User Manuals: Toshiba Satellite A55 Laptop Computer

User Manuals: Toshiba Satellite A55 Laptop Computer

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Toshiba Satellite A55 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite A55 User Manual (242 pages)

TOSHIBA User's Guide

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

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
8
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless LAN and Your Health
8
Europe - Eu Declaration of Conformity
9
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
11
Using this Equipment in Japan
12
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Regulatory Statements
21
Export Administration Regulation
25
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
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
- Saving Your Work
  86
  - Saving Files
    86
  - File Names
    87
- Printing Your Work
  88
- Backing up Your Work
  89
  - Restoring Your Work
    90
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  90
- Powering down the Computer
  99
  - Using Turn off or Shut down
    100
- Using Hibernation
  103
- Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
  104
- 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 a Microphone
    139
    
    Adjusting Recording Quality
    140
  - 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
- 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
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  176
  - A Plan of Action
    176
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    177
  - Resolving Conflicts
    178
  - 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
  - Error-Checking
    186
  - 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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