to release the module. A spring will force one end of the module up. 3 Gently pull the module out. CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 53
Started Connecting a mouse 53 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 54
a parallel printer before you turn on the computer. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or television to your - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 55
Connecting an external monitor You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Turn on the computer. 5 Set the display mode - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 56
box in the Control Panel. Enabling different refresh rates To include the ability to use the built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously among your display output options, you must first enable different refresh rates: 1 Right-click the desktop and click Properties. The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 57
the best picture quality from your external display device, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 58
capabilities of the external video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an part of the desktop will appear on the screen. You can view the "lost" area by scrolling to it. ❖ If you use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the display output with the LCD Adapter tab, click List all modes. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 59
hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes" on page 84. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 60
computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 61
Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 61 Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 62
62 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 63
display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. On 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 64
❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 122. The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 65
in the future. To activate the power-on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For more information see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. 2 Click Security. 3 Click User password. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The password requirement becomes active the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 66
it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. NOTE: Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you've positioned your cursor - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 67
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 67 documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button. For more on the primary and secondary control buttons, see "Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together" on page 135. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 68
68 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 69
for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. If you plan to set up a printer later, close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 70
70 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 71
Started Setting up the fax function 71 4 Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 72
up the fax function 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The fax function default setting is enabled. If it is disabled, enable the fax , repeat steps 1-4. But, under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 73
(domain server) or the Turn Off command if you are not. ❖ When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on, don't turn off the power. Doing so may damage your hard disk. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 99. Caring for your computer This section gives - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 74
fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings , make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 75
Getting Started Caring for your computer 75 PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 76
your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 77
keyboard 77 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard described in "Powering down the positions may be lost. Using the keyboard Function keys Windows® keys Home 7 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 78
78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 79
as the secondary (or right mouse) control button. Overlay keys & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . Del . / / Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 80
light goes out. Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 81
allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. For further information and instructions, see "Assigning a key to a program or document" on page 189. NOTE: The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard. TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 82
to program the button, see "Power Management" on page 194. for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See "Lesson you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 83
Learning the Basics Printing your work 83 To save: ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 84
window 3 Click OK or Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch internal or external diskette drive lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button The diskette drive LED glows while the drive is being accessed. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 85
not use cleaning fluids. ❖ Never slide back the protective metal cover. ❖ Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Never twist or bend a diskette. ❖ Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 86
files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as a tape drive, or to your network partition. Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Click Start. The Start menu appears. 3 Click My Computer. The My - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 87
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM or CD-R/CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 88
the display panel is closed or open. Components DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Manual Eject button eject button Sample DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray. This button requires power to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 89
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 89 The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 90
log on before being able to play a CD or DVD. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital audio mode. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off If an audio CD is in the The operating system and you drive, the system enters starts, the Windows press - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 91
MediaTM Player starts and the digital audio files begin to play. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD The disc tray partially opens. CAUTION: To Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 93
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 93 Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. To access the Windows MediaTM Player, click Start, then click Windows - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 94
Windows MediaTM Player screen Playing a DVD This guide has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD. For information about how to play back a DVD, see "WinDVD™" on page 201. Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 95
a CD or DVD 95 Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive. Wait a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 96
come with a DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/ CD-RW, CD-ROM or CD-R/CD-RW multifunction drive that allows you to: ❖ Play prerecorded DVDs (DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives) ❖ Play prerecorded CDs ❖ Read and write files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. CAUTION: Check the disk - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 97
a built-in V.90 56K modem and a built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter. To use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions. 1 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 98
to a network locally or remotely. ❖ Locally, using the built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line. ❖ Remotely, using the built-in modem and , and click Network Setup Wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects with the network. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 99
hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Standby, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power power power is - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 100
than the Turn Off or Shut down option. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 101
Standby stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If your computer is left in Standby mode for - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 102
are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down. The above, you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button. To do so, you must preset the mode. 1 Click Start, - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 103
can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire-for example, High Power in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 104
appears. If you selected the High Power option, the High Power Properties window appears. Sample High Power Properties window 6 Click the System Power Mode tab. 7 Select Power Off for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 105
