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241 Index faulty memory 184 hardware conflict 179, 180 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 181 high-pitched noise 199 illegal operation 174 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 keyboard produces unexpected characters 186 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 modem not receiving or transmitting 204 multi-function performance is poor 192 multi-function drive tray doesn't eject 191 no sound 199 non-system disk or disk error 176, 190 PC Card 200 checklist 201 error occurs 202 hot swapping fails 202 not recognized 202 slots appear dead 201 Plug and Play 181 power and batteries 184 printer 203 program not responding 173 program not working properly 190 screen does not look right/flickers 187 system resources 180 trouble prevention 204 URL address not found 178 using Startup options 177 warning resume failure 176 Windows XP not working 176 Windows XP won't start 176 WinDVD error messages 195 programs closing 122 not running correctly 190 starting 72 Web browsers 149 properties 127 R recharging main battery 96 RTC battery 97 recording adjusting quality 155 sounds 154 Recovery CD 28 Recycle Bin 109, 130 removing CDs and DVDs 80 main battery 102 PC Cards 158 resizing windows 119, 121 Restart command 84 restarting from Hibernate 91 restarting from Standby 93 restarting from Turn Off 88 RTC (real-time clock) battery 95 running the computer on battery power 95 S safety computer 106 disposing of batteries 105 icons 27

Section	Page
Satellite® 1130/1135 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	26
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	30
Making sure you have everything	30
Front with the display closed	31
Back	32
Right side	33
Left side	34
Front with the display open	35
System indicator panel	36
Underside	38
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 to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Turning on the power	51
Using the TouchPad™	52
Control buttons	52
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	53
Installing additional memory (optional)	54
Removing a memory module	59
Connecting a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Turning off the computer	64
Caring for your computer	65
Cleaning the computer	65
Moving the computer	65
Using a computer lock	66
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	67
Computing tips	67
Using the keyboard	68
Character keys	69
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	69
Function keys	69
Windows® special keys	70
Overlay keys	70
Starting a program	72
Saving your work	72
Printing your work	73
Backing up your files	74
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	74
DVD-ROM drive components	75
Inserting a disc	76
Playing an audio CD	78
Playing a DVD	80
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	80
Removing a disc with the computer on	80
Removing a disc with the computer off	81
Caring for CDs and DVDs	81
Setting up for communications	82
Connecting the modem to a phone line	82
Connecting your computer to a network	82
Powering down the computer	83
Turn Off or Shut down command	83
Restart command	84
Hibernation command	84
Standby command	85
Using Turn Off or Shut down	86
Turning off more quickly	87
Starting again after Turn Off	88
Using Hibernation	88
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	90
Starting again from Hibernation mode	91
Using Standby	91
Going into Standby mode more quickly	92
Starting again from Standby	93
Toshiba’s online resources	93
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	94
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	94
Running the computer on battery power	95
Power management	96
Charging the battery	96
Charging the RTC battery	97
Monitoring battery power	98
Determining remaining battery power	98
Conserving battery power	99
What to do when the battery runs low	100
Setting battery alarms	101
Changing the main battery	102
Removing the battery from the computer	102
Taking care of your battery	103
Maximizing battery life	104
Disposing of used batteries safely	105
Traveling tips	106
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	107
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	108
Windows® XP file system	110
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	111
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	114
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	115
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	116
Lesson 6: Starting programs	117
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	119
Using the taskbar	120
Minimizing and maximizing windows	120
Resizing and moving windows	121
Lesson 8: Closing programs	122
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	123
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	123
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	124
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	126
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	128
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	130
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	132
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	133
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	133
Using the online tours and tutorials	135
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	136
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	137
Windows® XP special features	137
Personalizing your desktop	138
Customizing the taskbar	138
Bringing the world to your desktop	139
Changing desktop and browsing style	140
Personalizing individual windows	141
Customizing window toolbars	142
Displaying information about each folder	143
Using your computer at the office	144
Setting up for communications	145
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	146
Setting up a dial-up connection	146
Exchanging data with another computer	147
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	147
Getting help transferring files	147
Connecting to the Internet	148
An overview of using the Internet	149
The Internet	149
The World Wide Web	149
Internet Service Providers	150
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	150
Surfing the Internet	150
Internet features	151
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	151
Exploring video features	152
Changing the display properties setting	152
Display settings hot key	153
Exploring audio features	154
Recording sounds	154
Using a microphone	154
Adjusting recording settings	155
Using external speakers or headphones	156
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	156
Using PC Cards	157
PC Card supporting software	157
Inserting PC Cards	157
Removing PC Cards	158
Hot swapping	158
Chapter 7: WinDVD™	160
Playing DVDs	160
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)	162
Using the WinDVD control panel	162
Using the control panel playback buttons	163
Maximizing the video window	168
Using WinDVD advanced features	168
Using playlists	169
Creating a Playlist	170
Playing a Playlist	171
Getting Help	172
Exiting WinDVD	172
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	173
Problems that are easy to fix	173
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows® operating system is not working	176
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	178
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	179
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	182
Memory module problems	183
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	186
Disk drive problems	188
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	191
Sound system problems	199
PC Card problems	200
Printer problems	203
Modem problems	204
Develop good computing habits	204
If you need further assistance	205
Before you call	206
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys	211
Volume Mute	211
Instant password security	211
Without a password	211
With a password	212
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	212
Power usage mode	213
Standby mode	214
Hibernation mode	215
Display modes	216
Display brightness	216
Enabling a wireless device	217
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	217
Keyboard hot keys	217
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	218
Glossary	219

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Index

faulty memory

184

hardware conflict

179, 180

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

181

high-pitched noise

199

illegal operation

174

Internet bookmarked site not

found

178

Internet connection is slow

178

keyboard

not responding

175

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

186

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

189

modem not receiving or

transmitting

204

multi-function

performance is poor

192

multi-function drive tray doesn’t

eject

191

no sound

199

non-system disk or disk error

176, 190

PC Card

200

checklist

201

error occurs

202

hot swapping fails

202

not recognized

202

slots appear dead

201

Plug and Play

181

power and batteries

184

printer

203

program not responding

173

program not working properly

190

screen does not look right/flickers

187

system resources

180

trouble prevention

204

URL address not found

178

using Startup options

177

warning resume failure

176

Windows XP not working

176

Windows XP won’t start

176

WinDVD error messages

195

programs

closing

122

not running correctly

190

starting

Web browsers

149

properties

127

recharging

main battery

RTC battery

recording

adjusting quality

155

sounds

154

Recovery CD

Recycle Bin

109, 130

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

102

PC Cards

158

resizing windows

119, 121

Restart command

restarting from Hibernate

restarting from Standby

restarting from Turn Off

RTC (real-time clock) battery

running the computer on battery power

safety

computer

106

disposing of batteries

105

icons