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Toshiba A25-S307 A25-S308 Specifications [PDF]

Pages: 9 | Size: 219 kB

Table of Contents

  • Performance
  • Intel® Pentium® 4 2.80GHz processor
    • CPU
    • L2 Cache
    • Memory
    • Mass Storage
    • Graphics/Video
    • Input Devices
    • Expandability
    • Communications
    • Physical Description
    • Power Supply
    • Security

Toshiba A20-S207 A20-S208 A25-S207 User Manual [PDF]

Pages: 269 | Size: 4.33 MB

Table of Contents

  • Satellite® A20/A25 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
    • Making sure you have everything
    • Front with the display closed
    • Back
    • Right side
    • Left side
    • Front with the display open
      • Keyboard indicator lights
      • System indicator panel
      • CD/DVD control buttons
    • Underside
  • Chapter 2: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Creating a computer-friendly environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Precautions
    • Setting up your computer
      • Setting up your software
      • Registering your computer with Toshiba
      • Adding external devices
    • Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Opening the display panel
      • Turning on the power
      • Activating the power-on password
      • Using the TouchPad
    • Installing additional memory (optional)
      • Removing a memory module
    • Connecting a mouse
    • Connecting a printer
      • Connecting a USB printer
      • Connecting a parallel printer
    • Setting up a printer
      • Using the Add Printer Wizard
    • Powering off the computer
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Windows® special keys
      • Overlay keys
    • Emulating a full-size keyboard
    • TOSHIBA Console
    • Starting a program
    • Saving your work
    • Printing your work
    • Using diskettes
      • Inserting and removing diskettes
      • Caring for diskettes
    • Backing up your files
    • Playing a CD or DVD
      • Components
      • CD/DVD and digital audio modes
      • Inserting a disc
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
      • Removing a disc with the computer on
      • Removing a disc with the computer off
      • Caring for CDs and DVDs
    • Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
    • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting the modem to a phone line
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • Powering down the computer
      • Turn Off or Shut down command
      • Restart command
      • Hibernation command
      • Standby command
    • Using Turn Off or Shut down
      • Turning off or shutting down more quickly
      • Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
    • Using Hibernation
      • Enabling the Hibernation command
      • Going into Hibernation mode
      • Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
      • Starting again from Hibernation
    • Using Standby
      • Going into Standby mode more quickly
      • Starting again from Standby
  • Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
      • Power management
    • Charging the battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring battery power
      • Determining remaining battery power
      • Conserving battery power
      • What to do when the battery runs low
      • Setting battery alarms
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Installing the battery
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maximizing battery life
    • Disposing of used batteries safely
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System
    • Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
      • Windows® XP file system
    • Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
    • Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
    • Lesson 4: Creating a new document
    • Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
    • Lesson 6: Starting programs
    • Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
      • Using the taskbar
      • Minimizing and maximizing windows
      • Resizing and moving windows
    • Lesson 8: Closing programs
    • Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
      • Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
      • Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
    • Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver
    • Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
    • Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
    • Lesson 13: Using System Restore
    • Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
      • Windows® XP Help and Support Center
      • Using the online tours and tutorials
    • Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
  • Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options
    • Windows® XP special features
    • Personalizing your desktop
      • Customizing the taskbar
      • Bringing the world to your desktop
      • Changing desktop and browsing style
      • Personalizing individual windows
      • Customizing window toolbars
      • Displaying information about each folder
    • Using your computer at the office
      • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting the modem to a telephone line
      • Setting up a dial-up connection
    • Exchanging data with another computer
      • Transferring files using a parallel port connection
      • Getting help transferring files
      • Setting up a wireless connection
      • Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray
    • Connecting to the Internet
    • An overview of using the Internet
      • The Internet
      • The World Wide Web
      • Internet Service Providers
      • Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
      • Surfing the Internet
      • Internet features
      • Uploading and downloading files on the Internet
    • Toshiba’s online resources
    • Exploring video features
      • Connecting a TV to your computer
      • Display settings hot key
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using a microphone
      • Adjusting recording settings
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
    • Changing the display properties setting
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Enabling different video refresh rates
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
      • Display limitations
    • Using PC Cards
      • PC Card supporting software
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Hot swapping a PC Card
    • Using SD cards
      • Inserting an SD card
      • Removing an SD card
  • Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
    • TOSHIBA Accessibility
    • Fnesse
      • Starting Fnesse
      • Assigning a key to a program or document
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • Hotkey utility
    • TOSHIBA Console
      • Customize Your Computer
      • Security
      • Power Management
      • Toshiba Hardware Setup
  • Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • The Windows® operating system is not working
      • Using Startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
      • The Windows® XP operating system can help you
    • Resolving a hardware conflict
      • A plan of action
      • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
      • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Memory module problems
      • Power and the batteries
      • Keyboard problems
      • Display problems
      • Disk drive problems
      • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
      • Sound system problems
      • PC Card problems
      • Printer problems
      • Modem problems
    • Develop good computing habits
    • If you need further assistance
      • Before you call
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: Hot Keys
    • Volume Mute
    • Instant password security
    • Power usage mode
    • Standby mode
    • Hibernation mode
    • Display modes
    • Display brightness
    • Enabling a wireless device
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Keyboard hot keys
  • Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
  • Glossary
  • Index