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245 Index troubleshooters Windows 189 troubleshooting 181 AC/power battery will not charge 195 faulty adapter or cable 195 light does not come on 195 partially charged battery 196 batteries 195 CD-ROM drive 203, 204 data files 202 device properties 194 disabling a device 193 disk drive files missing 201 Non-system disk or disk error 184, 203 slow 202 diskette drive can't insert diskette 202 can't read diskette 203 display 199 external monitor 199 faulty AC adapter 195 faulty power cable 195 further assistance 212 hardware conflict 190, 191, 192 hot swapping 206 Internet 188, 189 keyboard AccuPoint problems 198 locks and computer won't restart 197 unexpected characters 197 memory cards 194 modem 209 PC Card 204, 206, 207 checklist 205 error 207 power problems 195 printer 208 will not print 208 program doesn't run 202 program performed illegal operation 182 program stops responding 181, 183 screen display blank 199 doesn't look right 200 external device does not work 201 problem with display settings 200 screen flickers 200 sound 204 sound system 204 Windows Millennium Edition 185 turning computer on/off 50, 102, 105, 107, 108, 148 turning off the computer 58 U universal power supply 221 Universal Resource Locator 138 Universal Serial Bus mouse 45 port 28 ports 28 uploading 173 URL (Universal Resource Locator) 138, 164 addresses 164 USB port 28 USB (Universal Serial Bus) mouse 45 port 28

Section	Page
Satellite® 1730/1735/1750/1755 User’s Guide	1
Table of Contents	11
Introduction	19
This guide	19
Safety icons	20
Other icons used	21
Other documentation	21
Service options	22
Chapter 1Finding Your Way Around	23
Making sure you have everything	23
Front with the display closed	24
Front panel controls	24
Back	27
Right side	29
Left side	30
Front with the display open	31
System indicator panel	33
Underside	34
Chapter 2 Getting Started	35
Selecting a place to work	35
Creating a computer-friendly environment	35
Keeping yourself comfortable	36
Precautions	40
Setting up your computer	41
Installing additional memory (optional)	42
Removing a memory module	44
Connecting a mouse	45
Connecting a printer	46
Connecting the AC adapter	47
Charging the battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Turning on the power	50
Adjusting brightness and contrast	51
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device	52
Setting up your software	53
Setting up a printer	54
Customizing your computer’s settings	57
Turning off the computer	58
Caring for your computer	59
Cleaning the computer	59
Moving the computer	59
Using a computer lock	60
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics	61
Computing tips	61
Using the keyboard	62
Character keys	63
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	63
Function keys	64
Windows special keys	64
Overlay keys	64
Starting a program	66
Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode	66
Programming the front panel control buttons for AP mode	67
Saving your work	69
Printing your work	70
Using diskettes	70
Inserting and removing diskettes	71
Caring for diskettes	71
Backing up your files	72
Copying to a diskette	72
Playing CDs or DVDs	73
Inserting a disc into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive	73
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	75
Playing audio CDs	76
Playing DVDs	78
Removing a disc	99
Caring for compact discs	100
Setting up for communications	100
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	101
Connecting your computer to a network	101
Powering down the computer	102
Shut down command	102
Hibernation command	103
Standby command	104
Using Shut down	105
Using Hibernation mode	107
Using Standby	108
Chapter 4 Mobile Computing	111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	111
Managing power usage	112
Running the computer on battery power	113
Using additional battery packs	113
Battery safety precautions	114
Maximizing battery life	114
Charging batteries	115
Charging the main battery	115
Charging the RTC battery	116
Monitoring battery power	117
Determining remaining battery power	117
Conserving battery power	118
What to do when the battery runs low	119
Changing the main battery	121
Removing the battery	121
Inserting a charged battery	122
Disposing of used batteries safely	123
Traveling tips	124
Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition	125
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Windows Millennium Edition file system	133
Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device	134
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	136
Exploring the Web Tutorial	137
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	140
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	142
Lesson 6: Starting programs	143
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	145
Using the taskbar	146
Minimizing and maximizing windows	146
Resizing and moving windows	147
Lesson 8: Closing programs	148
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	149
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	149
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	150
Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver	152
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	154
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	156
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	158
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	159
Windows Millennium Edition Help	159
Using the online tours and tutorials	161
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	162
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options	163
Windows Millennium Edition special features	163
Personalizing your desktop	164
Customizing the taskbar	164
Bringing the world to your desktop	165
Personalizing individual windows	166
Adding a background to a window	166
Customizing window toolbars	167
Using your computer at the office	169
Exchanging data with another computer	169
Transferring files	169
Getting help transferring files	170
Sending a fax	170
An overview of using the Internet	170
The Internet	171
The World Wide Web	171
Internet Service Providers	171
Connecting to the Internet	171
Surfing the Internet	172
Internet features	173
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	173
Toshiba’s online resources	174
Exploring audio features	174
Recording sounds	174
Using external speakers or headphones	176
Using PC Cards	176
PC Card supporting software	177
Inserting PC Cards	177
Removing PC Cards	178
Hot swapping	179
Emulating a full-size keyboard	180
Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong	181
Problems that are easy to fix	181
Problems when you turn on the computer	184
Windows Millennium Edition is not working	185
Using startup options to fix problems	185
Internet problems	188
Windows Millennium Edition can help you	189
Resolving a hardware conflict	190
A plan of action	190
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	191
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	193
Memory card problems	194
Power problems	195
Keyboard problems	197
AccuPoint II problems	198
Display problems	199
Disk drive problems	201
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems	203
Sound system problems	204
PC Card problems	204
Printer problems	208
Modem problems	209
Develop good computing habits	210
Using VirtualTech™	211
If you need further assistance	212
Before you call	212
Contacting Toshiba	213
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	214
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	215
Appendix A: Hot Keys	219
Brightness adjustment	219
Contrast adjustment	219
Instant password security	220
Sound	220
Power-on display	220
Keyboard hot keys	220
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	221
Glossary	223
Acronyms	223
Terms	225

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Index

245

troubleshooters

Windows

189

troubleshooting

181

AC/power

battery will not charge

195

faulty adapter or cable

195

light does not come on

195

partially charged battery

196

batteries

195

CD-ROM drive

203

204

data files

202

device properties

194

disabling a device

193

disk drive

files missing

201

Non-system disk or disk

error

184

203

slow

202

diskette drive

can’t insert diskette

202

can’t read diskette

203

display

199

external monitor

199

faulty AC adapter

195

faulty power cable

195

further assistance

212

hardware conflict

190

191

192

hot swapping

206

Internet

188

189

keyboard

AccuPoint problems

198

locks and computer won’t

restart

197

unexpected characters

197

memory cards

194

modem

209

PC Card

204

206

207

checklist

205

error

207

power problems

195

printer

208

will not print

208

program doesn’t run

202

program performed illegal

operation

182

program stops responding

181

183

screen display

blank

199

doesn’t look right

200

external device does not

work

201

problem with display settings

200

screen flickers

200

sound

204

sound system

204

Windows Millennium Edition

185

turning computer on/off

102

105

107

108

148

turning off the computer

universal power supply

221

Universal Resource Locator

138

Universal Serial Bus

mouse

port

ports

uploading

173

URL (Universal Resource Locator)

138

164

addresses

164

USB

port

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

mouse

port