Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
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❖Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower 
curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide 
extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are 
available at many office supply stores.
❖Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and 
elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you 
work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Lighting
Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the...

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Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
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Work habits
The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to 
vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks 
into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine 
can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.
❖Take frequent breaks to change position, stretch your 
muscles, and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three 
minutes every half-hour is more effective than a long 
break after several hours....

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Setting up your computer
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❖Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If 
two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only 
one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in 
errors or instability in its operation. 
Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been 
used for a long period. 
❖Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.
If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn 
off the computer immediately. Leave...

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Setting up your computer
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To use external power or to charge the battery, you must 
attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting the AC adapter” on 
page 58. 
Setting up your software
NOTE: The names of windows displayed and the order in which 
windows appear may vary depending on your software setup 
choices.
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard 
guides you through steps to set up your software.
1From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the...

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Setting up your computer
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5Click Ye s  to register, or No to exit the process.
NOTE: If you click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking 
the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop.
6Enter your personal information in the registration 
window.
7Click Finish to complete the process.
Your computer restarts automatically.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date 
with information about new products...

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Getting Started
Installing additional memory (optional)
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❖Connect a full-size keyboard (see “Using an external 
keyboard” on page 57)
❖Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display 
devices” on page 54)
❖Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on 
page 53)
❖Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 182)
Installing additional memory (optional) 
CAUTION: Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off 
the computer using the Start menu. If you...

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Installing additional memory (optional)
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CAUTION: Do not try to install a memory module under the 
following conditions. You can damage the computer and the 
module.
1. The computer is turned on.
2. The computer was shut down using Standby mode.
3. Power to the DVD-ROM drive has been turned on.
CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the 
DVD-ROM drive power is on. 
1If the computer is on, turn it off.
See “Turn Off or Shut down command” on page...

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Installing additional memory (optional)
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Underside of the computer
NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver.
4Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the 
screw that secures the cover.
Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw
Expansion memory slot cover 

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5Using your finger or a narrow object, lift off the cover.
6Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can 
retrieve them later.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. 
Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to 
discharge any static electricity you may have built up.
To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its 
gold connector bar (on the side you...

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Installing additional memory (optional)
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Inserting the memory module
CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module 
or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause 
memory access problems.
10Replace the memory slot cover.
11Replace the screw and tighten it.
12Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you 
removed.
You can now continue setting up the computer. When the 
operating system has loaded, you can verify that the...