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1 Satellite® A130/A135 Series User’s Guide26 ContentsThis guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery 27 Turning on the powerInstalling a memory module Removing a memory module Control buttons Using Dual Mode Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Setting up a printer Options for turning off the computer Moving the computer 28 Computing tipsUsing the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Special Windows® keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows® Explorer Saving your work Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Media control buttons Inserting a compact disc Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on 29 Toshiba’s energy-saverdesignRunning the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notification Conserving battery power Power Plans Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet 30 Surfing the InternetInternet features Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Using a user password Deleting a user password Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment 31 Care and maintenance of your fingerprintreader Fingerprint reader limitations ConfigFree™ Getting Started ConfigFree Utilities Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Fixing a problem with Device Manager Memory problems Power and the batteries Keyboard problems Display problems Disk drive problems Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems Printer problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits Windows® operating system 32 If you need further assistanceBefore you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Using the Hot Key Cards Using the Application Cards Card Case Hot Key Functions Volume Mute Password security Power plan Sleep mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot key functions 33 Introduction37 Getting StartedSelecting a place to work38 Getting StartedSelecting a place to work Extreme heat, cold, or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 1.Turn off the computer 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3.Remove the battery pack Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 39 ❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active❖Scan all new files for viruses Important information on your computer’s cooling fan ❖Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object ❖Never block the air vents 40 Setting up your computer41 Registering your computer with ToshibaAdding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source43 Connecting to a power sourceTo connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 2Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the back of the computer (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet 44 Charging the main battery45 Using the computer for the first time47 Adding memory (optional)48 Installing a memory moduleIf the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step The Shut Down menu appears (Sample Image) Shut down menu 2Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 50 10Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computeranother, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 53 Removing a memory moduleIf you need to remove a memory module: Complete steps to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover If “Start Windows® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsRecovery Disc Creator All Programs DVD 57 BurnHard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition59 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method)On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2Select Recover to out-of-box-state,then click Next then click 3Click Next to begin the recovery Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 60 Erasing the hard diskErase the hard disk 61 To recover only your C: drive:On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Next 2Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions 3Click Next to begin the restoration 4Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size To resize and recover your C: drive: 2Select Recover to a custom size partition 3Specify the size of the C: drive. Click the up/down arrow buttons to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1GB increments 62 your selections5Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs” on page 2When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Please refer to , to explain the available recovery options (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 63 Using the TouchPad™64 Using the TouchPad™direction Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad66 Using the Dual Mode PadEnabling Dual Mode Control Panel Mouse Device Settings Settings Tapping 5Select Dual Mode 6Select Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper-rightcorner Configuring virtual buttons 67 Using external display devices69 Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Connecting a printer70 Connecting a printerSetting up a printer 1Click Start, Control Panel, and then Printers. The Printers window appears Add a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer 81 Caring for your computer83 Learning the Basics101 Mobile Computing119 Exploring the desktop120 Exploring the desktopFinding your way around the desktop (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Internet Explorer®—TheMicrosoft® browser that provides access to the Internet 121 Start buttonTaskbar Notification Area 122 Setting up for communications126 An overview of using the Internet129 Exploring audio features130 System VolumeUsing external speakers or headphones To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer The headphone jack requires a 16-ohmstereo mini-jack To adjust the volume: ❖For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker ❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial 131 Using PC Cards133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Using the i.LINK® port135 Toshiba Utilities136 TOSHIBA Assist141 Setting passwords142 Setting a supervisor passwordTo set a supervisor password: 1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist 2On the left side, click the Secure tab 3Click the Supervisor Password icon icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears (Sample Image) Supervisor Password Utility window 143 4Select RegisteredA pop-upscreen appears asking for a password 5Enter a password, then click OK 6Enter the password again, then click OK 7Click OK to exit Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 4Select Not Registered 5Enter the password, then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power-onpassword