User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 2410/2415 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction22This guide22Safety icons23Other icons used24Other documentation24Service options25Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around26Making sure you have everything26Front with the display closed27Back28Right side29Left side30Front with the display open31Keyboard indicator lights33System indicator panel34CD/DVD control buttons35Underside36Chapter 2: Getting Started38Selecting a place to work38Creating a computer-friendly environment38Keeping yourself comfortable39Precautions42Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding external devices45Installing additional memory (optional)46Connecting a mouse53Connecting a printer53Connecting a USB printer53Connecting a parallel printer53Using external display devices54Connecting an external monitor54Directing the display output when you turn on the computer55Adjusting the quality of the external display55Display limitations56Connecting an external diskette drive57Using an external keyboard57Connecting to a power source58Charging the battery60Using the computer for the first time61Opening the display panel61Turning on the power61Activating the power-on password63Important information on your computer’s built-in LCD sensor64Using the TouchPad65Primary and secondary control buttons66Disabling or enabling the TouchPad66Setting up a printer68Setting up the fax function70Powering off the computer72Caring for your computer72Cleaning the computer73Moving the computer73Using a computer lock73Chapter 3: Learning the Basics75Computing tips75Using the keyboard76Character keys77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys77Windows® special keys78Overlay keys78Emulating a full-size keyboard80TOSHIBA Console button80Starting a program81Saving your work81Printing your work82Using diskettes83Inserting and removing diskettes84Caring for diskettes84Backing up your files85Copying to a diskette85Playing a CD or DVD86Drive components and control buttons87CD/DVD control buttons88CD/DVD and Digital audio modes89Inserting a disc90Playing an audio CD92Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD94Removing a disc with the computer on95Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CDs and DVDs96Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive96Setting up for communications97Connecting the modem97Connecting your computer to a network98Powering down the computer99Turn Off or Shut down command99Restart command100Hibernation command100Standby command101Using Turn Off or Shut down101Turning off or shutting down more quickly103Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down105Using Hibernation105Enabling the Hibernation command106Going into Hibernation mode107Going into Hibernation mode more quickly108Starting again from Hibernation111Using Standby112Going into Standby mode more quickly113Starting again from Standby116Chapter 4: Mobile Computing117Toshiba's energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power117Using additional batteries118Battery safety precautions118Maximizing battery life119Charging batteries121Charging the main battery121Charging the RTC battery122Monitoring battery power122Determining remaining battery power123Conserving battery power124What to do when the battery runs low124Setting battery alarms125Changing the main battery126Removing the battery from the computer126Removing the battery from the battery cover127Inserting a charged battery128Disposing of used batteries safely129Traveling tips130Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System131Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop132Finding your way around the desktop132Windows®XP file system134Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together135Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet139Lesson 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 screen saver152Lesson 11: Setting the date and time154Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop155Lesson 13: Using System Restore157Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?158Windows® XP Help and Support158Using the Windows® XP tour160Lesson 15: Turning off your computer161Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options162Windows® XP special features162Personalizing your desktop163Customizing the taskbar163Changing desktop and browsing style164Personalizing individual windows165Customizing window toolbars166Displaying information about each folder167Using your computer at the office169Exchanging data with another computer169Setting up a direct cable connection169Setting up for communications170Connecting your computer to a network172Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray173An overview of using the Internet173The Internet174The World Wide Web174Internet Service Providers174Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line175Surfing the Internet175Internet features176Uploading and downloading files from the Internet176Toshiba’s online resources177Exploring video features177Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television177Playing DVDs178Exploring audio features178Recording sounds179Using a microphone179Adjusting recording quality180Using external speakers or headphones181Using PC Cards182PC Card supporting software182Inserting PC Cards183Removing PC Cards184Hot swapping184Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities186TOSHIBA Accessibility186Fnesse187Starting Fnesse188Assigning a key to a program or document189Viewing existing key assignments191Changing or removing existing key assignments191Hotkey utility191TOSHIBA Console192Customize Your Computer193Security194Power Management194TOSHIBA Button Controls197Toshiba Hardware Setup198Chapter 8: Using WinDVD with Your Computer201Playing DVDs201Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)203Using the WinDVD control panel203Using the control panel playback buttons204Maximizing the video window208Using WinDVD advanced features209Using playlists209Creating a Playlist210Playing a Playlist212Getting Help213Exiting WinDVD213Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong214Problems that are easy to fix214Problems when you turn on the computer216The Windows® operating system is not working217Using Startup options to fix problems218Internet problems219The Windows® XP operating system can help you219Resolving a hardware conflict220A plan of action220Resolving hardware conflicts on your own221Fixing a problem with Device Manager222Memory module problems224Power and the batteries225Keyboard problems226Display problems227Disk drive problems229DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems231Sound system problems232PC Card problems232Printer problems235Modem problems236Develop good computing habits237If you need further assistance238Before you call238Contacting Toshiba239Other Toshiba Internet Web sites240Toshiba’s worldwide offices241Appendix A: Hot Keys244Volume Mute244Instant password security245Without a password245With a password245Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged246Power usage mode247Standby mode248Hibernation mode249Display modes250Display brightness251Disabling or enabling the TouchPad251Keyboard hot keys251Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors252USA and Canada252United Kingdom252Australia252Europe252Glossary253Index269Size: 3.79 MBPages: 279Language: EnglishOpen manual
