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Toshiba Satellite A25 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite A25 Series User Manual (271 pages)

A20-S259 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Installation
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
10
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
18
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
19
Regulatory Statements
19
Export Administration Regulation
23
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
- Other Icons Used
  37
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

39
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  39
- Front with the Display Closed
  40
- Back
  41
- Right Side
  42
- Left Side
  43
- Front with the Display Open
  44
  - Keyboard Indicator Lights
    46
  - System Indicator Panel
    47
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    48
- Underside
  49
Chapter 2: Getting Started

51
- Selecting a Place to Work
  51
- Setting up Your Computer
  57
- Connecting an Optional External USB Diskette Drive
  59
- Connecting to a Power Source
  59
- Charging the Main Battery
  62
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  63
  - Opening the Display Panel
    63
  - Turning on the Power
    64
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    64
  - Using the Touchpad TM
    65
- Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
  67
  - Removing a Memory Module
    74
  - Checking Total Memory
    76
- Connecting a Mouse
  77
- Connecting a Printer
  77
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    77
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    78
- Setting up a Printer
  78
  - Using the Add Printer Wizard
    78
- Powering off the Computer
  81
- Caring for Your Computer
  82
  - Cleaning the Computer
    82
  - Moving the Computer
    82
  - Using a Computer Lock
    83
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

84
- Computing Tips
  84
- Using the Keyboard
  85
  - Character Keys
    86
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    86
  - Function Keys
    86
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    87
  - Overlay Keys
    87
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  89
- TOSHIBA Console
  89
- Starting a Program
  89
- Saving Your Work
  90
- Printing Your Work
  91
- Using Diskettes
  91
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    92
  - Caring for Diskettes
    92
- Backing up Your Files
  93
- Playing a CD or DVD
  94
  - Components
    94
  - CD/DVD and Digital Audio Modes
    96
  - Inserting a Disc
    97
  - Playing an Audio CD
    99
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    100
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    101
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    101
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    102
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  102
- Setting up for Communications
  103
  - Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
    103
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    103
- Powering down the Computer
  104
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    105
  - Restart Command
    105
  - Hibernation Command
    105
  - Standby Command
    106
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  107
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    108
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    111
- Using Hibernation
  111
- Using Standby
  118
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    119
  - Starting Again from Standby
    122
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

123
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  123
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  123
  - Battery Notice
    124
  - Power Management
    124
- Charging the Battery
  125
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    126
- Monitoring Battery Power
  127
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    128
  - Conserving Battery Power
    129
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    129
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    130
- Changing the Main Battery
  131
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    131
  - Removing the Battery
    132
  - Installing the Battery
    133
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  133
  - Safety Precautions
    133
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    134
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  135
- Traveling Tips
  136
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

138
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

166
- Windows XP Special Features
  166
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  167
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    167
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    168
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    169
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    170
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    171
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    172
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  173
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  176
- Connecting to the Internet
  178
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  179
  - The Internet
    179
  - The World Wide Web
    179
  - Internet Service Providers
    180
  - Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
    180
  - Surfing the Internet
    180
  - Internet Features
    181
  - Uploading and Downloading Files on the Internet
    181
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  182
- Exploring Video Features
  182
  - Connecting a TV to Your Computer
    182
  - Display Settings Hot Key
    183
- Exploring Audio Features
  183
  - Recording Sounds
    183
  - Using a Microphone
    184
  - Adjusting Recording Settings
    184
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    185
- Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
  185
- Changing the Display Properties Setting
  186
- Using PC Cards
  190
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    190
  - Inserting a PC Card
    190
  - Removing a PC Card
    191
  - Hot Swapping a PC Card
    192
  - Hot Swapping Precautions
    192
- Using SD Cards
  193
  - Inserting an SD Card
    193
  - Removing an SD Card
    194
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

195
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  195
- Fn-Esse
  197
- Hotkey Utility
  201
- TOSHIBA Console
  201
  - Customize Your Computer
    202
  - Security
    203
  - Power Management
    203
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    206
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

208
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  208
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  210
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  211
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  212
  - Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
    212
  - Internet Problems
    213
  - The Windows
    213
  - XP Operating System Can Help You
    213
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  214
  - A Plan of Action
    214
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    215
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    217
    
    Disabling a Device
    217
    
    Checking Device Properties
    217
  - Memory Module Problems
    219
  - Power and the Batteries
    220
  - Keyboard Problems
    221
  - Display Problems
    222
  - Disk Drive Problems
    224
  - Error-Checking
    224
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    226
  - Sound System Problems
    227
  - PC Card Problems
    228
  - Printer Problems
    231
  - Modem Problems
    232
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  232
- If You Need Further Assistance
  233
  - Before You Call
    234
  - Contacting Toshiba
    234
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  236
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  236
Appendix A: Hot Keys

239
- Volume Mute
  239
- Instant Password Security
  239
- Power Usage Mode
  240
- Standby Mode
  241
- Hibernation Mode
  242
- Display Modes
  243
- Display Brightness
  244
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  244
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  244
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  244
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

245
- USA and Canada
  245
- United Kingdom
  245
- Australia
  245
- Europe
  245
- Glossary
  246
- Index
  262

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