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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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