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Index Memory Card International Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off button 32 problem solving 209 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91, 94 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 65 Shut down command 93 power usage mode 106 powering down using Standby 98 precautions 43 presentations viewing on television set 161 previous track button 36, 37 primary control button 32, 54 printer Add Printer Wizard 61 problem solving 228 printing a file 75 267 problem solving AC power 209 accessing disk drives 202 battery charge doesn't last 210 battery not charging 210 can't access CD/DVD 215 can't insert diskette in drive 215 can't read a diskette 215 changing display properties 213 checking device properties 208 compact discs not running correctly 216 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 201 contacting Toshiba 231 corrupted/damaged data files 214 Device Manager 207 disabling a device 207, 208 disk drive is slow 214 display is blank 211 DVD-ROM controls are gray 216 not functioning properly 220 video content poor 219 DVD-ROM performance is poor 217 DVD-ROM Root or Title menu does not open 217 DVD-ROM slow playback 217 DVD-ROM/CD-RW performance is poor 217 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray doesn't eject 216 external display not working 213 external keyboard not working 211 external monitor 212 faulty memory 209 hardware conflict 205, 206

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

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Index

267

Memory Card International

Association)

167

play/pause button

playing

CDs and DVDs

ports

COM

154

LAN

modem

parallel

RGB (monitor)

USB

29, 30

power

cable

cable connectors

243

computer will not start

201

light

monitoring

105

on/off button

problem solving

209

power down options

Hibernation

Stand By

Turn Off

91, 94

Power Management

172

power off

guidelines

Shut down command

power usage mode

106

powering down

using Standby

precautions

presentations

viewing on television set

161

previous track button

36, 37

primary control button

32, 54

printer

Add Printer Wizard

problem solving

228

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

209

accessing disk drives

202

battery charge doesn’t last

210

battery not charging

210

can’t access CD/DVD

215

can’t insert diskette in drive

215

can’t read a diskette

215

changing display properties

213

checking device properties

208

compact discs not running

correctly

216

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

226

computer will not power up

201

contacting Toshiba

231

corrupted/damaged data files

214

Device Manager

207

disabling a device

207, 208

disk drive is slow

214

display is blank

211

DVD-ROM

controls are gray

216

not functioning properly

220

video content poor

219

DVD-ROM performance is poor

217

DVD-ROM Root or Title menu

does not open

217

DVD-ROM slow playback

217

DVD-ROM/CD-RW

performance is poor

217

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray

doesn’t eject

216

external display not working

213

external keyboard not working

211

external monitor

212

faulty memory

209

hardware conflict

205, 206