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Toshiba manual Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide, GMAD00094011

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Satellite® A130/A135 Series User’s Guide

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GMAD00094011

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Toshiba manual Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide, GMAD00094011

Contents

GMAD00094011 Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s GuideProtection of Stored Data Model Satellite A130/A135 SeriesFCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical ApplicationsFCC requirements Industry Canada RequirementIf Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax BrandingInstructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm EquipmentWireless LAN and Your Health Wireless InteroperabilityCanada Industry Canada IC Regulatory InformationEU Declaration of Conformity Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan 4DSOF4 Using this Equipment in JapanRadio Approvals for Wireless Devices Device AuthorizationBelgique European Community CountriesTurbo Mode 5 GHz Canada Peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode Venezuela Vietnam Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC 4FH1 Using this Equipment in JapanDevice Authorization Optical Drive Safety InstructionsLocation of the Required Label CopyrightExport Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information TrademarksContents Using the Dual Mode Pad Using the TouchPadUsing external display devices Creating a CD/DVD Using a computer lock Learning the BasicsToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Logon Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual May apply During the product design approval processVisit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com This guideOther icons used Safety iconsOther documentation Service optionsCreating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to workKeeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever block the air vents Setting up your software Setting up your computerRegistering your computer with Toshiba Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power sourceConnecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main batteryOpening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSlowly open or close the display panel PanelTurning on the power Your computer’s features and specificationsSample Illustration System icons Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the powerSample Image Shut down menu Installing a memory moduleSample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Click Shut DownSample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Adding memory optional Removing/installing the bottom moduleSample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Removing a memory module Another, you must remove the top module first before If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press EnterSample Illustration Removing the memory module Checking total memory Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesClick Start, Control Panel, and then System Try againRecovery media for your system Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partitionSelect Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screenSample Image Erase the hard disk screen Erasing the hard diskSelect Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover to a custom size partition Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaYour selections Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPadChecking the HDD operating status Click Disk ManagementControl buttons Scrolling with the TouchPadDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Using Dual Mode Using the Dual Mode PadUsing the Virtual Buttons Configuring virtual buttons Enabling Dual ModeMode when an external device is plugged Connecting an external monitor or projector Using external display devicesYour area Adjusting the quality of the external display Directing the display output when you turn on the computerSample Image Display options window Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printerFollowing procedure Setting up a printerSample Image Add Printer Wizard Turning off the computer Connecting an optional external diskette driveSample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Options for turning off the computer Hibernation modeTurning off the computer Sleep modeTurning off the computer more quickly Using the Shut Down commandSample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Click Change advanced power settingsPower button action Start menu power buttonConfiguring Hibernation mode options Using and configuring Hibernation modeRestarting your computer Click HibernateTurning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode Starting again from Hibernation modeConfiguring Sleep mode options Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settings Caring for your computer Customizing your computer’s settingsSample Illustration Computer lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Computing tips Learning the BasicsNew icon positions may be lost Using the keyboardSample Illustration Keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Character keysFunction keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows keys Using the overlay for cursor control Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlayStarting a program from the Start menu Starting a programStarting a program from Windows Explorer Click Accessories Click Windows ExplorerProgram Files Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search fieldSample Image Start Search field in Start menu File names Saving filesSample Image Save As dialog box Printing your work Using a file extensionPrint Sample Image Print dialog boxRestoring your work Backing up your workOptical drive components Using the optical driveSample Illustration Optical drive Media control buttons Using the optical driveSample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Inserting a compact discSample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing an audio CDSample Image Windows Media Player screen Playing optical mediaCreating a CD/DVD 100Removing a disc with the computer on Viewing of certain optical mediaRemoving a disc with the computer off Toshiba’s online resourcesCaring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery powerDVDs while running the computer on AC power Battery Notice103 Using additional batteries Power managementManagement settings, and features used 104Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery105 Charges when the computer is powered on Monitoring main battery powerManagement settings, applications and features used Working107 Sample Illustration Power and battery light locationsWhat to do when the main battery runs low Determining remaining battery power109 Setting battery notifications110 Conserving battery powerSample Image Windows Power Option window Power Plans111 StepsSample Image Power Plan hot key card Using a hot key to set the Power PlanRemoving the battery from