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Toshiba Satellite 1200 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 1200 Series User Manual (246 pages)

1200-S121 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.93 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
Table of Contents
13
Introduction
21
This Guide
21
Safety Icons
22
- Other Icons Used
  23
Other Documentation
23
Service Options
24
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

25
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  25
- Front with the Display Closed
  26
- Back
  27
- Right Side
  28
- Left Side
  29
- Front with the Display Open
  30
  - Indicator Panel
    31
  - System Indicator Panel
    32
- Underside
  33
Chapter 2: Getting Started

35
- Selecting a Place to Work
  35
- Setting up Your Computer
  40
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    41
- Charging the Main and Secondary Batteries
  43
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  44
  - Opening the Display Panel
    44
  - Turning on the Power
    45
  - Using the Touchpad
    46
- Setting up Your Software
  47
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  48
- Setting up Other Devices
  49
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    49
  - Removing a Memory Module
    52
  - Connecting a Mouse
    52
  - Connecting a Printer
    53
  - Setting up a Printer
    54
- Turning off the Computer
  57
- Caring for Your Computer
  58
  - Cleaning the Computer
    58
  - Moving the Computer
    59
  - Using a Computer Lock
    59
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

61
- Computing Tips
  61
- Using the Keyboard
  62
  - Character Keys
    63
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    63
  - Function Keys
    63
  - Windows Special Keys
    64
  - Overlay Keys
    64
- Starting a Program
  66
- Saving Your Work
  66
- Printing Your Work
  67
- Using Diskettes
  68
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    68
  - Caring for Diskettes
    68
- Backing up Your Files
  69
- Using Your CD or DVD Drive
  70
  - DVD-ROM Drive Components
    71
  - Inserting a Disc
    72
  - Playing an Audio CD
    74
  - Playing a DVD
    75
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    75
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    75
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    76
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    76
- Setting up for Communications
  77
  - Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
    77
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    78
- Powering down the Computer
  78
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    79
  - Hibernation Command
    79
  - Standby Command
    80
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  81
  - Turning off more Quickly
    82
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    82
- Using Hibernation
  83
  - Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
    85
- Using Standby
  85
  - Starting Again from Standby
    86
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  86
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

87
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  87
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  88
  - Power Management
    88
- Charging the Battery
  89
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    90
- Monitoring Battery Power
  91
- Changing the Main Battery
  94
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    95
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    96
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  97
- Traveling Tips
  98
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

99
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

129
- Windows XP Special Features
  129
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  130
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    130
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    131
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    132
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    133
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    134
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    135
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  136
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  139
  - Transferring Files Using a Parallel Port Connection
    139
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    140
- Connecting to the Internet
  140
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  141
  - The Internet
    141
  - The World Wide Web
    142
  - Internet Service Providers
    142
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    142
  - Surfing the Internet
    143
  - Internet Features
    143
  - Uploading and Downloading Files on the Internet
    144
- Exploring Video Features
  144
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    145
- Exploring Audio Features
  146
  - Recording Sounds
    146
  - Using a Microphone
    146
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    147
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    148
- Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
  148
- Changing the Display Properties Setting
  149
- Using PC Cards
  150
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    150
  - Inserting PC Cards
    150
  - Removing PC Cards
    151
  - Hot Swapping
    152
Chapter 7: Windvd

153
- Playing Dvds
  153
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    155
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    155
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    156
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    157
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    160
- Using Playlists
  160
- Customizing Windvd
  162
  - Setting General Properties
    163
  - Setting Audio Properties
    165
  - Setting Display Properties
    166
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    167
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  169
  - Zooming in
    174
  - Panning
    175
  - Zooming out
    175
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    175
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  176
- Getting Help
  176
- Exiting Windvd
  176
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

177
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  180
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  181
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  182
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  184
  - A Plan of Action
    184
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    185
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    186
  - Memory Card Problems
    188
  - Power and the Batteries
    189
  - Keyboard Problems
    190
  - Display Problems
    191
  - Disk Drive Problems
    193
  - CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Problems
    195
  - Sound System Problems
    203
  - PC Card Problems
    204
  - Printer Problems
    207
  - Modem Problems
    208
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  209
- If You Need Further Assistance
  210
  - Before You Call
    210
  - Contacting Toshiba
    211
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  212
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  213
Appendix A: Hot Keys

217
- Display Modes
  218
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  218
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

219
- Glossary
  221
- Index
  237

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