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RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2

Satellite

1955 Series

Resource Guide

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Page 1: ...ou need assistance use one of the following InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 Please fill in for your reference and future use Model name ______________________________________ Part number ______________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...Inserting PC Cards 10 Removing PC Cards 10 Learning the basics 12 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 13 Moving the computer 17 Mobile computing 17 If something goes wrong 21 If you need further assistance 25 Power cable connectors 26 Features and specifications 27 Regulatory information 32 ...

Page 3: ... available on the Web at pcsupport toshiba com Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Danger indicates a hazar...

Page 4: ... on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at www toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system Setting up your computer and getting started Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can...

Page 5: ...puter maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Never apply heavy...

Page 6: ...t should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Power Cable and AC Adapter Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the...

Page 7: ...t Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data There are two memory slots available for you to add additional memory modules You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard P...

Page 8: ...n remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar...

Page 9: ...he memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 11 Replace the memory slot cover 12 Replace the screws and tighten them 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory Click Start then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The General tab ...

Page 10: ...h an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards ...

Page 11: ...at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Rem...

Page 12: ...able storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place Scan all new files for viruses Never turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let the operating system shut down normally details such as new...

Page 13: ...u can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary button depends on the program you...

Page 14: ...ive Use the eject button to release the disc tray This button requires power to operate Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead ...

Page 15: ... turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the s...

Page 16: ...dle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk activity light on the system indicator ...

Page 17: ...g Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Refer to Maximizing battery life in this g...

Page 18: ... HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low For more information see Setting battery alarms in the electronic user s guide Changing the main battery When your bat...

Page 19: ...to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely in the electronic user s guide 6 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 7 Insert the charged battery pack 8 Turn the computer right side up 9 Reconnect any cables you removed 10 Turn on the computer Safety Precautions If the battery pack produ...

Page 20: ... main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack ...

Page 21: ...ing the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight If something goes wrong Problems that are e...

Page 22: ...eive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and C simultaneously to copy the...

Page 23: ...ring the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric k...

Page 24: ...roperly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear dead and cards that worked no longer do Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer...

Page 25: ...t is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the deal...

Page 26: ...reloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Power cabl...

Page 27: ...ded design applications use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product...

Page 28: ...uter is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at www accessories toshiba com These models achieved the battery life times shown using Ziff Dav...

Page 29: ...es to this jack auto matically disables the internal speakers Dolby 3D digital sound is also supported Microphone jack 3 5 mm stereo jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device RGB monitor port 15 pin analog VGA port lets you connect an exter nal SVGA monitor color or monochrome Modem port The modem port lets you connect the internal modem directly to a teleph...

Page 30: ...ds Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on on line conditions For more detailed information regarding your sys tem s modem visit the Toshiba web site at www toshiba com Networking Integrated Realtek 10 100 Base TX Ethernet LAN adapter with RJ45 port Keyboard Enhanced 85 key keyboard includes embedded numeric and cursor control overlays dedicated cur sor control keys and Windows spec...

Page 31: ...s DVD ROM drive 8x DVD ROM 24x CD ROM Compatibility CD ROM CD R read only CD RW Read only DVD ROM DVD R read only DVD ROM CD RW drive 24x CD ROM 8x DVD ROM 16x CD R 10x CD RW Compatibility CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD R Read only DVD R RW drive Read 24x CD ROM 24x CD R 12x CD RW 8x DVD ROM 4x DVD R 4x DVD RW 1x DVD RAM Write 16x CD R 10x CD RW 1x DVD R 1x DVD RW Compatibility CD ROM CD R CD RW DV...

Page 32: ...PPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL Additional battery packs Use as spare or replacement packs to extend the time you can operate the computer away from a live elec trical outlet Cable PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to deter computer theft Weight 16 0 model 9 34 lbs Actual weight wil...

Page 33: ... any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILIT...

Page 34: ...ort parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interfer...

Page 35: ...equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone 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 har...

Page 36: ...at it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be 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 supplie...

Page 37: ...the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on ...

Page 38: ...nier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio ...

Page 39: ...ense required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proce dure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please c...

Page 40: ...ntenna s used in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC require...

Page 41: ...ication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 The int...

Page 42: ...t generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment ...

Page 43: ...ng table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4GHz 802 11a 5GHz Turbo Mode 5GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greec...

Page 44: ...ment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerlan...

Page 45: ...ted States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or st...

Page 46: ...uipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetoot...

Page 47: ...A shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as iden...

Page 48: ...s that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less tha...

Page 49: ...apan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM and Multifunction Drive Safety Instructions The DVD ROM and Multifunction drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this i...

Page 50: ...ecified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 2003 by...

Page 51: ...OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Direct3D DirectSound DirectMusic and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laborato...

Page 52: ...hair 5 computer moving 17 placement 5 running on battery power 17 computing tips 12 connecting AC adapter 6 printer 6 D Digital Versatile Discs DVDs 13 disc positioning 16 display screen is blank 23 DVD ROM Multifunction drive eject button 14 DVD ROM Multifunction drive opening 15 DVDs 13 E environmental considerations 4 ergonomics seating guidelines 5 error messages program has performed an illeg...

Page 53: ...roblem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 24 computer will not power up 22 contacting Toshiba 25 display is blank 23 illegal operation 22 keyboard not responding 23 keyboard produces unexpected characters 23 PC Card checklist 24 PC Card slots appear dead 24 program not responding 21 processor specifications 27 R removing disc with computer on 16 PC Cards 10 runningthecomputeronbatterypow...

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