107 | Toshiba A135, A130 specification


	Mobile Computing	107
	Monitoring main battery power	107


NOTE	If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery

pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.

Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 113 for information on replacing the main battery.

HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light (), the on/off light (), and the power button light (at the top-left side of the keyboard).

When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command).

Power button

System Indicator Lights

AC power light

On/off light

Battery light

Hard disk drive light

Bridge Media Adapter Slot light (available on certain models)

(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

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Toshiba A135, A130 manual 107, Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations

Contents

GMAD00094011 Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide Protection of Stored Data Model Satellite A130/A135 Series FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical Applications FCC requirements Industry Canada Requirement Fax Branding Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm Equipment Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless Interoperability Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory Information EU Declaration of Conformity Taiwan Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement 4DSOF4 Using this Equipment in Japan Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Device Authorization Belgique European Community Countries Turbo 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 Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta 4FH1 Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information Trademarks Contents Using external display devices Using the TouchPadUsing the Dual Mode Pad Toshiba’s online resources Using a computer lock Learning the BasicsCreating a CD/DVD Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Logon Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual May apply During the product design approval process Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com This guide Other icons used Safety icons Other documentation Service options Creating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never block the air vents Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Setting up your software Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Slowly open or close the display panel Sample Illustration System icons Your computer’s features and specificationsTurning on the power Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the power Sample Image Shut down menu Installing a memory module Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Click Shut Down Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Adding memory optional Removing/installing the bottom module Sample 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 Enter Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Try again Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesChecking total memory Click Start, Control Panel, and then System Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsRecovery media for your system Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Erasing the hard disk Select Recover to a custom size partition Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Your selections Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaSample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Click Disk Management Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications Checking the HDD operating status Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Scrolling with the TouchPadControl buttons Using the Virtual Buttons Using the Dual Mode PadUsing Dual Mode Mode when an external device is plugged Enabling Dual ModeConfiguring virtual buttons Your area Using external display devicesConnecting an external monitor or projector Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computerAdjusting the quality of the external display Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Connecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printerFollowing procedure Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Hibernation mode Turning off the computer Sleep mode Turning off the computer more quickly Using the Shut Down command Start menu power button Click Change advanced power settingsSample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Power button action Click Hibernate Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Restarting your computer Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Starting again from Hibernation modeUsing and configuring Sleep mode Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settings Caring for your computer Customizing your computer’s settings Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Computer lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Sample Illustration Keyboard Using the keyboardNew icon positions may be lost Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Character keys Special Windows keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric dataUsing the overlay for cursor control Overlay keys Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Program Files Click Accessories Click Windows ExplorerStarting a program from Windows Explorer Sample Image Start Search field in Start menu Starting a program using the Start Search fieldSaving your work Sample Image Save As dialog box Saving filesFile names Sample Image Print dialog box Using a file extensionPrinting your work Print Restoring your work Backing up your work Sample Illustration Optical drive Using the optical driveOptical drive components Media control buttons Using the optical drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Inserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing an audio CD Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Playing optical media Viewing of certain optical media 100Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resourcesRemoving a disc with the computer off Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery NoticeDVDs while running the computer on AC power 104 Power managementUsing additional batteries Management settings, and features used 105 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery Working Monitoring main battery powerCharges when the computer is powered on Management settings, applications and features used 107 Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations What to do when the main battery runs low Determining remaining battery power 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery power Steps Power PlansSample Image Windows Power Option window 111 Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery 114 Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lockSample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Inserting a charged battery 116 Taking care of your batterySafety precautions Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 117 Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries 118 Capability 119Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Sample Image Windows operating system desktop 121Finding your way around the desktop Icons Notification Area Contents appearsStart button Taskbar Determining the COM port Setting up for communications123 124 Connecting a modem to a telephone line Residences or offices Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network 125 Click Action, Properties Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port 126 Will be lit An overview of using the Internet Internet Internet Service ProvidersConnecting to the Internet 128 Surfing the Internet Internet features129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone 130 System Volume Using external speakers or headphones Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Using PC Cards132 Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computerSystem services are using the card 133 Windows operating system Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Inserting memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory media Using the i.LINK port135 Removing memory media Toshiba Utilities Sample Image Toshiba Assist window 137Toshiba Assist Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab 138Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab 139Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab 140Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab 141Optimize Use an instant password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Using a supervisor password 143 Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 144 Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password 145 Setting a user passwordSample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window Click Not Registered Deleting a user password146 147 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image Mouse Properties screen 148Mouse Utility 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment Improves the security of your software 155 Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Control Center SettingsOpen the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings Fingerprint Management About SettingsFingerprints Help 159 Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserPassword Bank Settings Select Registered Sites Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying a registered Web page or dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Deleting a registration 161Replaying a registered dialog Editing an existing registration Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 163 Fingerprint reader limitations ConfigFreeBluetooth is available on your system 164 Getting Started Starting ConfigFreeConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor 165 Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings166 167 Click Open SettingsSample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix Computer will not start Problems when you turn on the computer169 170 Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 171 AC power light is blinking Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Internet problems173 My Internet connection is very slow Plan of action 174Resolving a hardware conflict Windows operating system can help you Checking device properties Fixing a problem with Device Manager175 Resolving conflicts 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems178 Screen does not look right Display problems179 Screen is blank Built-in screen flickers Click Personalize, and then Display Settings180 Your hard disk seems very slow Disk drive problemsError-checking 181 182 Optical drive problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Sound system problems183 Some discs run correctly but others do not 184 PC Card problemsPC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems System does not recognize your PC Card Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardPC Card error occurs 185 Printer will not print what you see on the screen Printer problems186 Printer will not print 187 Wireless networking problemsProblems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking Wi-Fi adapter 188 Click Connect to a network DVD operating problems189 Save your work frequently 190Develop good computing habits Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Read the user’s guides 191 192 Saving system configuration with Restore Points 193 194 General tips for installing hardware and software Before you contact Toshiba 195If you need further assistance Toshiba voice contact 196Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Italy Japan Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesAustralia Canada France Germany United States Rest of Europe Spain United Kingdom Hot Key Cards Appendix a Sample Image Hot Key Card display Using the Hot Key CardsIndicating the option or feature the key controls 200 Application Cards Using the Application CardsPC Diagnostic Tool utility Toshiba Hardware Setup utility Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 202Card Case Sample Image Starting Card Case Hot Key Functions Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options 203 204 Password securityWithout a password With a password Click Start, and then Help and Support 205 206 Power planSample Image Power Plan options Sample Image Sleep options 207 Sample Image Hibernation options 208 209 Sample Image Display mode options Sample Image Display brightness 210Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesSample Image Wireless communication options 212 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Space bar Sample Image Screen resolution optionsZooming applications in/out Keyboard hot key functions AustraliaEurope USA and Canada Bps Acronyms 216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette External device See device See also diskette, high-density diskette Suspend See also World Wide Web Internal device See device Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Local area network See LANMidi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Palette See color palette Read-only memory See ROM RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can beRandom access memory See RAM 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