Toshiba A105-S4334 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105
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Satellite® A100/A105 User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 2
all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 3
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 4
. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 6
fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 7
GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 8
end user. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 9
25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 10
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 11
above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 12
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 - the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 13
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 for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Approved Countries/Regions for - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 14
I'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre. License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Nederland: Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 15
apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 16
device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 17
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 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 18
18 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong Kong - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 19
/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 20
(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 21
above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 22
. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 23
may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 24
use of the information contained herein. ©2005 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 25
25 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 26
35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to 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 26 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 27
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 28
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 29
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 30
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 31
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 32
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 33
33 Contents 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 34
powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use ), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 34 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 35
, system/ component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 36
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 37
term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 38
service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 39
, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 40
Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 41
AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious your doctor. PC base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 42
PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 43
the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 44
for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 45
, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 46
was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 47
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 48
. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 49
your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 50
the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 51
plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on your model-about one second - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 52
, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 53
module cool to room temperature before you replace it. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 54
on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 55
you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 56
by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Sample aligning - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 57
The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 58
up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 59
installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 60
memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Using is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 61
dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button. The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 62
the TouchPad™ Sample TouchPAD ON/OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 63
63 Turning off the computer Pressing 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 64
the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 65
holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 66
system installed, use the following steps to turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP ® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 67
pressing the power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab. Sample setup action settings screen 4 Select - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 68
computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 69
by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 70
either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 71
Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue or green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 72
attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 73
LCD ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 74
computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 75
recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you must set up the printer - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 76
power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support on-screen instructions to set up your printer. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 77
external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 78
and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 79
Getting Started Caring for your computer 79 To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 80
. 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 A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 81
important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Toshiba's online resources" on page 102 to learn more about Standby. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 82
82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 83
the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 84
key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 85
. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 86
steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All example, WordPad. WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 87
the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click WordPad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 88
for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on-screen instructions. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving documents is - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 89
If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file menu and give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can include - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 90
your work File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 91
happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. Also see "Backing up your data to - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 92
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 language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 93
. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open. Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 94
the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. CD/DVD control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons located - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 95
you press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button The system accesses the Internet. Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the left side of the Internet button/CD/ DVD button The system accesses the Internet. Power is off or the computer is in - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 96
: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). HINT: The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. Sample - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 97
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 97 Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 98
from the taskbar. NOTE When using Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. To prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/pause button Sample Windows Media Player screen - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 99
Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 99 The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 100
100 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ❖ Read and write data (depending on your system configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 101
). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 102
inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 103
-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 104
numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. See "Detailed Specs" for specific battery measurement test. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 105
may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 106
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. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 107
on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 108
NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 109
the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 110
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 111
is indicated on the left side of the dialog box. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 112
alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 113
main battery power These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles. Using one - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 114
system before they become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. To set the Power desired Power Profile. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 115
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 116
the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. Sample unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. Sample removing the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 117
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 118
or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 119
is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 120
. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue or green, depending on your model. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 121
so could possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 122
for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer. NOTE Before using - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 123
do in the Windows® XP operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 124
around the desktop Your computer's desktop 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 125
help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 126
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. System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 127
) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 128
9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 129
to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 130
program dial the number. The computer connects to the network. Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 131
your network administrator. To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position. NOTE When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 199. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 132
Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 133
A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 134
(URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 135
sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 136
features Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 137
computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 138
be much more difficult to set up and use. Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards-You can install one of these cards. The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 139
will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware. 1 Locate the PC Card eject button. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges of - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 140
your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. Using an ExpressCard™ (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard slot (available on certain models) supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 141
for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware. 1 Locate the ExpressCard eject button. 2 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 142
) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards. This media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 143
143 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right-clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 144
Using the i.LINK® port Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports real-time, such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay ( - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 145
change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ User Password ❖ Supervisor Password ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (available on certain models) 145 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 146
® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that came with your - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 147
147 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys The method most often used is drag-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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 148
the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn-esse window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. Sample Fn-esse assignment type dialog box Making a direct - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 149
149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a popup and documents. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected. with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 150
you to customize a range of computer settings. To access the control panel: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 151
❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse utility ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 152
restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. A single user password supports the instant and power-on password functions. When setting up the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 153
your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 154
154 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 155
the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. PC Diagnostic - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 156
the tests. 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 power modes, or create one yourself. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist, double-click the Power Management icon. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 157
157 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows the power profiles, which are optimized for several different working environments. You can either use one of the preset modes - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 158
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD you require. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing on battery power. Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 159
icon. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. You can also click Start - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 160
TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. 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 to set or reset a user password for the power - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 161
your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low, for slower processing. Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery. Always High-Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter. Always - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 162
any one or all of the following programs: ❖ Microsoft Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft Office ❖ Windows Media Player ❖ Adobe Reader ❖ Icons on the desktop To configure the Toshiba Zooming Utility, double-click the Toshiba Zooming Utility on the task bar. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 163
