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297 Index printing a file 83 problem solving AC power 233 accessing disk drives 224 battery charge doesn't last 233 can't access CD/DVD 238 can't insert diskette in drive 238 can't read a diskette 238 changing display properties 236 checking device properties 231 compact discs not running correctly 239 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 250 computer will not power up 224 contacting Toshiba 254 corrupted/damaged data files 237 Device Manager 230 disabling a device 230, 231 disk drive is slow 237 display is blank 234 DVD-ROM controls are gray 239 not functioning properly 243 video content poor 242 DVD-ROM performance is poor 240 DVD-ROM Root or Title menu does not open 240 DVD-ROM slow playback 240 DVD-ROM/CD-RW performance is poor 240 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray doesn't eject 239 external display not working 236 external keyboard not working 234 external monitor 235 faulty memory 232 hardware conflict 228, 229 high-pitched noise 247 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 227 Internet connection is slow 227 keyboard not responding 224 keyboard produces unexpected characters 234 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 236 modem not receiving or transmitting 252 no sound 247 non-system disk or disk error 225, 238 PC Card 248 checklist 249 error occurs 250 hot swapping fails 250 not recognized 250 slots appear dead 249 power and batteries 232 printer 251 program not responding 222 program not working properly 238 screen does not look right/flickers 235 system resources 229 trouble prevention 252 URL address not found 227 using Startup options 226 warning resume failure 225 Windows won't start 224 Windows XP not working 225 WinDVD error messages 243 programs closing 147 not running correctly 238

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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Index

printing a file 83

problem solving

AC power 233

accessing disk drives 224

battery charge doesn’t last 233

can’t access CD/DVD 238

can’t insert diskette in drive 238

can’t read a diskette 238

changing display properties 236

checking device properties 231

compact discs not running

correctly 239

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted 250

computer will not power up 224

contacting Toshiba 254

corrupted/damaged data files 237

Device Manager 230

disabling a device 230, 231

disk drive is slow 237

display is blank 234

DVD-ROM

controls are gray 239

not functioning properly 243

video content poor 242

DVD-ROM performance is poor

240

DVD-ROM Root or Title menu

does not open 240

DVD-ROM slow playback 240

DVD-ROM/CD-RW

performance is poor 240

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray

doesn’t eject 239

external display not working 236

external keyboard not working

234

external monitor 235

faulty memory 232

hardware conflict 228, 229

high-pitched noise 247

illegal operation 223

Internet bookmarked site not

found 227

Internet connection is slow 227

keyboard

not responding 224

keyboard produces unexpected

characters 234

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk 236

modem not receiving or

transmitting 252

no sound 247

non-system disk or disk error 225,

238

PC Card 248

checklist 249

error occurs 250

hot swapping fails 250

not recognized 250

slots appear dead 249

power and batteries 232

printer 251

program not responding 222

program not working properly

238

screen does not look right/flickers

235

system resources 229

trouble prevention 252

URL address not found 227

using Startup options 226

warning resume failure 225

Windows won’t start 224

Windows XP not working 225

WinDVD error messages 243

programs

closing 147

not running correctly 238