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Toshiba 1955-S807 User Manual

Toshiba 1955-S807 User Manual (275 pages)

1955-S801 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.28 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Safety Instructions
10
Table of 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
  28
- Back
  28
- Right Side
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Front with the Display Open
  32
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    34
  - System Indicator Panel
    35
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    36
- Underside
  38
Chapter 2: Getting Started

39
- Selecting a Place to Work
  39
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  48
- Charging the Battery
  50
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  51
  - Opening the Display Panel
    51
  - Turning on the Power
    51
  - Using the Touchpad
    53
  - Primary and Secondary Control Buttons
    53
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    54
  - Using the Wireless Mouse
    55
- Setting up Other Devices
  57
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    57
- Using an External Keyboard
  61
- Connecting a Printer
  61
  - Setting up a Printer
    62
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    64
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    64
- Using External Display Devices
  65
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    65
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    66
- Turning off the Computer
  67
- Caring for Your Computer
  68
  - Cleaning the Computer
    68
  - Moving the Computer
    68
  - Using a Computer Lock
    69
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

71
- Computing Tips
  71
- Using the Keyboard
  72
  - Character Keys
    73
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    73
  - Function Keys
    73
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    74
  - Overlay Keys
    74
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  76
- Using the Wireless Keyboard
  76
- Starting a Program
  79
- Saving Your Work
  80
- Printing Your Work
  81
- Using Diskettes
  82
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    82
  - Caring for Diskettes
    82
- Backing up Your Files
  83
  - Copying to a Diskette
    83
- Playing a CD or DVD
  85
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    85
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    87
  - CD/DVD Control and Digital Audio Control
    88
  - Inserting a Disc
    89
  - Playing an Audio CD
    91
  - Playing a DVD
    93
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    93
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    93
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  94
- Setting up for Communications
  94
  - Connecting the Modem
    95
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    95
- Using the I.link ® Port
  96
- Powering down the Computer
  97
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    97
  - Hibernation Command
    98
  - Standby Command
    99
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  100
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    100
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    102
- Using Hibernation
  102
- Using Standby
  104
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    105
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  106
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

107
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  107
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  107
  - Battery Notice
    108
  - Using Additional Batteries
    108
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    108
- Charging Batteries
  109
  - Charging the Main Battery
    109
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    110
- Monitoring Battery Power
  111
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    111
  - Conserving Battery Power
    112
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    112
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    113
- Changing the Main Battery
  114
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    114
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    116
  - Safety Precautions
    117
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    118
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  119
- Traveling Tips
  120
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System

121
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

151
- Windows XP Special Features
  151
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  152
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    152
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    153
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    154
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    155
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    156
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  158
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  162
  - The Internet
    162
  - The World Wide Web
    162
  - Internet Service Providers
    163
  - Connecting to the Internet
    163
  - Surfing the Internet
    164
  - Internet Features
    164
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    165
- Exploring Video Features
  165
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    165
  - Playing Dvds
    167
- Exploring Audio Features
  167
  - Recording Sounds
    167
  - Using a Microphone
    168
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    169
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    169
- Using PC Cards
  171
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    171
  - Inserting PC Cards
    172
  - Removing PC Cards
    173
  - Hot Swapping
    174
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

175
- Power Management
  176
Chapter 8: Windvd

179
- Playing Dvds
  179
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    181
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    181
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    182
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    183
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    185
- Using Playlists
  186
- Customizing Windvd
  188
  - Setting General Properties
    189
  - Setting Audio Properties
    190
  - Setting Display Properties
    192
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    193
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  195
  - Zooming in
    200
  - Panning
    201
  - Zooming out
    201
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    201
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  202
- Getting Help
  202
- Exiting Windvd
  202
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

203
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  203
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  205
- The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
  208
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  209
  - A Plan of Action
    209
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    210
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    211
  - Memory Card Problems
    213
  - Power and the Batteries
    213
  - Keyboard Problems
    215
  - Display Problems
    215
  - Disk Drive Problems
    217
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    219
  - Secondary IDE Channel DMA Setting
    222
  - Sound System Problems
    228
  - PC Card Problems
    229
  - Printer Problems
    232
  - Modem Problems
    233
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  233
- If You Need Further Assistance
  235
  - Before You Call
    235
  - Contacting Toshiba
    235
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  237
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  238
Appendix A: Hot Keys

241
- Volume Mute
  241
- Instant Password Security
  242
  - Without a Password
    242
  - With a Password
    242
- Power Usage Mode
  243
- Stand by Mode
  244
- Hibernation Mode
  244
- Display Modes
  245
- Display Brightness
  245
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  246
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  246
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  246
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

247
- USA and Canada
  247
- United Kingdom
  247
- Australia
  247
- Europe
  247
- Glossary
  249
- Index
  265

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Toshiba 1955-S807 User Manual

Toshiba 1955-S807 User Manual (256 pages)

