User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 1000/1005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction21This guide21Safety icons22Other icons used23Other documentation23Service options24Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around25Making sure you have everything25Front with the display closed26Back27Right side28Left side29Front with the display open30Indicator panel31System indicator panel32Underside33Chapter 2 - Getting Started35Selecting a place to work35Creating a computer-friendly environment35Keeping yourself comfortable36Precautions39Setting up your computer40Installing additional memory (optional)41Removing a memory module44Connecting a mouse44Connecting a printer45Connecting the AC adapter46Installing a device in the Modular Bay47Charging the battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Using the TouchPad50Setting up your software51Setting up a printer52Turning off the computer56Caring for your computer56Cleaning the computer57Moving the computer57Using a computer lock57Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics59Computing tips59Using the keyboard60Character keys61Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys61Function keys61Windows® special keys62Overlay keys62Starting a program64Saving your work64Printing your work65Using diskettes66Inserting and removing diskettes66Caring for diskettes66Backing up your files67Using your CD or DVD drive68DVD-ROM drive components69Inserting a disc70Playing an audio CD72Playing a DVD72Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD73Removing a disc with the computer on73Removing a disc with the computer off74Caring for CDs and DVDs74Setting up for communications75Connecting the modem to a phone line75Connecting your computer to a network75Powering down the computer76Turn Off or Shut down command76Hibernation command77Stand by command78Using Turn Off or Shut down79Turning off more quickly79Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down80Using Hibernation81Starting again from Hibernation mode82Using Stand by83Starting again from Stand by84Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing85Toshiba’s energy-saver design85Running the computer on battery power85Battery safety precautions86Maximizing battery life87Power management87Charging the battery88Charging the RTC battery89Monitoring battery power89Determining remaining battery power89Conserving battery power90What to do when the battery runs low91Setting battery alarms91Maximizing Your Computer’s Battery Life92Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer94Disposing of used batteries safely95Traveling tips95Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System97Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop97Finding your way around the desktop98Windows® XP file system100Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together101Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet104Lesson 4: Creating a new document105Lesson 5: Creating a new folder107Lesson 6: Starting programs108Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows110Using the taskbar111Minimizing and maximizing windows112Resizing and moving windows112Lesson 8: Closing programs113Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts114Creating a shortcut to the Calculator114Creating a shortcut to the Character Map116Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver118Lesson 11: Setting the date and time120Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop121Lesson 13: Using System Restore123Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?124Windows® XP Help and Support Center124Using the online tours and tutorials126Lesson 15: Turning off your computer127Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options129Windows® XP special features129Personalizing your desktop130Customizing the taskbar130Bringing the world to your desktop131Changing desktop and browsing style132Personalizing individual windows133Customizing window toolbars134Displaying information about each folder135Using your computer at the office136Setting up for communications137Connecting the modem to a telephone line138Setting up a dial-up connection138Exchanging data with another computer139Transferring files using a parallel port connection139Getting help transferring files140Connecting to the Internet140An overview of using the Internet141The Internet141The World Wide Web142Internet Service Providers142Signing up with an Internet Service Provider142Surfing the Internet143Internet features143Uploading and downloading files on the Internet144Toshiba’s online resources144Exploring video features145Playing DVDs145Playing Video CDs146Display settings hot key147Exploring audio features148Recording sounds148Using a microphone149Adjusting recording settings149Using external speakers or headphones150Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse150Changing the display properties setting151Using PC Cards152PC Card supporting software152Inserting PC Cards152Removing PC Cards153Hot swapping153Chapter 7 - WinDVD 2000155Playing DVDs155Using the WinDVD toolbar157Using the WinDVD status bar157Using the WinDVD control panel158Using the control panel playback buttons159Maximizing the video window162Using playlists162Creating playlists163Loading and playing playlists164Resuming normal playback after using playlists164Customizing WinDVD164Setting general properties165Setting audio properties167Setting display properties169Customizing the control panel170Using WinDVD Advanced Features171Zooming in176Panning177Zooming out177Adjusting the color balance177Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD178Getting Help178Exiting WinDVD178Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong179Problems when you turn on the computer181The Windows® operating system is not working182Using Startup options to fix problems183Internet problems183The Windows® XP operating system can help you184Resolving a hardware conflict185A plan of action185Resolving hardware conflicts on your own185Fixing a problem with Device Manager187Memory card problems189Power and the batteries189Keyboard problems191Display problems191Disk drive problems193CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems195Sound system problems203PC Card problems204Printer problems207Modem problems208Develop good computing habits209Using VirtualTech210If you need further assistance211Before you call211Contacting Toshiba211Other Toshiba Internet Web sites213Appendix A - Hot Keys217Instant password security217Sound218Display modes218Keyboard hot keys218Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors219USA and Canada219United Kingdom219Australia220Europe220Glossary221Index237Size: 3.5 MBPages: 246Language: EnglishOpen manual
