Using the computer for the first time

52	Getting Started
	Using the computer for the first time

Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.

Opening the display panel

Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.

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Opening the display panel

To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily.

Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.

Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.

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Toshiba A45 Series manual Using the computer for the first time, Opening the display panel

Contents

Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Protection of Stored Data Model Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD DrivesCritical Applications FCC Notice Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Telephone Company Procedures Alarm equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory 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 IC Taiwan FH1 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions Telecom Engineering Center Export Administration Regulation Copyright Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Contents 100 117 Exploring Your Options 163 173 188 241 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM Introduction This guide Introduction Safety icons Other documentation Other icons used Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Important information about your CPU cooling fan Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computerSeating and posture Correct posture and positioning of the computer Arms and wrists LightingWork habits Precautions Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding external devices Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer onBefore starting to use your computer, you may also want to Connecting to a power source Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the computer Connecting the power cable to the sample AC adapterPlug the AC adapter into the DC-IN 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 button Activating the power-on password Click Security Click User password Using the TouchPad Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPadClick Start, Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sample Mouse Properties window Using Toshiba Touch and Launch Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch window Parts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window Settings Disable/Enable Help About Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings window Setting up a printer Disabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and Launch Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears Using the Add Printer WizardSample Control Panel Sample Printers and Faxes window Click Add a printerAdd Printer Wizard window appears Sample Add Printer Wizard Installing additional memory optional Follow the on-screen instructions Phillips 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 screw Lifting the keyboard Locating the covered memory module slots Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Inserting the memory module Removing a memory module Press Any Key To Continue Pulling the clips away from the memory module Carefully remove the module from the slot Checking total memory Removing the memory module Connecting a mouse Connecting a printerConnecting a USB printer Connecting a parallel printer Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor Adjusting the quality of the external display Display limitations Connecting an optional external diskette drive Sample external USB diskette drive Powering off the computer Using an external keyboardSample diskette drive Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Cleaning the computerMoving the computer PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cable Locking the computer Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Sample keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys Windows special keys Overlay keysWindows special keys Keyboard overlay keys Using the numeric keypad overlay Using the cursor control overlay Emulating a full-size keyboard Starting a program Saving your work Printing your work Backing up your files Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Your DVD-ROM drive may look like this DVD-ROM drive componentsSample DVD-ROM drive CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD and Digital audio modes Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Inserting a disc Inserting a disc Positioning the disc on the spindle Playing an audio CD Sample Audio CD window Windows MediaTM Player window appears Sample Windows MediaTM Player window Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Setting up for communications 100Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CDs and DVDs Connecting your computer to a network Connecting the modem to a phone line101 Powering down the computer 102 Turn Off or Shut down command Restart command103 Each option has its advantages Standby command Hibernation command104 Using Turn Off or Shut down 105Click Start, Turn off computer Turn off computer window appears 106 Sample Turn off computer windowClick Turn Off Sample Shut down computer window Turning off or shutting down more quickly 107Click OK Computer turns itself off Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window When I press the power buttonWhen I close the lid 108 Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation commandGoing into Hibernation mode 109 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 110Click Start, Shut Down Sample Hibernate computer window 111 Select Hibernation for the options you want Using Standby Starting again from Hibernation modeUsing Standby 112 113 Click Stand BySample Stand by window Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OK Going into Standby mode more quickly 114 115 Select Standby for the options you want 116 Starting again from Standby Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver design Power management Battery Notice118 Using additional batteries Charging the main battery119 Charging the batteries Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 Setting battery alarms What to do when the battery runs low124 Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery125 Releasing the battery lock Slide the battery release latch to the rightReleasing the battery 126 Removing the battery Inserting the battery in the computer127 Safety precautions Taking care of your battery128 Maximizing battery life 129 Disposing of used batteries safely 130Traveling tips 131 Traveling tips Getting to Know Windows XP Operating System 133 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktopFinding your way around the desktop Icons 134 Start button 135 TaskbarSystem tray Windows XP file system Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 136 Sample desktop shortcut menu 137Sample My Computer window 138 Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right 139 Lesson 3 Learning about the InternetOpening a Web page from a window Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Lesson 4 Creating a new document 140Lesson 4 Creating a new document Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 141Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Click Accessories 142Lesson 6 Starting programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Sample Paint window 143Click Windows Explorer Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 144Sample Windows Explorer window 145 Using the taskbarMinimizing and maximizing windows 146 Resizing and moving windows 147 Lesson 8 Closing programsLesson 8 Closing programs Sample Windows Explorer