the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 106
window appears. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate support check box. 5 Click OK to close the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 107
state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows ® XP Professional operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer using Hibernation as follows: 1 Click Start, Shut Down. The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 108
Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 109
109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 110
Properties window 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 111
the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 112
the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 113
mode. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 114
114 Learning the Basics Using Standby Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 115
Properties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 116
the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 117
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery life may vary depending on applications, power - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 118
its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 119 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 119
At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. If it does not turn on, go to - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 120
is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra batteries, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 121
Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 122
is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 123
Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 124
an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 125
Saver Properties window appears. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 126
pack while the computer is in Standby mode. Data in memory will be lost. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using Hibernation" on page 105. 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 127
advice in "Disposing of used batteries safely" on page 129. CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery. Please return spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer. Removing the battery from the battery cover 1 Position the battery cover with the battery facing up. 2 Press the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 128
command" on page 99. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 126. 3 Release the battery from the battery cover. See "Removing the battery from the battery cover" on page 127. 4 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 129
need to press the cover in from the edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position. Battery release latch Inserting the battery cover CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case. 10 Turn the computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 130
choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for guides, power cables, compact discs and diskettes. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information, or visit toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 131
, refer to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system documentation that came with your computer. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 132
132 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 133
your desktop are the following: Toshiba Access-Opens a window with links to software updates, services and support, and other important benefits. description of the file contents appears. See Windows® XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 134
Exploring the desktop ❖ Search for files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and turn off the computer For more information in the System tray are Current time, Power usage mode, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray drive. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 135
as your computer may have more than one disk drive. Computers can be connected together to form a screen. This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem. NOTE: How to best use the TouchPad and control buttons together is a matter of personal preference. Many users - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 136
) of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, the term "click" refers to the primary button, which is usually the left one. Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button. For example, "click the secondary button." 2 Click an empty area - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 137
the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the TouchPad to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 138
138 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Start button Taskbar System tray Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop's four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 139
Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar. The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself. But - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 140
140 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar. The operating system displays the address bar. It indicates that you are in "My Computer." Sample My Computer window Lesson 4: Creating a new document - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 141
141 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system opens the new document in Notepad-the text editor built into the operating system. Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 142
area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet. The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It even stores other folders in folders. In this - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 143
143 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 144
® Explorer, which provides access to all your computer's resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer's hard disk. Sample Windows® Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it-one for Paint and one for Windows® Explorer. 4 Click the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 145
, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen with several program windows open. You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 146
146 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the applications' button on the taskbar through use of the TouchPad and clicking the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 147
. HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen. Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top-right corner of the Paint window. Paint returns to its previous size and location. Notice that the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 148
148 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other. Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Experiment with - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 149
149 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 150
150 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 4 Type Calculator and click Finish. The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don't know the name and location of the program file - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 151
: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All files and folders. 3 Type char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the file name. The operating system displays a list of all the files with "char" in their names. 4 Click the Character Map file with the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 152
to add a special character to a document. Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures, patterns . The Windows® XP operating system treats all windows, icons, programs, drives, etc. as self-contained objects, each with its own set of - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 153
Saver tab. 4 Click the arrow beside the current option-probably "(None)" -to open the screen saver list box. 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box. 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box. The operating system displays your - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 154
154 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop, click OK. The operating system returns you to the desktop. You can view any object's properties by - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 155
155 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Date and Time Properties window HINT: To open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly, either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button, then click Adjust Date/Time - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 156
from the desktop The icon disappears, but it has not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later. 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial. Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 157
Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time, a "restore point." This is useful if you are - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 158
System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 159
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 2 If you do not see the index, click index. Help and Support displays the Index. Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 160
