Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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Power and the batteries ................................. 229
Keyboard problems ........................................ 230
Display problems ........................................... 231
Disk drive problems ....................................... 233
DVD-ROM
 or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ..... 235
Sound system problems ................................ 243
PC Card problems .......................................... 244
Printer problems...

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Appendix C: Video Modes .......................................  263
Your computer’s video modes ............................. 264
Table 1 Video modes (VGA) ........................... 264
Table 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 265
Glossary ................................................................. 268
Index ....................................................................... 284 

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia 
computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your 
access to information can accompany you wherever you go. 
Your system comes with either the Microsoft
® Windows® XP 
Home operating system or the Microsoft® Windows® XP 
Professional operating system. This guide contains information on 
both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba 
computer. For specific information on the software,...

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If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook 
computer before, read the first couple of chapters to familiarize 
yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it 
on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in 
order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal 
injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety...

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Other documentation
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Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational 
information: 
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information 
about the computer.
HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in 
the text.
Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation:
❖An electronic version of the user’s guide. Look for the user’s 
guide icon on your...

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Service options
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Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its 
SelectServ® warranty programs. For more information, visit 
To shiba’s Web site at 
toshiba.com.
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see  “If 
Something Goes Wrong” on page 219 . 

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Chapter 1
Finding Your Way 
Around
This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook 
computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate 
specific parts of the computer.
Making sure you have everything
Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card 
provided with your system to make sure you received 
everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your 
dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need 
further assistance” on page 250....

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The infrared port allows cable-free communication with 
another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a 
compatible infrared port.
The lights on the system indicator panel provide 
information about various system functions. For a 
description, see “System indicator panel” on page 35.
The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the 
system speakers. 
The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo 
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The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area 
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect 
USB peripherals to your computer.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that 
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such 
as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals 
have a single standard for cabling and connectors. The USB 
standard...

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The diskette drive LED (light-emitting diode) glows when 
the diskette drive is in use.
The diskette drive allows diskettes to be accessed.
The wireless antenna LED glows when the wireless antenna 
is in use.
The diskette drive eject button enables you to remove 
diskettes from the drive.
The wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’s 
wireless antenna on or off.
The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive enables you 
to play...