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133 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Among the icons on your desktop are the following: Toshiba Access-Opens a window with links to software updates, services and support, and other important benefits. Recycle Bin-Holds files you've deleted using Windows Explorer. You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® online Help. NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. See Windows® XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access operating system update information ❖ Open recently accessed documents ❖ Adjust system settings

Section	Page
Satellite® 1400/1405 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	29
Right side	30
Left side	31
Front with the display open	32
Keyboard indicator lights	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	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding external devices	46
Installing additional memory (optional)	47
Connecting a mouse	53
Connecting a printer	53
Connecting a USB printer	54
Connecting a parallel printer	54
Using external display devices	54
Connecting an external monitor	55
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	55
Enabling different refresh rates	56
Adjusting the quality of the external display	57
Display limitations	58
Connecting an external diskette drive	59
Using an external keyboard	59
Connecting the AC adapter	60
Charging the battery	62
Using the computer for the first time	62
Opening the display panel	62
Turning on the power	63
Activating the power-on password	65
Using the TouchPad	65
Primary and secondary control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	67
Setting up a printer	69
Setting up the fax function	71
Powering off the computer	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	77
Character keys	78
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	78
Windows® special keys	79
Overlay keys	79
Emulating a full-size keyboard	81
TOSHIBA Console button	81
Starting a program	82
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	83
Using diskettes	84
Inserting and removing diskettes	85
Caring for diskettes	85
Backing up your files	86
Copying to a diskette	86
Playing a CD or DVD	87
Drive components and control buttons	88
CD/DVD control buttons	89
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	90
Inserting a disc	91
Playing an audio CD	93
Playing a DVD	94
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CDs and DVDs	96
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	96
Setting up for communications	97
Connecting the modem	97
Connecting your computer to a network	98
Powering down the computer	99
Turn Off or Shut down command	99
Restart command	100
Hibernation command	100
Standby command	101
Using Turn Off or Shut down	101
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	102
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	105
Using Hibernation	105
Enabling the Hibernation command	105
Going into Hibernation mode	106
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	108
Starting again from Hibernation	111
Using Standby	112
Going into Standby mode more quickly	113
Starting again from Standby	116
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Using additional batteries	118
Battery safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Charging batteries	121
Charging the main battery	121
Charging the RTC battery	122
Monitoring battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	123
Conserving battery power	124
What to do when the battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	125
Changing the main battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	126
Removing the battery from the battery cover	127
Inserting a charged battery	128
Disposing of used batteries safely	129
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	131
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	132
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Windows® XP file system	134
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	135
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	139
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	140
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	142
Lesson 6: Starting programs	143
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	145
Using the taskbar	146
Minimizing and maximizing windows	146
Resizing and moving windows	147
Lesson 8: Closing programs	148
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	149
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	149
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	150
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	152
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	154
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	155
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	157
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	158
Windows® XP Help and Support	158
Using the Windows® XP tour	160
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	161
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	162
Windows® XP special features	162
Personalizing your desktop	163
Customizing the taskbar	163
Changing desktop and browsing style	164
Personalizing individual windows	165
Customizing window toolbars	166
Displaying information about each folder	167
Using your computer at the office	169
Exchanging data with another computer	169
Setting up a direct cable connection	169
Setting up for communications	170
Connecting your computer to a network	172
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	173
An overview of using the Internet	173
The Internet	174
The World Wide Web	174
Internet Service Providers	174
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line	175
Surfing the Internet	175
Internet features	176
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	176
Toshiba’s online resources	177
Exploring video features	177
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	177
Playing DVDs	178
Exploring audio features	179
Recording sounds	179
Using a microphone	180
Adjusting recording quality	181
Using external speakers or headphones	181
Using PC Cards	182
PC Card supporting software	183
Inserting PC Cards	183
Removing PC Cards	184
Hot swapping	185
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	186
TOSHIBA Accessibility	186
Fnesse	187
Starting Fnesse	188
Assigning a key to a program or document	189
Viewing existing key assignments	191
Changing or removing existing key assignments	191
Hotkey utility	191
TOSHIBA Console	192
Customize Your Computer	193
Network	194
Security	194
Power Management	194
TOSHIBA Button Controls	197
Toshiba Hardware Setup	198
Chapter 8: WinDVD™	201
Playing DVDs	201
Using the WinDVD toolbar	203
Using the WinDVD status bar	203
Using the WinDVD control panel	204
Using the control panel playback buttons	205
Maximizing the video window	208
Using playlists	208
Creating playlists	208
Loading and playing playlists	210
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	210
Customizing WinDVD	210
Setting general properties	211
Setting audio properties	212
Setting display properties	214
Customizing the control panel	214
Using WinDVD advanced features	215
Zooming in	218
Panning	219
Zooming out	219
Adjusting the color balance	219
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	220
Getting help	220
Exiting WinDVD	220
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	221
Problems that are easy to fix	221
Problems when you turn on the computer	223
The Windows® operating system is not working	224
Using Startup options to fix problems	225
Internet problems	226
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	226
Resolving a hardware conflict	227
A plan of action	227
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	227
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	229
Memory module problems	231
Power and the batteries	232
Keyboard problems	233
Display problems	234
Disk drive problems	236
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	238
Sound system problems	246
PC Card problems	247
Printer problems	250
Modem problems	251
Develop good computing habits	251
If you need further assistance	253
Before you call	253
Contacting Toshiba	253
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	255
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	255
Appendix A: Hot Keys	258
Volume Mute	258
Instant password security	259
Without a password	259
With a password	259
Power usage mode	260
Standby mode	261
Hibernation mode	262
Display modes	263
Display brightness	264
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	264
Keyboard hot keys	264
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	265
USA and Canada	265
United Kingdom	265
Australia	265
Europe	265
Appendix C: Video Modes	266
Your computer’s video modes	267
Table 1 Video modes (VGA)	267
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)	268
Table 3 Video modes (SXGA+)	270
Glossary	272