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Toshiba A45 Series 126, Releasing the battery lock, Slide the battery release latch to the right

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126	Mobile Computing
	Changing the main battery

3Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you.

5Move the battery release lock toward you (and the front of the computer) to move the battery release latch.

Releasing the battery lock

6Slide the battery release latch to the right.

Releasing the battery

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Toshiba A45 Series manual 126, Releasing the battery lock, Slide the battery release latch to the right

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Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support CentreModel Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives Protection of Stored DataCritical Applications FCC Notice Industry Canada Requirement FCC RequirementsTelephone Company Procedures Alarm equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipmentWireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your HealthRegulatory Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Page Taiwan Device Authorization Interference Statement USA Venezuela Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements Canada-Industry Canada ICTaiwan FH1 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions Telecom Engineering CenterExport Administration Regulation CopyrightTrademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Contents 100 117 Exploring Your Options 163 173 188 241 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM Introduction This guide IntroductionSafety icons Other documentation Other icons usedService options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environmentImportant information about your CPU cooling fan Placement of the computer Keeping yourself comfortableSeating and posture Correct posture and positioning of the computer Lighting Arms and wristsWork habits Precautions Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with ToshibaConnect a local printer see Connecting a printer on Adding external devicesBefore starting to use your computer, you may also want to Connecting to a power source Sample power cable and sample AC adapterConnecting the power cable to the sample AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the computerPlug the AC adapter into the DC-IN Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panelOpening the display panel Turning on the power Pressing the power buttonActivating the power-on password Click Security Click User passwordUsing the TouchPad Click Start, Control Panel Control buttonsDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Click Printers and Other HardwareSample Mouse Properties window Using Toshiba Touch and Launch Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch windowParts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window Settings Disable/Enable Help AboutToshiba Touch and Launch Settings Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings windowSetting up a printer Disabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and LaunchUsing the Add Printer Wizard Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appearsSample Control Panel Add Printer Wizard window appears Sample Printers and Faxes windowClick Add a printer Sample Add Printer WizardInstalling additional memory optional Follow the on-screen instructionsPhillips no zero screwdriver that is in good condition Using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the panel Removing the panel above the keyboard Removing a keyboard screwLifting the keyboard Locating the covered memory module slotsLifting the plastic covering the memory slots Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packagingInserting the memory module Removing a memory module Press Any Key To ContinuePulling the clips away from the memory module Carefully remove the module from the slotChecking total memory Removing the memory moduleConnecting a USB printer Connecting a mouseConnecting a printer Connecting a parallel printerUsing external display devices Connecting an external monitorAdjusting the quality of the external display Display limitationsConnecting an optional external diskette drive Sample external USB diskette driveUsing an external keyboard Powering off the computerSample diskette drive Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Using a computer lockMoving the computer PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cable Locking the computerLearning the Basics Computing tipsUsing the keyboard Sample keyboardFunction keys Character keysCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keysWindows special keys Windows special keysOverlay keys Keyboard overlay keysUsing the numeric keypad overlay Using the cursor control overlayEmulating a full-size keyboard Starting a programSaving your work Printing your work Backing up your filesUsing the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive DVD-ROM drive components Your DVD-ROM drive may look like thisSample DVD-ROM drive CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttonsCD/DVD and Digital audio modes Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playingInserting a disc Inserting a disc Positioning the disc on the spindlePlaying an audio CD Sample Audio CD windowWindows MediaTM Player window appears Sample Windows MediaTM Player windowViewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer onRemoving a disc with the computer off Setting up for communications100 Caring for