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Toshiba 1000-S157 User Manual

Toshiba 1000-S157
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TOSHIBA
C6606-1201M1
Satellite
®
1000/1005
Series
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents

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Toshiba 1000-S157 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display14.1-inch TFT
Battery LifeUp to 3 hours
GraphicsIntegrated
Operating SystemWindows XP
CPUIntel Pentium III

Summary

FCC Notice and Regulatory Compliance

Interference Statement

Equipment complies with FCC limits for Class B digital devices, designed for reasonable protection against harmful interference.

FCC Rules Compliance

Device operates under Part 15 of FCC Rules, subject to two conditions regarding interference.

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Computer Back Panel Overview

Identifies ports and features on the back of the computer, including cooling vent and DC-IN jack.

Computer Left Side Overview

Identifies ports and features on the left side of the computer, including audio jacks.

Computer Front Panel (Display Open)

Describes the front panel with the display open, showing screen, keyboard, and TouchPad.

System Indicator Panel

Details the system indicator lights and their meanings, like power and battery status.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Setting Up Your Computer

Initial steps for setting up the computer, including battery charging and connecting peripherals.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Procedure for connecting the AC adapter for powering the computer and charging batteries.

Charging the Battery

Detailed instructions for charging the computer's internal battery.

Turning On the Power

Steps to turn on the computer and information on indicator lights.

Setting Up Your Software

Initial software setup steps, including time zone selection and system registration.

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Using the Keyboard

Introduction to the computer's keyboard layout, character keys, and function keys.

Saving Your Work

Importance of saving work frequently and how to perform the save operation.

Printing Your Work

Steps for printing documents from applications using the Print dialog box.

Using Your CD or DVD Drive

Information about different types of CD/DVD drives and their capabilities.

Playing a DVD

Introduction to playing DVDs using the WinDVD software.

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Battery Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines for handling, disassembling, and disposing of batteries.

Maximizing Battery Life

Tips to extend the lifespan and performance of the computer's battery.

Monitoring Battery Power

How to check the battery's current charge status using the battery light indicator.

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System

Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop

How to navigate and use the Windows XP desktop interface, including icons and taskbar.

Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and Control Buttons

How to use the TouchPad and control buttons together for screen navigation.

Lesson 6: Starting Programs

How to launch programs from the Start menu, such as Paint and Windows Explorer.

Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts

How to create desktop shortcuts for quick access to programs like Calculator.

Lesson 13: Using System Restore

How to restore the system to a previous configuration point using System Restore.

Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000

Playing DVDs

How to play DVD movies using the WinDVD software and its control panel.

Using the WinDVD Toolbar

Explanation of the WinDVD toolbar and its basic playback controls.

Setting Audio Properties

Configuring speaker modes and vocal options for DVD playback.

Setting Display Properties

Adjusting aspect ratio, full screen mode, and On Screen Display settings.

Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

Your Program Stops Responding

Steps to close a program that has frozen or stopped responding using Task Manager.

Problems When You Turn On the Computer

Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered during the computer's power-on sequence.

Resolving a Hardware Conflict

Guidance on troubleshooting and resolving hardware conflicts using Device Manager.

Keyboard Problems

Troubleshooting unexpected characters or unresponsive keys on the keyboard.

Disk Drive Problems

Troubleshooting issues with hard disk and diskette drives, including errors and slow performance.

PC Card Problems

Common issues encountered when installing or using PC Cards, including recognition errors.

Modem Problems

Troubleshooting common modem issues like failure to receive or transmit data.

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Hot Keys Overview

Explanation of keys that activate system functions when combined with the Fn key.

Keyboard Hot Keys

Using Fn+F10, F11, F12 for cursor, numeric, and scroll lock overlays.

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