User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® 5005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction23This guide23Safety icons24Other icons used25Other documentation25Service options26Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around27Making sure you have everything27Front with the display closed28Back29Right side30Left side31Front with the display open33Keyboard indicator panel35System indicator panel36CD/DVD control buttons37Underside38Chapter 2: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions44Setting up your computer45Installing additional memory (optional)46Connecting a mouse50Connecting a printer50Using external display devices51Directing the display output when you turn on the computer51Adjusting the quality of the external display52Display limitations52Connecting an external diskette drive53Using an external keyboard53Connecting the AC adapter53Charging the battery55Using the computer for the first time56Opening the display panel56Turning on the power56Activating the power-on password58Using the TouchPad59Setting up your software60Setting up a printer61Setting up the fax function63Turning off the computer64Caring for your computer65Cleaning the computer65Moving the computer65Using a computer lock66Chapter 3: Learning the Basics67Computing tips67Using the keyboard68Character keys69Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys69Function keys69Windows® special keys70Overlay keys70Emulating a full-size keyboard72TOSHIBA Console button72Starting a program73Saving your work73Printing your work74Using diskettes75Inserting and removing diskettes76Caring for diskettes76Backing up your files77Copying to a diskette77Playing a CD or DVD78Drive components and control buttons78CD/DVD control buttons80CD/DVD control and Digital audio control81Inserting a disc83Playing an audio CD85Playing a DVD86Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD87Removing a disc with the computer on87Removing a disc with the computer off88Caring for CDs and DVDs88Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive89Setting up for communications89Connecting the modem90Connecting your computer to a network90Powering down the computer91Turn Off command91Hibernation command91Stand By command92Using Turn Off93Shutting down more quickly94Starting again after Turn Off95Using Hibernation95Going into Hibernation mode more quickly96Starting again from Hibernation mode97Using Stand By97Going into Stand By mode more quickly98Starting again from Stand By99Chapter 4: Mobile Computing100Toshiba’s energy-saver design100Running the computer on battery power100Using additional batteries101Battery safety precautions101Maximizing battery life102Charging batteries103Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring battery power105Determining remaining battery power105Conserving battery power106What to do when the battery runs low107Setting battery alarms107Changing the main battery108Removing the battery from the computer108Removing the battery from the battery cover110Inserting a charged battery110Disposing of used batteries safely111Traveling tips112Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities113TOSHIBA Accessibility113Fn-esse114Starting Fn-esse115Assigning a key to a program or document116Viewing existing key assignments118Changing or removing existing key assignments118Hotkey utility118TOSHIBA Console119Customize Your Computer120Network121Security121TOSHIBA Button Controls121Power Management124Toshiba Hardware Setup127Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System129Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Windows® XP file system132Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together133Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet137Lesson 4: Creating a new document138Lesson 5: Creating a new folder139Lesson 6: Starting programs140Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows142Using the taskbar143Minimizing and maximizing windows144Resizing and moving windows144Lesson 8: Closing programs145Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts146Creating a shortcut to the Calculator146Creating a shortcut to the Character Map147Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver150Lesson 11: Setting the date and time152Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop153Lesson 13: Using System Restore155Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?156Windows® XP Help and Support156Using the Windows® XP tour158Lesson 15: Turning off your computer159Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options160Windows® XP special features160Personalizing your desktop161Customizing the taskbar161Changing desktop and browsing style162Personalizing individual windows163Customizing window toolbars163Displaying information about each folder165Using your computer at the office167Exchanging data with another computer167Setting up for communications167Connecting the modem to a telephone line169Connecting your computer to a network169Setting up a wireless connection170Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray170Using Bluetooth171Using SPANworksTM 2000172Setting up a direct cable connection172An overview of using the Internet173The Internet173The World Wide Web173Internet Service Providers174Connecting to the