User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A10/A15 Series User’s Guide1Contents25Introduction33This guide33Safety icons34Other icons used35Other documentation35Service options36Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around37Making sure you have everything37Front with the display closed38Back39Right side40Left side41Front with the display open42System indicator panel43Keyboard indicator lights44Underside45Chapter 2: Getting Started47Selecting a place to work47Creating a computer-friendly environment47Keeping yourself comfortable48Precautions51Setting up your computer53Setting up your software53Registering your computer with Toshiba54Adding external devices54Connecting to a power source55Charging the main battery57Using the computer for the first time58Opening the display panel58Turning on the power59Using the TouchPad™60Control buttons61Disabling or enabling the TouchPad61Setting up a printer62Installing additional memory (optional)65Removing a memory module69Connecting a mouse70Connecting a printer70Connecting a USB printer70Connecting a parallel printer70Using external display devices71Connecting an external monitor71Directing the display output when you turn on the computer71Adjusting the quality of the external display72Display limitations72Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Using an external keyboard74Turning off the computer74Caring for your computer75Cleaning the computer75Moving the computer76Using a computer lock76Chapter 3: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard79Character keys80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows® special keys81Overlay keys81Emulating a full-size keyboard83Starting a program83Saving your work84Printing your work85Backing up your files85Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive86DVD-ROM drive components87Inserting a disc88Playing an audio CD90Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD92Removing a disc with the computer on92Removing a disc with the computer off93Caring for CDs and DVDs93Setting up for communications93Connecting the modem to a phone line94Connecting your computer to a network94Powering down the computer95Turn Off or Shut down command95Restart command96Hibernation command96Standby command97Using Turn Off or Shut down98Turning off or shutting down more quickly99Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down102Using Hibernation102Enabling the Hibernation command103Going into Hibernation mode104Going into Hibernation mode more quickly105Starting again from Hibernation mode108Using Standby109Going into Standby mode more quickly110Starting again from Standby113Chapter 4: Mobile Computing114Toshiba’s energy-saver design114Running the computer on battery power114Battery Notice115Power management115Charging the batteries116Charging the main battery116Charging the RTC battery117Monitoring battery power118Determining remaining battery power118Conserving battery power119What to do when the battery runs low120Setting battery alarms120Changing the main battery121Removing the battery from the computer122Inserting the battery in the computer124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries safely127Traveling tips127Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System129Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop130Finding your way around the desktop130Windows® XP file system132Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together133Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet136Lesson 4: Creating a new document137Lesson 5: Creating a new folder138Lesson 6: Starting programs140Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows142Using the taskbar142Minimizing and maximizing windows142Resizing and moving windows143Lesson 8: Closing programs145Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts145Creating a shortcut to the Calculator146Creating a shortcut to the Character Map146Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver148Lesson 11: Setting the date and time150Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop152Lesson 13: Using System Restore154Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?155Windows® XP Help and Support Center155Using the online tours and tutorials157Lesson 15: Turning off your computer158Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options159Windows® XP special features159Personalizing your desktop160Customizing the taskbar160Bringing the world to your desktop161Changing desktop and browsing style162Personalizing individual windows163Customizing window toolbars164Displaying information about each folder165Using your computer at the office166Setting up for communications167Connecting the modem to a telephone line168Setting up a dial-up connection168Exchanging data with another computer169Transferring files using a parallel port connection169Getting help transferring files169Setting up a wireless connection170Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray170Connecting to the Internet171An overview of using the Internet172The Internet172The World Wide Web172Internet Service Providers173Signing up with an Internet Service Provider173Surfing the Internet173Internet features174Uploading and downloading files on the Internet174Toshiba’s online resources175Exploring video features175Changing the display properties setting175Display settings hot key176Exploring audio features177Recording sounds177Using a microphone177Adjusting recording settings178Using external speakers or headphones179Using PC Cards179PC Card supporting software180Inserting PC Cards180Removing PC Cards181Hot swapping182Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities183TOSHIBA Accessibility183Fnesse185Starting Fnesse185Assigning a key to a program or document186Viewing existing key assignments188Changing or removing existing key assignments188Hotkey utility188TOSHIBA Console189Customize Your Computer190Security191Power Management191Toshiba Hardware Setup194Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong196Problems that are easy to fix196Problems when you turn on the computer198The Windows® operating system is not working199Using Startup options to fix problems200Internet problems201The Windows® XP operating system can help you201Resolving a hardware conflict202A plan of action202Resolving hardware conflicts on your own203Fixing a problem with Device Manager205Memory module problems207Power and the batteries208Keyboard problems209Display problems210Disk drive problems212DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems214Sound system problems216PC Card problems217Printer problems220Modem problems221Develop good computing habits221If you need further assistance222Before you call223Contacting Toshiba223Other Toshiba Internet Web sites224Toshiba’s worldwide offices225Appendix A: Hot Keys228Volume Mute228Instant password security228Without a password228With a password229Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged229Power usage mode230Standby mode231Hibernation mode232Display modes233Display brightness234Enabling a wireless device234Disabling or enabling the TouchPad234Keyboard hot keys235Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors236Glossary237Index253Size: 3.85 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A10/A15 