the computer Changing the main batterySample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock114 Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Inserting a charged batterySafety precautions Taking care of your batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 116117 Maintaining your batteryDisposing of used batteries 118Traveling tips 119Capability Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s FeaturesFinding your way around the desktop 121Icons Sample Image Windows operating system desktopStart button Contents appearsTaskbar Notification Area123 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port 124 Connecting a modem to a telephone lineAccessing a network Connecting your computer to a network125 Residences or officesHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port Setting up the connection126 Click Action, PropertiesWill be lit An overview of using the InternetConnecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers128 Internet129 Internet featuresSurfing the Internet Using a microphone Exploring audio features130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the InternetSystem Volume Using external speakers or headphones132 Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC CardSystem services are using the card Setting up a PC Card for your computer133 Removing a PC Card134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter SlotInserting memory media Windows operating system135 Using the i.LINK portRemoving memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory mediaToshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist 137Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect 138Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Secure 139Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Protect & Fix 140Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Optimize 141Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Using an instant password Setting passwordsUsing a supervisor password Use an instant passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 143Using a user password Deleting a supervisor password144 Sample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window Setting a user password145 146 Deleting a user passwordClick Not Registered Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147Mouse Utility 148Sample Image Mouse Properties screen 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup150 Toshiba Hardware SetupSample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming UtilitySample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic SilencerSample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software 155Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Open the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings SettingsFingerprint Management Control CenterFingerprints SettingsHelp AboutPassword Bank Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserSettings 159Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying registrations with multiple forms Select Registered SitesReplaying a registered dialog 161Editing an existing registration Deleting a registrationCare and maintenance of your fingerprint reader How to Delete the Fingerprint DataSample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 163Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree164 Fingerprint reader limitationsConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Starting ConfigFree165 Getting Started166 Profile SettingsSample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Click Open Settings167 Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix169 Problems when you turn on the computerComputer will not start 170 Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens171 AC power light is blinkingWindows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems173 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typedResolving a hardware conflict 174Windows operating system can help you Plan of action175 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerResolving conflicts Checking device properties176 Memory problems177 Power and the batteries178 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters 179 Display problemsScreen is blank Screen does not look right180 Click Personalize, and then Display SettingsBuilt-in screen flickers Error-checking Disk drive problems181 Your hard disk seems very slow182 Optical drive problems183 Sound system problemsSome discs run correctly but others do not No sound is coming from the computer’s speakersPC Card checklist PC Card problemsResolving PC Card problems 184PC Card error occurs Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card185 System does not recognize your PC Card186 Printer problemsPrinter will not print Printer will not print what you see on the screenProblems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking Wireless networking problemsWi-Fi adapter 187188 189 DVD operating problemsClick Connect to a network Develop good computing habits 190Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Save your work frequentlyRead the user’s guides 191192 Saving system configuration with Restore Points193 194 General tips for installing hardware and softwareIf you need further assistance 195Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba 196Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contactAustralia Canada Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesFrance Germany Italy JapanUnited States Rest of Europe Spain United KingdomHot Key Cards Appendix aIndicating the option or feature the key controls Using the Hot Key Cards200 Sample Image Hot Key Card displayPC Diagnostic Tool utility Using the Application CardsToshiba Hardware Setup utility Application CardsCard Case 202Sample Image Starting Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application CardsSample Image Volume Mute options Volume Mute203 Hot Key FunctionsWithout a password Password securityWith a password 204Click Start, and then Help and Support 205Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan206 Sample Image Sleep options 207Sample Image Hibernation options 208209 Sample Image Display mode optionsDisplay brightness 210Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices211 212 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode PadZooming applications in/out Sample Image Screen resolution optionsKeyboard hot key functions Space barAustraliaEurope USA and CanadaBps Acronyms216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette External device See device See also diskette, high-density disketteSuspend See also World Wide Web Internal device See deviceMidi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for Local area network See LANMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MidiPalette See color palette Random access memory See RAM RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can beRead-only memory See ROM Also bus, hot swapping, serial Web See World Wide Web Index Index Monitor Not working 180 mouse Troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 182 Screen does not look right/flickers Startup options Startup menu Index