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Toshiba A45 Series manual Introduction

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer. For

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Toshiba A45 Series manual Introduction

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If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s GuideCritical Applications Model Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD DrivesProtection of Stored Data FCC Notice FCC Requirements Industry Canada RequirementTelephone Company Procedures Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Alarm equipmentWireless LAN and your Health Wireless InteroperabilityRegulatory 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 Canada-Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsTaiwan FH1 Telecom Engineering Center CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety InstructionsCopyright Export Administration RegulationTrademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Contents 100 117 Exploring Your Options 163 173 188 241 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM Introduction Introduction This guideSafety icons Other icons used Other documentationService options Creating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to workImportant 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 Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your softwareBefore starting to use your computer, you may also want to Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer onAdding external devices Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Connecting to a power sourcePlug 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 Pressing the power button Turning on the powerClick Security Click User password Activating the power-on passwordUsing the TouchPad Click Printers and Other Hardware Control buttonsDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Click Start, Control PanelSample Mouse Properties window Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch window Using Toshiba Touch and LaunchParts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window Disable/Enable Help About SettingsSample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings window Toshiba Touch and Launch SettingsDisabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and Launch Setting up a printerSample Control Panel Using the Add Printer WizardClick Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears Sample Add Printer Wizard Sample Printers and Faxes windowClick Add a printer Add Printer Wizard window appearsFollow the on-screen instructions Installing additional memory optionalPhillips no zero screwdriver that is in good condition Using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the panel Removing a keyboard screw Removing the panel above the keyboardLocating the covered memory module slots Lifting the keyboardRemove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Lifting the plastic covering the memory slotsInserting the memory module Press Any Key To Continue Removing a memory moduleCarefully remove the module from the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory moduleRemoving the memory module Checking total memoryConnecting a parallel printer Connecting a mouseConnecting a printer Connecting a USB printerConnecting an external monitor Using external display devicesDisplay limitations Adjusting the quality of the external displaySample external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveSample diskette drive Using an external keyboardPowering off the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Cleaning the computerUsing a computer lock Locking the computer PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cableComputing tips Learning the BasicsSample keyboard Using the keyboardCtrl, Fn and Alt keys Character keysCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keysKeyboard overlay keys Windows special keysOverlay keys Windows special keysUsing the cursor control overlay Using the numeric keypad overlayStarting a program Emulating a full-size keyboardSaving your work Backing up your files Printing your workUsing 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 buttonsStop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing CD/DVD and Digital audio modesInserting a disc Positioning the disc on the spindle Inserting a discSample Audio CD window Playing an audio CDSample Windows MediaTM Player window Windows MediaTM Player window appearsRemoving a disc with the computer on Viewing the contents of a CD or DVDCaring for CDs and DVDs Setting up for communications100 Removing a disc with the computer off101 Connecting the modem to a phone lineConnecting your computer to a network 102 Powering down the computerEach option has its advantages Turn Off or Shut down commandRestart command 103104 Hibernation commandStandby command Turn off computer window appears Using Turn Off or Shut down105 Click Start, Turn off computerSample Shut down computer window 106Sample Turn off computer window Click Turn OffClick OK Computer turns itself off 107Turning off or shutting down more quickly 108 Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowWhen I press the power button When I close the lid109 Using HibernationEnabling the Hibernation command Going into Hibernation modeSample Hibernate computer window Going into Hibernation mode more quickly110 Click Start, Shut DownSelect Hibernation for the options you want 111112 Using StandbyStarting again from Hibernation mode Using StandbySelect Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OK 113Click Stand By Sample Stand by window114 Going into Standby mode more quicklySelect Standby for the options you want 115Starting again from Standby 116Toshiba’s energy-saver design Mobile Computing118 Battery NoticePower management Charging the batteries Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery 119120 Charging the RTC battery121 Monitoring battery power122 Determining remaining battery power123 Conserving battery power124 What to do when the battery runs lowSetting battery alarms 125 Changing the main batteryRemoving the battery from the computer 126 Releasing the battery lockSlide the battery release latch to the right Releasing the battery127 Inserting the battery in the computerRemoving the battery 128 Taking care of your batterySafety precautions 129 Maximizing battery lifeTraveling tips 130Disposing of used batteries safely Traveling tips 131Getting to Know Windows XP Operating System Icons 133Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktopStart button 134Windows XP file system 135Taskbar System tray136 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons togetherSample My Computer window 137Sample desktop shortcut menu Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right 138Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 139Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Opening a Web page from a windowLesson 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 Resizing and moving windows 146Sample Windows Explorer windows 147Lesson 8 Closing programs Lesson 8 Closing programsLesson 9 Creating shortcuts 148Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the CalculatorSample Create Shortcut dialog box 149Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Operating system displays the Search Results dialog box 150Sample Search options on the Start menu Click All Files and FoldersClick Create Shortcut here 151Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Lesson 10 Changing the screen saverOperating system opens the Display Properties dialog box 152Click Properties Sample Display Properties dialog box 153Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon Lesson 11 Setting the date and timeLesson 11 Setting the date and time 154Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 155Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 156Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 157158 Lesson 13 Using System RestoreLesson 13 Using System Restore Sample System Restore Welcome screenLesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? 159Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? Windows XP Help and Support CenterSample Help and Support Center Index Double-clickCreating pictures using Paint160 Help and Support Center Index window pane appearsClick Start, then Help and Support Using the online tours and tutorials161 Sample Drawing help windowClick What’s new for Help and support 162Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Lesson 15 Turning off your computerExploring Your Options Windows XP special featuresCustomizing the taskbar 164Personalizing your desktop Click the Customize Desktop button Turning on the Web content interface165 Bringing the world to your desktopChanging desktop and browsing style 166Sample Folder Options dialog box 167Choosing a style Personalizing individual windowsSample toolbar locations 168Customizing window toolbars Elements you can add to the top of the window are 169Displaying a toolbar in a window Displaying information about each folderTools menu, select Folder Options Using your computer at the office170 Open the folder you want to view as a WebPhone and Modem options window appears Setting up for communications171 Determining the COM port172 Connecting the modem to a telephone lineSetting up a dial-up connection Click the Index button 173Getting started Getting help transferring files174 Setting up a wireless connection175 Connecting to the InternetUsing a modem World Wide Web An overview of using the Internet176 InternetSurfing the Internet Internet Service ProvidersSigning up with an Internet Service Provider 177Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Internet features178 Toshiba’s online resources Exploring video featuresChanging the display properties setting 179Playing DVDs 180181 Exploring audio featuresDisplay settings hot key Using a microphoneSample Sound Recorder screen Adjusting recording settings182 183 Using PC CardsUsing external speakers or headphones Using PC CardsInserting PC Cards PC Card supporting softwareRemoving a PC Card 185Removing PC Cards Inserting a PC CardInserting an SD card Using SD CardsHot swapping precautions Hot swappingClick the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray 187Removing an SD card Inserting an SD cardToshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility189 Select Toshiba, Utilities, AccessibilityToshiba Accessibility window appears Sample Toshiba Accessibility windowSample Fn-esse keyboard Fn-esseStarting Fn-esse Fn-esse Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop191 Assigning a key to a program or documentUsing the keyboard Changing or removing existing key assignments 193Hotkey utility Viewing existing key assignmentsSample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 194Toshiba Console Sample Toshiba Console window Features available in this category are Power Management195 Customize Your ComputerHotkey assignment ConfigFree196 Security197 Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window198 Toshiba Hardware Setup199 Sample Toshiba HWSetup window200 Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fixYour program performs an illegal operation 202Computer will not start Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happensThese problems may occur when you turn on the power 203Operating system takes a long time to start Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message204 Windows operating system is not working205 Using Startup options to fix problemsWindows XP operating system can help you Internet problems206 Plan of action Click the Fixing a hardware problem207 Resolving a hardware conflictInterrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access208 Resolving hardware conflicts on your ownResolving conflicts 209Plug and Play Checking device properties Fixing a problem with Device Manager210 Disabling a deviceTo check a device’s properties Click Troubleshooting211 212 Memory module problems213 Power and the batteriesHere are some typical problems and how to solve them Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems214 Display is blank Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions 215Built-in screen flickers 216Screen does not look right 217 Disk drive problemsError-checking Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OKSome programs run correctly but others do not 218Your hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corruptedMessage DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive 219Some discs run correctly, but others do not Secondary IDE Channel DMA settingTo ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 220You do not hear any sound from the computer Sound system problemsClick the Advanced Settings tab 221Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise PC Card problems222 Card Information Structure223 PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutionsSystem does not recognize your PC Card Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardFollow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 224225 Printer problemsPC Card error occurs This section lists some of the most common printer problemsPrinter will not print what you see on the screen Modem problemsThis section lists common modem problems 226Read the user’s guides 227Develop good computing habits Save your work frequentlyBefore you call 228If you need further assistance Toshiba voice contact 229Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s worldwide offices 230Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices 231232 Computer Volume MuteInstant password security This hot key enables/disables volume mute on yourClick Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes Without a passwordWith a password Click the On resume, password protected check boxPress Enter Click Start, Help and Support236 Sample power usage modesSample Standby confirmation box Standby modeThis hot key puts the computer into Standby mode Sample Hibernation confirmation box Hibernation modeThis hot key puts the computer into Hibernation ModeOptions This hot key cycles through the power-on displayDisplay modes Display brightnessFn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Sample disable and enable TouchPad windowsKeyboard hot keys AustraliaEurope USA and CanadaAppendix C Getting Started ConfigFree Main ScreenConfigFree main screen 243244 Starting ConfigFreeConfiguring ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities 245Connectivity Doctor Device Settings246 247 Viewing the device settingsViewing registered profiles Profile Settings248 Quick Connect Switch Profiles249 Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile250 Using Auto SwitchUsing Auto Switch 251 Auto Switch Cable DisconnectAuto Switch Ssid Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide AcronymsGlossary Following terms may appear in this user’s guide TermsBasic 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 Light 53 Index245 162204 DVD-ROM 177176 193171 207222 216 214218 117 164 146 Help 159