under the category drawings, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint. 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then click Display. Help opens a topic screen that, in the window's right pane, gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program, including through use - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 161
: 1 Click Start, then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears. 2 Follow the instructions. Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let computer using either Turn Off or Shut down, see "Powering down the computer" on page 99. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 162
you several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖ An improved help center, support automation, and automatic Windows® operating system update ❖ Wizards to simplify setting up your - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 163
163 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: ❖ Taskbar - which resources to display - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 164
, Windows® Explorer, or Internet Explorer. For more information about changing your desktop style, enter Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support. Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 165
, game scores, stock prices, or headlines - all in the window of your choice. To display a Web page in an individual window: 1 Click Start, Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Type Active Desktop in the search field. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 166
166 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 3 Click the Add Web content to your desktop link. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 167
167 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents. By default, the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 168
168 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The My Computer window appears. 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 169
can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port. An external mouse and keyboard connect to the USB ports. In addition, you can connect your notebook to the office network. See "Connecting your computer to a network" on page - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 170
another computer. 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer: ❖ Guest ❖ Host 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or access a network through a dial-up connection, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 171
to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you're having trouble connecting through properly. 7 If the modem isn't working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 172
a dial-up connection. ❖ A wireless network, you need a wireless networking PC Card, or contact your authorized Toshiba representative. Setting up a dial-up . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects to the network. Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 173
Options An overview of using the Internet Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray This information applies to systems with the optional Wi-Fi feature. NOTE: To install the Wi-Fi option at a later time, contact your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. When using your Wi-Fi Mini PCI - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 174
features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from the Internet video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service satellite links. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 175
the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem ❖ A Web browser ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can access the Internet. 1 Connect site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 176
in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 177
up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 253. Exploring video features Your computer's video features enable you to view Windows® presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen (display panel or external monitor) or on a television set. For - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 178
send the display to the video out. To return to the internal LCD display, press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD. Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray. 2 Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 3 Launch WinDVD and press the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 179
201. Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by connecting - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 180
. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 181
the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 182
cable 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from Memory Card International Association) standard. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can install two Type II cards. ❖ A Type III card is used for removable hard - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 183
may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically. Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 184
184 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the lower slot. If you have a Type II card, you can insert it into - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 185
185 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly. Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called "hot swapping." Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 186
options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ Toshiba Console ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 187
function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click Apply - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 188
. You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse To access Fn-esse, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse keyboard The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are white. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 189
189 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 190
190 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or TouchPad To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the TouchPad, move the cursor over the desired - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 191
the Expand popup lists check box. Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment activate the utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility. The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 192
computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F6 key on your keyboard. ❖ Use the Start menu. If you use the latter, do the following: 1 Click Start, then click - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 193
Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are: ❖ Power Management (See "Power Management" on page 194.) ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls (See "TOSHIBA Button Controls" on page 197.) ❖ Mouse (properties) ❖ Hotkey assignment (See "Fn-esse" on page - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 194
are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer's power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console: 1 Press the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 195
195 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power ("Plugged in") and battery power (Running on batteries"). You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 196
196 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The windows and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are described in the following sections. Running on batteries section The preset modes are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you can change the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 197
Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window. You can change the name here if you wish. TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them. Those - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 198
2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and/or the Internet button. 4 Under Select a Program, make the desired selections. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool. To access it: In the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 199
following: ❖ Display - Allows you to select the built-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority - Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 200
200 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to enable or disable the "wakeup on keyboard" feature. The feature allows you to - Shows the BIOS version, and allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 201
how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 202
Playing DVDs a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, WinDVD is preinstalled on the hard disk. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in "Inserting a disc" on page 91. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD. If - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 203
at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in "Setting general properties" on page 211. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls. Pause the cursor over a button to display its definition. The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 204
control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD disc supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 205
