Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A300 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Introduction20This guide21Other documentation22Setting up your computer and getting started22Precautions22Your computer’s features and specifications23Connecting to a power source24Connecting a printer26Adding memory (optional)26Installing a memory module27Removing a memory module31Your computer’s TFT display33Using an ExpressCard®33Inserting an ExpressCard®33Removing an ExpressCard®34Learning the basics34Computing tips34Using the TouchPad™35Scrolling with the TouchPad™35Control buttons35Using the optical drive36Media control buttons37Inserting an optical disc37Removing a disc with the computer on38Removing a disc with the computer off39Moving the computer39Mobile computing39Running the computer on battery power39Monitoring main battery power40Setting battery notifications41Changing the main battery41Taking care of your battery43Safety precautions43Maintaining your battery44Disposing of used batteries44If something goes wrong45Problems that are easy to fix45Problems when you turn on the computer46Display problems47ExpressCard® problems48If you need further assistance49Before you contact Toshiba49Contacting Toshiba49Toshiba voice contact50Power cord/cable connectors50Features and specifications50Index51Size: 949 KBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A300 Series User's Guide1Contents27Introduction34This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Setting up a work environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer42Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Your computer’s features and specifications49Turning on the power49Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module56Checking total memory58Hard Drive Recovery Utilities59Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs59Hard Disk Drive Recovery options60Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media65Installing drivers and applications66Using the TouchPad™66Scrolling with the TouchPad™67Control buttons67Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™67Using external display devices68Directing the display output when you turn on the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display71Using an external keyboard71Using a mouse71Connecting a printer71Setting up a printer72Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Turning off the computer73Options for turning off the computer74Using the Shut Down command76Using and configuring Hibernation mode78Using and configuring Sleep mode80Closing the display panel83Customizing your computer’s settings83Caring for your computer83Cleaning the computer83Moving the computer84Using a computer lock84Chapter 2: Learning the Basics85Computing tips85Using the keyboard87Character keys87Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard87Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys88Function keys88Special Windows® keys88Overlay keys89Using the overlay to type numeric data89Starting a program90Starting a program from the Start menu90Starting a program from Windows® Explorer91Starting a program using the Start Search field92Saving your work92Printing your work94Backing up your work95Restoring your work95Using the optical drive95Optical drive components96Media control buttons97Inserting an optical disc97Playing an audio CD99Playing optical media100Recording optical media100Removing a disc with the computer on101Removing a disc with the computer off101Caring for optical discs102Toshiba’s online resources102Chapter 3: Mobile Computing103Toshiba’s energy-saver design103Running the computer on battery power104Battery Notice104Power management105Using additional batteries105Charging batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring main battery power108Determining remaining battery power110What to do when the main battery runs low110Setting battery notifications111Conserving battery power111Power Plans112Using a hot key to set the Power Plan113Changing the main battery114Removing the battery from the computer114Inserting a charged battery116Taking care of your battery117Safety precautions117Maintaining your battery118Disposing of used batteries119Traveling tips120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting your computer to a network124Connecting a modem to a telephone line125An overview of using the Internet127The Internet127The World Wide Web127Internet Service Providers127Connecting to the Internet128Surfing the Internet128Internet features128Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet129Exploring audio features129Recording sounds129Using external speakers or headphones130Web Camera131Using an ExpressCard®131Inserting an ExpressCard®131Removing an ExpressCard®132Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133Inserting memory media133Removing memory media134Using the i.LINK® port134Chapter 5: Utilities135TOSHIBA Assist136Connect137Secure138Protect & Fix139Optimize140TOSHIBA Application Installer141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password143Using a user password144Deleting a user password145TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility147Mouse Utility148TOSHIBA Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153TOSHIBA Button Support154CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer155TOSHIBA Accessibility156Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint utility limitations157Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint Logon158Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader158Fingerprint reader limitations159ConfigFree®160Getting Started160ConfigFree® Utilities161Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer165The Windows® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict170A plan of action170Fixing a problem with Device Manager171Memory problems172Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems174Display problems175Disk drive problems177Optical drive problems178Sound system problems179ExpressCard® problems180Printer problems182Modem problems183Wireless networking problems183DVD operating problems186Develop good computing habits187Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system188If you need further