Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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RRAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be 
written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information 
in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of 
memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also 
memory. Compare ROM.
random access memory — See RAM.
read-only memory — See ROM.
reboot — See boot, restart.
removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A 
diskette is one example of a removable disk....

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serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it 
means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a 
single channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial 
interface between the computer and an appropriate device. 
Compare parallel.
shortcut — See keyboard shortcut.
software — See program. Compare hardware.
Stand by — A feature of some Windows
® operating systems that 
allows you to turn off the computer without exiting...

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USB — See universal serial bus (USB).
utility — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly 
focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often 
related to computer system management.
V WWe b — See World Wide Web.
Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet 
Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another 
term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an 
Ethernet connection using wireless communication...

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Index
A
AC adapter 60
AC power light 35, 60, 64
Accessories programs 154
adding
memory 47
alarms
low battery 123
audio CDs
playing 86
audio features 175
avoiding injury 40
B
battery
alarms 123
changing 124
charge not lasting 230
charging 62, 119
conserving power 121
disposal 127
inserting 126
installing 124light 35, 64, 120
Li-ion (lithium ion) 115
monitoring power 120
NiMH (nickel metal hydride) 116
power usage mode 257
recharging 118
remaining power 120
removing 124
RTC...

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Index
previous track 36
primary control 33, 66
secondary control 33, 66
Start 131
stop 36
TOSHIBA Console 34, 80
C
calculator 146
CD control buttons 88
CD Player control panel 92
CD/DVD control buttons 28, 33, 36, 
87, 88
CD/DVDs
caring for 95
inserting 90, 91
playing 86
removing 94
viewing contents 93
CD-ROMs
using 86
writing 30
CDs 28, 33, 93
inserting 91
problem solving 236
changing
main battery 124
channels
DMA 226
IRQ 226
Character Map 147
charging
main battery 62, 119...

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external monitor 166
external speakers 178
headphones 178
modem 96
monitor 54
power cable 61
television 54
to a network 97
USB-compatible
keyboard 59
mouse 53
video projector 54
conserving battery power 121
cooling vents
CPU 31
copying files 166
cursor control mode light 34
customizing
taskbar 160
window toolbars 163
D
date and time
setting 151
DC-IN 60
desktop 129
background 132
browsing style 161
choosing style and browsing 
options 161
creating new icon 131
creating...

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Index
double-click 66
downloading 173
DVD-ROM 35, 95
launch WinDVD 2000 175
DVD-ROM drive 30, 86, 175, 198
inserting a disc 90
playing DVDs 198
problems 235
removing a disc 94
troubleshooting 228
WinDVD general properties 207
DVD-ROM/CD-RW
launch WinDVD2000 175
DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 30, 86, 95, 
175, 198
can’t access disc 235
drive tray won’t open 235
eject button 87
general properties 207
light 35
manual eject hole/button 88
playing DVDs 198
problems 235
troubleshooting 228...

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Index
change/remove key assignments 
188
drag-and-drop 186
keyboard 185
starting 185
using keyboard or pointing device 
187
viewing key assignments 188
folders 132
displaying information 164
front panel 33
function keys 32, 77
H
hard disk drive
cover 38
light 35, 64
hardware conflicts 225
resolving 226
headphone out 28, 33
headphones
connecting 178
Help 155
Windows XP 224
Hibernation
low battery 122
Hibernation command 99
enabling 104
Hibernation mode 99
methods 105, 106, 111...

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K
keyboard 33
character keys 77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 77
cursor control overlay 79
emulating full-size 80
external 5 9
Fn-esse 185
function keys 77
hot keys 261
indicator panel 33, 34
lights 33
not working 221, 231
numeric keypad overlay 79
overlay keys 78
unexpected characters 230
Windows special keys 78
L
LAN (Local Area Network)
adapter 97
lights
AC power 35, 60, 64
battery 35, 64, 120
cursor control mode 34
disk/disc activity 35
diskette activity 83
diskette drive...

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new text document 137
next track button 37
Notepad 138
numeric mode light 34
O
object properties 149
on/off light 35
online tours 157
operating system 23
P
Paint program 140
parallel port 29
password
power-on 65
PC Card
checklist 245
CIS (Card Information Structure) 
244
computer stops working 246
eject button 31
errors 246
hot swapping fails 246
inserting 180
modem default 167
not recognized 246
problem solving 244, 245
removing 181
replacing 181
slots 31
using 179...