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Toshiba A55-S326 A55-S3261 Specifications [PDF]

Pages: 9 | Size: 161 kB

Table of Contents

  • Product Highlights
  • Performance
    • Mass Storage/Optical Drive
    • Graphics/Video
    • Input Devices
    • Expandability
    • Communications
    • Physical Description
    • Power Supply
    • Security

Toshiba A55-S106 A55-S129 A55-S1291 User Manual [PDF]

Pages: 242 | Size: 4.46 MB

Table of Contents

  • Satellite® A55 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
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Other precautions
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • 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
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
      • Turning on the power
    • Using the TouchPad™
      • Scrolling with the TouchPad™
      • Using the Control buttons
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Installing additional memory (optional)
      • Removing a memory module
      • Checking total memory
    • Using an external keyboard
    • Using a mouse
    • Connecting a local printer
    • Setting up your printer
    • Connecting an optional external diskette drive
    • Using external display devices
      • Connecting the display device
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Turning off the computer
      • Closing the display panel
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Windows® special keys
      • Overlay keys
    • Starting a program
      • Starting a program from the Start menu
      • Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer
      • Starting a program from the Run dialog box
    • Saving your work
    • Printing your work
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
      • Drive components and control buttons
      • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
      • CD/DVD control buttons
      • Inserting a compact disc
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Playing CDs using Auto-Run
      • Creating a 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 CD or DVD Discs
    • Powering down the computer
      • Using Turn Off or Shut Down
    • Using Hibernation
    • Using Standby Mode
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • 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
      • What to do when the battery runs low
      • Setting battery alarms
      • Conserving battery power
      • Power profiles in Windows® XP
      • Using a hot key to set the power profile
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Inserting the battery into the computer
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maximizing battery life
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting your modem to a telephone line
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • An overview of using the Internet
      • The Internet
      • The World Wide Web
      • Internet Service Providers
      • Connecting to the Internet
      • Surfing the Internet
      • Internet features
      • Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Using the i.LINK® port
    • Inserting and removing hard drives
    • Inserting and Removing PC Cards
      • PC Card supporting software
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
      • Hot swapping
  • Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
    • Fnesse®
      • Starting Fnesse®
      • Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • TOSHIBA Console
      • Customizing your computer
      • Network
      • Security
      • TOSHIBA Power Saver
      • Mouse utility
      • Hotkey utility
      • TOSHIBA HW Setup
    • Enabling Hibernation
    • Setting passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Setting a user password
      • Disabling a user password
      • Setting a supervisor password
      • Deleting a supervisor password
    • Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility
  • Chapter 6: 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 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 profile
    • Stand By 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 Toshiba Computer
    • Getting Started
      • Starting ConfigFree
    • ConfigFree Utilities
      • Connectivity Doctor
      • Search for Wireless Devices
      • Profile Settings
      • Quick Connect
    • Using the Automatic Switch
    • Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  • Glossary
  • Index