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®
Satellite 1200 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 8 on page 177 in this
guide.
C6615-1002M2
TOSHIBA
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2 Model: Satellite 1200 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”), ITS
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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 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept t
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9 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To
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10 Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure
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11 Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR
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12 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
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Contents Introduction ..............................................................21 This guide .............................................................. 21 Safety icons ........................................................... 22 Other icons used.............................................. 23 Other documentation ............................................. 23 Service options ...................................................... 24 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ................
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Contents 14 Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 35 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 35 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 36 Precautions...................................................... 39 Setting up your computer ...................................... 40 Connecting the AC adapter............................... 41 Charging the main and secondary batteries.
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Contents 15 Saving your work................................................... 66 Printing your work ................................................. 67 Using diskettes ...................................................... 68 Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 68 Caring for diskettes.......................................... 68 Backing up your files ............................................. 69 Using your CD or DVD drive .................................. 70 DVD-ROM driv
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Contents 16 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................... 87 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................... 87 Running the computer on battery power ............... 88 Power management ......................................... 88 Charging the battery .............................................. 89 Charging the RTC battery................................. 90 Monitoring battery power ...................................... 91 Determining remaining battery power....
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Contents 17 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 115 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 115 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 117 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 119 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 121 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 122 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 124 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 125 ® Windows XP Help and Sup
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Contents 18 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet........................................ 143 Internet features............................................. 143 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet ......................................... 144 Exploring video features ...................................... 144 Display settings hot key ................................ 145 Exploring audio features ...................................... 146 Recording sou
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Contents 19 Setting audio properties................................. 165 Setting display properties .............................. 166 Customizing the control panel ....................... 167 Using WinDVD Advanced Features ...................... 169 Zooming in..................................................... 174 Panning.......................................................... 175 Zooming out .................................................. 175 Adjusting the color balance................
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Contents 20 If you need further assistance.............................. 210 Before you call ............................................... 210 Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 212 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 213 Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 217 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 219 Glossary .......................
