Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Display modes ..................................................... 237
Display brightness ............................................... 238
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ..................... 238
Keyboard hot keys  .............................................. 238
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors .....................  239
USA and Canada ............................................ 239
United Kingdom ............................................. 239...

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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. 
You will find that your Microsoft
® Windows® XP Home or XP 
Professional operating system is already installed on your 
computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:
❖Read the entire guide from beginning to...

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Safety icons
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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...

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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
In addition to this user’s guide, your computer comes with the 
following documentation:
❖This electronic version of the user’s guide....

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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 
Toshibas Web site at 
toshiba.com. 
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If 
Something Goes Wrong” on page 201. 

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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 225. 

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Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display closed
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Front with the display closed
The lights on the system indicator panel provide 
information about various system functions. For a 
description, see “System indicator panel” on page 34.
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...

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Back
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Back
The DC-IN is where you plug in the AC adapter. 
The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area 
network using an 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...

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Right side
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Right side
The diskette drive LED (light-emitting diode) flashes 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...

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Left side
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The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray 
when the computer 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.
The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional 
PORT- Noteworthy
® computer lock cable to your computer 
for securing it to a large, heavy object such as your desk....