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Toshiba Satellite A355 User Manual (236 pages)

A355-S6882 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.13 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
21
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
23
Regulatory Statements
24
Table of Contents
29
Introduction
36
This Guide
38
Safety Icons
39
- Other Icons Used
  39
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started

41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

90
- Computing Tips
  90
- Using the Keyboard
  92
  - Character Keys
    92
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    92
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    93
  - Function Keys
    93
  - Special Windows ® Keys
    93
  - Overlay Keys
    94
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    94
- Starting a Program
  95
- Saving Your Work
  97
- Printing Your Work
  99
- Backing up Your Work
  100
  - Restoring Your Work
    101
- Using the Optical Drive
  101
  - Optical Drive Components
    102
  - Media Control Buttons
    103
  - Inserting an Optical Disc
    103
  - Playing an Audio CD
    105
  - Playing Optical Media
    105
  - Recording Optical Media
    106
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    106
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    107
  - Caring for Optical Discs
    107
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

108
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  108
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  109
  - Battery Notice
    109
  - Power Management
    110
  - Using Additional Batteries
    110
- Charging Batteries
  110
  - Charging the Main Battery
    111
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    111
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  112
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    113
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    114
  - Setting Battery Notifications
    114
  - Conserving Battery Power
    115
  - Power Plans
    116
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
    117
- Changing the Main Battery
  118
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    118
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    120
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  121
  - Safety Precautions
    121
  - Maintaining Your Battery
    122
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  123
- Traveling Tips
  124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

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- Exploring the Desktop
  125
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    126
- Setting up for Communications
  128
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    128
  - Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
    129
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  131
  - The Internet
    131
  - The World Wide Web
    131
  - Internet Service Providers
    131
  - Connecting to the Internet
    132
  - Surfing the Internet
    132
  - Internet Features
    132
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    133
- Exploring Audio Features
  133
  - Recording Sounds
    133
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    134
- FM Tuner
  135
- Web Camera
  135
- Using an Expresscard
  136
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    136
  - Removing an Expresscard
    137
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting Memory Media
    138
  - Removing Memory Media
    138
- Using the I.link ® Port
  139
- Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
  139
Chapter 5: Utilities

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- TOSHIBA Assist
  141
  - Connect
    142
  - Secure
    143
  - Protect & Fix
    144
  - Optimize
    145
- Setting Passwords
  146
  - Using an Instant Password
    146
  - Using a Supervisor Password
    147
  - Using a User Password
    148
  - Deleting a User Password
    149
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  151
- Mouse Utility
  152
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  153
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  157
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  158
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  159
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  160
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  161
- Configfree
  164
  - Getting Started
    164
  - Configfree ® Utilities
    165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

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- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  168
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  169
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  172
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  174
  - A Plan of Action
    174
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    175
  - Memory Problems
    176
  - Power and the Batteries
    177
  - Keyboard Problems
    178
  - Display Problems
    179
  - Disk or Internal Storage Drive Problems
    181
  - Optical Drive Problems
    183
  - Sound System Problems
    184
  - Expresscard ® Problems
    184
  - Printer Problems
    186
  - Modem Problems
    187
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    188
- DVD Operating Problems
  190
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  191
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
    192
  - Hibernation Mode
    196
- If You Need Further Assistance
  197
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    197
  - Contacting Toshiba
    197
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  198
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

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- Hot Key Cards
  200
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    201
- Application Cards
  202
  - Using the Application Cards
    203
  - Card Case
    203
- Hot Key Functions
  204
  - Volume Mute
    204
  - Lock (Instant Security)
    205
  - Power Plan
    206
  - Sleep Mode
    207
  - Hibernation Mode
    208
  - Output (Display Switch)
    209
  - Display Brightness
    210
  - Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
    211
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    212
  - Zoom (Display Resolution)
    213
  - Keyboard Hot Key Functions
    214
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

215
- Glossary
  216
- Index
  230