User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A10/A15 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction34This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used36Other documentation36Service options37Finding Your Way Around38Making sure you have everything38Front with the display closed39Back40Right side41Left side42Front with the display open43System indicator panel44Keyboard indicator lights45Underside46Getting Started48Selecting a place to work48Creating a computer-friendly environment48Keeping yourself comfortable49Precautions52Setting up your computer54Setting up your software54Registering your computer with Toshiba55Adding external devices55Connecting to a power source56Charging the main battery58Using the computer for the first time59Opening the display panel59Turning on the power60Using the TouchPad™61Control buttons62Disabling or enabling the TouchPad62Setting up a printer63Installing additional memory (optional)66Removing a memory module70Connecting a mouse71Connecting a printer71Connecting a USB printer71Connecting a parallel printer71Using external display devices72Connecting an external monitor72Directing the display output when you turn on the computer72Adjusting the quality of the external display73Display limitations73Connecting an optional external diskette drive74Using an external keyboard75Turning off the computer75Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer77Using a computer lock77Learning the Basics79Computing tips79Using the keyboard80Character keys81Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Windows® special keys82Overlay keys82Emulating a full-size keyboard84Starting a program84Saving your work85Printing your work86Backing up your files86Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive87DVD-ROM drive components88Inserting a disc89Playing an audio CD91Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD93Removing a disc with the computer on93Removing a disc with the computer off94Caring for CDs and DVDs94Setting up for communications94Connecting the modem to a phone line95Connecting your computer to a network95Powering down the computer96Turn Off or Shut down command96Restart command97Hibernation command97Standby command98Using Turn Off or Shut down99Turning off or shutting down more quickly100Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down103Using Hibernation103Enabling the Hibernation command104Going into Hibernation mode105Going into Hibernation mode more quickly106Starting again from Hibernation mode109Using Standby110Going into Standby mode more quickly111Starting again from Standby114Mobile Computing115Toshiba’s energy-saver design115Running the computer on battery power115Battery Notice116Power management116Charging the batteries117Charging the main battery117Charging the RTC battery118Monitoring battery power119Determining remaining battery power119Conserving battery power120What to do when the battery runs low121Setting battery alarms121Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer123Inserting the battery in the computer125Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries safely127Traveling tips128Getting 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 Calculator145Creating 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 computer158Exploring 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 swapping182Toshiba Utilities183TOSHIBA Accessibility183Fn-esse185Starting Fn-esse185Assigning a key to a program or document186Viewing existing key assignments188Changing or removing existing key assignments188Hotkey utility188TOSHIBA Console189Customize Your Computer190Security191Power Management191Toshiba Hardware Setup194If 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 you202Resolving a hardware conflict202A plan of action203Resolving 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 habits222If you need further assistance223Before you call223Contacting Toshiba224Other Toshiba Internet Web sites225Toshiba’s worldwide offices225Hot Keys228Volume Mute228Instant password security228Without a password229With a password229Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged230Power usage mode231Standby mode232Hibernation mode233Display modes234Display brightness235Enabling a wireless device235Disabling or enabling the TouchPad235Keyboard hot keys236Power Cable Connectors237USA and Canada237United Kingdom237Australia237Europe237Glossary238Index254Size: 3.9 MBPages: 263Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPerformance1Intel® Celeron® Processor at 2.40GHz1CPU1Intel® Celeron® processor at 2.40GHz**1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 362 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
