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Toshiba A40-S161 A40-S200 A40-S2001 User Manual [PDF]
Pages: 277 | Size: 4.75 MBTable of Contents
- Satellite® A40/A45 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
- Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Creating a computer-friendly environment
- Important information about your CPU cooling fan
- Keeping yourself comfortable
- Precautions
- Setting up your computer
- Setting up your software
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Adding external devices
- 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™
- Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
- Setting up a printer
- Installing additional memory (optional)
- Removing a memory module
- Connecting a mouse
- Connecting a printer
- Connecting a USB printer
- Connecting a parallel printer
- Using external display devices
- Connecting an external monitor
- Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
- Adjusting the quality of the external display
- Display limitations
- Connecting an optional external diskette drive
- Using an external keyboard
- Powering off the computer
- Caring for your computer
- Cleaning the computer
- Moving the computer
- Using a computer lock
- Selecting a place to work
- Chapter 2: 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
- Starting a program
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Backing up your files
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
- DVD-ROM drive components
- CD/DVD control buttons
- 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
- 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 mode
- Using Standby
- Going into Standby mode more quickly
- Starting again from Standby
- Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
- Battery Notice
- Power management
- Using additional batteries
- Charging the batteries
- Charging the main 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
- Inserting the battery in the computer
- Taking care of your battery
- Safety precautions
- Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries safely
- Traveling tips
- Chapter 4: 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
- Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
- Chapter 5: 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
- Changing the display properties setting
- Playing DVDs
- Display settings hot key
- Exploring audio features
- Recording sounds
- Using a microphone
- Adjusting recording settings
- Using external speakers or headphones
- Using PC Cards
- PC Card supporting software
- Inserting PC Cards
- Removing PC Cards
- Hot swapping
- Using SD Cards
- Inserting an SD card
- Removing an SD card
- Chapter 6: 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 7: 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
- Without a password
- With a password
- Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
- Power usage mode
- Standby mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display brightness
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Keyboard hot keys
- Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
- Appendix C: Using ConfigFree With Your Computer
- Getting Started
- ConfigFree Main Screen
- Starting ConfigFree
- Configuring ConfigFree
- ConfigFree Utilities
- Connectivity Doctor
- Device Settings
- Profile Settings
- Quick Connect
- Using Auto Switch
- Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)
- Auto Switch (SSID)
- Getting Started
- Glossary
- Index
Toshiba A45-S151 A45-S1511 Specifications [PDF]
Pages: 9 | Size: 190 kBTable of Contents
- Performance
- Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80GHz
- CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**
- Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz**
- L2 Cache
- Memory
- Mass Storage/Optical Drive
- Graphics/Video
- Input Devices
- Expandability
- Communications
- Physical Description
- Power Supply
- Security