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253 Index PC Card checklist 212 CIS (Card Information Structure) 212 computer stops working 213 eject button 31 errors 214 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 175 modem default 163 not recognized 214 problem solving 211, 213 removing 176 replacing 176 slots 30 using 174 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 174 play/pause button 36 playing CDs and DVDs 83 ports COM 163 external diskette drive 55 infrared 27 LAN 28 modem 28 parallel 28 RGB (monitor) 28 USB 28 power cable 57 cable connectors 230 computer will not start 195 light 35 monitoring 117 on/off button 32 problem solving 204 Power Management 187 running on batteries 189 power off guidelines 69 power usage mode 119 powering down the computer 93 options 93 power-on password 61 precautions 42 presentations viewing on television set 170 previous track button 36 primary control button 32, 64 printer Add Printer Wizard 66 problem solving 214, 215 printing a file 79 problem solving AC power 204 accessing disk drives 195 battery charge doesn't last 205 can't access CD/DVD 210 can't insert diskette in drive 209 can't read a diskette 210 changing display properties 207 checking device properties 202 compact discs not running correctly 211 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 213 computer will not power up 195 contacting Toshiba 217, 218 corrupted/damaged data files 209 Device Manager 201 disabling a device 201, 202 disk drive is slow 209 display is blank 206 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray doesn't eject 210

Section	Page
Satellite® 2410/2415 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction 22	13
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 26	13
Chapter 2: Getting Started 38	13
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 72	15
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 112	16
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 126	17
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 155	18
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 179	19
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 193	19
Appendix A: Hot Keys 223	20
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 230	21
Glossary 231	21
Index 247	21
Introduction	22
This guide	22
Safety icons	23
Other icons used	24
Other documentation	24
Service options	25
Finding Your Way Around	26
Making sure you have everything	26
Front with the display closed	26
Back	28
Right side	29
Left side	30
Front with the display open	31
Keyboard indicator lights	34
System indicator panel	35
CD/DVD control buttons	36
Underside	37
Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding external devices	45
Installing additional memory (optional)	46
Connecting a mouse	51
Connecting a printer	52
Connecting a USB printer	52
Connecting a parallel printer	52
Using external display devices	52
Connecting an external monitor	53
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	53
Adjusting the quality of the external display	54
Display limitations	54
Connecting an external diskette drive	55
Using an external keyboard	56
Connecting the AC adapter	56
Charging the battery	58
Using the computer for the first time	59
Opening the display panel	59
Turning on the power	59
Activating the power-on password	61
Important Information on your computer’s built-in LCD Sensor	62
Using the TouchPad	63
Primary and secondary control buttons	64
Toshiba Scroller	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	64
Setting up a printer	66
Setting up the fax function	68
Powering off the computer	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	73
Character keys	74
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	74
Function keys	74
Windows® special keys	75
Overlay keys	75
Emulating a full-size keyboard	77
TOSHIBA Console button	77
Starting a program	78
Saving your work	78
Printing your work	79
Using diskettes	80
Inserting and removing diskettes	81
Caring for diskettes	81
Backing up your files	82
Copying to a diskette	82
Playing a CD or DVD	83
Drive components and control buttons	83
CD/DVD control buttons	85
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	86
Inserting a disc	86
Playing an audio CD	88
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	90
Removing a disc with the computer on	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	90
Caring for CDs and DVDs	91
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	91
Setting up for communications	92
Connecting the modem	92
Connecting your computer to a network	93
Powering down the computer	93
Turn Off or Shut down command	94
Restart command	95
Hibernation command	95
Standby command	95
Using Turn Off or Shut down	96
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	97
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	100
Using Hibernation	100
Enabling the Hibernation command	100
Going into Hibernation mode	102
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	103
Starting again from Hibernation	106
Using Standby	106
Going into Standby mode more quickly	108
Starting again from Standby	111
Mobile Computing	112
Toshiba's energy-saver design	112
Running the computer on battery power	112
Using additional batteries	113
Battery safety precautions	113
Maximizing battery life	114
Charging batteries	115
Charging the main battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	116
Monitoring battery power	117
Determining remaining battery power	118
Conserving battery power	119
What to do when the battery runs low	119
Setting battery alarms	120
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Removing the battery from the battery cover	122
Inserting a charged battery	123
Disposing of used batteries safely	124
Traveling tips	125
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	126
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Windows®XP file system	129
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	130
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	133
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	134
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	136
Lesson 6: Starting programs	137
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	139
Using the taskbar	140
Minimizing and maximizing windows	140
Resizing and moving windows	141
Lesson 8: Closing programs	142
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	143
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	143
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	144
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	146
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	148
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	149
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	151
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	152
Windows® XP Help and Support	152
Using the Windows® XP tour	154
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	154
Exploring Your Options	155
Windows® XP special features	155
Personalizing your desktop	156
Customizing the taskbar	156
Changing desktop and browsing style	157
Personalizing individual windows	158
Customizing window toolbars	159
Displaying information about each folder	160
Using your computer at the office	162
Exchanging data with another computer	162
Setting up a direct cable connection	162
Setting up for communications	163
Connecting your computer to a network	165
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	165
An overview of using the Internet	166
The Internet	167
The World Wide Web	167
Internet Service Providers	167
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line	167
Surfing the Internet	168
Internet features	168
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	169
Toshiba’s online resources	169
Exploring video features	170
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	170
Playing DVDs	171
Exploring audio features	171
Recording sounds	171
Using a microphone	172
Adjusting recording quality	173
Using external speakers or headphones	173
Using PC Cards	174
PC Card supporting software	175
Inserting PC Cards	175
Removing PC Cards	176
Hot swapping	176
Using SD cards	177
Inserting a SD card	177
Removing a SD card	178
Toshiba Utilities	179
TOSHIBA Accessibility	179
Fnesse	181
Starting Fnesse	181
Assigning a key to a program or document	182
Viewing existing key assignments	184
Changing or removing existing key assignments	184
Hotkey utility	185
TOSHIBA Console	185
Customize Your Computer	186
Network	187
Security	187
Power Management	187
TOSHIBA Button Controls	190
Toshiba Hardware Setup	191
If Something Goes Wrong	193
Problems that are easy to fix	193
Problems when you turn on the computer	195
The Windows® operating system is not working	196
Using Startup options to fix problems	197
Internet problems	198
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	198
Resolving a hardware conflict	199
A plan of action	199
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	200
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	201
Memory module problems	203
Power and the batteries	204
Keyboard problems	205
Display problems	206
Disk drive problems	208
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	210
Sound system problems	211
PC Card problems	211
Printer problems	214
Modem problems	215
Develop good computing habits	216
If you need further assistance	217
Before you call	217
Contacting Toshiba	218
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	219
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	220
Hot Keys	223
Volume Mute	223
Instant password security	224
Without a password	224
With a password	224
Power usage mode	225
Standby mode	226
Hibernation mode	227
Display modes	228
Display brightness	229
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	229
Keyboard hot keys	229
Power Cable Connectors	230
USA and Canada	230
United Kingdom	230
Australia	230
Europe	230
Glossary	231

