Toshiba 5105 Table 2 Video modes (XGA)

270 Video Modes

Your computer’s video modes

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0

Table 2 Video modes (XGA)

7+ VGA Text 80 x 25

Characters

9 x 16 Mono Mono 70

D VGA Grph 320 x 200

Pels

8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70

E VGA Grph 640 x 200

Pels

8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70

F VGA Grph 640 x 350

Pels

8 x 14 Mono Mono 70

10 VGA Grph 640 x 350

Pels

8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70

11 VGA Grph 640 x 480

Pels

8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60

12 VGA Grph 640 x 480

Pels

8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60

13 VGA Grph 320 x 200

Pels

8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70

Resolution LCD colors CRT colors

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60

100

800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60

100

1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60

100

1280 x 1024 256/256K

(Virtual)

256/256K 60

100

Video

mode Type Resolution

Character

matrix

(pels) LCD colors CRT colors

Scanning

frequency

Vertical (Hz)

Contents

Main Model: Satellite 5105 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice NOTE Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Installation Type of Service Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Interference Statement Approved Countries for use CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Page Contents Introduction ..............................................................23 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 27 Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 40 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 81 Page Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................. 114 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System.............................. 127 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 158 Page Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186 Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000 ........................................ 202 Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong..................... 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 259 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................... 267 Page Introduction This guide 24 Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation 26 Service options Page Front with the display closed Back Right side Left side Page Front with the display open Page Keyboard indicator panel System indicator panel CD/DVD control buttons Underside Page Chapter 2 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Arms and wrists Work habits Precautions Setting up your computer Installing additional memory (optional) Page Page Page Removing a memory module Connecting a mouse Connecting a printer Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Display limitations Connecting an external diskette drive Using an external keyboard Connecting the AC adapter Page Charging the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Turning on the power Page Activating the power-on password Using the cPad Pointing device mode Page Adjusting pointing device mode settings Primary and secondary control buttons Application Launcher button cPad in application launch mode Understanding the cPad display in launch mode Using the cPad display Using Sticky Note Page Changing the cPad background Page Adding programs to the Application Launcher Page Changing icons Deleting programs from the Application Launcher Accessing cPad Help Setting up your software Completing installation Setting up a printer Using the Add Printer Wizard Setting up the fax function 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 Using the numeric keypad overlay Using the cursor control overlay Emulating a full-size keyboard TOSHIBA Console button 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 Playing a CD or DVD Drive components and control buttons Components CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control and Digital audio control Page Inserting a disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CDs and DVDs Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive Setting up for communications Connecting the modem Connecting your computer to a network Powering down the computer Turn Off command Hibernation command Stand By command Using Turn Off Shutting down more quickly Starting again after Turn Off Using Hibernation Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Starting again from Hibernation mode Using Stand By Going into Stand By mode more quickly Starting again from Stand By Chapter 4 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Using additional batteries 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 Setting battery alarms Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Removing the battery from the battery cover Inserting a charged battery Disposing of used batteries safely Traveling tips Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray WindowsXP file system Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together Page Page Page Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Opening a Web page from a window Lesson 4: Creating a new document Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Lesson 6: Starting programs Page 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 Page Page Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Page Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Page Lesson 13: Using System Restore Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Windows XP Help and Support Page Using the Windows XP tour Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options Windows XP special features Personalizing your desktop Customizing the taskbar Changing desktop and browsing style Choosing a style Personalizing individual windows Customizing window toolbars Page Displaying a toolbar in a window Displaying information about each folder Page Using your computer at the office Exchanging data with another computer Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Setting up a wireless connection Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray Using Bluetooth Using SPANworksTM 2000 Setting up a direct cable connection An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Toshibas online resources Exploring video features Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Page Transferring and editing video data Playing DVDs 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 Hot swapping precautions Using SmartMedia cards Inserting a SmartMedia card Removing a SmartMedia card Using SD (Secure Digital) cards Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card Removing a SD (Secure Digital) card Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Assigning a key to a program or document Using drag-and-drop Using the keyboard or cPad Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console Blank Page Customize Your Computer Network Security TOSHIBA Button Controls Page Page Power Management Page Plugged in section Running on batteries section Creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode Toshiba Hardware Setup Small Display Properties Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Page Using the WinDVD toolbar Using the WinDVD status bar Using the WinDVD control panel Using the control panel playback buttons Page Maximizing the video window Using playlists Creating playlists Loading and playing playlists Resuming normal playback after using playlists Customizing WinDVD Setting general properties Page Setting audio properties Setting display properties Customizing the control panel Using WinDVD advanced features Page Page Page Zooming in Panning Zooming out 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 Your program stops responding. Your program performs an illegal operation. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cant find the URL address I typed in. My browser cant find a site I bookmarked. The Windows XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device Checking device properties Memory card problems Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The display is blank. The screen does not look right. The built-in screen flickers. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk drive problems You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. WinDVD problems: general issues WinDVD controls are disabled. Playback performance is poor. The Root or Title menu does not open. WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change. Slow playback performance. WinDVD problems: content issues WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed. Minimum system requirements WinDVD: error messages Page Page Page Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. The system does not recognize your PC Card. A PC Card error occurs. Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Read the users guides. If you need further assistance Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices If Something Goes Wrong Toshibas worldwide offices Page Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Instant password security Without a password With a password Power usage mode Stand By mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display modes Sample display options window In o Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Appendix C Video Modes Your computers video modes Table 1 Video modes (VGA) Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Page Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) Page Page Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms The following terms may appear in this users guide. A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P Page R S T U V W Index A B C D E F H I J K L M N O P Page R S T U V W