User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 1905 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction23This guide23Safety icons24Other icons used25Other documentation25Service options26Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around27Making sure you have everything27Front with the display closed28Back28Right side30Left side31Front with the display open32Keyboard indicator panel34System indicator panel35CD/DVD control buttons36Underside37Chapter 2 - Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions43Setting up your computer45Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding external devices47Connecting the AC adapter48Charging the battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Turning on the power51Using the TouchPad®53Primary and secondary control buttons53Disabling or enabling the TouchPad54Setting up other devices55Installing additional memory (optional)55Connecting a mouse59Using an external keyboard59Connecting a printer59Setting up a printer61Connecting a USB printer62Connecting a parallel printer63Using external display devices63Directing the display output when you turn on the computer63Adjusting the quality of the external display64Display limitations65Turning off the computer65Caring for your computer66Cleaning the computer66Moving the computer67Using a computer lock67Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics69Computing tips69Using the keyboard70Character keys71Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys71Function keys71Windows® special keys72Overlay keys72Emulating a full-size keyboard74Starting a program74Saving your work74Printing your work75Using diskettes76Inserting and removing diskettes76Caring for diskettes77Backing up your files78Copying to a diskette78Playing a CD or DVD79Drive components and control buttons79CD/DVD control buttons81CD/DVD control and digital audio control82Inserting a disc83Playing an audio CD86Playing a DVD87Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD87Caring for CDs and DVDs88Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive88Setting up for communications89Connecting the modem89Connecting your computer to a network90Using the i.LINK® port90Powering down the computer91Turn Off command91Hibernation command92Standby command92Using Turn Off Computer93Shutting down more quickly94Starting again after Turn Off96Using Hibernation96Using Standby98Going into Standby mode more quickly99Toshiba’s online resources100Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice102Using additional batteries102Charging batteries103Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring battery power105Determining remaining battery power105Conserving battery power106What to do when the battery runs low106Setting battery alarms107Changing the main battery108Removing the battery from the computer108Inserting a charged battery110Safety precautions111Maximizing battery life112Disposing of used batteries safely113Traveling tips114Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System115Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop115Finding your way around the desktop116Windows®XP file system118Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together119Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet123Lesson 4: Creating a new document124Lesson 5: Creating a new folder126Lesson 6: Starting programs127Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows129Using the taskbar130Minimizing and maximizing windows130Resizing and moving windows131Lesson 8: Closing programs132Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts133Creating a shortcut to the Calculator133Creating a shortcut to the Character Map134Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver136Lesson 11: Setting the date and time138Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop139Lesson 13: Using System Restore141Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?142Windows® XP Help and Support142Using the Windows® XP tour145Lesson 15: Turning off your computer146Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options147Windows® XP special features147Personalizing your desktop148Customizing the taskbar148Changing desktop and browsing style149Personalizing individual windows150Customizing window toolbars151Displaying information about each folder152Using your computer at the office154Setting up for communications154Connecting the modem to a telephone line156Connecting your computer to a network156Setting up a wireless connection157Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray157Setting up a direct cable connection157An overview of using the Internet158The Internet158The World Wide Web158Internet Service Providers159Connecting to the Internet159Surfing the Internet160Internet features160Uploading and downloading files from the Internet161Exploring video features161Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television161Playing DVDs163Exploring audio features163Recording sounds163Using a microphone164Adjusting recording quality165Using external speakers or headphones165Using PC Cards167PC Card supporting software167Inserting PC Cards168Removing PC Cards169Hot swapping170Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities171Power Management172Chapter 8 - WinDVD175Playing DVDs175Using the WinDVD toolbar177Using the WinDVD status bar177Using the WinDVD control panel178Using the control panel playback buttons179Maximizing the video window181Using playlists182Creating playlists182Loading and playing playlists183Resuming normal playback after using playlists184Customizing WinDVD184Setting general properties185Setting audio properties186Setting display properties188Customizing the control panel189Using WinDVD Advanced Features191Zooming in196Panning197Zooming out197Adjusting the color balance197Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD198Getting Help198Exiting WinDVD198Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong199Problems that are easy to fix199Problems when you turn on the computer201The Windows® operating system is not working202Using Startup options to fix problems203Internet problems204The Windows® XP operating system can help you204Resolving a hardware conflict205A plan of action205Resolving hardware conflicts on your own206Fixing a problem with Device Manager207Memory card problems209Power and the batteries209Keyboard problems211Display problems211Disk drive problems213DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems215Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting218Sound system problems224PC Card problems225Printer problems228Modem problems229Develop good computing habits229If you need further assistance231Before you call231Contacting Toshiba231Other Toshiba Internet Web sites233Toshiba’s worldwide offices234Appendix A - Hot Keys237Volume Mute237Instant password security238Without a password238With a password238Power usage mode239Stand By mode240Hibernation mode240Display modes241Display brightness241Enabling a wireless device242Disabling or enabling the TouchPad242Keyboard hot keys242Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors243Glossary245Index261Size: 3.91 MBPages: 271Language: EnglishOpen manual