assistance192Before you contact Toshiba192Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites193Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards196Hot Key Cards196Using the Hot Key Cards197Application Cards198Using the Application Cards199Card Case199Hot key functions200Volume Mute200Lock (Instant security)201Power plan202Sleep mode203Hibernation mode204Output (Display switch)205Zoom (Display resolution206Disabling or enabling wireless devices207Disabling or enabling the TouchPad208Changing screen resolution209Keyboard hot key functions210Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors211Glossary212Index226Size: 4.12 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A300 Series User's Guide1Contents27Introduction34This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Setting up a work environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer42Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Your computer’s features and specifications49Turning on the power49Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module56Checking total memory58Hard Drive Recovery Utilities59Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs59Hard Disk Drive Recovery options60Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media65Installing drivers and applications66Using the TouchPad™66Scrolling with the TouchPad™67Control buttons67Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™67Using external display devices68Directing the display output when you turn on the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display71Using an external keyboard71Using a mouse71Connecting a printer71Setting up a printer72Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Turning off the computer73Options for turning off the computer74Using the Shut Down command76Using and configuring Hibernation mode78Using and configuring Sleep mode80Closing the display panel83Customizing your computer’s settings83Caring for your computer83Cleaning the computer83Moving the computer84Using a computer lock84Chapter 2: Learning the Basics85Computing tips85Using the keyboard87Character keys87Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard87Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys88Function keys88Special Windows® keys88Overlay keys89Using the overlay to type numeric data89Starting a program90Starting a program from the Start menu90Starting a program from Windows® Explorer91Starting a program using the Start Search field92Saving your work92Printing your work94Backing up your work95Restoring your work95Using the optical drive95Optical drive components96Media control buttons97Inserting an optical disc97Playing an audio CD99Playing optical media100Recording optical media100Removing a disc with the computer on101Removing a disc with the computer off101Caring for optical discs102Toshiba’s online resources102Chapter 3: Mobile Computing103Toshiba’s energy-saver design103Running the computer on battery power104Battery Notice104Power management105Using additional batteries105Charging batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring main battery power108Determining remaining battery power110What to do when the main battery runs low110Setting battery notifications111Conserving battery power111Power Plans112Using a hot key to set the Power Plan113Changing the main battery114Removing the battery from the computer114Inserting a charged battery116Taking care of your battery117Safety precautions117Maintaining your battery118Disposing of used batteries119Traveling tips120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting your computer to a network124Connecting a modem to a telephone line125An overview of using the Internet127The Internet127The World Wide Web127Internet Service Providers127Connecting to the Internet128Surfing the Internet128Internet features128Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet129Exploring audio features129Recording sounds129Using external speakers or headphones130Web Camera131Using an ExpressCard®131Inserting an ExpressCard®131Removing an ExpressCard®132Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133Inserting memory media133Removing memory media134Using the i.LINK® port134Chapter 5: Utilities135TOSHIBA Assist136Connect137Secure138Protect & Fix139Optimize140TOSHIBA Application Installer141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password143Using a user password144Deleting a user password145TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility147Mouse Utility148TOSHIBA Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153TOSHIBA Button Support154CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer155TOSHIBA Accessibility156Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint utility limitations157Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint Logon158Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader158Fingerprint reader limitations159ConfigFree®160Getting Started160ConfigFree® Utilities161Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer165The Windows® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict170A plan of action170Fixing a problem with Device Manager171Memory problems172Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems174Display problems175Disk drive problems177Optical drive problems178Sound system problems179ExpressCard® problems180Printer problems182Modem problems183Wireless networking problems183DVD operating problems186Develop good computing habits187Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system188If you need further assistance192Before you contact Toshiba192Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites193Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards196Hot Key Cards196Using the Hot Key Cards197Application Cards198Using the Application Cards199Card Case199Hot key functions200Volume Mute200Lock (Instant security)201Power plan202Sleep mode203Hibernation mode204Output (Display switch)205Zoom (Display resolution206Disabling or enabling wireless devices207Disabling or enabling the TouchPad208Changing screen resolution209Keyboard hot key functions210Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors211Glossary212Index226Size: 4.12 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
