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66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 2 Toggle the input mode button on the cPad display so that it shows either a pencil, if you are going to write with your finger, or "ABC" if you are going to type using the keyboard. 3 Start writing or typing. The moment you write or draw on the note, the number "+1" changes to the next number in numerical order. So if your previous highest-numbered note was 29, the newly written note becomes 30. To delete a note: 1 Display the note on the cPad display and press the Sticky Note Properties icon (the icon furthest left on the Sticky Note screen). The Sticky Note Properties window appears on your computer's main display. Sample Sticky Note Properties window 2 Click the Delete the current note button. The note disappears from the cPad display. You can also use the Sticky Note Properties window to change fonts, use the current note as cPad display "wallpaper," and set an alarm.

Section	Page
Satellite® 5105 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	33
Keyboard indicator panel	35
System indicator panel	36
CD/DVD control buttons	37
Underside	38
Chapter 2: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	44
Setting up your computer	45
Installing additional memory (optional)	46
Connecting a mouse	50
Connecting a printer	50
Using external display devices	51
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	51
Adjusting the quality of the external display	52
Display limitations	52
Connecting an external diskette drive	53
Using an external keyboard	53
Connecting the AC adapter	53
Charging the battery	55
Using the computer for the first time	56
Opening the display panel	56
Turning on the power	56
Activating the power-on password	58
Using the cPad	59
Setting up your software	74
Setting up a printer	76
Setting up the fax function	77
Turning off the computer	78
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	83
Windows® special keys	84
Overlay keys	84
Emulating a full-size keyboard	86
TOSHIBA Console button	86
Starting a program	87
Saving your work	87
Printing your work	88
Using diskettes	89
Inserting and removing diskettes	90
Caring for diskettes	90
Backing up your files	91
Copying to a diskette	91
Playing a CD or DVD	92
Drive components and control buttons	92
CD/DVD control buttons	94
CD/DVD control and Digital audio control	95
Inserting a disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing a DVD	100
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for CDs and DVDs	102
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	103
Setting up for communications	103
Connecting the modem	104
Connecting your computer to a network	104
Powering down the computer	105
Turn Off command	105
Hibernation command	105
Stand By command	106
Using Turn Off	107
Shutting down more quickly	108
Starting again after Turn Off	109
Using Hibernation	109
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	110
Starting again from Hibernation mode	111
Using Stand By	111
Going into Stand By mode more quickly	112
Starting again from Stand By	113
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	114
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	114
Running the computer on battery power	114
Using additional batteries	115
Battery safety precautions	115
Maximizing battery life	116
Charging batteries	117
Charging the main battery	117
Charging the RTC battery	118
Monitoring battery power	119
Determining remaining battery power	119
Conserving battery power	120
What to do when the battery runs low	121
Setting battery alarms	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	122
Removing the battery from the battery cover	124
Inserting a charged battery	124
Disposing of used batteries safely	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	127
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Windows® XP file system	130
Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together	131
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	135
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	136
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	137
Lesson 6: Starting programs	138
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	140
Using the taskbar	141
Minimizing and maximizing windows	142
Resizing and moving windows	142
Lesson 8: Closing programs	143
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	144
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	144
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	145
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	148
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	150
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	151
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	153
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	154
Windows® XP Help and Support	154
Using the Windows® XP tour	156
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	157
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	158
Windows® XP special features	158
Personalizing your desktop	159
Customizing the taskbar	159
Changing desktop and browsing style	160
Personalizing individual windows	161
Customizing window toolbars	161
Displaying information about each folder	163
Using your computer at the office	165
Exchanging data with another computer	165
Setting up for communications	165
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	167
Connecting your computer to a network	167
Setting up a wireless connection	168
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	168
Using Bluetooth	169
Using SPANworksTM 2000	170
Setting up a direct cable connection	170
An overview of using the Internet	171
The Internet	171
The World Wide Web	171
Internet Service Providers	172
Connecting to the Internet	172
Surfing the Internet	173
Internet features	173
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	174
Toshiba’s online resources	174
Exploring video features	174
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	174
Transferring and editing video data	176
Playing DVDs	176
Exploring audio features	177
Recording sounds	177
Using a microphone	177
Adjusting recording quality	178
Using external speakers or headphones	179
Using PC Cards	180
PC Card supporting software	181
Inserting PC Cards	181
Removing PC Cards	182
Hot swapping	183
Using SmartMedia cards	183
Inserting a SmartMedia card	184
Removing a SmartMedia card	184
Using SD (Secure Digital) cards	185
Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card	185
Removing a SD (Secure Digital) card	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
TOSHIBA Button Controls	194
Power Management	197
Toshiba Hardware Setup	200
Small Display Properties	201
Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000	202
Playing DVDs	202
Using the WinDVD toolbar	204
Using the WinDVD status bar	204
Using the WinDVD control panel	205
Using the control panel playback buttons	206
Maximizing the video window	208
Using playlists	209
Creating playlists	209
Loading and playing playlists	210
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	210
Customizing WinDVD	211
Setting general properties	211
Setting audio properties	213
Setting display properties	214
Customizing the control panel	214
Using WinDVD advanced features	215
Zooming in	220
Panning	221
Zooming out	221
Adjusting the color balance	221
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	222
Getting help	222
Exiting WinDVD	222
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	223
Problems that are easy to fix	223
Problems when you turn on the computer	225
The Windows® operating system is not working	226
Using Startup options to fix problems	227
Internet problems	228
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	228
Resolving a hardware conflict	229
A plan of action	229
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	229
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	231
Memory card problems	232
Power and the batteries	233
Keyboard problems	234
Display problems	235
Disk drive problems	237
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	239
Sound system problems	247
PC Card problems	247
Printer problems	250
Modem problems	251
Develop good computing habits	252
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	259
Volume Mute	259
Instant password security	260
Without a password	260
With a password	260
Power usage mode	261
Stand By mode	262
Hibernation mode	263
Display modes	264
Display brightness	265
Enabling a wireless device	265
Keyboard hot keys	266
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	267
USA and Canada	267
United Kingdom	267
Australia	267
Europe	267
Appendix C: Video Modes	268
Your computer’s video modes	269
Table 1 Video modes (VGA)	269
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)	270
Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)	272
Glossary	275