Manuale UtenteSommarioSatellite® A55 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Other precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer46Setting up your software46Registering your computer with Toshiba47Adding external devices48Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Using the TouchPad™54Scrolling with the TouchPad™55Using the Control buttons55Disabling or enabling the TouchPad56Installing additional memory (optional)57Removing a memory module61Checking total memory62Using an external keyboard63Using a mouse63Connecting a local printer64Setting up your printer65Connecting an optional external diskette drive68Using external display devices69Connecting the display device69Directing the display output when you turn on the computer71Adjusting the quality of the external display72Turning off the computer73Closing the display panel74Caring for your computer74Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer75Using a computer lock75Chapter 2: Learning the Basics77Computing tips77Using the keyboard79Character keys79Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard79Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows® special keys81Overlay keys81Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer84Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Printing your work88Backing up your work89Restoring your work90Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive90Drive components and control buttons91DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components91CD/DVD control buttons92Inserting a compact disc93Playing an audio CD95Playing CDs using Auto-Run96Creating a CD97Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD97Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off98Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Powering down the computer99Using Turn Off or Shut Down100Using Hibernation103Using Standby Mode105Toshiba’s online resources107Chapter 3: Mobile Computing108Toshiba’s energy-saver design108Running the computer on battery power108Battery Notice109Power management110Using additional batteries110Charging the batteries111Charging the main battery111Charging the RTC battery112Monitoring battery power113Determining remaining battery power114What to do when the battery runs low115Setting battery alarms116Conserving battery power116Power profiles in Windows® XP117Using a hot key to set the power profile118Changing the main battery119Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting the battery into the computer121Taking care of your battery121Safety precautions121Maximizing battery life122Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options125Exploring the desktop125Finding your way around the desktop126Setting up for communications129Connecting your modem to a telephone line131Connecting your computer to a network132An overview of using the Internet135The Internet135The World Wide Web136Internet Service Providers136Connecting to the Internet136Surfing the Internet137Internet features137Uploading and downloading files from the Internet138Exploring audio features138Recording sounds139Using external speakers or headphones140Using the i.LINK® port141Inserting and removing hard drives142Inserting and Removing PC Cards144PC Card supporting software144Inserting a PC Card145Removing a PC Card146Setting up a PC Card for your computer146Hot swapping147Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities148Fnesse®149Starting Fnesse®149Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys151Viewing existing key assignments152Changing or removing existing key assignments153TOSHIBA Console153Customizing your computer154Network154Security154TOSHIBA Power Saver154Mouse utility157Hotkey utility157TOSHIBA HW Setup158Enabling Hibernation160Setting passwords160Using an instant password161Setting a user password162Disabling a user password162Setting a supervisor password163Deleting a supervisor password164Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility165Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility166Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong170Problems that are easy to fix170Problems when you turn on the computer172The Windows ® operating system is not working173Using Startup options to fix problems174Internet problems175The Windows® XP operating system can help you175Resolving a hardware conflict176A plan of action176Resolving hardware conflicts on your own177Fixing a problem with Device Manager178Memory problems180Power and the batteries181Keyboard problems182Display problems183Disk drive problems185DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems188Sound system problems189PC Card problems189Printer problems192Modem problems193Develop good computing habits194If you need further assistance195Before you call195Contacting Toshiba196Other Toshiba Internet Web sites197Toshiba’s worldwide offices197Appendix A: Hot Keys199Volume Mute199Instant password security200Power usage profile200Stand By mode201Hibernation mode202Display modes203Display brightness204Disabling or enabling the TouchPad204Keyboard hot keys204Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors205Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer206Getting Started207Starting ConfigFree207ConfigFree Utilities208Connectivity Doctor208Search for Wireless Devices211Profile Settings213Quick Connect215Using the Automatic Switch218Semi-Automatic Switch Feature219Glossary220Index235Dimensioni: 4,2 MBPagine: 242Language: EnglishApri il manuale
