Toshiba A5-S116 A5-S237 A5-S416 User Manual

Tecra® A5 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
  - Precautions
  - Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
- Setting up your computer
  - Setting up your software
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Adding optional 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
- Adding memory
  - Installing a memory module
  - Removing a memory module
- Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
  - Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
  - Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition
  - Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
  - Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
  - Installing drivers and applications
- Using the TouchPad™
  - Scrolling with the TouchPad™
  - Control buttons
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Turning off the computer
  - Closing the display panel
- Using external display devices
  - Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
  - Adjusting the quality of the external display
- Using an external keyboard
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a printer
  - Setting up a printer
- Connecting an optional external diskette drive
- Connecting external speakers or headphones
- Connecting a microphone
- 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
  - Using the overlay to type numeric data
- 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
- Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
  - Drive components and control buttons
  - DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
  - System Control Buttons
  - Inserting a compact disc
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
  - Removing a disc with the computer off
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
- Using PC Cards
  - Hot swapping
- Using your computer at the office
- Backing up your work
  - Restoring your work
- Powering down the computer
  - Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
  - Using Hibernation
  - Using Standby
- Toshiba’s online resources

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
  - Battery Notice
- Charging the batteries
  - Charging the main battery
  - Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring battery power
  - What to do when the battery alarm sounds
- Changing the main battery
  - Removing the battery from the computer
  - Inserting a charged battery
- Taking care of your battery
  - Safety precautions
  - Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries
- Conserving power
  - Power profiles
  - Using a hot key to set the power profile
- Additional options for power

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
- Exploring the desktop
  - Finding your way around the desktop
- Setting up for communications
  - Connecting the 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 to, and downloading files from, the Internet
- Exploring audio features
  - Playing an audio CD
  - Playing CDs using Auto-Run
  - Creating a CD
  - Recording sounds
  - Using external speakers or headphones
- Using the i.LINK® port (optional)
- Inserting and removing PC Cards
  - Inserting a PC Card
  - Removing a PC Card
  - Setting up a PC Card for your computer
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional)
  - Inserting media
  - Removing media
- Connecting your modem to a telephone line
  - Connecting to a phone line
- Using an expansion device

Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
- TOSHIBA Assist
  - Connect
  - Secure
  - Protect & Fix
  - Optimize
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
- Using a supervisor password
  - Setting a supervisor password
  - Deleting a supervisor password
- Setting user passwords
  - Using an instant password
  - Setting a user password
  - Disabling a user password
- PC Diagnostic Tool
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
- SD Memory Card Format
- Mouse Utility
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
- Fnesse®
  - Starting Fnesse®
  - Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
  - Viewing existing key assignments
  - Changing or removing existing key assignments
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
- TOSHIBA Hotkey 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
  - Wireless networking problems
- DVD operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
  - Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
- If you need further assistance
  - Before you contact Toshiba
  - Contacting Toshiba
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices

Appendix A: Hot Keys
- Volume Mute
- 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
- Zooming applications in/out
- Keyboard hot keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
- Getting Started
  - Starting ConfigFree
- ConfigFree Utilities
  - Connectivity Doctor
  - Search for Wireless Devices
  - Profile Settings
  - ConfigFree SUMMIT
  - Quick Connect
- Using the Automatic Switch
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature

Glossary

Index

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