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®
Satellite 1955 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
®
❖ InTouch Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 203 in this
guide.
C6619-1002M3
TOSHIBA
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2
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2 ® Model: Satellite 1955 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), I
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3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
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4 Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give th
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5 company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasibl
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6 aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power ut
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7 Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards a
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8 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'object d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blidage maximal. Si le matérial (ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' exterieur, il doit faire l'object d' une licence. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the follow
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9 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an exper
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10 those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be co- located with this device except FCC ID# CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW safety instructions The CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the
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11 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlle
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12 Trademarks Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, and InTouch are registered trademarks, SecureSleep, and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Media Player is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.
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Contents Introduction ..............................................................23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used.............................................. 25 Other documentation ............................................. 25 Service options ...................................................... 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ................
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Contents 14 Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 39 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 40 Precautions...................................................... 43 Setting up your computer ...................................... 45 Setting up your software.................................. 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba .
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Contents 15 Caring for your computer....................................... 68 Cleaning the computer..................................... 68 Moving the computer....................................... 68 Using a computer lock ..................................... 69 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 71 Computing tips ...................................................... 71 Using the keyboard ................................................ 72 Character keys .......
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Contents 16 Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 85 Drive components and control buttons............ 85 CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 87 CD/DVD control and digital audio control ........ 88 Inserting a disc ................................................ 89 Playing an audio CD......................................... 91 Playing a DVD .................................................. 93 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD...............
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Contents 17 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................. 107 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................. 107 Running the computer on battery power ............. 107 Battery Notice ................................................ 108 Using additional batteries .............................. 108 Battery safety precautions.............................. 108 Charging batteries................................................ 109 Charging the main battery...............
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Contents 18 Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 129 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 131 Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 132 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows ........................................................ 134 Using the taskbar........................................... 135 Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 135 Resizing and moving windows....................... 136 Lesson 8: Closi
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Contents 19 Using your computer at the office........................ 158 Setting up for communications...................... 158 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 160 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 160 Setting up a wireless connection ................... 161 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray .............................................. 161 Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 161 An overview of using the Internet .................
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Contents 20 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 175 Power Management ............................................. 176 Chapter 8: WinDVD ................................................ 179 Playing DVDs ....................................................... 179 Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 181 Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 181 Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 182 Using the control panel playback bu