1955-S805 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.04 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
13
Table of Contents
17
Introduction
25
This Guide
25
Safety Icons
26
- Other Icons Used
  27
Other Documentation
27
Service Options
28
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

29
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  29
- Front with the Display Closed
  30
- Back
  30
- Right Side
  32
- Left Side
  33
- Front with the Display Open
  34
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    36
  - System Indicator Panel
    37
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    38
- Underside
  39
Chapter 2: Getting Started

41
- Selecting a Place to Work
  41
- Setting up Your Computer
  47
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  50
- Charging the Battery
  52
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  53
- Setting up Other Devices
  57
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    57
- Using an External Keyboard
  61
- Connecting a Printer
  61
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  64
- Using External Display Devices
  65
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    66
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    66
- Turning off the Computer
  67
- Caring for Your Computer
  68
  - Cleaning the Computer
    68
  - Moving the Computer
    69
  - Using a Computer Lock
    69
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

71
- Computing Tips
  71
- Using the Keyboard
  72
  - Character Keys
    73
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    74
  - Function Keys
    74
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    74
  - Overlay Keys
    75
- Starting a Program
  76
- Saving Your Work
  77
- Printing Your Work
  78
- Backing up Your Files
  79
  - Copying to an Optional Diskette Drive
    79
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive
  80
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    81
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    82
  - CD/DVD Control and Digital Audio Control
    83
  - Inserting a Disc
    84
  - Removing Compact Discs
    86
  - Playing an Audio CD
    87
  - Playing a DVD
    88
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    89
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    89
- Setting up for Communications
  89
  - Connecting the Modem
    90
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    90
- Using the I.link ® Port
  91
- Powering down the Computer
  92
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    92
  - Hibernation Command
    93
  - Standby Command
    94
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  95
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    95
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    97
- Using Hibernation
  97
- Using Standby
  99
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    100
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  101
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

102
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  102
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  102
  - Battery Notice
    103
  - Using Additional Batteries
    103
- Charging Batteries
  104
  - Charging the Main Battery
    104
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    105
- Monitoring Battery Power
  105
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    106
  - Conserving Battery Power
    106
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    107
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    108
- Changing the Main Battery
  108
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    109
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    110
  - Safety Precautions
    111
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    112
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  113
- Traveling Tips
  113
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

115
- Operating System
  115
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  116
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    116
  - Windows ® XP File System
    118
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad and Control Buttons Together
  119
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  122
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  124
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  125
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  126
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  129
  - Using the Taskbar
    130
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    130
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    131
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  132
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  133
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    133
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    134
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  136
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  138
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  140
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  142
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  143
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    143
  - Using the Windows XP Tour
    145
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  146
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

147
- Windows XP Special Features
  147
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  148
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    148
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    149
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    150
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    151
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    152
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  154
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  157
  - The Internet
    158
  - The World Wide Web
    158
  - Internet Service Providers
    158
  - Connecting to the Internet
    159
  - Surfing the Internet
    159
  - Internet Features
    160
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    160
- Exploring Video Features
  161
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    161
  - Playing Dvds
    162
- Exploring Audio Features
  163
  - Recording Sounds
    163
  - Using a Microphone
    164
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    165
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    165
- Using PC Cards
  167
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    167
  - Inserting PC Cards
    168
  - Removing PC Cards
    169
  - Hot Swapping
    170
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

171
- Power Management
  172
Chapter 8: Windvd

174
- Playing Dvds
  174
  - Using the Windvd Slider Bar (Location)
    176
- Using the Windvd Control Panel
  176
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    177
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    181
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  181
- Using Playlists
  182
  - Creating a Playlist
    182
  - Playing a Playlist
    184
- Getting Help
  185
- Exiting Windvd
  185
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

186
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  186
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  188
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  189
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  190
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  192
  - A Plan of Action
    192
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    193
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    194
  - Memory Card Problems
    196
  - Power and the Batteries
    196
  - Keyboard Problems
    198
  - Display Problems
    198
  - Disk Drive Problems
    200
  - DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive Problems
    203
  - Secondary IDE Channel DMA Setting
    205
  - Sound System Problems
    211
  - PC Card Problems
    212
  - Printer Problems
    215
  - Modem Problems
    216
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  216
- If You Need Further Assistance
  218
  - Before You Call
    218
  - Contacting Toshiba
    218
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  219
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  220
Appendix A: Hot Keys

223
- Volume Mute
  223
- Instant Password Security
  224
  - Without a Password
    224
  - With a Password
    224
- Power Usage Mode
  225
- Stand by Mode
  226
- Hibernation Mode
  227
- Display Modes
  228
- Display Brightness
  228
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  229
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  229
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  229
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

230
- USA and Canada
  230
- United Kingdom
  230
- Australia
  230
- Europe
  230
- Glossary
  231
- Index
  246

Toshiba 1955-S807 Specifications

Toshiba 1955-S807 Specifications (9 pages)

Satellite 1955 Series

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.39 MB

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