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Toshiba Satellite A85 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite A85 Series User Manual (264 pages)

A85-S1071 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.45 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
14
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
- Selecting a Place to Work
  40
- Setting up Your Computer
  44
  - Setting up Your Software
    45
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  46
- Adding External Devices
  47
- Connecting to a Power Source
  48
- Charging the Main Battery
  51
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  52
- Adding Memory
  54
  - Installing a Memory Module
    55
  - Removing a Memory Module
    60
- Using the Touchpad
  62
- Turning off the Computer
  64
  - Closing the Display Panel
    65
- Using External Display Devices
  65
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    66
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    67
- Using an External Keyboard
  67
- Using a Mouse
  68
- Connecting a Printer
  68
  - Setting up Your Printer
    69
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  70
- Caring for Your Computer
  71
  - Cleaning the Computer
    71
  - Moving the Computer
    72
  - Using a Computer Lock
    72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

74
- Computing Tips
  74
- Using the Keyboard
  76
  - Character Keys
    76
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    77
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    77
  - Function Keys
    78
  - Windows Special Keys
    78
  - Overlay Keys
    78
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    79
- Starting a Program
  81
- Saving Your Work
  84
  - Saving Files
    84
  - File Names
    85
- Printing Your Work
  86
- Backing up Your Work
  87
  - Restoring Your Work
    88
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  88
- Powering down the Computer
  96
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    97
  - Using Hibernation
    99
  - Using Standby
    101
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

104
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  104
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  105
  - Battery Notice
    105
- Charging the Batteries
  106
  - Charging the Main Battery
    106
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    107
- Monitoring Battery Power
  108
  - What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
    111
- Changing Batteries
  112
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    113
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    114
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  115
  - Safety Precautions
    115
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    116
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  117
- Conserving Power
  118
  - Power Profiles
    119
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    119
- Additional Options for Power
  120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

121
- Exploring the Desktop
  121
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    122
- Setting up for Communications
  124
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  130
  - The Internet
    130
  - The World Wide Web
    130
  - Internet Service Providers
    131
  - Connecting to the Internet
    131
  - Surfing the Internet
    132
  - Internet Features
    132
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    133
- Exploring Audio Features
  133
  - Recording Sounds
    133
  - Using a Microphone
    134
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    135
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  136
  - Inserting a PC Card
    136
  - Removing a PC Card
    137
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    138
  - Hot Swapping
    138
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

139
- TOSHIBA Assist
  140
  - Connect
    141
  - Secure
    141
  - Protect & Fix
    141
  - Optimize
    141
- Using a Supervisor Password
  142
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    142
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    143
- Setting User Passwords
  143
  - Using an Instant Password
    144
  - Setting a User Password
    145
  - Disabling a User Password
    145
- PC Diagnostic Tool
  146
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  147
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  149
- Mouse Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  151
- Fn-Esse
  152
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  157
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  158
- TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
  159
  - TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
    162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

164
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  164
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  166
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  168
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  171
  - A Plan of Action
    171
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    172
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    173
  - Memory Problems
    175
  - Power and the Batteries
    176
  - Keyboard Problems
    178
  - Display Problems
    179
  - Disk Drive Problems
    181
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    184
  - Sound System Problems
    185
  - PC Card Problems
    185
  - Printer Problems
    189
  - Modem Problems
    190
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    191
- DVD Operating Problems
  194
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  197
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    198
- If You Need Further Assistance
  204
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    204
  - Contacting Toshiba
    205
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  206
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  206
Appendix A: Hot Keys

208
- Volume Mute
  208
- Password Security
  209
- Power Usage Mode
  211
- Standby Mode
  212
- Hibernation Mode
  213
- Display Modes
  214
- Display Brightness
  214
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  215
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  215
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

217
- Toshiba Computer
  218
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

218
- Getting Started
  219
  - Starting Configfree
    219
  - Configfree Utilities
    220
- Configfree Utilities
  221
  - Connectivity Doctor
    221
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    224
  - Profile Settings
    229
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    233
  - Quick Connect
    237
- Using the Automatic Switch
  240
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  241
- Glossary
  242
- Index
  257

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