CDs and DVDsConnecting the modem to a phone line Connecting your computer to a network101 Powering down the computer 102103 Turn Off or Shut down commandRestart command Each option has its advantagesHibernation command Standby command104 Click Start, Turn off computer Using Turn Off or Shut down105 Turn off computer window appearsClick Turn Off 106Sample Turn off computer window Sample Shut down computer window107 Turning off or shutting down more quicklyClick OK Computer turns itself off When I close the lid Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowWhen I press the power button 108Going into Hibernation mode Using HibernationEnabling the Hibernation command 109Click Start, Shut Down Going into Hibernation mode more quickly110 Sample Hibernate computer window111 Select Hibernation for the options you wantUsing Standby Using StandbyStarting again from Hibernation mode 112Sample Stand by window 113Click Stand By Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OKGoing into Standby mode more quickly 114115 Select Standby for the options you want116 Starting again from StandbyMobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver designBattery Notice Power management118 119 Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery Charging the batteriesCharging the RTC battery 120Monitoring battery power 121Determining remaining battery power 122Conserving battery power 123What to do when the battery runs low Setting battery alarms124 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer125 Releasing the battery Releasing the battery lockSlide the battery release latch to the right 126Inserting the battery in the computer Removing the battery127 Taking care of your battery Safety precautions128 Maximizing battery life 129130 Disposing of used batteries safelyTraveling tips 131 Traveling tipsGetting to Know Windows XP Operating System Finding your way around the desktop 133Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Icons134 Start buttonSystem tray 135Taskbar Windows XP file systemLesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 136137 Sample desktop shortcut menuSample My Computer window 138 Sample desktop with the taskbar on the rightOpening a Web page from a window 139Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet140 Lesson 4 Creating a new documentLesson 4 Creating a new document 141 Lesson 5 Creating a new folderLesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 6 Starting programs Click Accessories142 Lesson 6 Starting programs143 Sample Paint windowClick Windows Explorer 144 Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windowsSample Windows Explorer window Using the taskbar 145Minimizing and maximizing windows 146 Resizing and moving windowsLesson 8 Closing programs 147Lesson 8 Closing programs Sample Windows Explorer windowsCreating a shortcut to the Calculator 148Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts149 Creating a shortcut to the Character MapSample Create Shortcut dialog box Click All Files and Folders 150Sample Search options on the Start menu Operating system displays the Search Results dialog boxLesson 10 Changing the screen saver 151Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Click Create Shortcut here152 Click PropertiesOperating system opens the Display Properties dialog box 153 Sample Display Properties dialog box154 Lesson 11 Setting the date and timeLesson 11 Setting the date and time Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon155 Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box156 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop157 Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktopSample System Restore Welcome screen Lesson 13 Using System RestoreLesson 13 Using System Restore 158Windows XP Help and Support Center 159Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do?Help and Support Center Index window pane appears Double-clickCreating pictures using Paint160 Sample Help and Support Center IndexSample Drawing help window Using the online tours and tutorials161 Click Start, then Help and SupportLesson 15 Turning off your computer 162Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Click What’s new for Help and supportWindows XP special features Exploring Your Options164 Personalizing your desktopCustomizing the taskbar Bringing the world to your desktop Turning on the Web content interface165 Click the Customize Desktop button166 Changing desktop and browsing stylePersonalizing individual windows 167Choosing a style Sample Folder Options dialog box168 Customizing window toolbarsSample toolbar locations Displaying information about each folder 169Displaying a toolbar in a window Elements you can add to the top of the window areOpen the folder you want to view as a Web Using your computer at the office170 Tools menu, select Folder OptionsDetermining the COM port Setting up for communications171 Phone and Modem options window appearsConnecting the modem to a telephone line Setting up a dial-up connection172 Getting help transferring files 173Getting started Click the Index buttonSetting up a wireless connection 174Connecting to the Internet Using a modem175 Internet An overview of using the Internet176 World Wide Web177 Internet Service ProvidersSigning up with an Internet Service Provider Surfing the InternetInternet features 178Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 179 Exploring video featuresChanging the display properties setting Toshiba’s online resources180 Playing DVDsUsing a microphone Exploring audio featuresDisplay settings hot key 181Adjusting recording