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TOSHIBA

Satellite 2450 Series

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- VCCI Class B Information4
- Conformity Statement5
- Modem Warning Notice5
- Network Compatibility Statement5
- Japan Regulations6
- Type of Service6
- Fax Branding7
- If Problems Arise7
- Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment8
- Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand9
- Notes for Use of this Device in New Zealand10
Specifications10
- General Conditions12
- Description on Laser Specification13
- Table of Contents15
Preface23
Manual Contents23
Conventions24
- Abbreviations24
- Icons24
- Keys24
- Key Operation25
- Display25
- Messages25
General Precautions27
Stress Injury27
Heat Injury27
Pressure or Impact Damage27
CPU Performance Disclaimer28
PC Card Overheating28
Chapter 1 Introduction29
Equipment Checklist29
- Hardware29
- Software29
- Documentation30
Features30
- Slim Select Bay35
Special Features36
Utilities38
Options39
- Slim Select Bay Options40
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour41
Front with the Display Closed41
Left Side42
Right Side44
Back Side45
Underside47
Front with the Display Open48
System Indicators50
Keyboard Indicators51
USB Diskette Drive52
Slim Select Bay Modules53
- DVD-ROM Drive53
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive54
- DVD-R/-RW Drive54
- DVD Multi Drive55
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)56
- TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor56
Universal AC Adaptor57
Chapter 3 Getting Started59
Setting up Your Work Space59
- General Conditions60
- Placement of the Computer60
- Seating and Posture61
- Lighting62
- Work Habits62
Connecting the Universal AC Adaptor63
Opening the Display64
Turning on the Power64
Starting up for the First Time65
Turning off the Power65
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)65
- Hibernation Mode66
  - Automatic Hibernation67
  - Starting Hibernation67
- Standby Mode68
Restarting the Computer69
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM70
Chapter 4 Operating Basics71
Pointing Devices71
- Using the Touchpad71
Using the USB Diskette Drive72
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive72
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive73
- Changing Slim Select Bay Modules73
- Removing a Module73
- Installing a Module74
Using Optical Media Drives75
- Loading Disks75
- Removing Discs78
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive79
- Before Writing or Rewriting79
- When Writing or Rewriting80
Writing Cds on DVD-R/-RW Drive81
- Important Message81
- Disclaimer81
Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive82
- Important Message82
- Disclaimer82
- Read/Write Function Chart83
- Before Writing or Rewriting85
- When Writing or Rewriting86
- Drag'n Drop CD86
- Data Verification87
- Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)87
Media Care89
- CD/Dvds89
- Diskettes89
Modem90
- Region Selection90
- Properties Menu91
  - Modem Selection92
  - Dialing Properties92
- Connecting92
- Disconnecting93
Wireless Communications93
- Wireless LAN93
- Security94
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology94
  - Worldwide Operation94
  - Radio Links95
- Wireless Communication Switch95
- Wireless Communication Indicator95
Lan96
- Connecting LAN Cable96
- Disconnecting LAN Cable97
Cleaning the Computer97
Moving the Computer98
Heat Dispersal98
Chapter 5 The Keyboard99
Typewriter Keys99
F1 ... F12 Function Keys100
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations100
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard100
- Hot Keys102
- Fn Sticky Key105
Windows Special Keys105
Keypad Overlay105
- Turning on the Overlays105
- Numeric Mode106
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)106
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)107
- Temporarily Changing Modes107
Generating ASCII Characters107
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes109
Power Conditions109
Power Indicators110
- Battery Indicator110
- DC in Indicator111
- Power Indicator111
Battery Types111
- Battery Pack111
- Real Time Clock Battery112
Care and Use of the Battery Pack113
- Safety Precautions113
- Charging the Batteries116
- Battery Charging Notice117
- Monitoring Battery Capacity117
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time118
- Retaining Data with Power off119
- Extending Battery Life119
Replacing the Battery Pack120
- Removing the Battery Pack120
- Installing the Battery Pack121
Starting the Computer by Password122
Panel Power off123
System Auto off123
Power-Up Modes123
- Windows Utilities123
- Hot Keys123
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords125
HW Setup125
- Accessing HW Setup125
- HW Setup Window125
  - Boot Priority126
  - Device Config132
Supervisor Password133
- Peripheral Devices135
Chapter 8 Optional Devices135
- Power Devices135
PC Cards136
- Inserting a PC Card136
- Removing a PC Card137
SD Cards138
- Inserting an SD Card138
- Removing an SD Card139
- SD Card Care139
Memory Expansion140
- Installing Memory Module140
- Removing Memory Module145
TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor146
- Before Installing147
- Smartmedia149
- Write Protection149
- Memory Stick151
- Removing a Memory Stick151
- Compact Flash152
- Bridge Media Care153
Battery Pack (Black)153
Universal AC Adaptor153
USB FDD Kit153
Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)154
External Monitor155
- Using the TV Button156
- Changing the Resolution156
I.link (IEEE1394)158
- Precautions158
- Connecting159
- Disconnecting159
Security Lock160
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting161
Problem Solving Process161
- Preliminary Checklist161
- Analyzing the Problem162
Hardware and System Checklist163
- System Start-Up163
- Self Test164
- Power164
- Overheating Power down165
- Ac Power165
- Password167
- Keyboard167
- LCD Panel167
- Hard Disk Drive168
- DVD-ROM Drive169
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive170
- DVD-R/-RW Drive172
- DVD Multi Drive173
- Diskette Drive175
- SD Card175
- PC Card176
- Infrared Port176
- Pointing Device177
- Usb Mouse178
- Usb179
- Memory Expansion179
- Sound System180
- Monitor180
- I.link (IEEE1394)181
- Modem181
- Lan183
- Wireless LAN183
- Bluetooth184
- Real Time Clock184
TOSHIBA Support185
- Before You Call185
- Where to Write185
Appendix A187
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes189
- Video Modes190
Appendix C199
AT Commands199
- Escape Sequence199
- Repeat Last Command199
- Echo Command201
- Hn Hook Control201
- In Request ID Information201
- Ln Monitor Speaker Volume202
- Mn Monitor Speaker Mode202
- Nn Modulation Handshake202
- Display Current Configuration208
- W Store Current Configuration208
- Zn=X Store Telephone Number208
- Nn Error Control Mode Selection209
- Qn Local Flow Control Selection209
- S-Register Values211
- S37 Dial Line Rate215
- AT Command Set Result Codes216
Appendix D223
Appendix E223
Appendix F223
- Internal Modem Guide223
- Installing the Internal Modem223
- Card Specifications225
- Radio Characteristics225
- Wireless LAN225
- Supported Frequency Sub-Bands226
- Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)227
- Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)228
Appendix G229
Appendix H229
- United Kingdom230
- Usa and Canada230
Ac Power Cord and Connectors229
Appendix I231
- Cache Memory235
- Device Driver238
Parts Numbers231

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite 2450
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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