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239 194 DVD-ROM slow playback 195 external display not working 190 external keyboard not working 188 external monitor 189 faulty memory 186 hardware conflict 181, 182 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 183 Help 181 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 177 Internet bookmarked site not found 181 Internet connection is slow 180 keyboard not responding 178 keyboard produces unexpected characters 188 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 modem not receiving or transmitting 205, 206 no sound 201 non-system disk or disk error 179, 192 PC Card 201 checklist 202 error occurs 204 hot swapping fails 203 not recognized 203 slots appear dead 202 Plug and Play 183 power and batteries 186 printer 204, 205 program not responding 175 program not working properly 191 screen does not look right/flickers 189 system resources 182 Touchpad not responding 178 trouble prevention 206 URL address not found 181 using Startup options 179 warning resume failure 178 Windows XP not working 179 WinDVD error messages 197 programs closing 113 not running correctly 191 starting 64 Web browsers 140 properties 117 R recharging main battery 87 RTC battery 88 recording adjusting quality 145 sounds 144 Recovery CD 21 Recycle Bin 99, 120 region code 161 removing CDs and DVDs 73 main battery 92 PC Cards 149 resizing windows 109, 111 restarting from Hibernate 82 restarting from Standby 84 restarting from Turn Off 80 RTC (real-time clock) battery 86 running the computer on battery power 86

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

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239

194

DVD-ROM slow playback

195

external display not working

190

external keyboard not working

188

external monitor

189

faulty memory

186

hardware conflict

181, 182

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

183

Help

181

high-pitched noise

201

illegal operation

177

Internet bookmarked site not

found

181

Internet connection is slow

180

keyboard

not responding

178

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

188

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

190

modem not receiving or

transmitting

205, 206

no sound

201

non-system disk or disk error

179, 192

PC Card

201

checklist

202

error occurs

204

hot swapping fails

203

not recognized

203

slots appear dead

202

Plug and Play

183

power and batteries

186

printer

204, 205

program not responding

175

program not working properly

191

screen does not look right/flickers

189

system resources

182

Touchpad

not responding

178

trouble prevention

206

URL address not found

181

using Startup options

179

warning resume failure

178

Windows XP not working

179

WinDVD error messages

197

programs

closing

113

not running correctly

191

starting

Web browsers

140

properties

117

recharging

main battery

RTC battery

recording

adjusting quality

145

sounds

144

Recovery CD

Recycle Bin

99, 120

region code

161

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

PC Cards

149

resizing windows

109, 111

restarting from Hibernate

restarting from Standby

restarting from Turn Off

RTC (real-time clock) battery

running the computer on battery power