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 ............................................ 247
Modem problems........................................... 248
Develop good computing habits .......................... 248
If you need further assistance .............................. 250
Before you call ............................................... 250
Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 250
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites  ........................ 251
Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 252
Appendix A: Hot Keys..............................................  255
Volume Mute........................................................ 255
Instant password security .................................... 256
Without a password ....................................... 256
With a password ............................................ 256
Power usage mode .............................................. 257
Stand by mode ..................................................... 258
Hibernation mode ................................................ 259
Display modes ..................................................... 260
Display brightness ............................................... 260
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ..................... 261
Keyboard hot keys  .............................................. 261
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors .....................  262
USA and Canada ............................................ 262
United Kingdom ............................................. 262
Australia ......................................................... 262
Europe ........................................................... 262 
						

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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, see the 
Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:
❖Read the entire guide from beginning to end.
❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.
❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific 
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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 
cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the 
risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:
DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could 
result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is 
not observed.
WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could 
result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. 
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could 
result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction 
is not observed.
NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe 
operation of the equipment or related items. 
						

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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 desktop or in the DOCS folder on the
C: drive.
❖Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on 
your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery 
CDs.
❖Toshiba Accessories Information, which lists accessories 
available from Toshiba and explains how to order them.
❖The Microsoft® Windows® XP documentation, which 
explains the features of the operating system. 
						

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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.
Front with the display closed
Display
Volume control dial  System indicator panel
latch
Microphone in jackCD/DVD control buttons
Head
phone out 
Infrared port 
						

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Back
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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 
headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external 
speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables 
the internal speakers.
The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external 
monaural microphone.
The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. 
To open the display panel, slide the display latch to the right 
and raise the panel.
The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs 
when the computer is turned off. You can also use them to 
play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. For a 
description of these controls, see “CD/DVD control buttons” 
on page 36.
Back
The DC-IN is where you plug in the AC adapter. 
DC-INUSB
Parallel port
RGB (monitor) port LAN port ports
Video out
Modem port 
						

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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 allows hot swapping of peripherals.
The video out allows you to play DVD audio and video on a 
projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs.
The parallel port allows you to connect a parallel printer.
The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect an external 
monitor.
The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to 
connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For 
more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 96. 
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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 high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames 
per second. You can also use it to install and run programs 
from application CD-ROMs and play audio CDs.
The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive LED flashes 
when the drive is in use.
The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is 
turned on.
DVD-ROM or
Security
lock slot
Eject buttonManual
eject
button
Diskettedrive Diskette
drive LEDDVD-ROM or
Diskette drive
eject button
DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive shown
DVD-ROM/
CD-RW drive LED
Wireless antenna on-off switch (For systems with Wi-FiTM)Wireless antenna LED