User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A70/75 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Other precautions45Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer47Setting up your software48Registering your computer with Toshiba49Adding external devices49Connecting to a power source50Charging the main battery52Using the computer for the first time53Opening the display panel53Your computer’s features and specifications54Turning on the power55Using the TouchPad™55Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad56Installing additional memory (optional)57Removing a memory module61Using an external keyboard62Connecting a mouse62Connecting a printer62Setting up a printer64Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer67Adjusting the quality of the external display68Turning off the computer69Closing the display panel70Caring for your computer70Cleaning the computer70Moving the computer71Using a computer lock71Chapter 2: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard75Character keys75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Windows® special keys76Overlay keys77Starting a program79Starting a program from the Start menu79Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer80Starting a program from the Run dialog box81Saving your work82Printing your work84Backing up your files85Restoring your work85Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive86Drive components and control buttons87DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components87CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons88Inserting a disc89Playing an audio CD91Playing CDs using Auto-Run93Creating a CD93Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD94Removing a disc with the computer on94Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD and DVD discs95Powering down the computer96Using Turn Off or Shut down97Hibernation command98Stand By command99Turning off more quickly99Starting again after Turn Off100Using Hibernation101Starting again from Hibernation mode102Using Stand by103Going into Stand by mode more quickly103Starting again from Stand by104Toshiba’s online resources104Chapter 3: Mobile Computing105Toshiba’s energy-saver design105Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice106Power management106Using additional batteries107Charging the batteries107Charging the main battery108Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring battery power110Determining remaining battery power110Conserving battery power111What to do when the battery runs low112Setting battery alarms113Changing the main battery114Removing the battery from the computer114Taking care of your battery116Safety precautions116Maximizing battery life117Disposing of used batteries safely118Traveling tips119Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options120Exploring the desktop120Finding your way around the desktop121Setting up for communications123Connecting the modem to a telephone line125Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet129The Internet129The World Wide Web129Internet Service Providers130Connecting to the Internet130Surfing the Internet131Internet features131Uploading and downloading files from the Internet132Exploring video features132Changing the display properties setting133Display settings hot key133Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using a microphone134Adjusting recording settings135Using external speakers or headphones136Using the i.LINK® port137Using PC Cards137PC Card supporting software138Inserting PC Cards138Removing PC Cards139Hot swapping140Using the Media Card Reader141Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader141Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader142Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong143Problems when you turn on the computer146The Windows® operating system is not working147Using Startup options to fix problems147Internet problems148The Windows® XP operating system can help you149Resolving a hardware conflict149A plan of action150Resolving hardware conflicts on your own150Fixing a problem with Device Manager152Memory module problems154Power and the batteries154Keyboard problems156Display problems156Disk drive problems159DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems160Sound system problems162PC Card problems162Printer problems166Modem problems167Develop good computing habits168If you need further assistance169Before you call169Contacting Toshiba170Other Toshiba Internet Web sites171Toshiba’s worldwide offices171Appendix A: Hot Keys173Instant password security173Without a password173With a password173Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged174Sound175Power usage mode175Stand by mode176Hibernation mode177Display modes178Enabling a wireless device179Disabling or enabling the TouchPad179Keyboard hot keys179Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors180Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer181Getting Started182Starting ConfigFree182ConfigFree Utilities183Connectivity Doctor183Search for Wireless Devices186Profile Settings188Quick Connect190Using the Automatic Switch193Semi-Automatic Switch Feature194Glossary195Index210Size: 2.69 MBPages: 217Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A70/A75 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Introduction26This guide26Other documentation27Setting up your computer and getting started27Precautions27Your computer’s features and specifications29Connecting the AC adapter29Connecting a printer31Installing additional memory (optional)32Removing a memory module35Your computer’s TFT display36Inserting a PC Card36Removing a PC Card37Hot swapping37Learning the basics38Computing tips38Using the TouchPad™38Using primary and secondary control buttons39Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive39CD/DVD control buttons40Inserting a disc41Removing a disc with the computer on43Removing a disc with the computer off43Moving the computer43Mobile computing44Running the computer on battery power44Monitoring battery power45Setting battery alarms46Changing the main battery46Battery safety precautions48Maximizing battery life49Disposing of used batteries safely50If something goes wrong51Problems that are easy to fix51Problems when you turn on the computer52Display problems53PC Card problems54Resolving PC Card problems55If you need further assistance56Before you call56Contacting Toshiba56Toshiba voice contact57Power cord/cable connectors57Features and specifications58Technology and processor58Power60Storage capacity60Ports61Standard hardware61Wireless Communication63Legal Footnotes64Index67A67B67C67D67E67F67H67I67K67L67M67O68P68R68S68T68W68Size: 736 KBPages: 68Language: EnglishOpen manual
