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216 WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Open Subpanel - Displays the expanded subpanels view through which you can access advanced features. For more information, please see "Using WinDVD advanced features" on page 218. Capture - opens the None Capture browser, which enables you to capture still images of a movie. Bookmarks - opens [K] the Bookmark browser, which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected. Zoom - zooms in on None the movie window for a closer look. After zooming in, you can pan around to see other areas of the image.

Section	Page
Satellite® 2455 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	27
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	29
Other documentation	29
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	31
Making sure you have everything	31
Front with the display closed	32
Back	33
Right side	34
Left side	35
Front with the display open	37
Keyboard indicator lights	39
System indicator panel	40
CD/DVD control buttons	41
Underside	42
Chapter 2: Getting Started	43
Selecting a place to work	43
Creating a computer-friendly environment	43
Keeping yourself comfortable	44
Precautions	47
Setting up your computer	49
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Adding external devices	51
Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive	52
Connecting to a power source	52
Charging the main battery	55
Using the computer for the first time	56
Opening the display panel	56
Turning on the power	56
Activating the power-on password	57
Using the TouchPad™	58
Installing additional memory (optional)	60
Removing a memory module	66
Connecting an optional Slim SelectBay module	69
Hot swapping an optional Slim SelectBay module	69
Installing and locking an optional Slim SelectBay module	69
Removing an optional Slim SelectBay module	71
Connecting a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	74
Connecting a USB printer	74
Connecting a parallel printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Using the Add Printer Wizard	75
Powering off the computer	77
Caring for your computer	78
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	84
Windows® special keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Emulating a full-size keyboard	86
TOSHIBA Console button	87
Starting a program	87
Saving your work	87
Printing your work	88
Using diskettes	89
Inserting and removing diskettes	89
Caring for diskettes	89
Backing up your files	90
Playing a CD or DVD	91
Components	92
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	93
Inserting a disc	93
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing a DVD	98
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	98
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CDs and DVDs	99
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	100
Setting up for communications	100
Connecting the modem to a phone line	101
Connecting your computer to a network	101
Powering down the computer	102
Turn Off or Shut down command	102
Restart command	103
Hibernation command	103
Standby command	104
Using Turn Off or Shut down	104
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	106
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	108
Using Hibernation	108
Enabling the Hibernation command	109
Going into Hibernation mode	110
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	111
Starting again from Hibernation	114
Using Standby	115
Going into Standby mode more quickly	116
Starting again from Standby	119
Toshiba’s online resources	119
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	120
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	120
Running the computer on battery power	121
Power management	122
Charging the battery	122
Charging the RTC battery	124
Monitoring battery power	124
Determining remaining battery power	125
Conserving battery power	126
What to do when the battery runs low	126
Setting battery alarms	127
Changing the main battery	128
Removing the battery from the computer	128
Installing the battery	130
Taking care of your battery	131
Maximizing battery life	132
Disposing of used batteries safely	133
Traveling tips	133
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	135
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	136
Finding your way around the desktop	136
Windows® XP file system	138
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	139
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	142
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	143
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	144
Lesson 6: Starting programs	145
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	147
Using the taskbar	148
Minimizing and maximizing windows	148
Resizing and moving windows	149
Lesson 8: Closing programs	151
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	151
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	151
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	152
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	154
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	156
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	157
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	159
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	160
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	160
Using the online tours and tutorials	162
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	163
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	165
Windows® XP special features	165
Personalizing your desktop	166
Customizing the taskbar	166
Bringing the world to your desktop	167
Changing desktop and browsing style	168
Personalizing individual windows	169
Customizing window toolbars	170
Displaying information about each folder	171
Using your computer at the office	172
Setting up for communications	173
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	174
Setting up a dial-up connection	174
Exchanging data with another computer	175
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	175
Getting help transferring files	176
Setting up a wireless connection	176
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	176
Connecting to the Internet	176
An overview of using the Internet	178
The Internet	178
The World Wide Web	178
Internet Service Providers	179
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	179
Surfing the Internet	179
Internet features	180
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	180
Exploring video features	181
Connecting a TV to your computer	181
Display settings hot key	182
Exploring audio features	183
Recording sounds	183
Using a microphone	183
Adjusting recording settings	184
Using external speakers or headphones	185
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	185
Changing the display properties setting	186
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	187
Adjusting the quality of the external display	187
Display limitations	188
Using PC Cards	189
PC Card supporting software	189
Inserting a PC Card	189
Removing a PC Card	190
Hot swapping a PC Card	191
Using SD cards	192
Inserting an SD card	192
Removing an SD card	193
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	194
TOSHIBA Accessibility	194
Fnesse	195
Starting Fnesse	196
Assigning a key to a program or document	197
Viewing existing key assignments	199
Changing or removing existing key assignments	199
Hotkey utility	199
TOSHIBA Console	200
Customize Your Computer	201
Security	202
Power Management	202
TOSHIBA Button Controls	205
Toshiba Hardware Setup	206
Chapter 8: WinDVD™	209
Playing DVDs	209
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)	211
Using the WinDVD control panel	212
Using the control panel playback buttons	213
Maximizing the video window	217
Using WinDVD advanced features	218
Using playlists	218
Creating a Playlist	219
Playing a Playlist	220
Getting Help	222
Exiting WinDVD	222
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	223
Problems that are easy to fix	223
Problems when you turn on the computer	225
The Windows® operating system is not working	226
Using Startup options to fix problems	227
Internet problems	228
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	228
Resolving a hardware conflict	229
A plan of action	229
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	230
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	232
Memory module problems	233
Power and the batteries	234
Keyboard problems	236
Display problems	236
Disk drive problems	238
Slim SelectBay problems	241
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	241
Sound system problems	248
PC Card problems	249
Printer problems	252
Modem problems	253
Develop good computing habits	253
If you need further assistance	255
Before you call	255
Contacting Toshiba	255
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	256
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	257
Appendix A: Hot Keys	260
Volume Mute	260
Instant password security	261
Without a password	261
With a password	261
Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged	262
Power usage mode	263
Standby mode	264
Hibernation mode	265
Display modes	266
Display brightness	267
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	267
Keyboard hot keys	267
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	268
Glossary	269