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Toshiba A130, A135 manual Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen

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80	Getting Started
80	Turning off the computer

1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode:

❖Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories.

❖To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.

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Toshiba A130, A135 manual Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen

Contents

Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide GMAD00094011Model Satellite A130/A135 Series Protection of Stored DataCritical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity InformationIndustry Canada Requirement FCC requirementsTelephone Company Procedures If Problems AriseDisconnection Fax BrandingAlarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified EquipmentWireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your HealthRegulatory Information Canada Industry Canada ICEU Declaration of Conformity Taiwan Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement Using this Equipment in Japan 4DSOF4Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless DevicesEuropean Community Countries BelgiqueTurbo 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 Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1Optical Drive Safety Instructions Device AuthorizationCopyright Location of the Required LabelExport Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal InformationContents 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 During the product design approval process May applyThis guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.comSafety icons Other icons usedService options Other documentationSelecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environmentKeeping 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 computer Setting up your softwareRegistering your computer with Toshiba Connecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptorConnecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main batteryUsing the computer for the first time Opening the display panelSlowly open or close the display panel PanelSample Illustration System icons Your computer’s features and specificationsTurning on the power Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optionalInstalling a memory module Sample Image Shut down menuClick Shut Down Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot coverSample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Removing/installing the bottom module Adding memory optionalSample 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 beforeSample Illustration Removing the memory module Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memoryClick Start, Control Panel, and then System Try againSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsRecovery media for your system Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screenSample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click NextErasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screenSelect 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 Using the TouchPad Installing drivers and applicationsChecking the HDD operating status Click Disk ManagementDisabling 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 an external keyboard Using a mouseConnecting a printer Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printerSample 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 Hibernation mode Options for turning off the computerSleep mode Turning off the computerUsing the Shut Down command Turning off the computer more quicklyClick Change advanced power settings Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screenPower button action Start menu power buttonUsing and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode optionsRestarting your computer Click HibernateTurning 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 Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computerSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Computer lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tipsSample Illustration Keyboard Using the keyboardNew icon positions may be lost Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboardSpecial Windows keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor controlOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlayStarting a program Starting a program from the Start menuProgram 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 Using a file extension Printing your workPrint Sample Image Print dialog boxBacking up your work Restoring your workSample Illustration Optical drive Using the optical driveOptical drive components Using the optical drive Media control buttonsInserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extendedPlaying an audio CD Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drivePlaying optical media Sample Image Windows Media Player screen100 Creating a CD/DVDRemoving a disc with the computer on Viewing of certain optical mediaCaring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resourcesRemoving a disc with the computer off Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design103 Battery NoticeDVDs while running the computer on AC power Power management Using additional batteriesManagement settings, and features used 104105 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Charges when the computer is powered onManagement settings, applications and features used WorkingSample Illustration Power and battery light locations 107Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs lowSetting battery notifications 109Conserving battery power 110Power Plans Sample Image Windows Power Option window111 StepsUsing a hot key to set the Power Plan Sample Image Power Plan hot key cardChanging the main battery Removing the battery from the computer114 Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lockSample Illustration Removing the battery Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Inserting the batteryTaking care of your battery Safety precautionsSample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 116Maintaining your battery 117118 Disposing of used batteriesCapability 119Traveling tips Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop121 Finding your way around the desktopIcons Sample Image Windows operating system desktopContents appears Start buttonTaskbar Notification AreaDetermining the COM port Setting up for communications123 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 124Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network125 Residences or officesSetting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port126 Click Action, PropertiesAn overview of using the Internet Will be litInternet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet128 InternetSurfing the Internet Internet features129 Exploring audio features Using a microphone130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the InternetUsing external speakers or headphones System VolumeUsing PC Cards 132Inserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC CardSetting up a PC Card for your computer System services are using the card133 Removing a PC CardUsing the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134Inserting memory media Windows operating systemUsing the i.LINK port 135Removing memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory mediaToshiba 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 Setting passwords Using an instant passwordUsing a supervisor password Use an instant passwordSetting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password iconSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 143144 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 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool windowClick the Diagnostic Tool tab 147Sample Image Mouse Properties screen 148Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup 149Toshiba Hardware Setup 150Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screenCD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screenCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitationsFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples155 Improves the security of your softwareFingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Settings Open the Control Center and go to Settings System SettingsFingerprint Management Control CenterSettings FingerprintsHelp AboutElevate Administrative Privileges for User Password BankSettings 159Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialogReplaying registrations with multiple forms Select Registered Sites161 Replaying a registered dialogEditing an existing registration Deleting a registrationHow to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader163 Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the readerConfigFree Bluetooth is available on your system164 Fingerprint reader limitationsStarting ConfigFree ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor165 Getting StartedSample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings166 167 Click Open SettingsSample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops respondingComputer will not start Problems when you turn on the computer169 Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 170AC power light is blinking 171Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system is not workingInternet problems 173My Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed174 Resolving a hardware conflictWindows operating system can help you Plan of actionFixing a problem with Device Manager 175Resolving conflicts Checking device propertiesMemory problems 176Power and the batteries 177Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems178 Display problems 179Screen is blank Screen does not look rightBuilt-in screen flickers Click Personalize, and then Display Settings180 Disk drive problems Error-checking181 Your hard disk seems very slowOptical drive problems 182Sound system problems 183Some discs run correctly but others do not No sound is coming from the computer’s speakersPC Card problems PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 184Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card PC Card error occurs185 System does not recognize your PC CardPrinter problems 186Printer will not print Printer will not print what you see on the screenWireless networking problems Problems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networkingWi-Fi adapter 187188 Click Connect to a network DVD operating problems189 190 Develop good computing habitsScreen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Save your work frequently191 Read the user’s guidesSaving system configuration with Restore Points 192193 General tips for installing hardware and software 194Before you contact Toshiba 195If you need further assistance 196 Contacting ToshibaToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contactOther Toshiba Internet Web sites Australia CanadaFrance Germany Italy JapanSpain United Kingdom United States Rest of EuropeAppendix a Hot Key CardsUsing the Hot Key Cards Indicating the option or feature the key controls200 Sample Image Hot Key Card displayUsing the Application Cards PC Diagnostic Tool utilityToshiba Hardware Setup utility Application Cards202 Card CaseSample Image Starting Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application CardsVolume Mute Sample Image Volume Mute options203 Hot Key FunctionsPassword security Without a passwordWith a password 204205 Click Start, and then Help and Support206 Power planSample Image Power Plan options 207 Sample Image Sleep options208 Sample Image Hibernation optionsSample Image Display mode options 209Sample Image Display brightness 210Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesSample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 212Sample Image Screen resolution options Zooming applications in/outKeyboard hot key functions Space barUSA and Canada AustraliaEuropeAcronyms Bps216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette See also diskette, high-density diskette External device See deviceSuspend Internal device See device See also World Wide WebLocal area network See LAN Midi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard forMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MidiPalette 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