Toshiba A130, A135 specification

232 Index

using 85

Windows special keys 87 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 86

L

lock

computer, using 83

M

main battery removing 113

memory adding 47

problem solving 176

removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module

inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55

microphone 130 modem

connecting to telephone line 124 determining COM port 123 resetting port to default settings

123 upgrading 123

monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 179

mouse installing 70 serial 70

mouse utility 148

N

network accessing 125

Dial-Up Networking Wizard 125 networking

wireless 127 Notification Area 122

O

opening the display panel 45 optical drive

troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 88

P

password

deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor

set up 142 types 142

passwords

instant, using 142 setting 142

PC Card checklist 184

computer stops working 185 configuring 133

errors 185

hot swapping fails 185 inserting 132

not recognized 185 problem solving 184 removing 133 setting up 133

port

COM 123 Ethernet LAN 126 RGB 68

power

computer will not start 169 connecting cable to AC adaptor

43

cord/cable connectors 214 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 177 turning on 46

power button 47, 57

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Toshiba A130, A135 manual Troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys

Contents

Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide GMAD00094011 Model Satellite A130/A135 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems AriseDisconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada IC EU Declaration of Conformity Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan Using this Equipment in Japan 4DSOF4 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices European Community Countries Belgique 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 European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Optical Drive Safety Instructions Device Authorization Copyright Location of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents 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 During the product design approval process May apply This guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Safety icons Other icons used Service options Other documentation Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping 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 computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Connecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panelSlowly open or close the display panel Panel Turning on the power Your computer’s features and specificationsSample Illustration System icons Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optional Installing a memory module Sample Image Shut down menu Click Shut Down Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Removing/installing the bottom module Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Removing a memory module If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Another, you must remove the top module first before Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memoryClick Start, Control Panel, and then System Try again Recovery media for your system Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Erasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Select 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 Using the TouchPad Installing drivers and applicationsChecking the HDD operating status Click Disk Management Control 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 an external keyboard Using a mouseConnecting a printer Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Following 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 Hibernation mode Options for turning off the computer Sleep mode Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command Turning off the computer more quickly Click Change advanced power settings Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screenPower button action Start menu power button Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode optionsRestarting your computer Click Hibernate Turning 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 Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips New icon positions may be lost Using the keyboardSample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor controlOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting 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 Using a file extension Printing your workPrint Sample Image Print dialog box Backing up your work Restoring your work Optical drive components Using the optical driveSample Illustration Optical drive Using the optical drive Media control buttons Inserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Playing an audio CD Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing optical media Sample Image Windows Media Player screen 100 Creating a CD/DVDRemoving a disc with the computer on Viewing of certain optical media Removing a disc with the computer off Toshiba’s online resourcesCaring for CD or DVD discs Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design DVDs while running the computer on AC power Battery Notice103 Power management Using additional batteriesManagement settings, and features used 104 Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery105 Monitoring main battery power Charges when the computer is powered onManagement settings, applications and features used Working Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations 107 Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications 109 Conserving battery power 110 Power Plans Sample Image Windows Power Option window111 Steps Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock114 Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautionsSample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 116 Maintaining your battery 117 118 Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips 119Capability Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 121 Finding your way around the desktopIcons Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Contents appears Start buttonTaskbar Notification Area 123 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port Connecting a modem to a telephone line 124 Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network125 Residences or offices Setting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port126 Click Action, Properties An overview of using the Internet Will be lit Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet128 Internet 129 Internet featuresSurfing the Internet Exploring audio features Using a microphone130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Using external speakers or headphones System Volume Using PC Cards 132Inserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer System services are using the card133 Removing a PC Card Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134Inserting memory media Windows operating system Using the i.LINK port 135Removing memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory media Toshiba 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 Setting passwords Using an instant passwordUsing a supervisor password Use an instant password Setting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password iconSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 143 Using 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 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool windowClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147 Mouse Utility 148Sample Image Mouse Properties screen Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitationsFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples 155 Improves the security of your software Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Settings Open the Control Center and go to Settings System SettingsFingerprint Management Control Center Settings FingerprintsHelp About Elevate Administrative Privileges for User Password BankSettings 159 Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialogReplaying registrations with multiple forms Select Registered Sites 161 Replaying a registered dialogEditing an existing registration Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 163 Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader ConfigFree Bluetooth is available on your system164 Fingerprint reader limitations Starting ConfigFree ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor165 Getting Started 166 Profile SettingsSample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Click Open Settings167 Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding 169 Problems when you turn on the computerComputer will not start Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 170 AC power light is blinking 171 Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system is not working Internet problems 173My Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed 174 Resolving a hardware conflictWindows operating system can help you Plan of action Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175Resolving conflicts Checking device properties Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 178 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters Display problems 179Screen is blank Screen does not look right 180 Click Personalize, and then Display SettingsBuilt-in screen flickers Disk drive problems Error-checking181 Your hard disk seems very slow Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183Some discs run correctly but others do not No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers PC Card problems PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 184 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card PC Card error occurs185 System does not recognize your PC Card Printer problems 186Printer will not print Printer will not print what you see on the screen Wireless networking problems Problems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networkingWi-Fi adapter 187 188 189 DVD operating problemsClick Connect to a network 190 Develop good computing habitsScreen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Save your work frequently 191 Read the user’s guides Saving system configuration with Restore Points 192 193 General tips for installing hardware and software 194 If you need further assistance 195Before you contact Toshiba 196 Contacting ToshibaToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Australia CanadaFrance Germany Italy Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Rest of Europe Appendix a Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Indicating the option or feature the key controls200 Sample Image Hot Key Card display Using the Application Cards PC Diagnostic Tool utilityToshiba Hardware Setup utility Application Cards 202 Card CaseSample Image Starting Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards Volume Mute Sample Image Volume Mute options203 Hot Key Functions Password security Without a passwordWith a password 204 205 Click Start, and then Help and Support Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan206 207 Sample Image Sleep options 208 Sample Image Hibernation options Sample Image Display mode options 209 Display brightness 210Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 212 Sample Image Screen resolution options Zooming applications in/outKeyboard hot key functions Space bar USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Acronyms Bps 216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette See also diskette, high-density diskette External device See device Suspend Internal device See device See also World Wide Web Local area network See LAN Midi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard forMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette 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