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Toshiba Satellite 5105 Series User Manual (314 pages)

5105-S501 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.22 MB

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Table of 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
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
- Connecting a Mouse
  52
- Connecting a Printer
  52
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    52
- Using External Display Devices
  53
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  54
- Using an External Keyboard
  55
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  55
- Charging the Battery
  57
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  57
  - Opening the Display Panel
    57
  - Turning on the Power
    58
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    59
  - Using Your Pointing Device
    60
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Cpad
    61
  - For Systems with Touchpad
    62
  - For Systems with Cpad
    63
  - Setting up a Printer
    78
- Setting up the Fax Function
  80
- Powering off the Computer
  81
- Caring for Your Computer
  81
  - Cleaning the Computer
    81
  - Moving the Computer
    82
  - Using a Computer Lock
    82
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

84
- Computing Tips
  84
- Using the Keyboard
  85
  - Character Keys
    85
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    86
  - Function Keys
    86
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    86
  - Overlay Keys
    87
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  89
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  89
- Starting a Program
  90
- Saving Your Work
  90
- Printing Your Work
  91
- Using Diskettes
  92
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    93
  - Caring for Diskettes
    93
- Backing up Your Files
  94
  - Copying to a Diskette
    94
- Playing a CD or DVD
  95
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    95
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    97
  - CD/DVD Control and Digital Audio Control
    98
  - Inserting a Disc
    100
  - Playing an Audio CD
    102
  - Playing a DVD
    103
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    104
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    104
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    104
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    105
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  105
- Setting up for Communications
  106
  - Connecting the Modem
    106
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    107
- Powering down the Computer
  108
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    108
  - Restart Command
    109
  - Hibernation Command
    109
  - Stand by Command
    110
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  110
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    111
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    114
- Using Hibernation
  114
- Using Stand by
  119
  - Going into Stand by Mode more Quickly
    121
  - Starting Again from Stand by
    124
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

125
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  125
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  125
  - Using Additional Batteries
    126
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    126
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    127
- Charging Batteries
  128
  - Charging the Main Battery
    129
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    129
- Monitoring Battery Power
  130
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    130
  - Conserving Battery Power
    131
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    132
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    132
- Changing the Main Battery
  133
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  136
- Traveling Tips
  137
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

138
- Operating System
  138
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  138
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    139
  - Windows ® XP File System
    141
- Lesson 2: Using the Pointing Device and Control Buttons Together
  142
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  145
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  146
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  148
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  149
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  151
  - Using the Taskbar
    152
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    152
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    153
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  154
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  155
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    155
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    156
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  158
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  160
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  161
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  163
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  164
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    164
  - Using the Windows XP Tour
    166
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  166
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

167
- Windows XP Special Features
  167
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  168
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    168
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    169
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    170
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    171
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    172
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  174
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  174
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  179
  - The Internet
    179
  - The World Wide Web
    179
  - Internet Service Providers
    180
  - Connecting to the Internet
    180
  - Surfing the Internet
    180
  - Internet Features
    181
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    182
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  182
- Exploring Video Features
  182
- Exploring Audio Features
  185
  - Recording Sounds
    185
  - Using a Microphone
    185
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    186
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    187
- Using PC Cards
  188
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    188
  - Inserting PC Cards
    189
  - Removing PC Cards
    190
  - Hot Swapping
    190
- Using Smartmedia Cards
  191
  - Inserting a Smartmedia Card
    191
  - Removing a Smartmedia Card
    192
- Using SD Cards
  192
  - Inserting a SD Card
    192
  - Removing a SD Card
    193
- Using Your IR Remote Controller
  193
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

197
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  197
- Fn-Esse
  198
- Hotkey Utility
  203
- TOSHIBA Console
  203
  - Customize Your Computer
    205
  - Network
    205
  - Security
    205
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    207
  - Power Management
    211
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    213
  - Small Display Properties
    215
Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

216
- Playing Dvds
  216
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    218
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    218
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    218
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    219
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    222
- Using Playlists
  222
- Customizing Windvd
  224
  - Setting General Properties
    225
  - Setting Audio Properties
    226
  - Setting Display Properties
    227
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    228
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  229
  - Zooming in
    233
  - Panning
    234
  - Zooming out
    234
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    234
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  235
- Getting Help
  235
- Exiting Windvd
  235
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

236
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  236
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  238
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  239
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  242
  - A Plan of Action
    242
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    242
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    243
  - Memory Module Problems
    245
  - Power and the Batteries
    246
  - Keyboard Problems
    247
  - Display Problems
    248
  - Disk Drive Problems
    250
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    252
  - Sound System Problems
    259
  - PC Card Problems
    260
  - Printer Problems
    263
  - Modem Problems
    264
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  264
- If You Need Further Assistance
  265
  - Before You Call
    266
  - Contacting Toshiba
    266
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  267
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  268
Appendix A: Hot Keys

271
- Volume Mute
  271
- Instant Password Security
  272
  - Without a Password
    272
  - With a Password
    272
- Power Usage Mode
  273
- Stand by Mode
  274
- Hibernation Mode
  275
- Display Modes
  276
- Display Brightness
  277
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  277
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Cpad
  278
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  278
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

279
- USA and Canada
  279
- United Kingdom
  279
- Australia
  279
- Europe
  279
Appendix C: Video Modes

280
- Your Computer's Video Modes
  281
- Table1 Video Modes (VGA)
  281
- Table 2 Video Modes (XGA)
  282
- Table 3 Video Modes (Ultra XGA)
  284
- Glossary
  287
- Index
  303

Toshiba Satellite 5105 Series User Manual (302 pages)

5105-S607 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.05 MB

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Table of 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
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    46
- Connecting a Mouse
  50
- Connecting a Printer
  50
- Using External Display Devices
  51
- 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
  - Completing Installation
    75
  - 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
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  125
- Traveling Tips
  126
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

127
- 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 Spanworks
    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
- 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
- Fn-Esse
  187
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Index
  291

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Video Modes