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Index

PC Card

checklist 212

CIS (Card Information Structure)

212

computer stops working 213

eject button 31

errors 214

hot swapping fails 213

inserting 175

modem default 163

not recognized 214

problem solving 211, 213

removing 176

replacing 176

slots 30

using 174

PCMCIA (Personal Computer

Memory Card International

Association) 174

play/pause button 36

playing

CDs and DVDs 83

ports

COM 163

external diskette drive 55

infrared 27

LAN 28

modem 28

parallel 28

RGB (monitor) 28

USB 28

power

cable 57

cable connectors 230

computer will not start 195

light 35

monitoring 117

on/off button 32

problem solving 204

Power Management 187

running on batteries 189

power off

guidelines 69

power usage mode 119

powering down the computer 93

options 93

power-on password 61

precautions 42

presentations

viewing on television set 170

previous track button 36

primary control button 32, 64

printer

Add Printer Wizard 66

problem solving 214, 215

printing a file 79

problem solving

AC power 204

accessing disk drives 195

battery charge doesn’t last 205

can’t access CD/DVD 210

can’t insert diskette in drive 209

can’t read a diskette 210

changing display properties 207

checking device properties 202

compact discs not running

correctly 211

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted 213

computer will not power up 195

contacting Toshiba 217, 218

corrupted/damaged data files 209

Device Manager 201

disabling a device 201, 202

disk drive is slow 209

display is blank 206

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray

doesn’t eject 210