Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any 
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
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Computer Disposal Information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling 
information, please contact your local government or the Electronic 
Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.  

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 23
This guide .............................................................. 23
Safety icons ........................................................... 24
Other icons used .............................................. 25
Other documentation ............................................. 25
Service options ...................................................... 26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way...

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Creating a computer-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)...

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Cleaning the computer ..................................... 73
Moving the computer ....................................... 73
Using a computer lock ..................................... 73
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics..................................  75
Computing tips ...................................................... 75
Using the keyboard ................................................ 76
Character keys ................................................. 77...

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Using the DVD-ROM
 or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive ....... 95
Setting up for communications .............................. 96
Connecting the modem .................................... 96
Connecting your computer to a network .......... 97
Powering down the computer ................................ 98
Turn Off or Shut down command..................... 98
Restart command ............................................ 99
Hibernation command...

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Conserving battery power .............................. 121
What to do when the battery runs low ........... 122
Setting battery alarms .................................... 123
Changing the main battery ................................... 124
Removing the battery from the computer ...... 124
Removing the battery from the battery cover. 125
Inserting a charged battery ............................ 126
Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 127...

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Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 155
Windows®  XP Help and Support .................... 155
Using the Windows®  XP tour ......................... 157
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ................. 158
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options..........................  159
Windows® XP special features ............................. 159
Personalizing your desktop .................................. 160
Customizing the taskbar...

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Playing DVDs ................................................. 175
Exploring audio features ...................................... 175
Recording sounds .......................................... 175
Using a microphone ....................................... 176
Adjusting recording quality ............................ 177
Using external speakers or headphones......... 177
Using PC Cards .................................................... 179
PC Card supporting software...

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Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 202
Maximizing the video window ........................ 204
Using playlists ..................................................... 205
Creating playlists ........................................... 205
Loading and playing playlists ......................... 206
Resuming normal playback
 after using playlists ................................. 206
Customizing WinDVD........................................... 207
Setting...