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268 Index high-pitched noise 224 illegal operation 200 Internet bookmarked site not found 204 Internet connection is slow 204 keyboard not responding 201 keyboard produces unexpected characters 211 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 213 modem not receiving or transmitting 229 no sound 224 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 PC Card 225 checklist 226 error occurs 227 hot swapping fails 227 not recognized 227 slots appear dead 226 power and batteries 209 printer 228 program not responding 199 program not working properly 214 screen does not look right/flickers 212 system resources 206 trouble prevention 229 URL address not found 204 using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won't start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163, 164 Recycle Bin 117, 139 region code 185 remaining battery power 105 removing CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 108 PC Cards 169 resizing windows 129, 131 restarting the computer 96 RGB (monitor) port 29 RTC (real-time clock) battery 102 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety battery 102 disposing of batteries 113 icon 24 precautions 43 traveling 114 safety instruction CD-ROM 10 DVD-ROM 10 safety instructions DVD-ROM/CD-RW 10 saving your work 74 screen 33 blank 211

Section	Page
Satellite® 1905 Series User’s Guide	1
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
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	43
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding external devices	47
Connecting the AC adapter	48
Charging the battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	51
Using the TouchPad®	53
Primary and secondary control buttons	53
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	54
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
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	63
Adjusting the quality of the external display	64
Display limitations	65
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
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
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
Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® 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
Setting up for communications	154
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	156
Connecting your computer to a network	156
Setting up a wireless connection	157
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	157
Setting up a direct cable connection	157
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
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
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
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
The Windows® operating system is not working	202
Using Startup options to fix problems	203
Internet problems	204
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	204
Resolving a hardware conflict	205
A plan of action	205
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	206
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	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
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
Glossary	245

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Index

268

high-pitched noise

224

illegal operation

200

Internet bookmarked site not

found

204

Internet connection is slow

204

keyboard

not responding

201

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

211

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

213

modem not receiving or

transmitting

229

no sound

224

non-system disk or disk error

202, 215

PC Card

225

checklist

226

error occurs

227

hot swapping fails

227

not recognized

227

slots appear dead

226

power and batteries

209

printer

228

program not responding

199

program not working properly

214

screen does not look right/flickers

212

system resources

206

trouble prevention

229

URL address not found

204

using Startup options

203

warning resume failure

202

Windows won’t start

202

Windows XP not working

202

WinDVD error messages

220

programs

closing

132

not running correctly

214

starting

Web browsers

158

properties

136

recharging

main battery

103

RTC battery

104

recording

adjusting quality

165

sounds

163, 164

Recycle Bin

117, 139

region code

185

remaining battery power

105

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

108

PC Cards

169

resizing windows

129, 131

restarting the computer

RGB (monitor)

port

RTC (real-time clock) battery

102

running the computer on battery power

101

safety

battery

102

disposing of batteries

113

icon

precautions

traveling

114

safety instruction

CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

safety instructions

DVD-ROM/CD-RW

saving your work

screen

blank

211