User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 1730/1735/1750/1755 User’s Guide1Table of Contents11Introduction19This guide19Safety icons20Other icons used21Other documentation21Service options22Chapter 1Finding Your Way Around23Making sure you have everything23Front with the display closed24Front panel controls24Back27Right side29Left side30Front with the display open31System indicator panel33Underside34Chapter 2 Getting Started35Selecting a place to work35Creating a computer-friendly environment35Keeping yourself comfortable36Precautions40Setting up your computer41Installing additional memory (optional)42Removing a memory module44Connecting a mouse45Connecting a printer46Connecting the AC adapter47Charging the battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Turning on the power50Adjusting brightness and contrast51Using the AccuPoint II pointing device52Setting up your software53Setting up a printer54Customizing your computer’s settings57Turning off the computer58Caring for your computer59Cleaning the computer59Moving the computer59Using a computer lock60Chapter 3 Learning the Basics61Computing tips61Using the keyboard62Character keys63Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys63Function keys64Windows special keys64Overlay keys64Starting a program66Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode66Programming the front panel control buttons for AP mode67Saving your work69Printing your work70Using diskettes70Inserting and removing diskettes71Caring for diskettes71Backing up your files72Copying to a diskette72Playing CDs or DVDs73Inserting a disc into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive73Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD75Playing audio CDs76Playing DVDs78Removing a disc99Caring for compact discs100Setting up for communications100Connecting the modem to a telephone line101Connecting your computer to a network101Powering down the computer102Shut down command102Hibernation command103Standby command104Using Shut down105Using Hibernation mode107Using Standby108Chapter 4 Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Managing power usage112Running the computer on battery power113Using additional battery packs113Battery safety precautions114Maximizing battery life114Charging batteries115Charging the main battery115Charging the RTC battery116Monitoring battery power117Determining remaining battery power117Conserving battery power118What to do when the battery runs low119Changing the main battery121Removing the battery121Inserting a charged battery122Disposing of used batteries safely123Traveling tips124Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition125Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop126Windows Millennium Edition file system133Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device134Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet136Exploring the Web Tutorial137Lesson 4: Creating a new document140Lesson 5: Creating a new folder142Lesson 6: Starting programs143Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows145Using the taskbar146Minimizing and maximizing windows146Resizing and moving windows147Lesson 8: Closing programs148Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts149Creating a shortcut to the Calculator149Creating a shortcut to the Character Map150Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver152Lesson 11: Setting the date and time154Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop156Lesson 13: Using System Restore158Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?159Windows Millennium Edition Help159Using the online tours and tutorials161Lesson 15: Turning off your computer162Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options163Windows Millennium Edition special features163Personalizing your desktop164Customizing the taskbar164Bringing the world to your desktop165Personalizing individual windows166Adding a background to a window166Customizing window toolbars167Using your computer at the office169Exchanging data with another computer169Transferring files169Getting help transferring files170Sending a fax170An overview of using the Internet170The Internet171The World Wide Web171Internet Service Providers171Connecting to the Internet171Surfing the Internet172Internet features173Uploading and downloading files from the Internet173Toshiba’s online resources174Exploring audio features174Recording sounds174Using external speakers or headphones176Using PC Cards176PC Card supporting software177Inserting PC Cards177Removing PC Cards178Hot swapping179Emulating a full-size keyboard180Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong181Problems that are easy to fix181Problems when you turn on the computer184Windows Millennium Edition is not working185Using startup options to fix problems185Internet problems188Windows Millennium Edition can help you189Resolving a hardware conflict190A plan of action190Resolving hardware conflicts on your own191Fixing a problem with Device Manager193Memory card problems194Power problems195Keyboard problems197AccuPoint II problems198Display problems199Disk drive problems201CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems203Sound system problems204PC Card problems204Printer problems208Modem problems209Develop good computing habits210Using VirtualTech™211If you need further assistance212Before you call212Contacting Toshiba213Other Toshiba Internet Web sites214Toshiba’s worldwide offices215Appendix A: Hot Keys219Brightness adjustment219Contrast adjustment219Instant password security220Sound220Power-on display220Keyboard hot keys220Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors221Glossary223Acronyms223Terms225Index237Size: 3.24 MBPages: 246Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 1730/1735/1750/1755 User’s Guide1Table of Contents11Introduction19This guide19Safety icons20Other icons used21Other documentation21Service options22Chapter 1Finding Your Way Around23Making sure you have everything23Front with the display closed24Front panel controls24Back27Right side29Left side30Front with the display open31System indicator panel33Underside34Chapter 2 Getting Started35Selecting a place to work35Creating a computer-friendly environment35Keeping yourself comfortable36Precautions40Setting up your computer41Installing additional memory (optional)42Removing a memory module44Connecting a mouse45Connecting a printer46Connecting the AC adapter47Charging the battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Turning on the power50Adjusting brightness and contrast51Using the AccuPoint II pointing device52Setting up your software53Setting up a printer54Customizing your computer’s settings57Turning off the computer58Caring for your computer59Cleaning the computer59Moving the computer59Using a computer lock60Chapter 3 Learning the Basics61Computing tips61Using the keyboard62Character keys63Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys63Function keys64Windows special keys64Overlay keys64Starting a program66Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode66Programming the front panel control buttons for AP mode67Saving your work69Printing your work70Using diskettes70Inserting and removing diskettes71Caring for diskettes71Backing up your files72Copying to a diskette72Playing CDs or DVDs73Inserting a disc into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive73Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD75Playing audio CDs76Playing DVDs78Removing a disc99Caring for compact discs100Setting up for communications100Connecting the modem to a telephone line101Connecting your computer to a network101Powering down the computer102Shut down command102Hibernation command103Standby command104Using Shut down105Using Hibernation mode107Using Standby108Chapter 4 Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Managing power usage112Running the computer on battery power113Using additional battery packs113Battery safety precautions114Maximizing battery life114Charging batteries115Charging the main battery115Charging the RTC battery116Monitoring battery power117Determining remaining battery power117Conserving battery power118What to do when the battery runs low119Changing the main battery121Removing the battery121Inserting a charged battery122Disposing of used batteries safely123Traveling tips124Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition125Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop126Windows Millennium Edition file system133Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device134Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet136Exploring the Web Tutorial137Lesson 4: Creating a new document140Lesson 5: Creating a new folder142Lesson 6: Starting programs143Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows145Using the taskbar146Minimizing and maximizing windows146Resizing and moving windows147Lesson 8: Closing programs148Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts149Creating a shortcut to the Calculator149Creating a shortcut to the Character Map150Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver152Lesson 11: Setting the date and time154Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop156Lesson 13: Using System Restore158Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?159Windows Millennium Edition Help159Using the online tours and tutorials161Lesson 15: Turning off your computer162Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options163Windows Millennium Edition special features163Personalizing your desktop164Customizing the taskbar164Bringing the world to your desktop165Personalizing individual windows166Adding a background to a window166Customizing window toolbars167Using your computer at the office169Exchanging data with another computer169Transferring files169Getting help transferring files170Sending a fax170An overview of using the Internet170The Internet171The World Wide Web171Internet Service Providers171Connecting to the Internet171Surfing the Internet172Internet features173Uploading and downloading files from the Internet173Toshiba’s online resources174Exploring audio features174Recording sounds174Using external speakers or headphones176Using PC Cards176PC Card supporting software177Inserting PC Cards177Removing PC Cards178Hot swapping179Emulating a full-size keyboard180Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong181Problems that are easy to fix181Problems when you turn on the computer184Windows Millennium Edition is not working185Using startup options to fix problems185Internet problems188Windows Millennium Edition can help you189Resolving a hardware conflict190A plan of action190Resolving hardware conflicts on your own191Fixing a problem with Device Manager193Memory card problems194Power problems195Keyboard problems197AccuPoint II problems198Display problems199Disk drive problems201CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems203Sound system problems204PC Card problems204Printer problems208Modem problems209Develop good computing habits210Using VirtualTech™211If you need further assistance212Before you call212Contacting Toshiba213Other Toshiba Internet Web sites214Toshiba’s worldwide offices215Appendix A: Hot Keys219Brightness adjustment219Contrast adjustment219Instant password security220Sound220Power-on display220Keyboard hot keys220Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors221Glossary223Acronyms223Terms225Index237Size: 3.24 MBPages: 246Language: EnglishOpen manual
