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287 Index mouse 74 power cable 54 to a network 101 USB mouse 74 conserving battery power 126 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 58 cooling vents CPU 34, 36 cursor control mode light 39 customizing taskbar 166 D date and time setting 156 DC-IN 33, 54 desktop 136 browsing style 168 creating new icon 137 creating shortcuts 151 major features 136 properties 155 shortcut menu 140 Start button 137 system tray 138 taskbar 138, 148 Device Manager 232 checking properties 232 disabling a device 232 dial-up connection 101 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 101 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 177, 179 Disk Defragmenter 239 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 240 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 running slow 239 disk drive indicator light 40 disk/disc activity light 100 diskette drive 52, 89 can't insert a diskette 240 can't read a diskette 240 external 52 diskettes caring for 89 cleaning 89 copying files to 90 inserting and removing 89 display doesn't look normal/flickers 237, 238 external monitor not working 238 external, adjusting 187 hot key 187 latch 32 manually set for external viewing 182 properties 155 screen is blank 236 use hot key for external viewing 182 display limitations 188 display panel opening 56 Display settings hot key 182 displaying folder information 171 disposing of used batteries 133 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 230 double-click 58 downloading 180 DVD-ROM 100

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

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Index

mouse

power cable

to a network

101

USB mouse

conserving battery power

126

Contents

CDs

DVDs

control buttons

cooling vents

CPU

34, 36

cursor control mode light

customizing

taskbar

166

date and time

setting

156

DC-IN

33, 54

desktop

136

browsing style

168

creating new icon

137

creating shortcuts

151

major features

136

properties

155

shortcut menu

140

Start button

137

system tray

138

taskbar

138, 148

Device Manager

232

checking properties

232

disabling a device

232

dial-up connection

101

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

101

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

177,

179

Disk Defragmenter

239

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

240

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

239

running slow

239

disk drive indicator

light

disk/disc activity light

100

diskette drive

52, 89

can’t insert a diskette

240

can’t read a diskette

240

external

diskettes

caring for

cleaning

copying files to

inserting and removing

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

237,

238

external monitor not working

238

external, adjusting

187

hot key

187

latch

manually set for external viewing

182

properties

155

screen is blank

236

use hot key for external viewing

182

display limitations

188

display panel

opening

Display settings

hot key

182

displaying folder information

171

disposing of used batteries

133

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

230

double-click

downloading

180

DVD-ROM

100