Click Shut Down | Toshiba A135, A130 guide

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Adding memory (optional)

2Click Shut Down.

The operating system turns off the computer.

3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor.

4Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 113.

5Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.

Memory module slot cover

Front of computer

(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover

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Toshiba A135, A130 manual Click Shut Down, Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover

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 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 Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSlowly open or close the display panel 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 Checking total memory Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesClick 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 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 Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPadChecking 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 a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting 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 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 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 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 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 Printing your work Using a file extensionPrint Sample Image Print dialog box 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 Creating a CD/DVD 100Removing 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 Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power DVDs while running the computer on AC power Battery Notice103 Using additional batteries Power managementManagement settings, and features used 104 Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery105 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 Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock114 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 Traveling tips 119Capability 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 123 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port 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 129 Internet featuresSurfing the Internet 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 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 password Click the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample 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 Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147 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 Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Improves the security of your software 155 Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon 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 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 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 178 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters 179 Display problemsScreen is blank Screen does not look right 180 Click Personalize, and then Display SettingsBuilt-in screen flickers 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 187 188 189 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 frequently 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 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 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 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 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