Toshiba Satellite 1955 Series Firmware-Update

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Satellite®1955 Series

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Contents

Setting up your computer and getting started..................................... 4

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

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Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia

computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your

access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

You will find that the Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional

or XP Home operating system is already installed on your

computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

This guide

This guide offers important information about your computer,

including solutions to the most common problems, and

features and specifications.

For more detailed information, descriptions of other features

and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the

electronic user’s guide preinstalled on your system. It is also

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 hazardous situation, which will result in

death, serious personal injury, or substantial property damage

if the safety instruction is ignored.

Warning indicates a hazardous situation, which can result in

death, serious personal injury, or substantial property damage

if the safety instruction is ignored.

Caution indicates a hazardous situation, which will or can

cause minor personal injury or property damage if the safety

instruction is ignored.

Provides you with important but not hazard-related

information.

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Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational

information:

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

Other documentation

Your computer comes with all or some of the following

documentation in addition to this resource guide:

❖An electronic version of the user’s guide. Look for the

user’s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder

on the C: drive.

❖Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on

your computer or that are available for installation 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 work

comfortably throughout the day.

Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort

and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you

while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort

persists, consult a physician.

For more information, consult books on ergonomics,

repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome.

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Placement of the computer

Proper placement of the computer and external devices is

important to avoid stress-related injuries. Consider the

following when placing your computer.

❖Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable

height and distance. You should be able to type without

twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen

without slouching.

❖If you are using an external monitor, the top of the

display should be no higher than eye level.

❖If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height

and distance as the screen.

Seating and posture

When using your computer, 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 pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp

impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer

components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction.

Some PC Cards become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are

installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used.

Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its

operation.

Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for

lengthy periods of time.

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Connecting the AC adapter

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and

AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to

charge the computer’s battery.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an

equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible

adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability

for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter.

When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the

steps in the exact order as described in the User's Manual.

Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet 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 power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discon-

tinue use. There is a risk of electric shock.

Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing

so may cause an electric shock.

Connecting a printer

Before you can connect a printer, you need to know whether

it uses a serial or a parallel interface. Check the printer’s

documentation. If the printer can be switched between serial

and parallel mode, choose parallel because it is faster.

AC adapter

Power cable

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You also need a suitable printer cable, which may come with

your printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a

computer or electronics store.

If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant, make sure your printer

cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.

Installing additional memory (optional)

Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer

using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module

while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be

lost.

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 Phillips

no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition.

If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to

step 3.

1If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer window appears.

2Click Turn Off.

The operating system turns off the computer.

3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the

computer.

4Remove the battery.

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5Close the display panel and turn the computer upside

down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the

empty memory slot.

Base of the computer

6Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the

four screws that secure the memory slot cover, then

remove the memory slot cover.

Removing the memory slot cover screws

7Put 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 (on the side you insert into the computer).

8Remove the new memory module from its antistatic

packaging.

Expansion

memory

slot cover

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9Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold

connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the

socket.

10 Gently press down on the memory module connector

until the clips snap into place.

Do not force the module into position. The memory

module should be level when secured in place.

Inserting the memory module

Avoid touching the connectors on the 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 view automatically appears and

shows the recognized memory.

15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off

the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make

sure the memory module is seated properly, as described

in step 10.

10 Inserting PC Cards

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Inserting PC Cards

Inserting a PC Card

1If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save

your data and turn off the computer before inserting the

PC Card. For more information, see “Hot swapping” in

the electronic user’s guide.

2Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up

and the connector side toward the slot.

3Align the card connectors with 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

1Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

taskbar.

2Click Safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier

for your PC Card.

The operating system advises you that you may safely

remove the card.

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