Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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Learning the Basics
Starting a program
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For information on how to program the button, see “Power 
Management” on page 191.
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the 
file that contains the information you want to work on. To 
find the file, use My Computer or Windows
® Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options:
❖Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop
❖Use the Start menu
❖Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the 
program file
❖Use the Run window
The tutorial chapter for the Windows
® XP operating system 
gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from 
the Start menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on 
page 140. 
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard 
disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important 
rules of computing. 
NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand by 
command, in case the battery discharges before you return to 
work. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the 
battery is running low, see “Setting battery alarms” on page 123.
Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at 
regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your 
programs’ documentation to see whether they have an 
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Printing your work
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To  s a v e :
❖A file you are updating, open the program’s File menu 
and click Save.
❖A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a 
name for the file, and click OK.
HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working 
with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a 
different name.
For information on how to name a file, see “Windows® XP 
file system” on page 132. 
Printing your work
Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as 
described in “Setting up your software” on page 45.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first 
time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are 
changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system to 
run with the additional printer(s).
To print a file:
1If your printer is not on, turn it on now.
2In the File menu of your Windows
® program, click 
Print.
The program displays a Print window. 
						

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Learning the Basics
Using diskettes
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Sample Print window
3Click OK or Print to print.
Using diskettes
The 3.5-inch internal or external diskette drive lets you use 
high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and 
storage.
Sample diskette drive
The diskette drive LED glows while the drive is being 
accessed. 
Eject button Diskette drive LED 
						

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Using diskettes
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Inserting and removing diskettes
1Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface 
points toward the drive.
2Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the 
diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
To release a diskette from the drive, push the eject button.
CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer 
while the diskette drive LED is glowing. Doing so could destroy 
data and damage the diskette or the drive. 
To access your diskette contents:
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
2Double-click the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
The diskette contents appear.
Caring for diskettes
❖Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep 
them clean.
❖If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened 
in water. Do not use cleaning fluids.
❖Never slide back the protective metal cover. 
❖Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. 
Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data 
stored on a diskette.
❖Never twist or bend a diskette.
❖Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing 
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
❖Never place heavy objects on your diskettes. 
						

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Backing up your files
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❖Never eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. 
Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface.
❖Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, 
such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.
Backing up your files
Backing up your files means copying individual files to a 
diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to 
another device, such as a tape drive, or to your network 
partition.
Copying to a diskette
1Insert a diskette into the diskette drive.
2Click Start.
The Start menu appears.
3Click My Computer.
The My Computer window appears.
4Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to 
copy.
5Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click 
the file you want to copy.
HINT: You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one 
file.
6Click File, then click Send To. 
						

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Playing a CD or DVD
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7Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]).
HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file 
(or files) you want to backup with the secondary button, then 
pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:).
Playing a CD or DVD
Your computer has a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW 
drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.
Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase 
in data storage and support features that are not available on 
any other video platform. These features include wide-screen 
movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, 
multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. The computer 
can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second.
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that 
you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery 
power.
You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access 
reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music. 
A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when 
the computer is turned off. For more information, see “CD/
DVD control buttons” on page 88.
If your computer has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction 
drive, you can also write files (including music) to a CD-
Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. 
						

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Playing a CD or DVD
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Drive components and control buttons
The CD/DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of 
the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is 
closed or open.
Components
Sample DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 
Use the eject button to open the disc tray. This button requires 
power to operate. 
CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer 
while the disk/disc activity light is glowing. Doing so could 
damage the disc or the drive.
Eject buttonManual DVD-ROM or 
 eject buttonDVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 
						

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The manual eject button allows you to manually open the 
disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off.
CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. 
Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 
Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip.
HINT: When the computer is off and the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/
CD-RW drive is on, press the stop/eject control button to eject a 
disc.
CD/DVD control buttons
The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable 
you to play audio CDs when the computer is off. You can also 
use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on.
CD/DVD control buttons 
The CD/DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs 
in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital 
audio files in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
The previous track button returns to the preceding track on 
the disc.
The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it 
pause if currently playing.
The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing.
PreviousNext
Play/Pause
Stop/Eject
tracktrack
CD/
 
Digital audio modeDVD
mode 
						

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The next track button skips to the following track on the 
disc.
You can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice. 
Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned 
off and the sound subsystem is turned on.
NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto your system, 
your computer will start up and you will need to log on before 
being able to play a CD or DVD.
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes
The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital 
audio mode.
CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode
Power is off 
and you 
press Play/
PauseIf a CD is in the drive, the 
system enters CD player 
mode and operates as a 
stand-alone CD player. 
If a DVD is in the drive, 
the operating system starts 
and the DVD player starts.The operating system 
starts, the Windows
Media
TM Player starts and 
the digital audio files 
begin to play.
CD/DVD 
player 
mode and 
you press 
the CD/
DVD mode 
buttonDVD-ROM drive power 
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CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the 
DVD-ROM drive power is on. 
Inserting a disc
WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume 
down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your 
ears. To turn the volume down, use the volume control dial or 
access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, 
Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control).
1If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the 
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.  Operating 
system is 
running 
and you 
press Play/
PauseIf a CD is in the drive, the 
Windows Media
TM Player 
starts and the digital audio 
files begin to play. 
If a DVD is in the drive, 
WinDVD
TM starts and the 
DVD begins to play.Windows Media
TM Player 
starts and the digital audio 
files begin to play. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode
Eject button