Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Getting Started
Installing additional memory (optional)
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Removing a memory module
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.
1Follow steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional 
memory (optional)” on page 46.
CAUTIONS: Do not try to remove a memory module with the 
computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the 
device.
Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in
Standby mode. The computer could hang up the next time you 
turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above 
cases, the Standby configuration will not be saved.
The following message appears when you turn on the power:
Warning: Resume Failure
Press Any Key To Continue
If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the 
following: Press the power button and hold it down for five 
seconds, then turn the power on again.
2Push the latches to the outside to release the module. A 
spring will force one end of the module up. 
						

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Installing additional memory (optional)
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Removing the memory module
3Gently pull the module out. 
CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module 
or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause 
memory access problems.
4Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 
in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 46.
Checking total memory
When you add or remove memory, you can check that the 
computer has recognized the change. To do this:
1Click Start, Control Panel
2Click Performance and Maintenance.
3Click System.
4The General tab view automatically appears and shows 
the recognized memory.
5If the computer does not recognize the memory 
configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory 
slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated  
						

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Connecting a mouse
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properly, as described in steps 8 and 9 of “Installing 
additional memory (optional)” on page 46.
Connecting a mouse
You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the 
computer’s built-in pointing device. 
To connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the 
computer’s USB ports. You can connect it after you turn on 
the computer.
The operating system automatically detects the mouse. The 
mouse and TouchPad can be used at the same time. 
Connecting a printer 
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer 
through the USB ports. You can connect a USB printer after 
you turn on the computer.
Alternatively, you can connect a parallel printer to the 
computer’s parallel port. 
Connecting a USB printer
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, 
which may come with your printer. Otherwise, you can 
purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting a 
USB printer to your computer.
Connecting a parallel printer
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which 
may come with your parallel printer. Otherwise, you can 
purchase one from a computer or electronics store. 
						

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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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Connect a parallel printer before you turn on the computer.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting a 
parallel printer to your computer.
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you 
can easily attach an external monitor or television to your 
computer if you need a larger screen.
Once you’ve connected an external display device, you can 
choose to use the internal display only, the external device 
only, or both simultaneously.
Connecting an external monitor is described below. For 
details of connecting other external video devices and setting 
display options, see “Exploring video features” on page 177.
For information on attaching a television to your computer, 
see “Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your 
television” on page 177.
Connecting an external monitor
You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer.
1Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) 
port.
2Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical 
outlet.
3Turn on the external monitor.
4Turn on the computer.
5Set the display mode by pressing 
Fn + F5, or by setting the 
Display Properties settings. 
						

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Using external display devices
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Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Once you’ve connected an external display device, you can 
choose to use the internal display only, the external device 
only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the 
display output settings is to use the display hot key (
Fn + F5). 
1While holding down 
Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the 
setting you want takes effect.
This hot key cycles through the display output settings in 
the following order:
❖Built-in display panel only
❖Built-in display panel and external monitor 
simultaneously
❖External monitor only
❖Built-in display panel and external video device 
simultaneously
❖Other external video device only
2Release the 
Fn key.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the 
Display Properties box in the Control Panel.
Adjusting the quality of the external display
To obtain the best picture quality from your external display 
device, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the  
						

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Using external display devices
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documentation supplied with the device for additional 
configuration steps.
TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use the simultaneous mode, you 
must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the 
resolution of the external display device. The external display 
device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher.
Display limitations
Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to 
the capabilities of the external video device.
❖If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is 
capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 
480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only 
part of the desktop will appear on the screen. You can 
view the “lost” area by scrolling to it.
❖If you use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the 
display output with the LCD Display Stretch option 
enabled and the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480 
or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may 
appear stretched.
NOTE: The Windows® XP operating system by default does not 
display resolutions below 800 x 600. To display the 640 x 480 
resolution, you may need to click the Settings tab in the Display 
Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click 
List all modes. 
						

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Connecting an external diskette drive
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Connecting an external diskette drive 
Although your computer has an internal diskette drive, you 
can attach an external USB diskette drive to use diskettes 
with your computer. These drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. 
Sample external USB diskette drive
To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the 
drive’s cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. 
For more information about diskettes, see “Using diskettes” 
on page 83.
Using an external keyboard
If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to 
your computer provided that the keyboard is USB-
compatible. 
To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the 
computer’s USB ports. You can do this after you turn on the 
computer.
NOTE: The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB 
keyboard. 
						

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Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
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Connecting the AC adapter
The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an 
AC outlet and to charge the computer’s batteries. The AC 
power light on the computer glows when the device is 
plugged in.
Power cable and AC adapter
To connect AC power to the computer:
1Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the 
computer.
Power cable
AC adapter 
						

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Connecting the AC adapter
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Connecting the AC adapter to the computer
3Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet.
The AC power and battery lights on your computer will 
glow.
DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. 
Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or 
apply heat to the power cable.
If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, dis-
continue use. There is a risk of electric shock.
Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. 
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your 
computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such 
cases.
Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power 
plug when removing the cable from the outlet. 
						

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Getting Started
Charging the battery
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Charging the battery
Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you 
must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet 
using the AC adapter and power cable. The AC power light 
glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it 
is charging.
Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can 
charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes 
several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off. 
It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer 
is on. The less power the computer is consuming, the faster 
the battery will charge.
For more information on battery use, see “Running the 
computer on battery power” on page 117.
CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid 
leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few 
hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can 
damage the battery.
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.