Launch utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen To zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility (Available on certain models) TOSHIBA Touch and Launch (available - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 164
to choose the icon's function. If the icon is highlighted in orange and selected, the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window closes. If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected, the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 165
and Launch window has the following parts: Back button Corner icons Close button Title Main window Functions Corner icons Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window. The title and - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 166
166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is controlled/adjusted via an icon on the system tray. The icon will change color when the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is active. Double-click the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. Right-click the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 167
will be to your finger on the TouchPad before it activates the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window. The Window settings button allows you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window. The Option button allows you to define how folders will open, define visual effects and - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 168
Memory Card Format SD Memory Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot. Sample SD Memory Card Format screen TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and TOSHIBA Presentation buttons. Those buttons - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 169
Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the selected button. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 170
Acoustic Silencer This utility, available on TOSHIBA Assist, can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly. You can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable. NOTE When you change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 171
it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 172
This chapter aims to help you solve many 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 that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 173
173 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab. If a next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then End Task. To power off your computer, do one of the following: If you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 174
turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the AC adapter, check - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 175
turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. Always save your data even when you are using Standby. If your battery - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 176
differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 177
system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use ) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 178
you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 179
the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. 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. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 180
to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 181
the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 181. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 182
a 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 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 183
diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 184
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 cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 185
, then try charging it again. Check the power options using the Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 186
battery power see "Charging batteries" on page 106. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 187
reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 188
188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of this - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 189
. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 190
. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 191
recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. You may also be able to recover lost data using . The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 189). - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 192
, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the DVD-ROM eject button on the face of the DVD-ROM tray. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 193
click the eject button on the screen. Press the button on the DVD-ROM drive itself. For additional information see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." on page 192. Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. Try - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 194
that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to 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 your PC Card and the card did not come - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 195
conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 196
card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 197
the computer and the printer. Run the printer'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 a printer" on page 76 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 198
conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is this. The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 199
on (the light next to the wireless antenna on/off switch will be lit). NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 200
Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 201
site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 202
202 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 203
using the following steps: 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor. Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. To change the screen's display resolution: 1 Click Start, Control - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 204
800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, follow the instructions below: 1 Right-click the Desktop, select Properties. 2 Select - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 205
tips" on page 80 for instructions. On a regular basis, back tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy user's guides. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 206
Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 207
later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next. 5 A calendar - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 208
system may be a recent backup of your data. Fortunately, Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs, a relatively high-capacity storage media. No additional software is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 209
the vendors' Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for example) for detailed instructions. ❖ Newsgroup files and settings-for Outlook Express, or other newsgroup will now write the selected files to the CD. It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation, so as not to interrupt - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 210
Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive the Export Favorites Destination window, use the Browse button to browse to the My XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 211
, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point (see "Saving system configuration with Restore Points" on page 206). Before installing anything, use the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 212
ask for help. Before you contact Toshiba 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 you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 213
and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. Detailed system specifications are available at www.ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular product and model number, clicking GO, and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 214
along with its installation media ❖ 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 States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 215
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A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 218
blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control Panel - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 219
on AC power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature. To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 220
Hot Keys Power usage mode Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 221
221 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample Standby confirmation box ❖ For more information - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 222
222 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 223
Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display TV ❖ TV and built-in display Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 224
key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 225
] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key switches screen or video modes. Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zoom- ing Utility" on page 162. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 226
/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 227
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 A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 228
or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 229
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." When you start a search for wireless SUMMIT Bluetooth Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor it is not in use. When this setting - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 230
your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Routers, hubs, and bridges - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 231
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 232
because the wireless communication switch is turned off, the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor, and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch. The following checkboxes and buttons are provided - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 233
the PC icon at the center of the map. The closer to the center, the stronger the connection. Placing the pointer over the displayed "point of light" shows detailed information about the wireless device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 234
only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map. The Wireless Settings screen appears - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 235
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 236
ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 237
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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 238
. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 239
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. system tray. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 240
240 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items, select the items you want to capture for this profile. 10 If connecting with a wireless network, select the desired Auto Switch - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 241
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 242
files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations. The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections: ❖ Wireless LAN via Access Point ❖ Wireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet) ❖ Bluetooth PAN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT, click - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 243
243 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ To share a file with one user, drag and drop the file on the user's icon. NOTE - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 244
244 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. NOTE If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 245
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT: 1 Click the icon in the system - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 246
Data Projector Application. There you can configure how you would like to use the projector. To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Connect. Launching Quick Connect prevents you from - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 247
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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 Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Settings. The Quick Connect - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 248
computer in ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer's wireless network setting to ad-hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 249
is reconnected, the connection to the wired LAN is re-established. To use the Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch. The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs. 4 Click OK. NOTE If your computer is - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 250
ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature To use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch. The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the Auto Switch (SSID) tab. 4 Select the profile to be automatically selected - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 251
. 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 252
DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 253
memory real-time clock small computer system interface double data random access 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 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 254
instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer. bit: - Short for "binary digit." A bit is the smallest unit of information used such as the video adapter, disk drives - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 255
. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad control button, unless otherwise stated. See also doubleclick. color palette - A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 256
driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 257
and used in control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 258
-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 259
more information than diskettes and are used for long-term storage of programs system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 260
to create a complete screen image. Compare non- 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 TouchPad. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory (LCD) - A type of display that uses - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 261
. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS® prompt - See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia - A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 262
entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 263
be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type 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. Compare RAM. - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 264
system prompt - The symbol (in MS-DOS®, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports download. USB - See universal serial bus (USB). - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 265
problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi - A trademarked term by the Wi-Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 266
not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 51 start 125 C CD creating 99 playing - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 267
external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 121 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 180 double-click 61 DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 268
268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 269
not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 270
usage mode hot key 114 power usage modes 113 powering down using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 61 printer local, connecting 75 problem solving 197 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 184 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 185 battery not charging 184 cannot - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 271
or transmitting 198 no sound 193 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 PC Card 193 checklist 194 error occurs 196 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 196 slot appears dead 195 power and batteries 184 printer 197 program not responding 172 program not working properly 191 screen does not look - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 272
tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector - Toshiba A105-S4334 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A100/A105 - Page 273
Web sites 213 Toshiba 214 Wi-Fi wireless networking 129 Windows Explorer 86 Windows Media Player 98 Windows Start menu 86 Windows XP Help and Support 178 problem solving 176 Windows XP desktop 123 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 129 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 273 Index
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