Toshiba 1800-S207 1805-S204 1805-S207 User Manual

Table of Contents

  • Satellite 1800/1805 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around
    • Making sure you have everything
    • Front with the display closed
    • Back
    • Right side
    • Left side
    • Front with the display open
      • Status panel
      • Shortcut buttons
      • System indicator panel
      • Front panel controls
      • CD/DVD/Media Player power switch
    • Underside
  • Chapter 2 - Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Creating a computer-friendly environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Precautions
    • Setting up your computer
      • Installing additional memory (optional)
      • Removing a memory module
      • Connecting a mouse
      • Connecting a keyboard
      • Connecting a printer
      • Connecting the AC adapter
    • Charging the battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Opening the display panel
      • Turning on the power
      • Using the TouchPad
      • Setting up your software
      • Registering your computer
      • Setting up a printer
      • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Turning off the computer
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Windows special keys
      • Overlay keys
    • Starting a program
    • Saving your work
    • Printing your work
    • Using diskettes
      • Inserting and removing diskettes
      • Caring for diskettes
    • Backing up your files
    • Copying to a diskette
    • Using your CD or DVD drive
      • Drive components and control buttons
      • Inserting a disc
      • Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Playing a DVD
      • Removing a disc
      • Caring for CDs and DVDs
    • Setting up for communications
      • Using the modem
      • Using the LAN
      • Connecting your computer to a network
      • Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI Module
    • Powering down the computer
      • Turn off computer command
      • Hibernation command
      • Standby command
      • Using the Turn Off Computer command
      • Using Hibernation
      • Using Standby
  • Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Managing power usage
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Using additional battery packs
      • Battery safety precautions
      • Maximizing battery life
    • Charging batteries
      • Charging the main battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring battery power
      • Determining remaining battery power
      • Conserving battery power
      • What to do when the battery runs low
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery
      • Inserting a charged battery
    • Disposing of used batteries safely
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 5 - Getting to Know Windows XP
    • Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
      • Windows® XP file system
    • Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device
    • Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
    • Lesson 4: Creating a new document
    • Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
    • Lesson 6: Starting programs
    • Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
      • Using the taskbar
      • Minimizing and maximizing windows
      • Resizing and moving windows
    • Lesson 8: Closing programs
    • Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
      • Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
      • Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
    • Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver
    • Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
    • Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
    • Lesson 13: Using System Restore
    • Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
      • Windows XP Help
      • Using the online tours and tutorials
    • Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
  • Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options
    • Windows XP special features
    • Personalizing your desktop
      • Customizing the taskbar
      • Personalizing individual windows
      • Adding a background to a window
      • Customizing window toolbars
      • Displaying information about each folder
    • Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
    • Connecting to a local area network
      • Accessing a LAN
      • Setting up the connection
      • Setting up a wireless connection
    • Exchanging data with another computer
      • Transferring files using a parallel port connection
    • Connecting to the Internet
      • Making the physical connection
      • Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
      • Getting started
    • Using the Internet
      • The Internet
      • The World Wide Web
      • Surfing the Internet
      • Internet features
      • Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
    • Toshiba’s online resources
    • Conducting an electronic meeting
    • Exploring video features
      • Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using a microphone
      • Adjusting recording quality
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Using PC Cards
      • PC Card supporting software
      • Inserting PC Cards
      • Removing PC Cards
      • Hot swapping
    • Emulating a full-size keyboard
  • Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities
    • Fn-esse
      • Starting Fn-esse
      • Assigning a key to a program or document
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • Toshiba Hardware Setup
    • Toshiba Power Saver
  • Chapter 8 - WinDVD
    • Playing DVDs
      • Using the WinDVD toolbar
      • Using the WinDVD status bar
      • Using the WinDVD control panel
      • Using the control panel playback buttons
      • Maximizing the video window
    • Using playlists
      • Creating playlists
      • Loading and playing playlists
      • Resuming normal playback after using playlists
    • Customizing WinDVD
      • Setting general properties
      • Setting audio properties
      • Setting display properties
    • Using WinDVD advanced features
      • Zooming in
      • Zooming out
      • Panning
      • Adjusting the color balance
    • Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD
    • Getting help
    • Exiting WinDVD
  • Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • Windows XP problems
      • Using startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
      • Windows XP operating system can help you
    • Resolving a hardware conflict
      • A plan of action
      • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
      • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Memory card problems
      • Power problems
      • Keyboard problems
      • Display problems
      • Disk drive problems
      • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems
      • Sound system problems
      • PC Card problems
      • Printer problems
      • Modem problems
    • Develop good computing habits
    • Using VirtualTech
    • If you need further assistance
      • Before you call
      • Contacting Toshiba
      • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A - Hot Keys
    • Instant password security
    • Power usage mode
    • Speaker sound level
    • Power-on display
    • Keyboard hot keys
  • Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors
  • Glossary
    • Acronyms
    • Terms
  • Index