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Toshiba A55-S1065 User Manual (242 pages)
TOSHIBA User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.46 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Regulatory Information
8
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
35
Safety Icons
36
Other Icons Used
37
This Guide
36
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Other Precautions
43
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
45
Setting up Your Computer
46
Setting up Your Software
46
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
47
Adding External Devices
48
Connecting to a Power Source
48
Charging the Main Battery
51
Using the Computer for the First Time
52
Opening the Display Panel
52
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
53
Turning on the Power
53
Using the Touchpad
54
Scrolling with the Touchpad
55
Using the Control Buttons
55
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
56
Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
57
Removing a Memory Module
61
Checking Total Memory
62
Using an External Keyboard
63
Using a Mouse
63
Connecting a Local Printer
64
Setting up Your Printer
65
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
68
Using External Display Devices
69
Connecting the Display Device
69
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
71
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
72
Turning off the Computer
73
Closing the Display Panel
74
Caring for Your Computer
74
Cleaning the Computer
74
Moving the Computer
75
Using a Computer Lock
75
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
77
Computing Tips
77
Using the Keyboard
79
Character Keys
79
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
80
Function Keys
80
Windows ® Special Keys
81
Overlay Keys
81
Starting a Program
83
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
83
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
84
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
85
Saving Your Work
86
Printing Your Work
88
Backing up Your Work
89
Restoring Your Work
90
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
90
Drive Components and Control Buttons
91
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
91
CD/DVD Control Buttons
92
Inserting a Compact Disc
93
Playing an Audio CD
95
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
96
Creating a CD
97
Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
97
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
98
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
99
Powering down the Computer
99
Using Turn off or Shut down
100
Using Hibernation
103
Using Standby Mode
105
Toshiba's Online Resources
107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
108
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
108
Running the Computer on Battery Power
108
Battery Notice
109
Power Management
110
Using Additional Batteries
110
Charging the Batteries
111
Charging the Main Battery
111
Charging the RTC Battery
112
Monitoring Battery Power
113
Determining Remaining Battery Power
114
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
115
Setting Battery Alarms
116
Conserving Battery Power
116
Power Profiles in Windows ® XP
117
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
118
Changing the Main Battery
119
Removing the Battery from the Computer
119
Inserting the Battery into the Computer
121
Taking Care of Your Battery
121
Safety Precautions
121
Maximizing Battery Life
122
Disposing of Used Batteries
123
Traveling Tips
124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options
125
Exploring the Desktop
125
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
126
System Tray
128
Setting up for Communications
129
Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
131
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
132
An Overview of Using the Internet
135
The Internet
135
The World Wide Web
136
Internet Service Providers
136
Connecting to the Internet
136
Surfing the Internet
137
Internet Features
137
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
138
Exploring Audio Features
138
Recording Sounds
139
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using the I.link ® Port
141
Inserting and Removing Hard Drives
142
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
144
PC Card Supporting Software
144
Inserting a PC Card
145
Removing a PC Card
146
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
146
Hot Swapping
147
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
148
Fn-Esse
149
Starting Fn-Esse
149
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
151
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
152
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
153
TOSHIBA Console
153
Customizing Your Computer
154
Network
154
Security
154
TOSHIBA Power Saver
154
Mouse Utility
157
Hotkey Utility
157
TOSHIBA HW Setup
158
Enabling Hibernation
160
Setting Passwords
160
Using an Instant Password
161
Setting a User Password
162
Disabling a User Password
162
Setting a Supervisor Password
163
Deleting a Supervisor Password
164
Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
165
Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
170
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
170
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
172
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
173
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
174
Internet Problems
175
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
175
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
176
A Plan of Action
176
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
177
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
178
Memory Problems
180
Power and the Batteries
181
Keyboard Problems
182
Display Problems
183
Disk Drive Problems
185
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
188
Sound System Problems
189
PC Card Problems
189
Printer Problems
192
Modem Problems
193
Develop Good Computing Habits
194
If You Need Further Assistance
195
Before You Call
195
Contacting Toshiba
196
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
197
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
197
Appendix A: Hot Keys
199
Volume Mute
199
Instant Password Security
200
Power Usage Profile
200
Stand by Mode
201
Hibernation Mode
202
Display Modes
203
Display Brightness
204
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
204
Keyboard Hot Keys
204
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
205
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
206
Getting Started
207
Starting Configfree
207
Configfree Utilities
208
Connectivity Doctor
208
Search for Wireless Devices
211
Profile Settings
213
Quick Connect
215
Using the Automatic Switch
218
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
219
Glossary
220
Index
235
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