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... ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. YOU AGREE THAT... lead to injury to do so, this product may not function properly and you may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the data. 2 Model: Satellite ® 1400/1405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage.
... ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. YOU AGREE THAT... lead to injury to do so, this product may not function properly and you may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the data. 2 Model: Satellite ® 1400/1405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage.
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... that comes with those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In order to comply with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from Toshiba is far below . (Location of the label and manufacturing information may be operated with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for additional information. Should the... to its normal operating position. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other transmitter may vary.)
... that comes with those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In order to comply with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from Toshiba is far below . (Location of the label and manufacturing information may be operated with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for additional information. Should the... to its normal operating position. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other transmitter may vary.)
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...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... 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...
...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... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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16 Contents 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....... 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...
16 Contents 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....... 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...
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...-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 238 Sound system problems 246 PC Card problems 247 Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 251 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys...
...-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 238 Sound system problems 246 PC Card problems 247 Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 251 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys...
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... programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba Accessories Information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® XP documentation, which explains... the features of the user's guide. Introduction Other documentation 25 Other icons used in the DOCS folder on the C: drive. ❖ Guides for...
... programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba Accessories Information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® XP documentation, which explains... the features of the user's guide. Introduction Other documentation 25 Other icons used in the DOCS folder on the C: drive. ❖ Guides for...
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...switch turns the computer's wireless antenna on -off . You can also use . The diskette drive allows diskettes to install and run programs from the drive. The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive LED flashes when the drive is in use . 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side Diskette... drive eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive shown Diskette drive LED Diskette drive Wireless antenna LED* DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/ CD-RW drive LED Manual eject Security button lock slot Eject button Wireless antenna on or...
...switch turns the computer's wireless antenna on -off . You can also use . The diskette drive allows diskettes to install and run programs from the drive. The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive LED flashes when the drive is in use . 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side Diskette... drive eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive shown Diskette drive LED Diskette drive Wireless antenna LED* DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/ CD-RW drive LED Manual eject Security button lock slot Eject button Wireless antenna on or...
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... you to two Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. Finding Your Way Around Left side 31 The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is off inside the computer and damage it can continue to a large, heavy object such as a straightened paper clip. The manual... you to press the manual eject button. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as your computer for more information. Instead, use a pencil to open the drive tray when the computer is turned on page 182 for securing it to perform at its maximum speed. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your...
... you to two Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. Finding Your Way Around Left side 31 The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is off inside the computer and damage it can continue to a large, heavy object such as a straightened paper clip. The manual... you to press the manual eject button. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as your computer for more information. Instead, use a pencil to open the drive tray when the computer is turned on page 182 for securing it to perform at its maximum speed. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your...
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... being accessed. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel On/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power... source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to an external power source. The on/off the computer while any drive is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off light glows green when the computer is on page 122. Doing so may damage the media in use...
... being accessed. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel On/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power... source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to an external power source. The on/off the computer while any drive is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off light glows green when the computer is on page 122. Doing so may damage the media in use...
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... CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the disc. You can play CDs or DVDs in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Next track Stop/eject CD/ Play/pause DVD mode Previous track Digital audio mode The CD/DVD mode button allows you to play audio CDs...
... CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the disc. You can play CDs or DVDs in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Next track Stop/eject CD/ Play/pause DVD mode Previous track Digital audio mode The CD/DVD mode button allows you to play audio CDs...
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... for logging onto your system, your system tray" on the disc. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *For systems with Wi-Fi Battery cover Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless...
... for logging onto your system, your system tray" on the disc. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *For systems with Wi-Fi Battery cover Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless...
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The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The modem cover protects the built-in modem.
The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The modem cover protects the built-in modem.
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...ll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used . Turning off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs... you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable...
...ll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used . Turning off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs... you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable...
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... down using Standby mode. 3. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. 1 If the computer is turned on. 2. 48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM...
... down using Standby mode. 3. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. 1 If the computer is turned on. 2. 48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Do not try to the DVD-ROM...
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...of the computer's USB ports. NOTE: The Fn emulation key is USBcompatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an internal diskette drive, you can attach one to your computer. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes" on the ... to use a full-size keyboard, you turn on page 84. You can do this after you can attach an external diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer provided that the keyboard is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Sample external USB diskette...
...of the computer's USB ports. NOTE: The Fn emulation key is USBcompatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an internal diskette drive, you can attach one to your computer. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes" on the ... to use a full-size keyboard, you turn on page 84. You can do this after you can attach an external diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer provided that the keyboard is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Sample external USB diskette...
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Turning on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. On 2 Turn on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 63 Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily.
Turning on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. On 2 Turn on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 63 Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily.
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... "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is currently in use . The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is in use . CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 64...
... "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is currently in use . The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is in use . CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 64...
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... off your system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn on the computer again, you are not. ❖ When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on page 99.
... off your system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn on the computer again, you are not. ❖ When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on page 99.
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... as your notebook computer is to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or network administrator for suggestions for long trips. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe..., speaker grille, and other openings. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in a carrying case for appropriate cleaning products.
... as your notebook computer is to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or network administrator for suggestions for long trips. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe..., speaker grille, and other openings. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in a carrying case for appropriate cleaning products.