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Satellite® A55 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 170 in this guide. Handling the cord on this - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 2
2 Models: Satellite® A55 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 3
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 4
4 Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 5
service. If Problems Arise trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support instructions installed on this computer. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 7
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 8
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 9
service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of radio equipment. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 10
het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 11
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 12
this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 13
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 14
14 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 15
15 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 16
outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult he local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 17
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 18
18 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 19
Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth™ Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 20
or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 21
deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 22
FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 23
23 Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 24
of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10: drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 25
service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 26
WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Trademarks Tecra and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, FreedomWare, and SmartMedia are trademarks, of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/ or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 27
27 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 29
memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 30
30 Contents Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 Function keys 80 Windows® special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Starting a program 83 Starting a program from the Start menu.......... 83 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer.. 84 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ... 85 Saving your work 86 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 31
111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power 116 Power profiles in Windows® XP 117 Using a hot key to set the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 32
hard drives 142 Inserting and Removing PC Cards 144 PC Card supporting software 144 Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn-esse 149 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using the keyboard - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 33
Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems 192 Modem problems 193 Develop good - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 34
202 Display modes 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 204 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 205 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 206 Getting Started 207 Starting ConfigFree 207 ConfigFree Utilities 208 Connectivity - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 35
. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go. Satellite® A55 Series computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows XP Home or - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 36
visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from , seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 37
icons 37 data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 38
on your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 39
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 40
after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba service representative or your network administrator. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain equipment, you can work comfortably throughout the day. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 41
If you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lower than the level of your elbow. You should be - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 42
supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 43
wrists and arms to improve circulation. Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary . ❖ Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 44
hot to the touch, if you keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 45
a place to work 45 Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all , make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 46
to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 48. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 47
click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 If you selected Yes in step 5, enter your personal information in the registration window. A window displays the message, "Who will use this computer?" 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 48
Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory , or to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 49
in the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet touching any metal parts. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 50
when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 170 for troubleshooting - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 51
NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery can not occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 52
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 53
LCD technology. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 54
until the operating system has loaded completely. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 55
Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 56
The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 57
modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 58
computer for a long time, the memory modules become hot. If this happens, let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them. You need a standard Phillips , Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 59
the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 60
electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its pin connector (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 61
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 62
3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 10 of "Installing additional - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 63
keyboard is ready to use. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 64
may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on. Doing so - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 65
came with your printer, you can use it to install the printer on your computer. The manufacturer's disk may include additional drivers and fonts. To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 66
66 Getting Started Setting up your printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 67
Windows XP operating system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the Wizard prompts you to enter a "friendly" printer name. 8 Enter a name for your - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 68
Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. If this happens, refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 69
an optional external USB diskette drive Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect two different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 70
70 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you will need to purchase a cable. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 71
support an 800 x 600 standard resolution. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 72
Using external display devices ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 73
to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 74
, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again. battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 108. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 75
Getting Started Caring for your computer 75 Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 76
76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is now securely locked. Sample locking the computer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 77
. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 78
may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down the computer" on page 99 to learn more about Standby. NOTE The operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 79
the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 80
on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 81
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Windows® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse (or - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 82
. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 83
to open the program first, you have four options. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 84
® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu, you can start it from Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 85
the program's location, type the command line. For a program in the Windows folder, type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path click Browse.... In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for example, wordpad.exe) and select the drive to search. When the operating system has - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 86
Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 87
the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The Windows XP operating system supports file names - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 88
system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 89
the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. 5 Click File, then click Send To and select the drive from the list. Complete information on the backup program is in the online Help and your Windows documentation. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 90
-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 91
control buttons are located at the top of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM or multi-function - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 92
drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual Stop/Eject track track Sample CD/DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 93
to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 94
place the disc in the disc tray, label side up. Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Be careful not to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 95
the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc Windows Media Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar. NOTE When using Windows - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 96
the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 97
drive 97 2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. The disk drive will run the CD. If your disk does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows files just like the hard disk. CDs are often - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 98
off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open. 3 Remove the disc - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 99
the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 100
