Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Playing a CD or DVD
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3Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and 
free of dust.
CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of 
the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the 
disc incorrectly, you could lose data.
4Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label 
facing up.
Inserting a disc
CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive’s lens (located 
underneath the drive’s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so 
could cause the drive to malfunction. 
						

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5Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it 
locks into place.
Positioning the disc on the spindle
CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the 
spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc 
tray.
6Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the 
tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked.
Playing an audio CD
Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.
Disc Spindle
Correct position
Incorrect position
Incorrect position 
						

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The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and 
opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the 
Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and 
click OK.
Sample Audio CD window
The Windows Media Player window appears. 
						

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Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard 
disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that 
require a lot of space, such as photographs and large 
presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to 
view the contents of any CD or DVD.
Rewind
Stop
Previous track
Next track
MuteVolume Play
controlFast forward 
						

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Removing a disc with the computer on 
CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is 
accessing the drive. Wait for the disk/disc activity light on the 
system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray.
1Locate and press the eject button.
The disc tray partially opens.
2Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open.
3Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its 
protective cover.
CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait 
for the disc to stop before removing it.
4Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the 
tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.
Removing a disc with the computer off
1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, 
into the manual eject button access hole. 
CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. 
Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
2Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc and place it in its 
protective cover.
3Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the 
tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked. 
						

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Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction 
drive
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Caring for CDs and DVDs 
❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect 
them from scratches and keep them clean.
❖Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the 
surface of a disc can prevent the drive from reading the 
data properly.
❖Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or 
cold.
❖To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a 
circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the 
cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or 
rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before 
inserting it in the drive.
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW 
multifunction drive
Your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/
CD-RW multifunction drive that allows you to:
❖Play prerecorded DVDs
(DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives)
❖Play prerecorded CDs
❖Read and write files (including music) to a CD-
Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc.
CAUTION: Check the disk/disc activity light when you use the 
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject 
button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light 
is flashing. Doing so could damage the CD, DVD or drive. 
						

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Setting up for communications
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Setting up for communications
To communicate across the telephone lines with another 
computer, you need:
❖The computer’s modem 
❖A telephone line 
❖A communications program 
To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as 
Microsoft
® Internet Explorer. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect 
through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting the modem
Your computer comes with a built-in modem and a built-in 
Ethernet LAN adapter. To use the modem, you must connect 
it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 telephone line.
NOTE: Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the 
maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data 
transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
1Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the 
modem port on the back of the computer. 
						

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Connecting to the modem port
2Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the 
modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line.
Connecting your computer to a network 
You can connect your computer to a network locally or 
remotely.
❖Locally, using the built-in Ethernet LAN adapter by 
connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line.
❖Remotely, using the built-in modem and a dial-up 
connection.
To set up the network connection, use the Network Setup 
Wizard:
1Click Start and point to All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and 
click Network Setup Wizard.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
The computer connects with the network. 
						

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Powering down the computer
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Powering down the computer
When you power down the computer, you have a number of 
options to choose from:
❖Turn Off or Shut down, which power off the computer
❖Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to 
the hard disk and powers off the computer
❖Standby, which saves the current operating state to 
memory and enters a low power mode
❖Restart, which restarts the computer
Each option has its advantages.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power 
down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk 
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, 
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Turn Off or Shut down command
The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the 
computer. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses 
the Turn Off command. The Windows® XP Professional 
operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not 
connected to a Windows
® domain server. The Windows® XP 
Professional operating system uses the Shut down command 
if you are a member of a domain.
 Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down:
❖No power is used while the computer is turned off. This 
is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your 
computer for an extended time.
❖Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most 
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❖When starting up again, the system does not 
automatically open the programs and files you were 
previously using.
Restart command
Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but 
automatically powers up the computer. Use it when you need 
to reload the operating system, for example to activate 
changes to system settings.
Hibernation command
The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but it 
first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. 
Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the 
saved information, the system settings are retained 
indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes 
longer than restoring it from memory. When you restart the 
computer, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating 
system, and then returns to the state in which you left it.
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:
❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery 
power.
❖Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, 
no data is lost if the battery discharges while the 
computer is in Hibernation mode.
❖When starting up again, this choice uses less time and 
battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option. But 
it uses a little more time and battery power to start up 
than the Standby mode, because information is being 
retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory.
❖On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which 
you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were 
using.