Internet174Surfing the Internet175Internet features175Uploading and downloading files from the Internet176Toshiba’s online resources176Exploring video features176Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television176Transferring and editing video data178Playing DVDs178Exploring audio features179Recording sounds179Using a microphone179Adjusting recording quality180Using external speakers or headphones181Using PC Cards182PC Card supporting software182Inserting PC Cards183Removing PC Cards184Hot swapping184Using SmartMedia cards185Inserting a SmartMedia card185Removing a SmartMedia card186Using Secure Digital cards186Inserting a Secure Digital card187Removing a Secure Digital card187Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000188Playing DVDs188Using the WinDVD toolbar190Using the WinDVD status bar190Using the WinDVD control panel191Using the control panel playback buttons192Maximizing the video window194Using playlists195Creating playlists195Loading and playing playlists196Resuming normal playback after using playlists196Customizing WinDVD197Setting general properties197Setting audio properties199Setting display properties200Customizing the control panel200Using WinDVD advanced features201Zooming in206Panning207Zooming out207Adjusting the color balance207Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD208Getting help208Exiting WinDVD208Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong209Problems that are easy to fix209Problems when you turn on the computer211The Windows® operating system is not working212Using Startup options to fix problems213Internet problems214The Windows® XP operating system can help you214Resolving a hardware conflict215A plan of action215Resolving hardware conflicts on your own215Fixing a problem with Device Manager217Memory card problems218Power and the batteries219Keyboard problems220Display problems221Disk drive problems223DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems225Sound system problems233PC Card problems233Printer problems236Modem problems237Develop good computing habits238If you need further assistance239Before you call239Contacting Toshiba239Other Toshiba Internet Web sites241Appendix A: Hot Keys245Volume Mute245Instant password security246Without a password246With a password246Power usage mode247Stand By mode248Hibernation mode249Display modes250Display brightness251Enabling a wireless device251Keyboard hot keys251Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors253USA and Canada253United Kingdom253Australia253Europe253Appendix C: Video Modes254Your computer’s video modes255Glossary257Index273Size: 3.76 MBPages: 284Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® 5005 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction23This guide23Safety icons24Other icons used25Other documentation25Service options26Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around27Making sure you have everything27Front with the display closed28Back29Right side30Left side31Front with the display open33Keyboard indicator panel35System indicator panel36CD/DVD control buttons37Underside38Chapter 2: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions44Setting up your computer45Installing additional memory (optional)46Connecting a mouse50Connecting a printer50Using external display devices51Directing the display output when you turn on the computer51Adjusting the quality of the external display52Display limitations52Connecting an external diskette drive53Using an external keyboard53Connecting the AC adapter53Charging the battery55Using the computer for the first time56Opening the display panel56Turning on the power56Activating the power-on password58Using the TouchPad59Setting up your software60Setting up a printer61Setting up the fax function63Turning off the computer64Caring for your computer65Cleaning the computer65Moving the computer65Using a computer lock66Chapter 3: Learning the Basics67Computing tips67Using the keyboard68Character keys69Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys69Function keys69Windows® special keys70Overlay keys70Emulating a full-size keyboard72TOSHIBA Console button72Starting a program73Saving your work73Printing your work74Using diskettes75Inserting and removing diskettes76Caring for diskettes76Backing up your files77Copying to a diskette77Playing a CD or DVD78Drive components and control buttons78CD/DVD control buttons80CD/DVD control and Digital audio control81Inserting a disc83Playing an audio CD85Playing a DVD86Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD87Removing a disc with the computer on87Removing a disc with the computer off88Caring for CDs and DVDs88Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive89Setting up for communications89Connecting the modem90Connecting your computer to a network90Powering down the computer91Turn Off command91Hibernation command91Stand By command92Using Turn Off93Shutting down more quickly94Starting again after Turn Off95Using Hibernation95Going into Hibernation mode more quickly96Starting again from Hibernation mode97Using Stand By97Going into Stand By mode more quickly98Starting again from Stand By99Chapter 4: Mobile Computing100Toshiba’s energy-saver design100Running the computer on battery power100Using additional batteries101Battery safety