Series User’s Guide1Contents25Introduction33This guide33Safety icons34Other icons used35Other documentation35Service options36Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around37Making sure you have everything37Front with the display closed38Back39Right side40Left side41Front with the display open42System indicator panel43Keyboard indicator lights44Underside45Chapter 2: Getting Started47Selecting a place to work47Creating a computer-friendly environment47Keeping yourself comfortable48Precautions51Setting up your computer53Setting up your software53Registering your computer with Toshiba54Adding external devices54Connecting to a power source55Charging the main battery57Using the computer for the first time58Opening the display panel58Turning on the power59Using the TouchPad™60Control buttons61Disabling or enabling the TouchPad61Setting up a printer62Installing additional memory (optional)65Removing a memory module69Connecting a mouse70Connecting a printer70Connecting a USB printer70Connecting a parallel printer70Using external display devices71Connecting an external monitor71Directing the display output when you turn on the computer71Adjusting the quality of the external display72Display limitations72Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Using an external keyboard74Turning off the computer74Caring for your computer75Cleaning the computer75Moving the computer76Using a computer lock76Chapter 3: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard79Character keys80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows® special keys81Overlay keys81Emulating a full-size keyboard83Starting a program83Saving your work84Printing your work85Backing up your files85Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive86DVD-ROM drive components87Inserting a disc88Playing an audio CD90Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD92Removing a disc with the computer on92Removing a disc with the computer off93Caring for CDs and DVDs93Setting up for communications93Connecting the modem to a phone line94Connecting your computer to a network94Powering down the computer95Turn Off or Shut down command95Restart command96Hibernation command96Standby command97Using Turn Off or Shut down98Turning off or shutting down more quickly99Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down102Using Hibernation102Enabling the Hibernation command103Going into Hibernation mode104Going into Hibernation mode more quickly105Starting again from Hibernation mode108Using Standby109Going into Standby mode more quickly110Starting again from Standby113Chapter 4: Mobile Computing114Toshiba’s energy-saver design114Running the computer on battery power114Battery Notice115Power management115Charging the batteries116Charging the main battery116Charging the RTC battery117Monitoring battery power118Determining remaining battery power118Conserving battery power119What to do when the battery runs low120Setting battery alarms120Changing the main battery121Removing the battery from the computer122Inserting the battery in the computer124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries safely127Traveling tips127Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System129Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop130Finding your way around the desktop130Windows® XP file system132Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together133Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet136Lesson 4: Creating a new document137Lesson 5: Creating a new folder138Lesson 6: Starting programs140Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows142Using the taskbar142Minimizing and maximizing windows142Resizing and moving windows143Lesson 8: Closing programs145Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts145Creating a shortcut to the Calculator146Creating a shortcut to the Character Map146Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver148Lesson 11: Setting the date and time150Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop152Lesson 13: Using System Restore154Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?155Windows® XP Help and Support Center155Using the online tours and tutorials157Lesson 15: Turning off your computer158Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options159Windows® XP special features159Personalizing your desktop160Customizing the taskbar160Bringing the world to your desktop161Changing desktop and browsing style162Personalizing individual windows163Customizing window toolbars164Displaying information about each folder165Using your computer at the office166Setting up for communications167Connecting the modem to a telephone line168Setting up a dial-up connection168Exchanging data with another computer169Transferring files using a parallel port connection169Getting help transferring files169Setting up a wireless connection170Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray170Connecting to the Internet171An overview of using the Internet172The Internet172The World Wide Web172Internet Service Providers173Signing up with an Internet Service Provider173Surfing the Internet173Internet features174Uploading and downloading files on the Internet174Toshiba’s online resources175Exploring video features175Changing the display properties setting175Display settings hot key176Exploring audio features177Recording sounds177Using a microphone177Adjusting recording settings178Using external speakers or headphones179Using PC Cards179PC Card supporting software180Inserting PC Cards180Removing PC Cards181Hot swapping182Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities183TOSHIBA Accessibility183Fnesse185Starting Fnesse185Assigning a key to a program or document186Viewing existing key assignments188Changing or removing existing key assignments188Hotkey utility188TOSHIBA Console189Customize Your Computer190Security191Power Management191Toshiba Hardware Setup194Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong196Problems that are easy to fix196Problems when you turn on the computer198The Windows® operating system is not working199Using Startup options to fix problems200Internet problems201The Windows® XP operating system can help you201Resolving a hardware conflict202A plan of action202Resolving hardware conflicts on your own203Fixing a problem with Device Manager205Memory module problems207Power and the batteries208Keyboard problems209Display problems210Disk drive problems212DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems214Sound system problems216PC Card problems217Printer problems220Modem problems221Develop good computing habits221If you need further assistance222Before you call223Contacting Toshiba223Other Toshiba Internet Web sites224Toshiba’s worldwide offices225Appendix A: Hot Keys228Volume Mute228Instant password security228Without a password228With a password229Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged229Power usage mode230Standby mode231Hibernation mode232Display modes233Display brightness234Enabling a wireless device234Disabling or enabling the TouchPad234Keyboard hot keys235Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors236Glossary237Index253Size: 3.85 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
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