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 display and 
reduce eyestrain.
❖Position the display panel or external monitor so that 
sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the 
screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare.
❖Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that 
could shine directly in your eyes.
❖If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer 
work area.
Arms and wrists
❖Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep 
them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing.
❖Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improve 
circulation.
WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in 
discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms 
bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the 
discomfort persists, consult a physician. 
						

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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.
❖Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods. 
Intersperse such activities with other tasks.
❖Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long 
periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the 
computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant 
object for at least 30 seconds.
Precautions
Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum 
safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. 
You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the 
risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
❖Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of 
the computer. 
If the computer is used for long periods, its case can 
become very warm. While the temperature may not feel 
too hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with 
the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on 
your lap, for example), your skin might suffer low-heat 
injury.
❖Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it 
to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can 
damage computer components or otherwise cause your 
computer to malfunction. 
						

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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 the computer turned 
off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again.
❖Never turn off the computer if a drive-in-use light 
indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or 
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
❖Keep the computer and disks away from objects that 
generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo 
speakers.
Information on diskettes is stored magnetically. Placing a 
magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files. 
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you 
receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or 
download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new 
programs you buy from a supplier may contain a 
computer virus. You’ll need a special program to check 
for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to 
help you.
Setting up your computer
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery 
that needs to be charged before you can use it. 
						

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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 Setup 
Wizard.
2Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License 
Agreement and click Next.
3Enter the computer name and description and click Next 
or Skip.
The computer will pause for a moment while checking 
for an internet connection.
A window will display the message: “An Internet 
connection could not be chosen.” 
4Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue.
NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must be 
connected to a voice-grade telephone line.
A window will display asking if you wish to register with 
Toshiba and Microsoft. 
						

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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 and upgrades, and also 
extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to 
you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by double-
clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the 
registration card that may ship with your computer.
NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must be 
connected to a voice-grade telephone line.
Adding external devices
NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends 
setting up your software first. See “Setting up your software” on 
page 44.
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: 
❖Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory 
(optional)” on page 46)
❖Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 53) 
						

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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 install or remove a 
memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation 
mode, data will be lost.
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of 
today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the 
computer’s memory if you use complex software or process 
large amounts of data.
There are two memory slots. Your system may have both 
slots occupied.
CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time, the memory 
modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to 
room temperature before you replace them. 
						

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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 99. 
2Unplug and remove any cables connected to the 
computer. 
3Close the display panel and turn the computer upside 
down. 
						

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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 insert into the computer).
7Remove the new memory module from its antistatic 
packaging.
8Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold 
connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the slot at 
a slight angle.
9Gently press down on the memory module connector 
until the clips snap into place.
Do not force the module into position. The memory 
module should be level when secured in place. 
						

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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 
computer has recognized the additional memory.
If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, 
verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as 
described in “Checking total memory” on page 52.