Toshiba A10-S127 A10-S128 A10-S167 User Manual

Table of Contents

• Satellite® A10/A15 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
    • System indicator panel
    • Keyboard indicator lights
  • 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 to a power source
  • Charging the main battery
  • Using the computer for the first time
    • Opening the display panel
    • Turning on the power
    • Using the TouchPad™
    • Control buttons
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • 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
  • Turning 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
  • Starting a program
  • Saving your work
  • Printing your work
  • Backing up your files
  • Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
    • DVD-ROM drive components
    • 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 4: Mobile Computing
  • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  • Running the computer on battery power
    • Battery Notice
    • Power management
  • 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 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
  • Changing the display properties setting
    • 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

• 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
    • 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
  • Enabling a wireless device
  • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Keyboard hot keys

• Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

• Glossary

• Index