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21 Contents Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 228 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 230 Memory module problems 232 Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 234 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ......... 238 Sound system problems 247 PC Card problems 248 Printer problems 251 Modem problems 252 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 254 Before you call 254 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 256 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259 Instant password security 260 Without a password 260 With a password 260 Power usage mode 261 Standby mode 262 Hibernation mode 263 Display modes 264 Display brightness 265 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 265 Keyboard hot keys 265

Section	Page
Satellite® 2400/2405 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
Toshiba Scroller	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	67
Setting up a printer	69
Setting up the fax function	72
Powering off the computer	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	77
Character keys	78
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	78
Windows® special keys	79
Overlay keys	79
Emulating a full-size keyboard	81
TOSHIBA Console button	81
Starting a program	82
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	83
Using diskettes	84
Inserting and removing diskettes	85
Caring for diskettes	85
Backing up your files	86
Copying to a diskette	86
Playing a CD or DVD	87
Drive components and control buttons	88
CD/DVD control buttons	89
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	90
Inserting a disc	91
Playing an audio CD	93
Playing a DVD	94
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CDs and DVDs	96
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	96
Setting up for communications	97
Connecting the modem	97
Connecting your computer to a network	98
Powering down the computer	99
Turn Off or Shut down command	99
Restart command	100
Hibernation command	100
Stand by command	101
Using Turn Off or Shut down	101
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	102
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	105
Using Hibernation	105
Enabling the Hibernation command	105
Going into Hibernation mode	106
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	108
Starting again from Hibernation	111
Using Standby	112
Going into Standby mode more quickly	113
Starting again from Standby	116
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Using additional batteries	118
Battery safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Charging batteries	120
Charging the main battery	121
Charging the RTC battery	121
Monitoring battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	122
Conserving battery power	123
What to do when the battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	125
Changing the main battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	126
Removing the battery from the battery cover	127
Inserting a charged battery	128
Disposing of used batteries safely	129
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	131
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	131
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Windows® XP file system	134
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	135
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	138
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	139
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	141
Lesson 6: Starting programs	142
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	144
Using the taskbar	145
Minimizing and maximizing windows	145
Resizing and moving windows	146
Lesson 8: Closing programs	147
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	148
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	148
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	149
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	151
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	153
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	154
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	156
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	157
Windows® XP Help and Support	157
Using the Windows® XP tour	159
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	160
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	161
Windows® XP special features	161
Personalizing your desktop	162
Customizing the taskbar	162
Changing desktop and browsing style	163
Personalizing individual windows	164
Customizing window toolbars	165
Displaying information about each folder	166
Using your computer at the office	168
Exchanging data with another computer	168
Setting up a direct cable connection	168
Setting up for communications	169
Connecting your computer to a network	170
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	171
An overview of using the Internet	172
The Internet	172
The World Wide Web	173
Internet Service Providers	173
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line	173
Surfing the Internet	174
Internet features	174
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	175
Toshiba’s online resources	175
Exploring video features	175
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	176
Playing DVDs	177
Exploring audio features	177
Recording sounds	178
Using a microphone	178
Adjusting recording quality	179
Using external speakers or headphones	180
Using PC Cards	181
PC Card supporting software	181
Inserting PC Cards	182
Removing PC Cards	183
Hot swapping	183
Using SD cards	184
Inserting a SD card	184
Removing a SD card	185
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	186
TOSHIBA Accessibility	186
Fnesse	187
Starting Fnesse	188
Assigning a key to a program or document	189
Viewing existing key assignments	191
Changing or removing existing key assignments	191
Hotkey utility	191
TOSHIBA Console	192
Customize Your Computer	193
Network	194
Security	194
Power Management	194
TOSHIBA Button Controls	197
Toshiba Hardware Setup	198
Chapter 8: WinDVD™ 2000	201
Playing DVDs	201
Using the WinDVD toolbar	203
Using the WinDVD status bar	203
Using the WinDVD control panel	204
Using the control panel playback buttons	205
Maximizing the video window	207
Using playlists	208
Creating playlists	208
Loading and playing playlists	209
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	209
Customizing WinDVD	210
Setting general properties	210
Setting audio properties	212
Setting display properties	213
Customizing the control panel	213
Using WinDVD advanced features	214
Zooming in	219
Panning	220
Zooming out	220
Adjusting the color balance	220
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	221
Getting help	221
Exiting WinDVD	221
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	222
Problems that are easy to fix	222
Problems when you turn on the computer	224
The Windows® operating system is not working	225
Using Startup options to fix problems	226
Internet problems	227
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	227
Resolving a hardware conflict	228
A plan of action	228
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	228
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	230
Memory module problems	232
Power and the batteries	232
Keyboard problems	234
Display problems	234
Disk drive problems	236
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	238
Sound system problems	247
PC Card problems	248
Printer problems	251
Modem problems	252
Develop good computing habits	252
If you need further assistance	254
Before you call	254
Contacting Toshiba	254
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	256
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	256
Appendix A: Hot Keys	259
Volume Mute	259
Instant password security	260
Without a password	260
With a password	260
Power usage mode	261
Standby mode	262
Hibernation mode	263
Display modes	264
Display brightness	265
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	265
Keyboard hot keys	265
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	266
USA and Canada	266
United Kingdom	266
Australia	266
Europe	266
Appendix C: Video Modes	267
Your computer’s video modes	268
Table 1 Video modes (VGA)	268
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)	269
Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)	271
Glossary	274

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Contents

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own

....

228

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

..........

230

Memory module problems

.............................

232

Power and the batteries

.................................

232

Keyboard problems

........................................

234

Display problems

...........................................

234

Disk drive problems

.......................................

236

DVD-ROM or

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems

.........

238

Sound system problems

................................

247

PC Card problems

..........................................

248

Printer problems

............................................

251

Modem problems

...........................................

252

Develop good computing habits

..........................

252

If you need further assistance

..............................

254

Before you call

...............................................

254

Contacting Toshiba

........................................

254

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

........................

256

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

.................................

256

Appendix A: Hot Keys

..............................................

259

Volume Mute

........................................................

259

Instant password security

....................................

260

Without a password

.......................................

260

With a password

............................................

260

Power usage mode

..............................................

261

Standby mode

......................................................

262

Hibernation mode

................................................

263

Display modes

.....................................................

264

Display brightness

...............................................

265

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

.....................

265

Keyboard hot keys

..............................................

265