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CD/DVD control buttons, CD/DVD, Digital audio mode, previous track, play/pause, stop/eject

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36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs. You can play digital audio files while 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 in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The play/pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc.

Section	Page
Satellite® 1400/1405 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	23
This guide	23
Safety icons	24
Other icons used	25
Other documentation	25
Service options	26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	27
Making sure you have everything	27
Front with the display closed	27
Back	28
Right side	30
Left side	31
Front with the display open	32
Keyboard indicator lights	34
System indicator panel	35
CD/DVD control buttons	36
Underside	37
Chapter 2: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	43
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding external devices	46
Installing additional memory (optional)	47
Connecting a mouse	53
Connecting a printer	53
Connecting a USB printer	54
Connecting a parallel printer	54
Using external display devices	54
Connecting an external monitor	55
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	55
Enabling different refresh rates	56
Adjusting the quality of the external display	57
Display limitations	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 the first time	62
Opening the display panel	62
Turning on the power	63
Activating the power-on password	65
Using the TouchPad	65
Primary and secondary control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	67
Setting up a printer	68
Setting up the fax function	71
Powering off the computer	72
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Windows® special keys	78
Overlay keys	78
Emulating a full-size keyboard	80
TOSHIBA Console button	80
Starting a program	81
Saving your work	81
Printing your work	82
Using diskettes	83
Inserting and removing diskettes	84
Caring for diskettes	84
Backing up your files	85
Copying to a diskette	85
Playing a CD or DVD	86
Drive components and control buttons	87
CD/DVD control buttons	88
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	89
Inserting a disc	90
Playing an audio CD	92
Playing a DVD	93
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for CDs and DVDs	95
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	95
Setting up for communications	96
Connecting the modem	96
Connecting your computer to a network	97
Powering down the computer	98
Turn Off or Shut down command	98
Restart command	99
Hibernation command	99
Stand by command	100
Using Turn Off or Shut down	100
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	101
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	104
Using Hibernation	104
Enabling the Hibernation command	104
Going into Hibernation mode	105
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	106
Starting again from Hibernation	109
Using Stand by	110
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	111
Starting again from Stand by	114
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	115
Using additional batteries	116
Battery safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Charging batteries	118
Charging the main battery	119
Charging the RTC battery	119
Monitoring battery power	120
Determining remaining battery power	120
Conserving battery power	121
What to do when the battery runs low	122
Setting battery alarms	123
Changing the main battery	124
Removing the battery from the computer	124
Removing the battery from the battery cover	125
Inserting a charged battery	126
Disposing of used batteries safely	127
Traveling tips	128
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	129
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	129
Finding your way around the desktop	130
Windows® XP file system	132
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	133
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	136
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	137
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	139
Lesson 6: Starting programs	140
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	142
Using the taskbar	143
Minimizing and maximizing windows	143
Resizing and moving windows	144
Lesson 8: Closing programs	145
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	146
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	146
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	147
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	149
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	151
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	152
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	154
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	155
Windows® XP Help and Support	155
Using the Windows® XP tour	157
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	158
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	159
Windows® XP special features	159
Personalizing your desktop	160
Customizing the taskbar	160
Changing desktop and browsing style	161
Personalizing individual windows	162
Customizing window toolbars	163
Displaying information about each folder	164
Using your computer at the office	166
Exchanging data with another computer	166
Setting up a direct cable connection	166
Setting up for communications	167
Connecting your computer to a network	168
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	169
An overview of using the Internet	170
The Internet	170
The World Wide Web	170
Internet Service Providers	171
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line	171
Surfing the Internet	172
Internet features	172
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	173
Toshiba’s online resources	173
Exploring video features	173
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	174
Playing DVDs	175
Exploring audio features	175
Recording sounds	175
Using a microphone	176
Adjusting recording quality	177
Using external speakers or headphones	177
Using PC Cards	179
PC Card supporting software	179
Inserting PC Cards	180
Removing PC Cards	181
Hot swapping	181
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	183
TOSHIBA Accessibility	183
Fnesse	184
Starting Fnesse	185
Assigning a key to a program or document	186
Viewing existing key assignments	188
Changing or removing existing key assignments	188
Hotkey utility	188
TOSHIBA Console	189
Customize Your Computer	190
Network	191
Security	191
Power Management	191
TOSHIBA Button Controls	194
Toshiba Hardware Setup	195
Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000	198
Playing DVDs	198
Using the WinDVD toolbar	200
Using the WinDVD status bar	200
Using the WinDVD control panel	201
Using the control panel playback buttons	202
Maximizing the video window	204
Using playlists	205
Creating playlists	205
Loading and playing playlists	206
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	206
Customizing WinDVD	207
Setting general properties	207
Setting audio properties	209
Setting display properties	210
Customizing the control panel	210
Using WinDVD advanced features	211
Zooming in	216
Panning	217
Zooming out	217
Adjusting the color balance	217
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	218
Getting help	218
Exiting WinDVD	218
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	219
Problems that are easy to fix	219
Problems when you turn on the computer	221
The Windows® operating system is not working	222
Using Startup options to fix problems	223
Internet problems	224
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	224
Resolving a hardware conflict	225
A plan of action	225
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	225
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	227
Memory module problems	228
Power and the batteries	229
Keyboard problems	230
Display problems	231
Disk drive problems	233
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	235
Sound system problems	243
PC Card problems	244
Printer problems	247
Modem problems	248
Develop good computing habits	248
If you need further assistance	250
Before you call	250
Contacting Toshiba	250
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	251
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	252
Appendix A: Hot Keys	255
Volume Mute	255
Instant password security	256
Without a password	256
With a password	256
Power usage mode	257
Stand by mode	258
Hibernation mode	259
Display modes	260
Display brightness	260
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	261
Keyboard hot keys	261
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	262
USA and Canada	262
United Kingdom	262
Australia	262
Europe	262
Appendix C: Video Modes	263
Your computer’s video modes	264
Table 1 Video modes (VGA)	264
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)	265
Glossary	268