205 WinDVD™ Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button. The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption feature, which displays captions - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 206
206 WinDVD™ Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Repeat - repeat the current None chapter, or start to play All to delete all bookmarks. Eject - open the DVD- E ROM drive disc tray. Pause - temporarily stop Spacebar playing a DVD. Play - start playing a DVD. Spacebar - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 207
207 WinDVD™ Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Step - move forward None through the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame. Stop - - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 208
volume by holding and dragging the cursor across the bars. Or use keyboard shortcut Shift ↑ (increases) Shift ↓ (decreases) Web/Skin select - control panel. Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 209
209 WinDVD™ Using playlists Sample playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 210
210 WinDVD™ Customizing WinDVD 6 Click OK to close the confirmation window, then click OK to close the Playlist window. Loading and playing playlists 1 In the Playlist window, click File to display the saved playlist of files. 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist. A confirmation window - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 211
-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into six regions. The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region. The current - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 212
or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 4 In the View box, select the items you want displayed when WinDVD launches. Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window. Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 213
Pro Logic Surround sound. 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound. NOTE: Dolby Surround Compatible is a speaker mode option in WinDVD. Your system may not support this function. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 214
ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden. Otherwise, clear the check - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 215
view button. Chapter button Title button Menu button Directional buttons Numeric keypad Sample WinDVD expanded control panel Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Directional buttons ↑ (Up) - use to navigate the →(Right) WinDVD menus, as ↓ (Down) you would the arrow ←(Left) keys on the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 216
216 WinDVD™ Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Numeric keypad - 0 - 9 use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number. After you have entered a chapter number, click the enter button on - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 217
Use this 217 WinDVD™ Using WinDVD advanced features To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Chapter button - C display a list of all the chapters in the current DVD. Select the content to change the spoken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 218
keyboard shortcut Subtitles - display a S list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports properly. Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 219
, down, left or right. The close-up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location. Zooming out To return the video to normal size, click the zoom button. The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit. Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 220
220 WinDVD™ Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Sample WinDVD Adjustment window The adjustment window provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 221
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 222
program name, then End Task. 5 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in "Turn Off or Shut down command" on page 99. Your program performs displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 223
on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 224
"Power and the batteries" on page 232. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 225
your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 226
1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help with from the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 227
receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window's left pane - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 228
stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two use its resources for the new device, see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 229. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 229
conflict ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 230
to the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, diskette drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Troubleshooting button is also present. Click troubleshooting. A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 231
in "Turn Off or Shut down command" on page 99. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47, and making sure it is seated properly - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 232
computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 233
software using the hard disk more? Is the display set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. For more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 121. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 234
problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen monitor only ❖ external video device only (composite the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 235
tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. For more information, see Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 236
do not support this resolution will only work in Internal mode. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the drive by - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 237
Start. Error-checking runs the test. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to go into the diskette drive. You may already have a diskette in the drive. Make sure the drive is empty. You may - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 238
the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions, see "Disk drive problems" on page 236). DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Press - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 239
manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD Make sure your system's A/C adapter is plugged in and the system's power setting is on full. The - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 240
software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing a new hardware or software that your display driver resolution, color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some systems do not support video overlays if these - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 241
241 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System icon. The System Properties window. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click the Device Manager - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 242
message and additional Resolution information The disc in the DVD-ROM drive is not a valid disc type. Valid disc type is DVD-Video. Ensure the disc is a valid disc type. If the disc works in other players, try using a disc cleaner. The disc may require features that are not supported by WinDVD. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 243
may be one of the following: The audio card is faulty. There is a problem with the audio driver. Check installation of the sound card drivers. WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit. There are not enough system - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 244
the audio card drivers. An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. Playback - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 245
authorized. Change the Parental Control level in the DVD Options dialog. Note that WinDVD requires a password for this change. WinDVD encountered an error. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 246
of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive. No DVD-ROM drive. A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD-ROM drive. Check the DVD-ROM drive or DVD disc. Ensure the disc is a valid type (DVDVideo, Video CD, or audio CD). Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 247
PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 248
PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 249
Card. Refer to the PC Card documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 182. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 250
printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers, as shown in "Setting up a problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 251
Wrong Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or bits per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 252
tips" on page 76 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you user's guides. It's very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 253
before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 254
and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD-ROM. ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch Center: ❖ Within the United States at - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 255
255 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 256
