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204 Hot Keys Hot Key Functions Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 141. Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + or Fn + [Space bar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution.

Section	Page
Satellite® A130/A135 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	56
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	56
Using the Dual Mode Pad	56
Using Dual Mode	56
Using external display devices	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	61
Setting up a printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	62
Turning off the computer	63
Options for turning off the computer	63
Using the Shut Down command	66
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	68
Using and configuring Sleep mode	70
Closing the display panel	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	77
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	78
Overlay keys	79
Using the overlay to type numeric data	79
Starting a program	80
Starting a program from the Start menu	80
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	81
Starting a program using the Start Search field	82
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	84
Backing up your work	85
Restoring your work	85
Using the optical drive	86
Optical drive components	86
Media control buttons	87
Inserting a compact disc	88
Playing an audio CD	89
Playing optical media	90
Creating a CD/DVD	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	91
Removing a disc with the computer off	92
Caring for CD or DVD discs	92
Toshiba’s online resources	92
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	93
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	93
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	94
Power management	95
Using additional batteries	95
Charging batteries	95
Charging the main battery	96
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring main battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	99
Setting battery notification	100
Conserving battery power	101
Power Plans	102
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	107
Safety precautions	107
Maintaining your battery	108
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	111
Exploring the desktop	111
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Setting up for communications	114
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	115
Connecting your computer to a network	116
An overview of using the Internet	118
The Internet	119
The World Wide Web	119
Internet Service Providers	119
Connecting to the Internet	119
Surfing the Internet	120
Internet features	120
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	121
Exploring audio features	121
Recording sounds	121
Using external speakers or headphones	122
Using PC Cards	123
Inserting a PC Card	123
Removing a PC Card	124
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	124
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	125
Inserting memory media	125
Removing memory media	126
Using the i.LINK® port	126
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	127
TOSHIBA Assist	128
Connect	129
Secure	130
Protect & Fix	131
Optimize	132
Setting passwords	133
Using an instant password	133
Using a supervisor password	133
Using a user password	135
Deleting a user password	136
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	137
Mouse Utility	138
Toshiba Hardware Setup	139
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	141
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	142
TOSHIBA Accessibility	143
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	144
Fingerprint utility limitations	144
Fingerprint Enrollment	144
Fingerprint Logon	145
Power-on Security	146
Control Center	147
Password Bank	148
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	152
Fingerprint reader limitations	154
ConfigFree™	154
Getting Started	155
ConfigFree Utilities	155
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	158
Problems that are easy to fix	158
Problems when you turn on the computer	159
The Windows® operating system is not working	162
Using Startup options to fix problems	162
Internet problems	163
The Windows® operating system can help you	164
Resolving a hardware conflict	164
A plan of action	164
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	165
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	167
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	169
Disk drive problems	171
Optical drive problems	172
Sound system problems	173
PC Card problems	174
Printer problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
DVD operating problems	179
Develop good computing habits	180
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	181
If you need further assistance	186
Before you contact Toshiba	186
Contacting Toshiba	187
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	188
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	188
Appendix A: Hot Keys	190
Hot Key Cards	190
Using the Hot Key Cards	191
Application Cards	192
Using the Application Cards	192
Card Case	193
Hot Key Functions	194
Volume Mute	194
Password security	195
Power plan	197
Sleep mode	198
Hibernation mode	199
Display modes	200
Display brightness	201
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	202
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	203
Zooming applications in/out	204
Keyboard hot key functions	204
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	205
Glossary	206
A	208
B	208
C	209
D	210
E	212
F	212
G	213
H	213
I	214
K	214
L	214
M	215
N	215
O	216
P	216
R	217
S	218
T	218
U	218
W	219