Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Setting up the fax function
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2Click the Set up faxing option.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
The fax function default setting is enabled. If it is disabled, 
enable the fax function by doing the following:
1Click Start, Printers and Faxes.
2Right-click the fax icon.
3Click Properties from the drop-down menu.
4Click the Devices tab.
5Click Properties.
6Click the Receive tab.
7Click Enable device to receive.
To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. But, 
under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem 
AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. 
						

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Powering off the computer
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Powering off the computer
It’s a good idea to power off your computer when you are not 
using it for a while. 
If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the 
computer plugged into a power source (even though the 
computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. When the 
main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged.
Guidelines for powering off the computer:
❖If you have work in progress and if you are not connected 
to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your 
system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn on 
the computer again, you automatically return to where 
you left off.
❖To leave the computer off for a longer period, power 
down the computer. The Windows® XP operating system 
uses the Shut down command to power down the 
computer if you are connected to a Windows
® network 
server (domain server) or the Turn Off command if you 
are not. 
❖When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator 
panel is on, don’t turn off the power. Doing so may 
damage your hard disk.
For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on 
page 99. 
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your 
computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For 
information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see 
“Running the computer on battery power” on page 117. 
						

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Caring for your computer
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Cleaning the computer
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel 
and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your 
Toshiba dealer or network administrator for suggestions for 
appropriate cleaning products.
CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the 
computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never 
spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or 
caustic chemical products to clean the computer.
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make 
sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use lights stop 
flashing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by 
the back (where the ports are located).
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand 
reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case 
for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your 
Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba’s Web site at 
toshiba.com.
Using a computer lock
You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such 
as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an 
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PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable
To secure the computer:
1Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy 
object.
Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the 
cable off the object.
2Pass the locking end through the loop.
3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot 
located on the right side of the computer, then rotate the 
key a quarter turn and remove it.
The computer is now securely locked to deter computer 
theft. 
Sample locking the computer  
						

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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
This chapter lists some computing tips and provides 
important information about basic features.
Computing tips
❖Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory 
until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved 
work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must 
restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge 
while you are working. Your computer can be configured 
to warn you when the battery is running low. See “Setting 
battery alarms” on page 125. 
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can 
turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset 
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❖Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable 
storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup 
copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data 
on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
❖Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help 
your computer perform at its optimal level. 
❖Before turning off the computer, always use the Turn Off 
or Shut down command (unless you want to use Standby 
or Hibernation mode as described in “Powering down the 
computer” on page 99). 
CAUTION: The operating system records information, such as 
your desktop setup, during its turn-off procedure. If you don’t let it 
turn off normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.
Using the keyboard
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Character keys 
Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a 
typewriter, except that: 
❖The spacebar creates a space character instead of just 
passing over an area of the page.
❖The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not 
interchangeable.
❖The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not 
interchangeable.
❖The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper 
case — the number and symbol keys are not affected. 
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
The 
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the 
program you are using. For more information, see your 
program documentation.
Function keys 
The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 
12 keys at the top of the keyboard. 
Function keys
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run 
programmed functions when you press them. Used in 
combination with the 
Fn key, function keys marked with icons 
run specific functions on the computer.
Alt
CtrlFn. 
						

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Windows® special keys
Windows® special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions 
in the operating system:
❖The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. 
❖The Application key has the same function as the 
secondary (or right mouse) control button.
Overlay keys 
Sample keyboard overlay keys
The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them 
form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you 
enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using 
the ten-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.
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Using the numeric keypad overlay
To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 
simultaneously. The numeric mode keyboard indicator light 
glows when the numeric overlay is on.
You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic 
characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:
❖For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the 
letters.
❖For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while 
you type the letters.
To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is 
on, press and hold down 
Shift while you use the cursor control 
keys. To return to the numeric overlay, release 
Shift.
To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the 
Fn key 
and press 
F11 again. The numeric mode light goes out.
Using the cursor control overlay 
To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 
simultaneously. The cursor control mode keyboard indicator 
light glows when the cursor control overlay is on.
To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:
❖For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the 
letters.
❖For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while 
you type the letters.
To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control 
overlay is on, hold down 
Shift while you use the numeric 
overlay keys. To return to the cursor control overlay, release 
Shift.
To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the 
Fn key 
and press 
F10 again. The cursor control mode light goes out. 
						

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Emulating a full-size keyboard
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Emulating a full-size keyboard
Although the computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with 
a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 
Pressing the
 Fn key simultaneously in combination with one 
of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size 
keyboard. For further information and instructions, see 
“Assigning a key to a program or document” on page 189. 
NOTE: The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB 
keyboard.
TOSHIBA Console button
The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some 
common functions. When the default setting is active, the 
TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console.
Sample TOSHIBA Console window