your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your uses the most time and battery power. When starting up again, the system does previously using. For the Windows XP Home operating system or for the Window XP Professional operating system when - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 101
down the computer Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down completely. NOTE Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 102
102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 103
than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 104
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the power button until the on/off light turns green. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you place the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 105
saving state. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working battery power. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 106
the computer automatically enters into Standby mode. To use either of these methods, you first need to configure them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 107
6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154. Starting again from Standby mode To restart the the on/off light changes to green. The computer returns to the screen you were previously using. If you place the computer in Standby mode - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 108
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many of the aspects of using your computer on battery power. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 109
of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 110
with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 111
may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 112
discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer's configuration settings - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 113
amber indicates that the computer is using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows XP Standby command). - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 114
computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The current power - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 115
❖ Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare. ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer. If you do not set any of these options before the battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 116
is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 117
recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles. Power profiles in Windows® XP In Windows XP, you use the Toshiba Power Saver instead. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click on the Toshiba Power Saver - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 118
profile. The power profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 119
, do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact the battery. Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. Data in memory will be lost. If your battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 120
lock to the unlocked position 6 Slide and hold down the battery release latch. 7 While holding the battery release latch, pull the discharged battery out from the back of the computer. Sample removing the discharged battery pack If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 121
121 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Inserting the battery into the computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack (see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 119): 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 122
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through to Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 123
than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 124
battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace for manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 125
Your Options In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional operating system. You use its features to start programs - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 126
includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 127
place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 128
taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button. You can personalize the taskbar - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 129
directly from your computer. To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet NOTE To stay - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 130
modem. 7 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 131
on the back of the computer. Send a fax directly from your computer. For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the back of the computer. Sample - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 132
a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page 129. Connecting your computer to a network You can - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 133
then to Communications. 3 Click New Connection Wizard. 4 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the Windows to disable the LAN port. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. For procedures, see "Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 134
134 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 3 Select Intel® Pro/100 VE Network Connection in - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 135
Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. For systems equipped with Wi-Fi, flip the wireless on/off switch to the On position. An overview of using the Internet - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 136
, audio, or video to be referenced Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 137
137 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see "Connecting your modem to a telephone line" on page 131. 2 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 138
probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 139
the microphone jack. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is a Windows format for storing sound. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will , then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 140
Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform. NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 7 To save the file, select Save from the File menu. Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording, the more disk - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 141
a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i.LINK port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 142
removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Your Satellite® A55 can use various hard drive capacities. Depending upon the original hard drive installed in your computer, you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive. To change the internal hard drive: 1 Shut - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 143
removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by setting it into the hard drive slot and sliding back toward the center of the computer until it locks. Do not force the drive into the computer. Sample inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive cover and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 144
(Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types more difficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs that acts as - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting a PC Card NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, attached to your computer, or to the computer itself. Before you insert a PC Card, refer to - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 146
the slot. Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 147
Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called "hot swapping." Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card while the system - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 148
describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Enabling Hibernation ❖ Setting a user password ❖ Setting a supervisor password ❖ Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 148 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 149
operations. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 199. You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse® 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse window - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 150
-and-drop. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 151
151 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 152
showing the items in that folder, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 153
153 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change the key assignment, click Direct... or Popup... and continue as if you - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 154
this category are: ❖ IR Utility ❖ Connectivity Doctor Security The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer's power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 155
or create and use your own customized profile. The preset profiles cannot be deleted. By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 156
156 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Profiles This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset . 2 Change the settings you want on the Basic Setup tab. 3 You may also change settings on the Setup Action tab. Keep in mind however, that by default - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 157
message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 158
it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 159
the operating time of your battery. ❖ USB - Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ Device Config - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 160
key, then select Hibernate. The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail. If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery discharges - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 161
Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. To unlock your system, press any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 162
user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, the click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 On the left side, select Security. 4 Select the User Password icon. 5 Select Verify by - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 163
changing hardware configuration options. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, the click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 On the left side, select Security. Sample - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 164
password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, the click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 On the left side, select Security. 4 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 5 Select Verify by - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 165
as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe® Reader. To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 166
you work more efficiently. To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad. The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appear.s Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 167
is highlighted in blue and selected, the function corresponding to the selected icon will be launched and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window will remain open. To close the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window, release your finger when the blue circle is not on any icon. Or, highlight the Close icon in - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 168
allows you to define the functions/ features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch ❖ Disable/Enable ❖ Help ❖ About TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings When you choose the Settings shortcut menu entry, the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 169
