User ManualTable of ContentsPerformance4Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz4CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**4L2 Cache4Memory4Mass Storage/Optical Drive4Graphics/Video4Input Devices4Expandability4Communications4Physical Description4Power Supply4Security4Size: 427 KBPages: 12Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® A20/A25 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction35This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation37Service options38Finding Your Way Around39Making sure you have everything39Front with the display closed40Back41Right side42Left side43Front with the display open44Keyboard indicator lights46System indicator panel47CD/DVD control buttons48Underside49Getting Started51Selecting a place to work51Creating a computer-friendly environment51Keeping yourself comfortable52Precautions55Setting up your computer57Setting up your software57Registering your computer with Toshiba58Adding external devices58Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive59Connecting to a power source59Charging the main battery62Using the computer for the first time63Opening the display panel63Turning on the power64Activating the power-on password64Using the TouchPad65Installing additional memory (optional)67Removing a memory module74Connecting a mouse77Connecting a printer77Connecting a USB printer77Connecting a parallel printer78Setting up a printer78Using the Add Printer Wizard78Powering off the computer81Caring for your computer82Cleaning the computer82Moving the computer82Using a computer lock83Learning the Basics84Computing tips84Using the keyboard85Character keys86Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys86Function keys86Windows® special keys87Overlay keys87Emulating a full-size keyboard89TOSHIBA Console89Starting a program89Saving your work90Printing your work91Using diskettes91Inserting and removing diskettes92Caring for diskettes92Backing up your files93Playing a CD or DVD94Components94CD/DVD and digital audio modes96Inserting a disc97Playing an audio CD99Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD100Removing a disc with the computer on101Removing a disc with the computer off101Caring for CDs and DVDs102Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive102Setting up for communications103Connecting the modem to a phone line103Connecting your computer to a network103Powering down the computer104Turn Off or Shut down command105Restart command105Hibernation command105Standby command106Using Turn Off or Shut down107Turning off or shutting down more quickly108Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down111Using Hibernation111Enabling the Hibernation command112Going into Hibernation mode113Going into Hibernation mode more quickly114Starting again from Hibernation117Using Standby118Going into Standby mode more quickly119Starting again from Standby122Mobile Computing123Toshiba’s energy-saver design123Running the computer on battery power123Battery Notice124Power management124Charging the battery125Charging the RTC battery126Monitoring battery power127Determining remaining battery power128Conserving battery power129What to do when the battery runs low129Setting battery alarms130Changing the main battery131Removing the battery from the computer131Installing the battery133Taking care of your battery133Safety precautions133Maximizing battery life134Disposing of used batteries safely135Traveling tips136Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System137Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop138Finding your way around the desktop138Windows® XP file system140Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together141Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet144Lesson 4: Creating a new document145Lesson 5: Creating a new folder146Lesson 6: Starting programs147Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows149Using the taskbar150Minimizing and maximizing windows150Resizing and moving windows151Lesson 8: Closing programs152Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts153Creating a shortcut to the Calculator153Creating a shortcut to the Character Map154Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver156Lesson 11: Setting the date and time158Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop159Lesson 13: Using System Restore161Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?162Windows® XP Help and Support Center162Using the online tours and tutorials164Lesson 15: Turning off your computer165Exploring Your Options166Windows® XP special features166Personalizing your desktop167Customizing the taskbar167Bringing the world to your desktop168Changing desktop and browsing style169Personalizing individual windows170Customizing window toolbars171Displaying information about each folder172Using your computer at the office173Setting up for communications174Connecting the modem to a telephone line175Setting up a dial-up connection175Exchanging data with another computer176Transferring files using a parallel port connection176Getting help transferring files177Setting up a wireless connection177Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray177Connecting to the Internet178An overview of using the Internet179The Internet179The World Wide Web179Internet Service Providers180Signing up with an Internet Service Provider180Surfing the Internet180Internet features181Uploading and downloading files on the Internet181Toshiba’s online resources182Exploring video features182Connecting a TV to your computer182Display settings hot key183Exploring audio features183Recording sounds183Using a microphone184Adjusting recording settings184Using external speakers or headphones185Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse185Changing the display properties setting186Directing the display output when you turn on the computer187Enabling different video refresh rates188Adjusting the quality of the external display188Display limitations189Using PC Cards190PC Card supporting software190Inserting a PC Card190Removing a PC Card191Hot swapping a PC Card192Using SD cards193Inserting an SD card193Removing an SD card194Toshiba Utilities195TOSHIBA Accessibility195Fn-esse197Starting Fn-esse197Assigning a key to a program or document198Viewing existing key assignments200Changing or removing existing key assignments200Hotkey utility201TOSHIBA Console201Customize Your Computer202Security203Power Management203Toshiba Hardware Setup206If Something Goes Wrong208Problems that are easy to fix208Problems when you turn on the computer210The Windows® operating system is not working211Using Startup options to fix problems212Internet problems213The Windows® XP operating system can help you213Resolving a hardware conflict214A plan of action214Resolving hardware conflicts on your own215Fixing a problem with Device Manager217Memory module problems219Power and the batteries220Keyboard problems221Display problems222Disk drive problems224DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems226Sound system problems227PC Card problems228Printer problems231Modem problems232Develop good computing habits232If you need further assistance233Before you call234Contacting Toshiba234Other Toshiba Internet Web sites236Toshiba’s worldwide offices236Hot Keys239Volume Mute239Instant password security239Power usage mode240Standby mode241Hibernation mode242Display modes243Display brightness244Enabling a wireless device244Disabling or enabling the TouchPad244Keyboard hot keys244Power Cable Connectors245USA and Canada245United Kingdom245Australia245Europe245Glossary246Index262Size: 4.07 MBPages: 271Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPerformance1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.66GHz1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 260 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual