Toshiba A45 manuals

Toshiba A45 User Manual (277 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.53 MB |

English

Table of contents

Satellite

1

A40/A45 Series

1

User’s Guide

1

Model: Satellite

2

A40/A45 Series

2

ReWritable CD/DVD Drives

2

Protection of Stored Data

2

Critical Applications

2

FCC Notice

3

Industry Canada Requirement

4

FCC Requirements

4

Telephone Company Procedures

5

If Problems Arise

5

Disconnection

5

Fax Branding

5

Alarm equipment

6

Wireless Interoperability

7

Regulatory Information

8

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

8

5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1

10

Using this equipment in Japan

12

Device Authorization

13

Interference Statement

14

Wireless LAN Card

17

Regulatory statements

19

Instructions

22

Copyright

23

Trademarks

24

Computer Disposal Information

25

Contents

26

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree

34

Introduction

35

This guide

36

Safety icons

37

Other documentation

38

Service options

39

Keeping yourself comfortable

42

Placement of the computer

42

Seating and posture

42

Below eye level

43

Footrest

43

Approximately

43

90-degree angles

43

Lighting

44

Arms and wrists

44

Work habits

44

Precautions

45

Setting up your computer

46

Setting up your software

47

Adding external devices

48

Connecting to a power source

49

Charging the main battery

51

Opening the display panel

52

Turning on the power

53

Enter key

54

Using the TouchPad

55

Control buttons

56

❖ Open a document

58

❖ Launch a program

58

❖ Settings

60

❖ Disable/Enable

60

Setting up a printer

62

Using the Add Printer Wizard

63

Removing a memory module

72

Checking total memory

74

Connecting a mouse

75

Connecting a printer

75

❖ Built-in display panel only

76

Display limitations

77

Fn + F5) to change the

78

Using an external keyboard

79

Powering off the computer

79

Caring for your computer

80

Cleaning the computer

81

Moving the computer

81

Using a computer lock

81

Learning the Basics

83

Character keys

85

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

85

Function keys

85

special keys

86

Overlay keys

86

Starting a program

88

Saving your work

89

Printing your work

90

Backing up your files

90

DVD-ROM drive components

92

CD/DVD control buttons

93

Inserting a disc

95

Correct position

96

Incorrect position

96

Playing an audio CD

97

Setting up for communications

100

❖ A telephone line

101

Powering down the computer

102

Turn Off or Shut down command

103

Restart command

103

Hibernation command

104

Standby command

104

Using Turn Off or Shut down

105

❖ When I close the lid

108

Using Hibernation

109

Fn + F4

110

Using Standby

112

Fn + F3

114

Starting again from Standby

116

Mobile Computing

117

Battery Notice

118

Power management

118

Charging the batteries

119

Charging the RTC battery

120

Monitoring battery power

121

Conserving battery power

123

Setting battery alarms

124

Changing the main battery

125

Taking care of your battery

128

Maximizing battery life

129

Traveling tips

130

Getting to Know the

132

XP Operating

132

Start button

133

Taskbar System tray

133

System tray

135

XP file system

135

Lesson 6: Starting programs

142

Using the taskbar

145

Resizing and moving windows

146

Lesson 8: Closing programs

147

Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts

148

Calculator and click Finish

149

XP Help and Support Center

159

Exploring Your Options

163

Personalizing your desktop

164

Choosing a style

167

Customizing window toolbars

168

Determining the COM port

171

❖ Connect to the Internet

172

Getting started

173

Connecting to the Internet

175

The Internet

176

The World Wide Web

176

Internet Service Providers

177

Surfing the Internet

177

Internet features

178

Toshiba’s online resources

179

Exploring video features

179

Playing DVDs

180

Exploring audio features

181

Adjusting recording settings

182

Using PC Cards

183

PC Card supporting software

184

Inserting PC Cards

184

Removing PC Cards

185

Using SD Cards

186

Removing an SD card

187

Toshiba Utilities

188

Fn-esse

190

Using the keyboard

192

Hotkey utility

193

TOSHIBA Console

194

Customize Your Computer

195

Security

196

Power Management

196

Profiles

197

Customizing a power mode

198

Toshiba Hardware Setup

198

If Something Goes

201

The computer will not start

203

The Windows

204

F8 when your computer starts

205

Internet problems

206

Resolving a hardware conflict

207

Interrupt Request Channel

208

Direct Memory Access

208

Plug and Play

209

Resolving conflicts

209

Checking device properties

210

Disabling a device

210

Memory module problems

212

Power and the batteries

213

Keyboard problems

214

Display problems

215

The built-in screen flickers

216

Disk drive problems

217

Error-checking

217

Sound system problems

221

PC Card problems

222

Card Information Structure

222

PC Card checklist

223

Resolving PC Card problems

223

PC Card

224

Printer problems

225

Modem problems

226

Develop good computing habits

227

Before you call

228

Contacting Toshiba

229

Toshiba voice contact

229

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

230

If Something Goes Wrong

231

Hot Keys

233

Without a password

234

With a password

234

Power usage mode

236

Standby mode

237

Hibernation mode

238

Display modes

239

Display brightness

239

Keyboard hot keys

240

Power Cable

241

Connectors

241

Using ConfigFree

242

With Your Computer

242

Getting Started

243

Starting ConfigFree

244

Configuring ConfigFree

244

ConfigFree Utilities

245

Device Settings

246

Profile Settings

248

Switch Profiles

249

Quick Connect

249

Using Auto Switch

250

Auto Switch (SSID)

251

Glossary

252

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