User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A40/A45 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Important information about your CPU cooling fan41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions45Setting up your computer46Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba47Adding external devices48Connecting to a power source49Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Turning on the power53Activating the power-on password54Using the TouchPad™55Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch58Setting up a printer62Installing additional memory (optional)65Removing a memory module72Connecting a mouse75Connecting a printer75Connecting a USB printer75Connecting a parallel printer75Using external display devices76Connecting an external monitor76Directing the display output when you turn on the computer76Adjusting the quality of the external display77Display limitations77Connecting an optional external diskette drive78Using an external keyboard79Powering off the computer79Caring for your computer80Cleaning the computer81Moving the computer81Using a computer lock81Chapter 2: Learning the Basics83Computing tips83Using the keyboard84Character keys85Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys85Function keys85Windows® special keys86Overlay keys86Emulating a full-size keyboard88Starting a program88Saving your work89Printing your work90Backing up your files90Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive91DVD-ROM drive components92CD/DVD control buttons93CD/DVD and Digital audio modes94Inserting a disc95Playing an audio CD97Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD99Removing a disc with the computer on99Removing a disc with the computer off100Caring for CDs and DVDs100Setting up for communications100Connecting the modem to a phone line101Connecting your computer to a network101Powering down the computer102Turn Off or Shut down command103Restart command103Hibernation command104Standby command104Using Turn Off or Shut down105Turning off or shutting down more quickly107Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down108Using Hibernation109Enabling the Hibernation command109Going into Hibernation mode109Going into Hibernation mode more quickly110Starting again from Hibernation mode112Using Standby112Going into Standby mode more quickly114Starting again from Standby116Chapter 3: Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power117Battery Notice118Power management118Using additional batteries119Charging the batteries119Charging the main battery119Charging the RTC battery120Monitoring battery power121Determining remaining battery power122Conserving battery power123What to do when the battery runs low124Setting battery alarms124Changing the main battery125Removing the battery from the computer125Inserting the battery in the computer127Taking care of your battery128Safety precautions128Maximizing battery life129Disposing of used batteries safely130Traveling tips130Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System132Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop133Finding your way around the desktop133Windows® XP file system135Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together136Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet139Lesson 4: Creating a new document140Lesson 5: Creating a new folder141Lesson 6: Starting programs142Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows144Using the taskbar145Minimizing and maximizing windows145Resizing and moving windows146Lesson 8: Closing programs147Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts148Creating a shortcut to the Calculator148Creating a shortcut to the Character Map149Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver151Lesson 11: Setting the date and time154Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop156Lesson 13: Using System Restore158Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?159Windows® XP Help and Support Center159Using the online tours and tutorials161Lesson 15: Turning off your computer162Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options163Windows® XP special features163Personalizing your desktop164Customizing the taskbar164Bringing the world to your desktop165Changing desktop and browsing style166Personalizing individual windows167Customizing window toolbars168Displaying information about each folder169Using your computer at the office170Setting up for communications171Connecting the modem to a telephone line172Setting up a dial-up connection172Exchanging data with another computer173Transferring files using a parallel port connection173Getting help transferring files173Setting up a wireless connection174Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray174Connecting to the Internet175An overview of using the Internet176The Internet176The World Wide Web176Internet Service Providers177Signing up with an Internet Service Provider177Surfing the Internet177Internet features178Uploading and downloading files on the Internet178Toshiba’s online resources179Exploring video features179Changing the display properties setting179Playing DVDs180Display settings hot key181Exploring audio features181Recording sounds181Using a microphone181Adjusting recording settings182Using external speakers or headphones183Using PC Cards183PC Card supporting software184Inserting PC Cards184Removing PC Cards185Hot swapping186Using SD Cards186Inserting an SD card186Removing an SD card187Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities188TOSHIBA Accessibility188Fnesse190Starting Fnesse190Assigning a key to a program or document191Viewing existing key assignments193Changing or removing existing key assignments193Hotkey utility193TOSHIBA Console194Customize Your Computer195Security196Power Management196Toshiba Hardware Setup198Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong201Problems that are easy to fix201Problems when you turn on the computer203The Windows® operating system is not working204Using Startup options to fix problems205Internet problems206The Windows® XP operating system can help you206Resolving a hardware conflict207A plan of action207Resolving hardware conflicts on your own208Fixing a problem with Device Manager210Memory module problems212Power and the batteries213Keyboard problems214Display problems215Disk drive problems217DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems219Sound system problems221PC Card problems222Printer problems225Modem problems226Develop good computing habits227If you need further assistance228Before you call228Contacting Toshiba229Other Toshiba Internet Web sites230Toshiba’s worldwide offices230Appendix A: Hot Keys233Volume Mute233Instant password security233Without a password234With a password234Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged235Power usage mode236Standby mode237Hibernation mode238Display modes239Display brightness239Disabling or enabling the TouchPad240Keyboard hot keys240Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors241Appendix C: Using ConfigFree With Your Computer242Getting Started243ConfigFree Main Screen243Starting ConfigFree244Configuring ConfigFree244ConfigFree Utilities245Connectivity Doctor245Device Settings246Profile Settings248Quick Connect249Using Auto Switch250Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)251Auto Switch (SSID)251Glossary252Index268Size: 4.47 MBPages: 277Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPerformance1Intel® Celeron® Processor at 2.60GHz1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1Intel® Celeron® processor at 2.60GHz**1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 238 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
