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44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The primary and secondary control buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions. See "System indicator panel" on page 44. The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc activity On/off Hard disk drive NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD. The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows green when the battery is fully charged. It glows amber while the battery is being charged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged. For more information on

Section	Page
Satellite® A35 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	36
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	38
Making sure you have everything	38
Front with the display closed	39
Back	40
Right side	41
Left side	42
Front with the display open	43
System indicator panel	44
Keyboard indicator lights	45
Underside	46
Chapter 2: Getting Started	48
Selecting a place to work	48
Creating a computer-friendly environment	48
Keeping yourself comfortable	49
Precautions	52
Setting up your computer	54
Setting up your software	54
Registering your computer with Toshiba	55
Adding external devices	55
Using external display devices	56
Connecting an external monitor	56
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Display limitations	58
Connecting to a power source	59
Charging the main battery	61
Using the computer for the first time	62
Opening the display panel	62
Turning on the power	62
Using the TouchPad™	63
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	64
Installing additional memory (optional)	65
Removing a memory module	70
Connecting a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	72
Connecting a USB printer	72
Connecting a parallel printer	72
Setting up a printer	73
Using the Add Printer Wizard	73
Turning off the computer	76
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	77
Moving the computer	77
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Windows® special keys	82
Overlay keys	82
Starting a program	84
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	85
Backing up your files	86
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	86
DVD-ROM drive components	87
Inserting a disc	88
Playing an audio CD	90
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for CDs and DVDs	94
Setting up for communications	95
Connecting the modem to a phone line	95
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Powering down the computer	96
Turn Off or Shut down command	97
Restart command	97
Hibernation command	97
Standby command	98
Using Turn Off or Shut down	99
Turning off more quickly	100
Starting again after Turn Off	101
Using Hibernation	102
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	103
Starting again from Hibernation mode	104
Using Standby	105
Going into Standby mode more quickly	106
Starting again from Standby	107
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Charging the battery	110
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	113
Conserving battery power	114
What to do when the battery runs low	114
Setting battery alarms	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting the battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maximizing battery life	120
Disposing of used batteries safely	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	123
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Windows® XP file system	126
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	127
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	130
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	131
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	132
Lesson 6: Starting programs	133
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	135
Using the taskbar	136
Minimizing and maximizing windows	136
Resizing and moving windows	137
Lesson 8: Closing programs	139
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	139
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	139
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	140
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	143
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	145
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	147
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	149
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	150
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	150
Using the online tours and tutorials	152
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	153
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	154
Windows® XP special features	154
Personalizing your desktop	155
Customizing the taskbar	155
Bringing the world to your desktop	156
Changing desktop and browsing style	157
Personalizing individual windows	158
Customizing window toolbars	159
Displaying information about each folder	160
Using your computer at the office	161
Setting up for communications	162
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	163
Setting up a dial-up connection	163
Exchanging data with another computer	164
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	164
Getting help transferring files	165
Setting up a wireless connection	165
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	165
Connecting to the Internet	166
An overview of using the Internet	167
The Internet	167
The World Wide Web	167
Internet Service Providers	168
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	168
Surfing the Internet	168
Internet features	169
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	170
Toshiba’s online resources	170
Exploring video features	170
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	171
Changing the display properties setting	172
Playing DVDs	173
Display settings hot key	173
Exploring audio features	173
Recording sounds	173
Using a microphone	174
Adjusting recording settings	174
Using external speakers or headphones	175
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	176
Using PC Cards	176
PC Card supporting software	176
Inserting the PC Card	177
Removing the PC Card	177
Hot swapping	178
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows ® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	184
Resolving a hardware conflict	185
A plan of action	185
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	186
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	188
Memory module problems	190
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	192
Display problems	193
Disk drive problems	195
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	197
Sound system problems	200
PC Card problems	201
Printer problems	204
Modem problems	205
Develop good computing habits	205
If you need further assistance	207
Before you call	207
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	209
Appendix A: Hot Keys	212
Volume Mute	212
Instant password security	213
Without a password	213
With a password	213
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	214
Power usage mode	215
Standby mode	216
Hibernation mode	217
Display modes	218
Display brightness	218
Enabling a wireless device	219
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	219
Keyboard hot keys	219
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	220
Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer	221
Getting Started	222
ConfigFree Main Screen	222
Starting ConfigFree	223
Configuring ConfigFree	223
ConfigFree Utilities	224
Connectivity Doctor	224
Device Settings	225
Profile Settings	227
Quick Connect	228
Using Auto Switch	229
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	230
Auto Switch (SSID)	230
Glossary	231