protection Setting a user password To register a password for the power-onpassword functions: 144 User PasswordSet Cancel Deleting a user password Delete 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146 Mouse Utility147 Toshiba Hardware Setup149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility150 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer151 TOSHIBA Accessibility152 Fingerprint Authentication Utility162 ConfigFree™163 ConfigFree™Getting Started Starting ConfigFree ❖Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree ❖Double-clickthe ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖Wired and wireless network devices ❖Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖Status of the PC Network Connections ❖Status of wired and wireless connections ❖Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) 164 Profile SettingsInternet settings Devices TCP/IP 165 Profile3Click Open Settings Add 166 Problems that are easy to fix167 Problems when you turn on the computer170 The Windows® operating system is not working172 Resolving a hardware conflict173 Resolving conflictsThere are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer ❖Disable the device For an older device, remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties To check a device’s properties: 1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager 2To view the device(s) installed, double-clickthe device type 3To view the properties, double-clickthe device ❖The General tab, which provides basic information about the device 174 ResourcesMemory problems 175 Power and the batteriesThe battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does 176 accessories.toshiba.comKeyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard 2Click Restart The computer will restart and recognize the device 177 Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank If you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on ❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor The screen does not look right Personalize Display Settings Windows Color and Appearance 178 The built-inscreen flickers2Click Personalize, and then Display Settings Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer 179 Disk drive problemsError-checking 1Click Start, Computer Tools Check now Your hard disk seems very slow 180 Your data files are damaged or corruptedSome programs run correctly but others do not A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive The drive cannot read a diskette Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive 181 You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide outMake sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control dial on the front of the computer is turned up 182 The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoisePC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot ❖Make sure all cables are securely connected Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status: 2Double-clickthe PCMCIA adapter 183 3Double-clickthe appropriate PC CardThe computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap 3Select the item you wish to remove and click OK 4Remove the device when told it is safe to do so The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected 184 Printer problemsThe printer will not print The printer will not print what you see on the screen 185 Wireless networking problemsNetwork 2 Click View Status Details 186 DHCP Enabled187 DVD operating problems188 Develop good computing habits189 On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard diskRead the user’s guides Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 Saving system configuration with Restore Points1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore 2Click open System Protection Create 191 4Select the Restore Point you want to use, and then click NextBack 6Close all programs and save all open files 7Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system 192 2Click Start3Click Control Panel 4Click System and Maintenance 5Click Backup and Restore Center You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer. Click either Back up files Back up computer 7Follow the on-screenhelp to complete your backup For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for “back up.” Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer® 1In Internet Explorer®, click File, Import and Export 2The Import/Export Wizard will appear. Click Next Export Favorites Import Favorites A list of your Favorites folders will appear, with the Documents 6Click Finish. The message “Successfully exported favorites” should appear . The message “ ” should appear 7Follow the steps above for backing up files from the Documents folder to a CD 193 System ToolsBackup Status and Configuration General tips for installing hardware and software 194 If you need further assistance195 For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800)Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖Your computer’s serial number ❖The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows ❖Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) Outside the United States at (949) 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites198 Hot KeysHot Key Cards 200 Application Cards202 Hot Key Functions203 Password securityThis TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display (Sample Image) Security options ❖To enable security, select ❖To cancel, select Without a password With a password 204 To activate the password feature:1Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and Personalization 2Click one of the following: ❖Choose a screen saver in the “Pick a task” section If you clicked , the tab has already been selected. If it is not selected, click the tab 4Click the On resume, display logon screen check box check box 5Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 1Click Start, and then Help and Support Search field, type 3Press Enter located under the suggested topics 205 Power plan208 Display modes209 Display brightnessThis TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display brightness 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesThe wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled—Enablesjust the Wi-Fi® module ❖Bluetooth enabled—Enablesjust the Bluetooth module ❖All disabled—Disablesboth the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® modules ❖All enabled—Enablesboth Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Sample Image) Wireless communication options ❖To enable Wi-Fi®,select ❖To enable Bluetooth, select ❖To enable all, select ❖To disable all, select 211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad212 