precautions101Maximizing battery life102Charging batteries103Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring battery power105Determining remaining battery power105Conserving battery power106What to do when the battery runs low107Setting battery alarms107Changing the main battery108Removing the battery from the computer108Removing the battery from the battery cover110Inserting a charged battery110Disposing of used batteries safely111Traveling tips112Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities113TOSHIBA Accessibility113Fn-esse114Starting Fn-esse115Assigning a key to a program or document116Viewing existing key assignments118Changing or removing existing key assignments118Hotkey utility118TOSHIBA Console119Customize Your Computer120Network121Security121TOSHIBA Button Controls121Power Management124Toshiba Hardware Setup127Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System129Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Windows® XP file system132Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together133Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet137Lesson 4: Creating a new document138Lesson 5: Creating a new folder139Lesson 6: Starting programs140Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows142Using the taskbar143Minimizing and maximizing windows144Resizing and moving windows144Lesson 8: Closing programs145Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts146Creating a shortcut to the Calculator146Creating a shortcut to the Character Map147Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver150Lesson 11: Setting the date and time152Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop153Lesson 13: Using System Restore155Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?156Windows® XP Help and Support156Using the Windows® XP tour158Lesson 15: Turning off your computer159Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options160Windows® XP special features160Personalizing your desktop161Customizing the taskbar161Changing desktop and browsing style162Personalizing individual windows163Customizing window toolbars163Displaying information about each folder165Using your computer at the office167Exchanging data with another computer167Setting up for communications167Connecting the modem to a telephone line169Connecting your computer to a network169Setting up a wireless connection170Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray170Using Bluetooth171Using SPANworksTM 2000172Setting up a direct cable connection172An overview of using the Internet173The Internet173The World Wide Web173Internet Service Providers174Connecting to the Internet174Surfing the Internet175Internet features175Uploading and downloading files from the Internet176Toshiba’s online resources176Exploring video features176Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television176Transferring and editing video data178Playing DVDs178Exploring audio features179Recording sounds179Using a microphone179Adjusting recording quality180Using external speakers or headphones181Using PC Cards182PC Card supporting software182Inserting PC Cards183Removing PC Cards184Hot swapping184Using SmartMedia cards185Inserting a SmartMedia card185Removing a SmartMedia card186Using Secure Digital cards186Inserting a Secure Digital card187Removing a Secure Digital card187Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000188Playing DVDs188Using the WinDVD toolbar190Using the WinDVD status bar190Using the WinDVD control panel191Using the control panel playback buttons192Maximizing the video window194Using playlists195Creating playlists195Loading and playing playlists196Resuming normal playback after using playlists196Customizing WinDVD197Setting general properties197Setting audio properties199Setting display properties200Customizing the control panel200Using WinDVD advanced features201Zooming in206Panning207Zooming out207Adjusting the color balance207Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD208Getting help208Exiting WinDVD208Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong209Problems that are easy to fix209Problems when you turn on the computer211The Windows® operating system is not working212Using Startup options to fix problems213Internet problems214The Windows® XP operating system can help you214Resolving a hardware conflict215A plan of action215Resolving hardware conflicts on your own215Fixing a problem with Device Manager217Memory card problems218Power and the batteries219Keyboard problems220Display problems221Disk drive problems223DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems225Sound system problems233PC Card problems233Printer problems236Modem problems237Develop good computing habits238If you need further assistance239Before you call239Contacting Toshiba239Other Toshiba Internet Web sites241Appendix A: Hot Keys245Volume Mute245Instant password security246Without a password246With a password246Power usage mode247Stand By mode248Hibernation mode249Display modes250Display brightness251Enabling a wireless device251Keyboard hot keys251Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors253USA and Canada253United Kingdom253Australia253Europe253Appendix C: Video Modes254Your computer’s video modes255Glossary257Index273Size: 3.76 MBPages: 284Language: EnglishOpen manual