windows 148 Lesson 9 Creating shortcutsCreating a shortcut to the Calculator Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 149Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 150 Sample Search options on the Start menuClick All Files and Folders Operating system displays the Search Results dialog box 151 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saverLesson 10 Changing the screen saver Click Create Shortcut here Click Properties 152Operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box 153 Sample Display Properties dialog box Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time154 Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon 155 Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 156 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 157 Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop Lesson 13 Using System Restore Lesson 13 Using System RestoreSample System Restore Welcome screen 158 159 Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do?Windows XP Help and Support Center Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? Double-clickCreating pictures using Paint 160Help and Support Center Index window pane appears Sample Help and Support Center Index Using the online tours and tutorials 161Sample Drawing help window Click Start, then Help and Support 162 Lesson 15 Turning off your computerLesson 15 Turning off your computer Click What’s new for Help and support Windows XP special features Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 164Customizing the taskbar Turning on the Web content interface 165Bringing the world to your desktop Click the Customize Desktop button 166 Changing desktop and browsing style 167 Choosing a stylePersonalizing individual windows Sample Folder Options dialog box Customizing window toolbars 168Sample toolbar locations 169 Displaying a toolbar in a windowDisplaying information about each folder Elements you can add to the top of the window are Using your computer at the office 170Open the folder you want to view as a Web Tools menu, select Folder Options Setting up for communications 171Determining the COM port Phone and Modem options window appears Setting up a dial-up connection Connecting the modem to a telephone line172 173 Getting startedGetting help transferring files Click the Index button Setting up a wireless connection 174 Using a modem Connecting to the Internet175 An overview of using the Internet 176Internet World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Signing up with an Internet Service Provider177 Surfing the Internet 178 Internet featuresUploading and downloading files on the Internet Exploring video features Changing the display properties setting179 Toshiba’s online resources 180 Playing DVDs Exploring audio features Display settings hot keyUsing a microphone 181 182 Adjusting recording settingsSample Sound Recorder screen Using PC Cards Using external speakers or headphonesUsing PC Cards 183 PC Card supporting software Inserting PC Cards 185 Removing PC CardsInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using SD Cards Hot swapping precautionsHot swapping Inserting an SD card 187 Removing an SD cardInserting an SD card Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray Toshiba Accessibility Toshiba Utilities Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility Toshiba Accessibility window appearsSample Toshiba Accessibility window 189 Starting Fn-esse Fn-esseSample Fn-esse keyboard Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop 191Assigning a key to a program or document Fn-esse Using the keyboard 193 Hotkey utilityViewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Toshiba Console 194Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Features available in this category are Power Management 195Customize Your Computer Sample Toshiba Console window ConfigFree 196Security Hotkey assignment Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 197 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Sample Toshiba HWSetup window 199 200 Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding 202 Your program performs an illegal operation Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens These problems may occur when you turn on the power203 Computer will not start Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message 204Windows operating system is not working Operating system takes a long time to start Using Startup options to fix problems 205 206 Internet problemsWindows XP operating system can help you Click the Fixing a hardware problem 207Resolving a hardware conflict Plan of action Direct Memory Access 208Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Plug and Play 209Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager 210Disabling a device Checking device properties 211 Click TroubleshootingTo check a device’s properties Memory module problems 212 Here are some typical problems and how to solve them Power and the batteries213 214 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions215 Display is blank Screen does not look right 216Built-in screen flickers Disk drive problems Error-checkingAdjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OK 217 218 Your hard disk seems very slowYour data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive219 Message Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting220 Some discs run correctly, but others do not Sound system problems Click the Advanced Settings tab221 You do not hear any sound from the computer PC Card problems 222Card Information Structure Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problemsHere are some common problems and their solutions 223 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card224 System does not recognize your PC Card Printer problems PC Card error occursThis section lists some of the most common printer problems 225 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems226 Printer will not print what you see on the screen 227 Develop good computing habitsSave your work frequently Read the user’s guides If you need further assistance 228Before you call Contacting Toshiba 229Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230Toshiba’s worldwide offices 231 Toshiba’s worldwide offices 232 Volume Mute Instant password securityThis hot key enables/disables volume mute on your Computer Without a password With a passwordClick the On resume, password protected check box Click Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes Click Start, Help and Support Press Enter Sample power usage modes 236 This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode Standby modeSample Standby confirmation box Hibernation mode This hot key puts the computer into HibernationMode Sample Hibernation confirmation box This hot key cycles through the power-on display Display modesDisplay brightness Options Keyboard hot keys Sample disable and enable TouchPad windowsFn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Appendix C ConfigFree Main Screen ConfigFree main screen243 Getting Started Configuring ConfigFree Starting ConfigFree244 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree Utilities245 Connectivity Doctor 246 Device SettingsConnectivity Doctor Viewing the device settings 247 248 Profile SettingsViewing registered profiles Switch Profiles 249Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile Quick Connect Using Auto Switch Using Auto Switch250 Auto Switch Ssid Auto Switch Cable Disconnect251 Acronyms Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide Glossary Terms Following terms may appear in this user’s guide Basic 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 53 204 162245 177 DVD-ROM 193 176 207 171 222 218 214216 117 164 Help 159 146