Zooming applications in/outKeyboard hot key functions 213 Power Cord/CableConnectorsUSA and Canada AustraliaEurope 214 Acronyms215 GlossaryDOS DPI DSTN DVD-ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC HDD HTML IEEE I/O IRQ ISP LCD LPT1 LSI MIDI PCI RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI 216 Terms217 baud ratebits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) baud rate boot disk — See system disk boot disk bus speed cache CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM . Compare DVD-ROM 218 218 Glossarycharacter chip color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time can work together harmoniously, using the same commands formats, or language as another configured) to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also and what you are doing specify an alternative setting 219 devicedevice driver directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable disk disc diskette, hard disk disk drive diskette double-density diskette high-density diskette document file double-click 220 220 Glossarydouble-density download upload drag driver — See device driver driver DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD- ROM — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs Compare emulation — enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 221 file extensionfile name format function keys hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software Hibernation Sleep, Suspend high-densitydiskette — A 3.5-inchdiskette that holds 1.44 MB of data See also diskette 222 222 Glossaryhot key hot swapping icon internal device — See device World Wide Web LAN (local area network) liquid crystal display (LCD) load 223 local area network — See LANmemory RAM ROM microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor modem motherboard MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt multi-functiondrive — A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI network non-interlaced interlaced 224 224 Glossarynon-system system disk optical drive palette — See color palette palette password PC Card pixel Plug and Play pointing device 225 connection to a network or a peripheral deviceprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) processor application, utility properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be memory that can be memory RAM boot restart removable disk resolution restart (read-only memory) Non-volatile BIOS, memory 226 226 Glossaryselect shortcut — See keyboard shortcut shortcut software — See program. Compare hardware software Suspend system disk non-system disk system prompt TFT display — See active-matrixdisplay TFT display universal serial bus (USB) bus, hot swapping, serial upload download USB — See universal serial bus (USB) utility 227 WebWorld Wide Web (www) 228 Index229 Indexset up compact disc positioning 97 compact discs handling 97 inserting 96 removing 99 compact disk drive using computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving non-systemdisk or disk error message not accessing disk drives 168 running on battery power 101 setting up 40 warning resume failure message computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 42 connection set up 125 control buttons 64 Ctrl keys desktop creating new icon 120 major features desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager checking properties 173 devices keyboard 69 mouse Disk Defragmenter 179 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files missing files/trouble accessing a disk running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 180 cannot read a diskette 180 connecting external, connecting 71 display display device external display output settings 68 display, external DVD creating DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using environment computer-friendly error messages current settings not working with hardware warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 230 230 Index231 usingWindows special keys 86 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size lock computer, using main battery removing memory adding problem solving removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing microphone 129 modem 122 upgrading monitor 67 connecting 67 not working mouse installing 69 serial mouse utility network accessing Dial-UpNetworking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting 180 other documentation 36 overlay keys password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling a user 144 setting a user 143 supervisor set up 141 types passwords instant, using 141 setting PC Card checklist computer stops working 183 configuring errors hot swapping fails 183 inserting not recognized 183 problem solving 182 removing 132 setting up port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB power power button 47 232 232 Indexpower plan hot key card 111 power plans 109 power source connecting 43 powering down using Hibernation 76 using Sleep 74 precautions 38 primary button 64 printer connecting 69 problem solving printing a file 92 problem solving inserted disk drive is slow 179 display is blank external display not working 178 external monitor found Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding no sound non-systemdisk or disk error 169 PC Card checklist 182 error occurs hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 183 slot appears dead power and batteries 175 printer screen does not look right/flickers Startup options program, starting 88 programs not running correctly 180 projector connecting real-timeclock (RTC) battery 102 recording main battery 112 RJ-11jack running the computer on battery power safety 233 computerdisposing of batteries 117 icons precautions 38 saving files 90 screen blank does not look normal/flickers 177 secondary button set up communications 122 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode starting again from 81 sound problem solving 181 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button Start Search field 90 starting a program Start Search field 90 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Start menu Startup menu Taskbar 121 telephone line connecting to modem 123 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba registering computer 41 worldwide offices general problems 187 external keyboard 176 keyboard keypad overlay 176 optical drive turning on the computer 46 turning on the power user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using a file extension warranty limited warranty 36 Web Web sites 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 126 Windows Windows Start menu 88 Windows® 234 234 Index
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