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Toshiba Satellite 1905 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 1905 User Manual (271 pages)

1905-S301 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.02 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Safety Instructions
10
Table of Contents
13
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
  28
- Right Side
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Front with the Display Open
  32
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    34
  - System Indicator Panel
    35
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    36
- Underside
  37
Chapter 2: Getting Started

39
- Selecting a Place to Work
  39
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  48
- Charging the Battery
  50
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  51
- Setting up Other Devices
  55
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    55
- Connecting a Mouse
  59
- Using an External Keyboard
  59
- Connecting a Printer
  59
  - Setting up a Printer
    61
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    62
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    63
- Using External Display Devices
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  65
- Caring for Your Computer
  66
  - Cleaning the Computer
    66
  - Moving the Computer
    67
  - Using a Computer Lock
    67
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
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  74
- Starting a Program
  74
- Saving Your Work
  74
- Printing Your Work
  75
- Using Diskettes
  76
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    76
  - Caring for Diskettes
    77
- Backing up Your Files
  78
  - Copying to a Diskette
    78
- Playing a CD or DVD
  79
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    79
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    81
  - CD/DVD Control and Digital Audio Control
    82
  - Inserting a Disc
    83
  - Removing Compact Discs
    85
  - Playing an Audio CD
    86
  - Playing a DVD
    87
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    87
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    88
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  88
- Setting up for Communications
  89
  - Connecting the Modem
    89
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    90
- Using the I.link ® Port
  90
- Powering down the Computer
  91
  - Turn off Command
    91
  - Hibernation Command
    92
  - Standby Command
    92
- Using Turn off Computer
  93
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    94
  - Starting Again after Turn off
    96
- Using Hibernation
  96
- Using Standby
  98
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    99
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  100
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

101
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  101
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  101
  - Battery Notice
    102
  - Using Additional Batteries
    102
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    102
- Charging Batteries
  103
  - Charging the Main Battery
    103
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    104
- Monitoring Battery Power
  105
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    105
  - Conserving Battery Power
    106
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    106
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    107
- Changing the Main Battery
  108
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    108
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    110
  - Safety Precautions
    111
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    112
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  113
- Traveling Tips
  114
- XP Operating System
  115
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  115
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    116
  - Windows ® XP File System
    118
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad and Control Buttons Together
  119
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  123
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  124
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  126
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  127
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  129
  - Using the Taskbar
    130
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    130
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    131
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  132
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  133
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    133
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    134
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  136
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  138
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  139
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  141
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  142
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    142
  - Using the Windows XP Tour
    145
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  146
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

147
- Windows XP Special Features
  147
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  148
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    148
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    149
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    150
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    151
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    152
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  154
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  158
  - The Internet
    158
  - The World Wide Web
    158
  - Internet Service Providers
    159
  - Connecting to the Internet
    159
  - Surfing the Internet
    160
  - Internet Features
    160
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    161
- Exploring Video Features
  161
  - Viewing Presentations or DVD Movies on Your Television
    161
  - Playing Dvds
    163
- Exploring Audio Features
  163
  - Recording Sounds
    163
  - Launch Windvd
    163
  - Using a Microphone
    164
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    165
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    165
- Using PC Cards
  167
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    167
  - Inserting PC Cards
    168
  - Removing PC Cards
    169
  - Hot Swapping
    170
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

171
- Power Management
  172
Chapter 8: Windvd

175
- Playing Dvds
  175
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    177
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    177
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    178
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    179
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    181
- Using Playlists
  182
- Customizing Windvd
  184
  - Setting General Properties
    185
  - Setting Audio Properties
    186
  - Setting Display Properties
    188
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    189
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  191
  - Zooming in
    196
  - Panning
    197
  - Zooming out
    197
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    197
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  198
- Getting Help
  198
- Exiting Windvd
  198
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

199
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  199
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  201
  - Diskette Drive
    201
  - The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
    202
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  203
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  205
  - A Plan of Action
    205
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    206
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    207
  - Disabling a Device
    207
  - Memory Card Problems
    209
  - Power and the Batteries
    209
  - Keyboard Problems
    211
  - Display Problems
    211
  - Disk Drive Problems
    213
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    215
  - Secondary IDE Channel DMA Setting
    218
  - Sound System Problems
    224
  - PC Card Problems
    225
  - Printer Problems
    228
  - Modem Problems
    229
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  229
- Your Hard Disk
  230
- If You Need Further Assistance
  231
  - Before You Call
    231
  - Contacting Toshiba
    231
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  233
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  234
Appendix A: Hot Keys

237
- Volume Mute
  237
- Instant Password Security
  238
  - Without a Password
    238
  - With a Password
    238
- Power Usage Mode
  239
- Stand by Mode
  240
- Hibernation Mode
  240
- Display Modes
  241
- Display Brightness
  241
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  242
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  242
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  242
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

243
- USA and Canada
  243
- United Kingdom
  243
- Australia
  243
- Europe
  243
- Glossary
  245
- Index
  261

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