Toshiba Satellite 1955-S804 driver and firmware
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Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - 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...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 7
... are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
Regulatory Information
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 14
... computer for the first time 51
Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Using the wireless mouse 55 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting a USB...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 15
... keys 73 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 73 Function keys 73 Windows® special keys 74 Overlay keys 74 Emulating a full-size keyboard 76 Using the wireless keyboard 76 Removing the keyboard and turning it on ........ 76 Installing the keyboard to the computer........... 78 Turning off the keyboard 78 Charging the keyboard 78 Changing...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 19
... the modem to a telephone line .... 160 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 160 Setting up a wireless connection 161 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 161 Setting up a direct cable connection 161
An overview of using the Internet 162 The Internet 162 The World Wide Web 162 Internet Service Providers 163 Connecting to the Internet 163 Surfing the Internet 164...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 23
... 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 your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer's features. You can...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 44
... the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Leave the computer turned off overnight to let the keyboard dry out before you use it again.
❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in-use light indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk can damage the disk, the drive, or...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 45
... 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.
A window will display...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 46
... products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by doubleclicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer.
NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line.
Completing installation
Upon completion...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 47
... devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "Setting up your software" on page 45.
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 57)
❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 61)
❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 57
... Started Setting up other devices
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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.
Your computer is equipped with two memory slots, which are available for you to add additional memory...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 62
...the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's 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.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3 Click Printers and Faxes.
The Printers and Faxes window...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 171
... work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
PC Card supporting software
The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically. Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files included in the Windows ® XP...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 212
... is also present.
Click troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help.
❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions.
❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 221
... system's power setting is on...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...card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must support...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 222
... are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve performance.
Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other
Hardware. 2 Click the System icon.
The System Properties window displays. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Click "+" to open the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 225
... with the audio driver.
The audio card is faulty.
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 video drivers.
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 229
... Enabled), may cause feedback. Revert to the default settings.
PC Card problems
PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include 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...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 232
...printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.
Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself.
Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers, as shown in "Turning off the computer" on page 67.
You may have connected the printer while the computer...printer's manufacturer.
The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
Many programs display...
Satellite 1950/1955 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 270
... Microsoft Internet Explorer 94
Microsoft Support Online Web site
209 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 121 minimizing 135
modem
determining COM port 158 port 29, 95 problem solving 233
resetting port to default settings
158 upgrading 158 modem, using 95
monitor
connecting 65, 158 not working 216
mouse
installing batteries 55 Reset button 56 using 55 moving the computer 68 My Computer 125, 126
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network...