Connecting to a power source | Toshiba A135, A130 specs

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Connecting to a power source	43

To 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

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

_	+	2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of the
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		computer.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer

3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your model).

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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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 Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan 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 European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC 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 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 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 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 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 Turning on the power Your computer’s features and specificationsSample Illustration System icons 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 Recovery 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 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 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 Click Disk Management Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications Checking the HDD operating status 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 Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse 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 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 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 settings Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics New icon positions may be lost Using the keyboardSample Illustration Keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Character keys Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows 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 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 Sample Image Print dialog box Using a file extensionPrinting your work Print Restoring your work Backing up your work Optical drive components Using the optical driveSample Illustration Optical drive 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 Removing 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 power DVDs while running the computer on AC power Battery Notice103 104 Power managementUsing additional batteries Management settings, and features used Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery105 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 Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock114 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 Traveling tips 119Capability 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 123 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port 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 128 129 Internet featuresSurfing the Internet 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 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 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 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 147 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Mouse Utility 148Sample Image Mouse Properties screen 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 Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment Improves the security of your software 155 Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon 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 165 166 Profile SettingsSample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Click Open Settings167 Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix 169 Problems when you turn on the computerComputer will not start 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 178 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters Screen does not look right Display problems179 Screen is blank 180 Click Personalize, and then Display SettingsBuilt-in screen flickers 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 188 189 DVD operating problemsClick Connect to a network 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 If you need further assistance 195Before you contact Toshiba 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 Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan206 Sample Image Sleep options 207 Sample Image Hibernation options 208 209 Sample Image Display mode options Display brightness 210Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices211 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 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