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292 Index DVD-ROM controls are gray 242 not functioning properly 244 video content poor 244 DVD-ROM performance is poor 242 DVD-ROM Root or Title menu does not open 243 DVD-ROM slow playback 243 external display not working 238 external keyboard not working 236 external monitor 237 faulty memory 234 hardware conflict 229, 230 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 231 high-pitched noise 248 illegal operation 224 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 keyboard produces unexpected characters 236 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 modem not receiving or transmitting 253 multi-function performance is poor 243 multi-function drive tray doesn't eject 241 no sound 248 non-system disk or disk error 226, 240 PC Card 249 checklist 250 error occurs 251 hot swapping fails 251 not recognized 251 slots appear dead 250 Plug and Play 231 power and batteries 234 printer 252 program not responding 223 program not working properly 240 screen does not look right/flickers 237, 238 Slim SelectBay 241 system resources 230 trouble prevention 253 URL address not found 228 using Startup options 227 warning resume failure 226 Windows XP not working 226 Windows XP won't start 226 WinDVD error messages 244 programs closing 151 not running correctly 240 starting 87 Web browsers 178 properties 155 R recording adjusting quality 184 sounds 183 Recycle Bin 137, 158 remaining battery power 125 removing CDs and DVDs 98, 99 main battery 128 PC Cards 190 Slim SelectBay module 71 resizing windows 147, 149 Restart command 103

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

DVD-ROM

controls are gray

242

not functioning properly

244

video content poor

244

DVD-ROM performance is poor

242

DVD-ROM Root or Title menu

does not open

243

DVD-ROM slow playback

243

external display not working

238

external keyboard not working

236

external monitor

237

faulty memory

234

hardware conflict

229, 230

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

231

high-pitched noise

248

illegal operation

224

Internet bookmarked site not

found

228

Internet connection is slow

228

keyboard

not responding

225

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

236

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

239

modem not receiving or

transmitting

253

multi-function

performance is poor

243

multi-function drive tray doesn’t

eject

241

no sound

248

non-system disk or disk error

226, 240

PC Card

249

checklist

250

error occurs

251

hot swapping fails

251

not recognized

251

slots appear dead

250

Plug and Play

231

power and batteries

234

printer

252

program not responding

223

program not working properly

240

screen does not look right/flickers

237, 238

Slim SelectBay

241

system resources

230

trouble prevention

253

URL address not found

228

using Startup options

227

warning resume failure

226

Windows XP not working

226

Windows XP won’t start

226

WinDVD error messages

244

programs

closing

151

not running correctly

240

starting

Web browsers

178

properties

155

recording

adjusting quality

184

sounds

183

Recycle Bin

137, 158

remaining battery power

125

removing

CDs and DVDs

98, 99

main battery

128

PC Cards

190

Slim SelectBay module

resizing windows

147, 149

Restart command

103