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Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

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	site
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	information in the USA
www.toshiba.ca	Canada
www.toshiba-Europe.com	Europe
www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm	Japan
http://servicio.toshiba.com	Mexico and all of Latin
	America
Toshiba’s worldwide offices
Australia	Austria
Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited	Toshiba Europe GmbH
84-92 Talavera Road	Handelskai 388
North Ryde NSW 2113	1020 Wien, Austria
Sydney
Australia
Belgium	Canada
Toshiba Information Systems Benelux	Toshiba Canada Ltd.
(Belgium) B.V.	191 McNabb Street
Excelsiorlaan 40	Markham, Ontario
B-1930 Zaventem	L3R - 8H2
Belgium	Canada
Czech Republic	Denmark
CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.	Scribona Danmark A/S
Hnevkovskeho 65	Naverland 27
61700 Brno	DK2600 Glostrup
	Denmark
Finland	France
Scribona TPC OY	Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.
Sinimäentie 14	7, Rue Ampère
P.O. Box 83	92804 Puteaux Cédex
02630 ESPOO	France
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Toshiba A45 Series manual 230, Other Toshiba Internet Web sites, Toshiba’s worldwide offices

Contents

Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support CentreCritical Applications Model Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD DrivesProtection of Stored Data 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 Seating and posture Placement of the computerKeeping yourself comfortable Correct posture and positioning of the computer Work habits LightingArms and wrists Precautions Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with ToshibaBefore starting to use your computer, you may also want to Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer onAdding external devices Connecting to a power source Sample power cable and sample AC adapterPlug the AC adapter into the DC-IN Connecting the power cable to the sample AC adapterConnecting the AC adapter to the computer Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening 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 LaunchSample Control Panel Using the Add Printer WizardClick Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears 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 driveSample diskette drive Using an external keyboardPowering off the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Cleaning the computerUsing a computer lock 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 Sample DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive componentsYour DVD-ROM drive may look like this 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 DVDs101 Connecting the modem to a phone lineConnecting your computer to a network Powering down the computer 102103 Turn Off or Shut down commandRestart command Each option has its advantages104 Hibernation commandStandby command 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 windowClick OK Computer turns itself off 107Turning off or shutting down more quickly 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 design118 Battery NoticePower management 119 Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery Charging the batteriesCharging the RTC battery 120Monitoring battery power 121Determining remaining battery power 122Conserving battery power 123124 What to do when the battery runs lowSetting battery alarms 125 Changing the main batteryRemoving the battery from the computer Releasing the battery Releasing the battery lockSlide the battery release latch to the right 126127 Inserting the battery in the computerRemoving the battery 128 Taking care of your batterySafety precautions Maximizing battery life 129Traveling tips 130Disposing of used batteries safely 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 136Sample My Computer window 137Sample desktop shortcut menu 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 InternetLesson 4 Creating a new document 140Lesson 4 Creating a new document Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 141Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 6 Starting programs Click Accessories142 Lesson 6 Starting programsClick Windows Explorer 143Sample Paint window Sample Windows Explorer window 144Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Minimizing and maximizing windows Using the taskbar145 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 shortcutsSample Create Shortcut dialog box 149Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 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 hereOperating system opens the Display Properties dialog box 152Click Properties 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 OptionsCustomizing the taskbar 164Personalizing your desktop 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 boxSample toolbar locations 168Customizing window toolbars 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 appears172 Connecting the modem to a telephone lineSetting up a dial-up connection Getting help transferring files 173Getting started Click the Index buttonSetting up a wireless connection 174175 Connecting to the InternetUsing a modem Internet An overview of using the Internet176 World Wide Web177 Internet Service ProvidersSigning up with an Internet Service Provider Surfing the InternetUploading and downloading files on the Internet Internet features178 179 Exploring video featuresChanging the display properties setting Toshiba’s online resources180 Playing DVDsUsing a microphone Exploring audio featuresDisplay settings hot key 181Sample Sound Recorder screen Adjusting recording settings182 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 189Sample Fn-esse keyboard Fn-esseStarting Fn-esse 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 assignmentsSample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 194Toshiba Console 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 205Windows XP operating system can help you Internet problems206 Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Fixing a hardware problem207 Plan of actionResolving hardware conflicts on your own Direct Memory Access208 Interrupt Request ChannelResolving conflicts 209Plug and Play Disabling a device Fixing a problem with Device Manager210 Checking device propertiesTo check a device’s properties Click Troubleshooting211 Memory module problems 212213 Power and the batteriesHere are some typical problems and how to solve them Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems214 215 Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions Display is blankBuilt-in screen flickers 216Screen does not look right 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 guidesBefore you call 228If you need further assistance Toshiba voice contact 229Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s worldwide offices 230Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 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 236Sample Standby confirmation box Standby modeThis hot key puts the computer into Standby mode 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 OptionsFn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Sample disable and enable TouchPad windowsKeyboard hot keys USA and Canada AustraliaEuropeAppendix C 243 ConfigFree Main ScreenConfigFree main screen Getting Started244 Starting ConfigFreeConfiguring ConfigFree 245 ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities Connectivity DoctorConnectivity Doctor Device Settings246 Viewing the device settings 247Viewing registered profiles Profile Settings248 Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile Switch Profiles249 Quick Connect250 Using Auto SwitchUsing Auto Switch 251 Auto Switch Cable DisconnectAuto Switch Ssid 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 53245 162204 177 DVD-ROM193 176207 171222 216 214218 117 164 Help 159 146