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Toshiba Satellite 1805-S177 User Manual (261 pages)
Toshiba Satellite User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.05 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
10
Table of Contents
15
Introduction
23
This Guide
23
Safety Icons
24
Other Icons Used
25
Other Documentation
25
Service Options
26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
27
Making Sure You Have Everything
27
Front with the Display Closed
28
Back
29
Right Side
31
Left Side
32
Front with the Display Open
34
Status Panel
35
Shortcut Buttons
36
System Indicator Panel
36
Front Panel Controls
37
CD/DVD/Media Player Power Switch
38
Underside
40
Chapter 2: Getting Started
41
Selecting a Place to Work
41
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
41
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
42
Precautions
46
Setting up Your Computer
47
Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
48
Removing a Memory Module
50
Connecting a Mouse
52
Connecting a Keyboard
53
Connecting a Printer
53
Connecting the AC Adapter
54
Charging the Battery
56
Using the Computer for the First Time
57
Opening the Display Panel
57
Turning on the Power
57
Using the Touchpad
59
Setting up Your Software
60
Registering Your Computer
61
Setting up a Printer
62
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
65
Turning off the Computer
66
Caring for Your Computer
67
Cleaning the Computer
67
Moving the Computer
67
Using a Computer Lock
68
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
69
Computing Tips
69
Using the Keyboard
70
Character Keys
71
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
71
Function Keys
71
Windows Special Keys
72
Overlay Keys
72
Starting a Program
73
Saving Your Work
74
Printing Your Work
75
Using Diskettes
76
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
76
Caring for Diskettes
77
Backing up Your Files
77
Copying to a Diskette
77
Using Your CD or DVD Drive
78
Drive Components and Control Buttons
79
Inserting a Disc
80
Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
83
Playing an Audio CD
84
Playing a DVD
86
Removing a Disc
86
Caring for Cds and Dvds
87
Setting up for Communications
87
Using the Modem
88
Using the LAN
89
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
90
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI Module
92
Powering down the Computer
93
Turn off Computer Command
93
Hibernation Command
93
Standby Command
94
Using the Turn off Computer Command
95
Using Hibernation
96
Using Standby
98
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
99
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
99
Managing Power Usage
99
Running the Computer on Battery Power
100
Using Additional Battery Packs
100
Battery Safety Precautions
100
Maximizing Battery Life
101
Charging Batteries
101
Charging the Main Battery
102
Charging the RTC Battery
102
Monitoring Battery Power
103
Determining Remaining Battery Power
103
Conserving Battery Power
104
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
104
Changing the Main Battery
105
Removing the Battery
106
Inserting a Charged Battery
107
Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
107
Traveling Tips
108
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows XP
109
Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
110
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
110
Windows XP File System
113
Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad Pointing Device
114
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
116
Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
117
Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
119
Lesson 6: Starting Programs
120
Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
122
Using the Taskbar
123
Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
123
Resizing and Moving Windows
124
Lesson 8: Closing Programs
125
Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
126
Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
126
Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
127
Lesson 10: Changing the Screensaver
129
Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
131
Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
132
Lesson 13: Using System Restore
134
Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
135
Windows XP Help
135
Using the Online Tours and Tutorials
137
Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
139
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options
141
Windows XP Special Features
141
Personalizing Your Desktop
142
Customizing the Taskbar
142
Personalizing Individual Windows
144
Adding a Background to a Window
144
Customizing Window Toolbars
144
Displaying Information about each Folder
146
Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
147
Connecting to a Local Area Network
147
Accessing a LAN
147
Setting up the Connection
148
Setting up a Wireless Connection
148
Exchanging Data with Another Computer
148
Transferring Files Using a Parallel Port Connection
148
Connecting to the Internet
149
Making the Physical Connection
149
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
151
Getting Started
152
Using the Internet
152
The Internet
153
The World Wide Web
153
Surfing the Internet
153
Internet Features
154
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
154
Toshiba's Online Resources
155
Conducting an Electronic Meeting
155
Exploring Video Features
156
Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on a TV
156
Exploring Audio Features
158
Recording Sounds
158
Using a Microphone
158
Adjusting Recording Quality
159
Using External Speakers or Headphones
160
Using PC Cards
161
PC Card Supporting Software
162
Inserting PC Cards
162
Removing PC Cards
164
Hot Swapping
164
Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
165
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
167
Fn-Esse
167
Starting Fn-Esse
168
Assigning a Key to a Program or Document
169
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
171
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
171
Toshiba Hardware Setup
172
Toshiba Power Saver
174
Chapter 8: Windvd 2000
175
Playing Dvds
175
Using the Windvd Toolbar
177
Using the Windvd Status Bar
178
Using the Windvd Control Panel
178
Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
179
Maximizing the Video Window
181
Using Playlists
182
Creating Playlists
182
Loading and Playing Playlists
183
Resuming Normal Playback after Using Playlists
184
Customizing Windvd
184
Setting General Properties
185
Setting Audio Properties
186
Setting Display Properties
188
Using Windvd Advanced Features
189
Zooming in
193
Zooming out
193
Panning
193
Adjusting the Color Balance
194
Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
194
Getting Help
194
Exiting Windvd
195
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong
197
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
197
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
200
Windows XP Problems
200
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
201
Internet Problems
202
Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
202
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
203
A Plan of Action
204
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
204
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
206
Memory Card Problems
207
Power Problems
208
Keyboard Problems
209
Display Problems
210
Disk Drive Problems
212
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Problems
214
Sound System Problems
215
PC Card Problems
215
Printer Problems
218
Modem Problems
219
Develop Good Computing Habits
220
Using Virtualtech
222
If You Need Further Assistance
223
Before You Call
223
Contacting Toshiba
224
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
225
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
225
Appendix A: Hot Keys
229
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
233
Glossary
235
Index
251
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