Screen does not look right/flickers Startup options | Toshiba A135

Index 233

power plan

hot key card 112 power plans 110 power source 42

connecting 43 powering down

using Hibernation 77 using Sleep 75, 79

precautions 38 primary button 65 printer

connecting 70 problem solving 186

printing a file 93 problem solving

AC power 177 accessing disk drives 170 battery charge does not last 177 battery not charging 177 cannot insert diskette in drive 182 cannot read a diskette 182 changing display properties 180 checking device properties 175 computer hangs when PC Card

inserted 185

computer will not power up 169 contacting Toshiba 195, 196 corrupted/damaged data files 182 Device Manager 175

disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179

external display not working 180 external monitor 179

faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not

found 173

Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard

not responding 170

missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181

no sound 183

non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 184

checklist 184 error occurs 185

hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184

power and batteries 177 printer 186

program not responding 168 program not working properly

182

screen does not look right/flickers 179

Startup options 172

URL address not found 173 warning resume failure 170 Windows not working 172

program, starting 89 programs

not running correctly 182 projector 68

connecting 68

R

real-time clock (RTC) battery 103 recording

sounds 130 recording quality 131 recording sounds 130 recycle bin icon 121 registering computer 41 removing

main battery 113 RJ-11 jack 125

running the computer on battery power 102

S

safety

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Toshiba A135, A130 manual Screen does not look right/flickers Startup options

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 If Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax Branding 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 Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSlowly open or close the display panel 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 Checking total memory Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesClick Start, Control Panel, and then System Try again 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 Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPadChecking the HDD operating status Click Disk Management 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 Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Manufacturer’s instructions when 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 Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Click Change advanced power settingsPower button action Start menu power button Configuring Hibernation mode options Using and configuring Hibernation modeRestarting your computer Click Hibernate 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 Using the overlay for cursor control Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay 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 Printing your work Using a file extensionPrint Sample Image Print dialog box 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 Creating a CD/DVD 100Removing a disc with the computer on Viewing of certain optical media 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 Using additional batteries Power managementManagement settings, and features used 104 105 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery Charges when the computer is powered on Monitoring main battery powerManagement settings, applications and features used Working 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 Sample Image Windows Power Option window Power Plans111 Steps 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 Safety precautions Taking care of your batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 116 117 Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries 118 Capability 119Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Finding your way around the desktop 121Icons Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Start button Contents appearsTaskbar Notification Area Determining the COM port Setting up for communications123 124 Connecting a modem to a telephone line Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a network125 Residences or offices How to disable the Ethernet LAN port Setting up the connection126 Click Action, Properties Will be lit An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers128 Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features129 Using a microphone Exploring audio features130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet System Volume Using external speakers or headphones 132 Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card System services are using the card Setting up a PC Card for your computer133 Removing a PC Card 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter SlotInserting memory media Windows operating system 135 Using the i.LINK portRemoving memory media Sample Illustration 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 Using an instant password Setting passwordsUsing a supervisor password Use an instant password Click the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 143 144 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 Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147 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 Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Improves the security of your software 155 Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Open the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings SettingsFingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints SettingsHelp About Password Bank Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserSettings 159 Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying registrations with multiple forms Select Registered Sites Replaying a registered dialog 161Editing an existing registration Deleting a registration Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 163 Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree164 Fingerprint reader limitations ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Starting ConfigFree165 Getting Started 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 173 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Resolving a hardware conflict 174Windows operating system can help you Plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerResolving conflicts Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems178 179 Display problemsScreen is blank Screen does not look right Built-in screen flickers Click Personalize, and then Display Settings180 Error-checking Disk drive problems181 Your hard disk seems very slow 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problemsSome discs run correctly but others do not No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers PC Card checklist PC Card problemsResolving PC Card problems 184 PC Card error occurs Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card185 System does not recognize your PC Card 186 Printer problemsPrinter will not print Printer will not print what you see on the screen Problems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking Wireless networking problemsWi-Fi adapter 187 188 Click Connect to a network DVD operating problems189 Develop good computing habits 190Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Save your work frequently 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 Contacting Toshiba 196Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Australia Canada Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesFrance Germany Italy Japan United States Rest of Europe Spain United Kingdom Hot Key Cards Appendix a Indicating the option or feature the key controls Using the Hot Key Cards200 Sample Image Hot Key Card display PC Diagnostic Tool utility Using the Application CardsToshiba Hardware Setup utility Application Cards Card Case 202Sample Image Starting Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards Sample Image Volume Mute options Volume Mute203 Hot Key Functions Without a password Password securityWith a password 204 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 Zooming applications in/out Sample Image Screen resolution optionsKeyboard hot key functions Space bar 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 Midi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for Local area network See LANMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi 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