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237 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or, you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices.

Section	Page
Satellite® A100/A105 User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Setting up other devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Using the TouchPad™	60
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	61
Control buttons	61
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	61
Turning off the computer	63
Options for turning off the computer	63
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	66
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	68
Using and configuring Standby mode	70
Closing the display panel	71
Using external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a local printer	75
Connecting a USB printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	82
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	83
Windows special keys	84
Overlay keys	84
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	86
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	87
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	92
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	92
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	93
CD/DVD control buttons	94
Inserting a compact disc	96
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	99
Creating a CD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	111
Setting battery alarms	112
Conserving battery power	112
Power Profiles	113
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	114
Changing the main battery	115
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	128
Connecting your computer to a network	129
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	133
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	137
Using PC Cards	138
Inserting a PC Card	138
Removing a PC Card	139
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	140
Using an ExpressCard™	140
Inserting an ExpressCard	140
Removing an ExpressCard	141
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	142
Inserting memory media	142
Removing memory media	143
Using the i.LINK® port	144
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	145
Fn-esse®	146
Starting Fn-esse®	146
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	148
Viewing existing key assignments	149
Changing or removing existing key assignments	149
TOSHIBA Assist	150
Connect	151
Secure	151
Protect & Fix	151
Optimize	151
Setting user passwords	152
Using an instant password	152
Setting a user password	153
Disabling a user password	153
Using a supervisor password	154
Setting a supervisor password	154
Deleting a supervisor password	155
PC Diagnostic Tool	155
TOSHIBA Power Saver	156
Profiles	158
Quickly creating a new power mode	158
Customizing a power mode	158
Mouse utility	159
Hotkey utility	159
TOSHIBA HW Setup	160
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	162
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	163
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	166
Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	167
SD Memory Card Format	168
TOSHIBA Button Controls	168
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	169
TOSHIBA Accessibility	171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	172
Problems that are easy to fix	172
Problems when you turn on the computer	174
The Windows ® operating system is not working	176
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	178
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	179
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Memory problems	183
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk drive problems	189
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	192
Sound system problems	193
PC Card problems	193
Printer problems	197
Modem problems	198
Wireless networking problems	199
DVD operating problems	202
Develop good computing habits	205
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	206
If you need further assistance	212
Before you contact Toshiba	212
Contacting Toshiba	213
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	214
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	215
Appendix A: Hot Keys	217
Volume Mute	217
Password security	218
Without a password	218
With a password	218
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	219
Power usage mode	220
Standby mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Display modes	223
Display brightness	223
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	224
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	224
Keyboard hot keys	225
Zooming applications in/out	225
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	226
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	227
Getting Started	228
Starting ConfigFree	228
ConfigFree Utilities	230
Connectivity Doctor	230
Search for Wireless Devices	233
Profile Settings	238
ConfigFree SUMMIT	242
Quick Connect	246
Using the Automatic Switch	249
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	249
Glossary	251