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Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 5
...Toshiba.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device... fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
Instructions...
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...OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Trademarks
Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ, FreedomWare, and SmartMedia are trademarks, and InTouch is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are registered...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 14
... the AC adapter 41
Charging the main and secondary batteries 43 Using the computer for the first time 44
Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up your software 47 Setting up other devices 49 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 53 Setting up a printer 54 Turning...
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... files
on the Internet 144 Exploring video features 144
Display settings hot key 145 Exploring audio features 146
Recording sounds 146 Using a microphone 146 Adjusting recording settings 147 Using external speakers or headphones......... 148 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 148 Changing the display properties setting 149 Using PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 21
... wherever you go. Your computer comes with either Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional already installed. This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer's features. You can...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 23
... 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.
❖ Toshiba accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them.
❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 40
... need a special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to help you.
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 47 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards.
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 41
... devices to the computer, be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 47.
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖ Add more memory
❖ Connect a mouse
❖ Connect a local printer
❖ Connect a full-size keyboard
❖ Connect an external monitor
❖ Install PC Cards
Connecting the AC adapter
The AC adapter enables you to power...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 47
... computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software.
1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard.
2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next.
3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip.
The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection.
4 A window will display...
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...
Getting Started Setting up your software
6 Enter your personal information in the registration window.
7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process. Your computer restarts automatically.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-todate with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide...
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... devices
49
Setting up other devices
Installing additional memory (optional)
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.
Additional memory comes in various size modules. You can install a maximum of two modules in your computer's expansion memory...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 53
... the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.
CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 54
... to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard.
If you plan to set up a printer later, click Cancel.
Using the Add Printer Wizard
To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other
Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes.
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 75
... the Windows MediaTM Player....
Playing a DVD
This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD. For information about how to play back a DVD, see "WinDVD" on page 153.
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or...
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..., file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Toshiba Great Software Offer-A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software. Recycle Bin-Holds files you've deleted using the Windows Explorer. You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin...
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... Device Manager button.
4 Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers to expand it, then double-click Secondary IDE Channel.
The Properties Box appears.
5 Select the Advanced Settings ...installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web).
Before installing a new hardware or software...
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.... (See "Playback performance is poor." on page 197.)
3 If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the component's drivers support Microsoft® DirectX® 5.2b or higher and WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the component.
4 Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some...
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... audio card is faulty.
There is a problem with the audio driver.
Check installation of the sound card drivers.
WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations.
The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit. There are not enough system resources to play the DVD at the selected setting.
Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors.
Update...
Satellite 1200 User Guide (PDF; 20021022) - Page 204
... many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager.
Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Verify with the PC Card documentation that it is compatible with Windows® XP...
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... display.
U
universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports a data
transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second). USB
can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all-
purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See
also bus, hot swapping, serial.
upload - To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download.
USB...