User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® 1955 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 buttons36Underside38Chapter 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 TouchPad54Using the wireless mouse55Setting up other devices57Installing additional memory (optional)57Using an external keyboard61Connecting a printer61Setting up a printer62Connecting a USB printer64Connecting a parallel printer64Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer65Adjusting the quality of the external display66Turning off the computer67Caring for your computer68Cleaning the computer68Moving the computer68Using a computer lock69Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics71Computing tips71Using the keyboard72Character keys73Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys73Function keys73Windows® special keys74Overlay keys74Emulating a full-size keyboard76Using the wireless keyboard76Removing the keyboard and turning it on76Installing the keyboard to the computer78Turning off the keyboard78Charging the keyboard78Changing the battery on keyboard78Starting a program79Saving your work80Printing your work81Using diskettes82Inserting and removing diskettes82Caring for diskettes82Backing up your files83Copying to a diskette83Playing a CD or DVD85Drive components and control buttons85CD/DVD control buttons87CD/DVD control and digital audio control88Inserting a disc89Playing an audio CD91Playing a DVD93Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD93Caring for CDs and DVDs93Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive94Setting up for communications94Connecting the modem95Connecting your computer to a network95Using the i.LINK® port96Powering down the computer97Turn Off or Shut down command97Hibernation command98Standby command99Using Turn Off or Shut down100Shutting down more quickly100Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down102Using Hibernation102Using Standby104Going into Standby mode more quickly105Toshiba’s online resources106Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing107Toshiba’s energy-saver design107Running the computer on battery power107Charging the RTC battery110Monitoring battery power111Determining remaining battery power111Conserving battery power112What to do when the battery runs low112Setting battery alarms113Changing the main battery114Removing the battery from the computer114Inserting a charged battery116Safety precautions117Maximizing battery life118Disposing of used batteries safely119Traveling tips120Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System121Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop122Finding your way around the desktop122Windows®XP file system124Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together125Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet128Lesson 4: Creating a new document129Lesson 5: Creating a new folder131Lesson 6: Starting programs132Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows134Using the taskbar135Minimizing and maximizing windows135Resizing and moving windows136Lesson 8: Closing programs137Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts138Creating a shortcut to the Calculator138Creating a shortcut to the Character Map139Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver141Lesson 11: Setting the date and time143Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop144Lesson 13: Using System Restore146Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?147Windows® XP Help and Support147Using the Windows® XP tour149Lesson 15: Turning off your computer150Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options151Windows® XP special features151Personalizing your desktop152Customizing the taskbar152Changing desktop and browsing style153Personalizing individual windows154Customizing window toolbars155Displaying information about each folder156Using your computer at the office158Setting up for communications158Connecting the modem to a telephone line160Connecting your computer to a network160Setting up a wireless connection161Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray161Setting up a direct cable connection161An overview of using the Internet162The Internet162The World Wide Web162Internet Service Providers163Connecting to the Internet163Surfing the Internet164Internet features164Uploading and downloading files from the Internet165Exploring video features165Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television165Playing DVDs167Exploring audio features167Recording sounds167Using a microphone168Adjusting recording quality169Using external speakers or headphones169Using PC Cards171PC Card supporting software171Inserting PC Cards172Removing PC Cards173Hot swapping174Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities175Power Management176Chapter 8 - WinDVD179Playing DVDs179Using the WinDVD toolbar181Using the WinDVD status bar181Using the WinDVD control panel182Using the control panel playback buttons183Maximizing the video window185Using playlists186Creating playlists186Loading and playing playlists187Resuming normal playback after using playlists188Customizing WinDVD188Setting general properties189Setting audio properties190Setting display properties192Customizing the control panel193Using WinDVD Advanced Features195Zooming in200Panning201Zooming out201Adjusting the color balance201Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD202Getting Help202Exiting WinDVD202Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong203Problems that are easy to fix203Problems when you turn on the computer205The Windows® operating system is not working206Using Startup options to fix problems207Internet problems208The Windows® XP operating system can help you208Resolving a hardware conflict209A plan of action209Resolving hardware conflicts on your own210Fixing a problem with Device Manager211Memory card problems213Power and the batteries213Keyboard problems215Display problems215Disk drive problems217DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems219Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting222Sound system problems228PC Card problems229Printer problems232Modem problems233Develop good computing habits233If you need further assistance235Before you call235Contacting Toshiba235Other Toshiba Internet Web sites237Toshiba’s worldwide offices238Appendix A - Hot Keys241Volume Mute241Instant password security242Without a password242With a password242Power usage mode243Stand By mode244Hibernation mode244Display modes245Display brightness245Enabling a wireless device246Disabling or enabling the TouchPad246Keyboard hot keys246Appendix B -Power Cable Connectors247Glossary249Index265Size: 4.02 MBPages: 275Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPower and Performance1Intel® Pentium® 4 2.53GHz processor**160GB* hard disk drive1CPU(See CPU Disclaimer)1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 316 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPower and Performance1Intel® Pentium® 4 2.80GHz processor**160GB* hard disk drive1CPU1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 377 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
