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235 major features 98 properties 117 shortcut menu 102 Start button 99 system tray 100 taskbar 100, 110 Device Manager 184 checking properties 185 disabling a device 184 dial-up connection 76 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 76 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 138, 140 Digital Versatile Discs 68 DirectShow 196 DirectX Foundation 196 disk activity light 30 Disk Defragmenter 191 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 191 diskette drive 66 can't insert a diskette 192 can't read a diskette 192 diskettes caring for 66 cleaning 66 copying files to 67 inserting and removing 66 display doesn't look normal/flickers 189 external monitor not working 190 latch 44 properties 118 screen is blank 188 display modes changing 214 display panel opening 44 Display settings hot key 143 displaying folder information 133 disposing of used batteries 95 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 182 check settings 194 double-click 46 downloading 142 DVD-ROM 30 DVD-ROM drive can't access disc 192 drive tray won't open 193 eject button 69 inserting a disc 70 playing CDs and DVDs 68 removing a disc 73 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 68 light 30 DVDs 68 E email 141 energy saving features 85 environmental considerations 34, 35 ergonomics lighting 36 posture 35 seating guidelines 35 work habits 37 error messages device driver conflict 181 general hardware problem 181 non-system disk or disk error 179, 192 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 190

Section	Page
Satellite® 1105 User’s Guide	1
Contents	11
Introduction	19
This guide	19
Safety icons	20
Other icons used	21
Other documentation	21
Service options	22
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	23
Making sure you have everything	23
Front with the display closed	24
Back	25
Right side	26
Left side	27
Front with the display open	28
Indicator lights	29
System indicator panel	30
Underside	31
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	33
Selecting a place to work	33
Creating a computer-friendly environment	33
Keeping yourself comfortable	34
Precautions	37
Setting up your computer	39
Setting up your software	39
Registering your computer with Toshiba	40
Adding external devices	41
Connecting the AC adapter	42
Charging the main battery	43
Using the computer for the first time	44
Opening the display panel	44
Turning on the power	44
Using the TouchPad™	45
Control buttons	46
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	46
Installing additional memory (optional)	47
Removing a memory module	51
Connecting a mouse	51
Connecting a printer	52
Setting up a printer	53
Turning off the computer	56
Caring for your computer	57
Cleaning the computer	57
Moving the computer	57
Using a computer lock	58
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	59
Computing tips	59
Using the keyboard	60
Character keys	61
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	61
Function keys	61
Windows® special keys	62
Overlay keys	62
Starting a program	64
Saving your work	64
Printing your work	65
Using diskettes	66
Inserting and removing diskettes	66
Caring for diskettes	66
Backing up your files	67
Using your DVD drive	68
DVD-ROM drive components	69
Inserting a disc	70
Playing an audio CD	72
Playing a DVD	73
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	73
Removing a disc with the computer on	73
Removing a disc with the computer off	74
Caring for CDs and DVDs	74
Setting up for communications	75
Connecting the modem to a phone line	75
Connecting your computer to a network	76
Powering down the computer	76
Turn Off command	77
Hibernation command	77
Standby command	78
Using Turn Off	79
Turning off more quickly	79
Starting again after Turn Off	80
Using Hibernation	80
Starting again from Hibernation mode	82
Using Standby	82
Going into Standby mode more quickly	83
Starting again from Standby	84
Toshiba’s online resources	84
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	85
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	85
Running the computer on battery power	86
Power management	86
Charging the battery	87
Charging the RTC battery	88
Monitoring battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	89
Conserving battery power	90
What to do when the battery runs low	91
Setting battery alarms	91
Changing the main battery	92
Removing the battery from the computer	92
Taking care of your battery	93
Maximizing battery life	94
Disposing of used batteries safely	95
Traveling tips	96
Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	97
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	98
Finding your way around the desktop	98
Windows® XP file system	100
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	101
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	104
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	105
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	106
Lesson 6: Starting programs	107
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	109
Using the taskbar	110
Minimizing and maximizing windows	110
Resizing and moving windows	111
Lesson 8: Closing programs	113
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	114
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	114
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	115
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	117
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	119
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	120
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	122
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	123
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	123
Using the online tours and tutorials	125
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	126
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	127
Windows® XP special features	127
Personalizing your desktop	128
Customizing the taskbar	128
Bringing the world to your desktop	129
Changing desktop and browsing style	130
Personalizing individual windows	131
Customizing window toolbars	132
Displaying information about each folder	133
Using your computer at the office	134
Setting up for communications	135
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	136
Setting up a dial-up connection	136
Exchanging data with another computer	137
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	137
Getting help transferring files	138
Connecting to the Internet	138
An overview of using the Internet	139
The Internet	139
The World Wide Web	140
Internet Service Providers	140
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	140
Surfing the Internet	141
Internet features	141
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	142
Exploring video features	142
Display settings hot key	143
Exploring audio features	144
Recording sounds	144
Using a microphone	144
Adjusting recording settings	145
Using external speakers or headphones	146
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	146
Changing the display properties setting	147
Using PC Cards	148
PC Card supporting software	148
Inserting PC Cards	148
Removing PC Cards	149
Hot swapping	150
Chapter 7 - WinDVD	151
Playing DVDs	151
Using the WinDVD toolbar	153
Using the WinDVD status bar	153
Using the WinDVD control panel	154
Using the control panel playback buttons	155
Maximizing the video window	158
Using playlists	158
Creating playlists	159
Loading and playing playlists	160
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	160
Customizing WinDVD	160
Setting general properties	161
Setting audio properties	163
Setting display properties	164
Customizing the control panel	165
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	167
Zooming in	172
Panning	173
Zooming out	173
Adjusting the color balance	173
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	174
Getting Help	174
Exiting WinDVD	174
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	175
Problems when you turn on the computer	178
The Windows® operating system is not working	179
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	181
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	182
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	184
Memory card problems	186
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	188
Disk drive problems	190
DVD-ROM drive problems	192
Sound system problems	201
PC Card problems	201
Printer problems	204
Modem problems	205
Develop good computing habits	206
If you need further assistance	207
Before you call	207
Contacting Toshiba	208
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	210
Appendix A - Hot Keys	213
Instant password security	213
Sound	214
Display modes	214
Keyboard hot keys	214
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	215
Glossary	217

Match case Limit results 1 per page

235

major features

properties

117

shortcut menu

102

Start button

system tray

100

taskbar

100, 110

Device Manager

184

checking properties

185

disabling a device

184

dial-up connection

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

138,

140

Digital Versatile Discs

DirectShow

196

DirectX Foundation

196

disk activity light

Disk Defragmenter

191

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

191

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

190

running slow

191

diskette drive

can’t insert a diskette

192

can’t read a diskette

192

diskettes

caring for

cleaning

copying files to

inserting and removing

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

189

external monitor not working

190

latch

properties

118

screen is blank

188

display modes

changing

214

display panel

opening

Display settings

hot key

143

displaying folder information

133

disposing of used batteries

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

182

check settings

194

double-click

downloading

142

DVD-ROM

DVD-ROM drive

can’t access disc

192

drive tray won’t open

193

eject button

inserting a disc

playing

CDs and DVDs

removing a disc

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

light

DVDs

141

energy saving features

environmental considerations

34, 35

ergonomics

lighting

posture

seating guidelines

work habits

error messages

device driver conflict

181

general hardware problem

181

non-system disk or disk error

179, 192

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

190