settings 182Sample Sound Recorder screen Using PC Cards Using PC CardsUsing external speakers or headphones 183PC Card supporting software Inserting PC CardsInserting a PC Card 185Removing PC Cards Removing a PC CardHot swapping Using SD CardsHot swapping precautions Inserting an SD cardInserting an SD card 187Removing an SD card Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system trayToshiba Accessibility Toshiba UtilitiesSample Toshiba Accessibility window Select Toshiba, Utilities, AccessibilityToshiba Accessibility window appears 189Fn-esse Starting Fn-esseSample Fn-esse keyboard Assigning a key to a program or document Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop191 Fn-esseUsing the keyboard Viewing existing key assignments 193Hotkey utility Changing or removing existing key assignments194 Toshiba ConsoleSample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Customize Your Computer Features available in this category are Power Management195 Sample Toshiba Console windowSecurity ConfigFree196 Hotkey assignmentSample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 197Toshiba Hardware Setup 198Sample Toshiba HWSetup window 199200 Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding202 Your program performs an illegal operation203 Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happensThese problems may occur when you turn on the power Computer will not startWindows operating system is not working Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message204 Operating system takes a long time to startUsing Startup options to fix problems 205Internet problems 206Windows XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Fixing a hardware problem207 Plan of actionResolving hardware conflicts on your own Direct Memory Access208 Interrupt Request Channel209 Plug and PlayResolving conflicts Disabling a device Fixing a problem with Device Manager210 Checking device propertiesClick Troubleshooting 211To check a device’s properties Memory module problems 212Power and the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them213 Keyboard problems 214Keyboard produces unexpected characters 215 Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions Display is blank216 Screen does not look rightBuilt-in screen flickers Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OK Disk drive problemsError-checking 217Your data files are damaged or corrupted 218Your hard disk seems very slow Some programs run correctly but others do not219 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive Message220 Secondary IDE Channel DMA settingTo ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting Some discs run correctly, but others do not221 Sound system problemsClick the Advanced Settings tab You do not hear any sound from the computerCard Information Structure PC Card problems222 Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noiseHere are some common problems and their solutions PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 223224 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardFollow this procedure before you remove a PC Card System does not recognize your PC CardThis section lists some of the most common printer problems Printer problemsPC Card error occurs 225226 Modem problemsThis section lists common modem problems Printer will not print what you see on the screenSave your work frequently 227Develop good computing habits Read the user’s guides228 If you need further assistanceBefore you call 229 Contacting ToshibaToshiba voice contact 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s worldwide offices 231 Toshiba’s worldwide offices232 This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your Volume MuteInstant password security ComputerClick the On resume, password protected check box Without a passwordWith a password Click Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and ThemesClick Start, Help and Support Press EnterSample power usage modes 236Standby mode This hot key puts the computer into Standby modeSample Standby confirmation box Mode Hibernation modeThis hot key puts the computer into Hibernation Sample Hibernation confirmation boxDisplay brightness This hot key cycles through the power-on displayDisplay modes OptionsSample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keysFn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off USA and Canada AustraliaEuropeAppendix C 243 ConfigFree Main ScreenConfigFree main screen Getting StartedStarting ConfigFree Configuring ConfigFree244 245 ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities Connectivity DoctorDevice Settings 246Connectivity Doctor Viewing the device settings 247Profile Settings 248Viewing registered profiles Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile Switch Profiles249 Quick ConnectUsing Auto Switch Using Auto Switch250 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect Auto Switch Ssid251 Acronyms Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guideGlossary Terms Following terms may appear in this user’s guideBasic input/output system Bios See Bios CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory a form of high CPU See central processing unit CPU Directory See folder DVD-ROM digital versatile or video disc read-only memory Standby, Suspend Internal device See device Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Random access memory See RAM Read-only memory See ROM. reboot See boot, restart TFT display See active-matrix display Web See World Wide Web Index Light 53162 204245 177 DVD-ROM193 176207 171222 214 218216 117 164 Help 159 146