Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Contents
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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
Australia ......................................................... 239
Europe ........................................................... 239
Glossary .................................................................. 240
Index ....................................................................... 256 
						

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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 end.
❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.
❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific 
information.
If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook 
computer before, read through 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. 
						

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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 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
In addition to this user’s guide, your computer comes with the 
following documentation:
❖This electronic version of the user’s guide. 
❖Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on 
your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery  
CDs.
❖Accessories Information, which lists accessories available 
from Toshiba and explains how to order them.
❖The Microsoft® Windows® operating system 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 
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 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 35.
Display
Volume control dial  System indicator panellatch
Microphone in jackCD/DVD control buttons
Headphone out  
						

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Finding Your Way Around
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 cabling and connectors. The USB 
standard allows hot swapping of peripherals.
The video out allows you to play DVD video on a projector 
or TV.
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 97. 
DC-INUSB
Parallel port
RGB (monitor) port LAN port
 portsVideo out
Modem port
Ether 
						

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Finding Your Way Around
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 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
DVD-ROM/
CD-RW drive LED
Wireless antenna on-off switch* Wireless antenna LED*
                                       (*only functional for systems with Wi-FiTM) sample drive shown 
						

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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. 
Left side
The cooling vents prevent the computer’s central processing 
unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to 
perform at its maximum speed.
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure 
you don’t block the cooling vents.
The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC 
Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC Cards” on 
page 182 for more information.
The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the 
corresponding slots.
Cooling ventsPC Card slots
PC Card
eject buttonsBattery release latch