or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch You can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to disable/enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature. You can also disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch via the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 170
problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows Task Manager window appears. 170 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 171
End Task. 5 Click Start, Turn off computer. 6 The Turn off computer window appears. 7 Click Turn off. The computer turns off. Your program performs displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 172
drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts, and then use the arrow keys to select the boot - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 173
batteries" on page 181. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If there is one, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. The Windows - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 174
. The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 175
may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 176
on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 177
a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 178
page 178. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 179
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Administrative Tools. 3 Click - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 180
the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, disk drive, and other functions that consume power. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Troubleshooting button is also present. Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support Centre window for that device appears. For more - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 181
: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 182
as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Keyboard problems If, when you type - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 183
If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer. Display problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 184
the built-in screen. The screen does not look right Windows Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 185
or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal LCD technology. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 186
and select Properties from the menu. The drive's properties box appears. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 5 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 187
computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions, see "Disk drive problems" on - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 188
, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the front of the DVD or multifunction drive. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 189
PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 190
. Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 191
. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 178 for more information. Since all PC Cards - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 192
or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes, see." documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The printer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 193
's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers, as shown in "Setting up your problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 194
and the modem manual for information on instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk . Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette or writable optical media, following the steps in "Saving your work" on page 86. ❖ Connect a tape drive - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 195
. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 196
the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 197
197 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 198
20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 199
that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 200
the display. When the display re-appears, select your user name and enter the correct password if you have created one. Power usage profile Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the profiles. The power usage profiles are: Full Power, High Power, Normal - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 201
By mode Stand By mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 202
Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 160. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 203
external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 204
Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 54. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 205
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 206
Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 207
Toshiba Computer Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 208
™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 209
209 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, and MAC - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 210
210 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If a problem, or potential problem, is detected, a triangle containing an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location. You can then view a possible cause and - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 211
211 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN devices and Bluetooth devices currently used in the - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 212
212 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample viewing Wi-Fi devices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected. As with the Wi-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device. Sample viewing - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 213
213 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured devices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 214
ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to create. 6 Enter any start in Windows XP after switching profiles, type: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 215
215 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real- Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector. Once the projector utility is installed, launching the Quick - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 216
the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc. If you are connected to an access point, the connection is broken and reestablished later. To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 217
that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started: ❖ If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed. ❖ If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ) from the ConfigFree tray menu (this disconnects the wireless LAN connection). ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 218
218 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 219
™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notification window appears. You - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 220
Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 221
DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 222
memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD on the screen. An adapter - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 223
). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer reboot. boot disk - See system disk. boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 224
such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It section of very fast memory in which frequently used CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - A form of highcapacity storage that , such as memory or keyboard input, processes processing, memory, input/output or mouse. In Windows®, this refers - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 225
versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 226
disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk application and, if saved to disk, given a name by mouse. In the Windows® operating system, this - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 227
An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high- directory. A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 228
can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 229
other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the AccuPoint. kilobyte (KB) - A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 230
as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M megabyte (MB) - A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory - Typically - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 231
fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral - Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. pixel - Short for "picture element." The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 232
. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 233
of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. disk. A system disk is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." Compare non-system disk. system prompt - The symbol (in MS-DOS®, generally a drive - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 234
universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 235
key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cable connectors 205 accessories carrying cases 75 memory 57 Add Printer Wizard 65 adding memory 57 adjusting recording quality 140 Alt keys 80 arm/wrist strain 43 assign keys hot key 118 power usage mode 200 removing 119, 120 unlocking 120 battery power - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 236
a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 169 Disk Defragmenter 186 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive can not insert - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 237
Memory Access) 177 double-click 55 drive problems 188 troubleshooting 180 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive can't access disc 188 drive tray will not open 188 problems 188 troubleshooting 180 E ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 238
keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.LINK 141 connecting video devices 141 FCC 3 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installing main battery 119 memory - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 239
LCD power-saver 74 lighting 42 M main battery changing 119 removing 119 memory adding 57 problem solving 180 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 62 microphone 139 Microsoft Support documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password Card and Socket Services 144 checklist 190 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 240
usage mode hot key 200 powering down using Standby 105 precautions 43, 51 other computer use 43 primary button 55 printer choosing a driver 65 local, connecting 64 problem solving 192, 193 set up 65 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 181 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 241
your computer 46 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 shutting down more quickly 101 sound problem solving 189 sound recording 140 sounds recording 139 speakers using external 140 Stand By mode hot key 201 Standby 105 low battery 115 Standby mode going into more quickly 106 starting again from 107 - Toshiba Satellite A55-S3063 | Satellite A50/A55 Users Guide - Page 242
S-video 70 volume mute hot key 199 W Web sites 196 Support Online 176 Web sites,Toshiba 197 Wi-Fi wireless networking 132 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 135 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Media Player 95 Windows Millennium Edition Help 176 Windows Start menu 83 Windows XP Help 175 Help and Support 176 problem
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Satellite
®
A55 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 170
in this guide.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
.