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Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 259
information on setting a password, see "Activating the power-on password" on page 65. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Type either a user or supervisor password and press Enter. If you set a blank screen saver, pressing the Fn + F1 key - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 260
operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; DVD Playback and Presentation Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows®operating system under AC power is Full Power only. The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 261
261 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. Click the checkbox to prevent the message box appearing in future. Sample standby confirmation box ❖ For - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 262
262 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. Click the checkbox to prevent the message box - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 263
Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously See "Enabling different refresh rates" on page 56. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 264
. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad" on page 65. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 265
Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 266
used by programmers to specify video modes in programs. Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether contiguous pixels. LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors, or shades of gray, that the mode can display on the built-in screen. CRT Colors - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 267
is for external monitors only. Your computer's video modes Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table. If your Pels VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters Character matrix (pels) LCD colors 8 x 8 16 of 256K CRT colors 16 of 256K Scanning frequency Vertical (Hz) - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 268
8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution 640 x 480 LCD colors 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K (Virtual) CRT colors 256/256K 256/256K 256 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 269
269 Video Modes Your computer's video modes Resolution 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 LCD colors 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K (Virtual) 64K/64K CRT colors 256/256K 256/256K 64K/64K 64K/64K 64K/ - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 270
Modes Your computer's video modes Resolution 1600 x 1200 LCD colors 16M/16M (Virtual) Table 3 Video modes (SXGA+) CRT colors 16M/16M Resolution 640 x 480 LCD colors 256/256K CRT colors 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 271
271 Video Modes Your computer's video modes Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 LCD colors 64K/64K 64K/64K 64K/64K 64K/64K 64K/64K (Virtual) 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 272
The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 273
DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 274
access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 275
perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include lost or damaged. basic input/output system (BIOS) - See BIOS. baud rate - The speed at which BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files. - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 276
processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the CD. Compare DVD-ROM. central processing unit (CPU) - The chip that functions as the "brain" of the computer. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 277
driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 278
transfer between memory and a device of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk. hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard unless otherwise stated. download - (1) In driver - See device - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 279
video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CDROMs. Compare CD or network adapter. extension - It consists of two parts: the actual name - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 280
disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 281
passes to create a complete screen image. Compare noninterlaced. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 282
storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as ROM. A computer's main memory is RAM. See RAM - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 283
, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or presentation. Musical other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced - A method of refreshing a computer screen, to information being read from your own computer's hard disk, such as online documentation or online help - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 284
, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port - A socket on the computer CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) - Volatile memory that can be written - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 285
in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S SCSI - SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 286
drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports modem or network. See also download. URL - URL stands for Uniform specific problem. Utilities are often - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 287
another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 288
Index A AC adapter 60 AC power light 35, 60, 64 Accessories programs 157 adding memory 47 alarms low battery 125 audio CDs playing 87 audio features 179 avoiding injury 40 B background changing 152 battery alarms 125 changing 126 charge not lasting 233 charging 62, 121 conserving power 124 disposal - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 289
TOSHIBA Console 34, 81 C calculator 149 CD control buttons 89 CD Player control panel 93 CD/DVD control buttons 28, 33, 36, 88, 89 CD/DVDs caring for 96 inserting 91, 92 playing 87 removing 95 viewing contents 94 CD-ROMs using 87 CDs 28, 33, 94 inserting 92 problem solving 239 changing main battery - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 290
290 Index connecting AC adapter 60 external monitor 54, 169 external speakers 181 headphones 182 modem 97 power cable 61 television 54 to a network 98 USB-compatible keyboard 59 mouse 53 conserving battery power 124 cooling vents CPU 31 copying files to another computer 169 cursor control mode - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 291
178 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 30, 87, 96, 178, 201 can't access disc 238 drive tray won't open 238 eject button 88 general properties 211 light 35 manual eject hole/button 89 playing DVDs 201 problems 238 troubleshooting 230 DVDs 28, 33, 87 playing 178 E email 176 emulating a full-size keyboard 81 energy - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 292
174 I icon 133 moving to desktop 133 icons safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 34 system 33, 35 infrared port 28 exchanging information 169 inserting CDs and DVDs 92 main battery 128 PC Cards 183 installing main battery 126 memory module 47 Internal mode 236 Internet 174 bookmarked site not found 226 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 293
233 Windows special keys 79 L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 98 lights AC power 35, 60, 64 battery 35, 64, 122 cursor control mode 34 disk/disc activity 35 diskette activity 84 diskette drive 35 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 35 hard disk drive 35, 64 keyboard 34 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 294
CDs and DVDs 87 ports COM 170 external diskette drive 59 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29 power cable 61 cable connectors 265 computer will not start 223 light 35 monitoring 122 on/off button 32 problem solving 232 Power Management 194 running on batteries 196 power - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 295
does not open 239 DVD-ROM slow playback 240 DVD-ROM/CD-RW performance is poor 239 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray doesn't eject 238 external display not working 236 external keyboard not working 233 external monitor 234 faulty memory 231 hardware conflict 227, 228 high-pitched noise 246 illegal operation - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 296
127 CDs and DVDs 95 main battery 126 PC Cards 184 resizing windows 145, 147 Restart command 100 RGB (monitor) port 29 RTC (real-time clock) battery 118 running the computer on battery power 117 S safety disposing of batteries 129 icons 24 precautions 43 traveling 130 saving your work 82 screen 34 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 297
ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 53 using modem 97 PC Cards 182 TouchPad and control buttons 135 utilities Hotkey utility 191 Power Management 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls 197 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 V video 266 video features exploring 177 video modes 266 table 267 - Toshiba 1405 S171 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite 1405-S171/S172 - Page 298
surfing the Internet 175 Web sites,Toshiba 255 Wi-Fi wireless networking 173 Windows 134 windows hiding 145 repositioning 145 resizing 145, 147 Windows Explorer 143 Windows Help and Support 134 Windows XP change date and time settings 154 changing the screen saver 152 closing programs 148 creating
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