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Index 247 fast data transfer 146 icon 133 desktop 133 moving to desktop 133 recycle bin 133 safety 41 inserting CDs and DVDs 107 ExpressCards® 143 installation memory module 54 installing main battery 125, 127 memory modules 53 mouse 80 Internet bookmarked site not found 187 connecting to 139 features 139 slow connection 187 surfing 139 uploading and downloading files 140 URL address not found 187 using 138 Internet Service Providers ISPs 138 J jack RJ-11 137 K keyboard character keys 97 function keys 97 hot keys 228 not working 184 special Windows® keys 98 troubleshooting 192 using 97 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 105, 108 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 125 installing 125, 127 removing 125 safety precautions 128 manual eject hole optical drive 105, 108 memory adding 53 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover 56 memory module installation 54 installing inserting into socket 57 removing 59, 61 memory module slot 56 microphone using 141 modem connecting to telephone line 136 problem solving 200 monitor 77 connecting 77, 78 monitor problems monitor not working 193 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 162 N network accessing 136 Connect to the Internet 136

Section	Page
Satellite® A500 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	38
This guide	40
Safety icons	41
Other icons used	41
Your computer’s features and specifications	42
Other documentation	42
Service options	42
Chapter 1: Getting Started	43
Selecting a place to work	43
Setting up a work environment	43
Keeping yourself comfortable	44
Precautions	44
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Turning on the power	51
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	52
Adding optional external devices	53
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	62
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	63
Recovering to a custom size partition	65
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	68
Creating recovery media	70
Restoring from recovery media	71
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	73
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	75
Using the TouchPad™	75
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	76
Control buttons	76
TouchPad™ ON/OFF button	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	77
Connecting the display device	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	79
Adjusting the quality of the external display	80
Using an external keyboard	80
Using a mouse	80
Connecting a printer	80
Setting up a printer	81
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	82
Using the Shut Down command	84
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	86
Using and configuring Sleep mode	89
Closing the display panel	92
Customizing your computer’s settings	92
Caring for your computer	92
Cleaning the computer	92
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	97
Character keys	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	97
Function keys	97
Special Windows® keys	98
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	99
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	99
Starting a program using the Start Search field	100
Saving your work	101
Printing your work	102
Backing up your work	103
Restoring your work	104
Using the optical drive	104
Optical drive components	105
Media control buttons	106
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	106
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	107
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	108
Playing an audio CD	110
Playing optical media	110
Recording optical media	110
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	111
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	111
Caring for optical discs	112
Toshiba’s online resources	112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	113
Running the computer on battery power	114
Battery Notice	114
Power management	115
Using additional batteries	115
Charging batteries	115
Charging the main battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	116
Monitoring main battery power	117
Determining remaining battery power	119
What to do when the main battery runs low	119
Setting battery notifications	120
Conserving battery power	121
Power Plans	122
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	123
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	124
Changing the main battery	125
Removing the battery from the computer	125
Inserting a charged battery	127
Taking care of your battery	128
Safety precautions	128
Maintaining your battery	129
Disposing of used batteries	129
Traveling tips	131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	132
Exploring the desktop	132
Finding your way around the desktop	133
Setting up for communications	135
Connecting your computer to a network	135
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	136
An overview of using the Internet	138
The Internet	138
The World Wide Web	138
Internet Service Providers	138
Connecting to the Internet	139
Surfing the Internet	139
Internet features	139
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	140
Exploring audio features	141
Recording sounds	141
Using external speakers or headphones	141
Using the Web Camera	142
Using an ExpressCard®	143
Inserting an ExpressCard®	143
Removing an ExpressCard®	143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	144
Inserting memory media	145
Removing memory media	145
Using the i.LINK® port	146
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	146
Chapter 5: Utilities	147
TOSHIBA Assist	148
Connect	149
Secure	150
Protect & Fix	151
Optimize	152
TOSHIBA Application Installer	153
Setting passwords	154
Using an instant password	154
Using a supervisor password	155
Using a user password	156
Deleting a user password	157
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	158
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	159
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	160
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	161
Mouse Utility	162
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	163
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
USB Sleep and Charge	164
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	166
Power supply mode settings	166
Battery settings	166
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	167
TOSHIBA Button Support	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint utility limitations	170
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint Logon	171
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	171
Fingerprint reader limitations	172
TOSHIBA eco Utility	173
TOSHIBA Service Station	174
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	175
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	176
ConfigFree®	178
Getting Started	178
ConfigFree® Utilities	179
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	182
Problems that are easy to fix	182
Problems when you turn on the computer	183
The Windows® operating system is not working	186
Using Startup options to fix problems	186
Internet problems	187
The Windows® operating system can help you	188
Resolving a hardware conflict	188
A plan of action	188
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	189
Memory problems	190
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	192
Display problems	193
Disk or internal storage drive problems	195
Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only)	196
Sound system problems	197
ExpressCard® problems	197
Printer problems	199
Modem problems	200
Wireless networking problems	201
DVD operating problems	203
Develop good computing habits	204
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	205
If you need further assistance	210
Before you contact Toshiba	210
Contacting Toshiba	210
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	211
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	211
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	213
Hot Key Cards	213
Using the Hot Key Cards	214
Application Cards	215
Using the Application Cards	216
Card Case	217
Hot key functions	217
Volume Mute	218
Lock (Instant security)	219
Power plan	220
Sleep mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Output (Display switch)	223
Display brightness	224
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	225
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	226
Zoom (Display resolution)	227
Keyboard hot key functions	228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	229
Glossary	230
A	232
B	232
C	233
D	235
E	236
F	237
G	237
H	237
I	238
K	238
L	238
M	239
N	240
O	240
P	240
R	241
S	242
T	243
U	243
W	243

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Index

fast data transfer

146

icon

133

desktop

133

moving to desktop

133

recycle bin

133

safety

inserting

CDs and DVDs

107

ExpressCards®

143

installation

memory module

installing

main battery

125

127

memory modules

mouse

Internet

bookmarked site not found

187

connecting to

139

features

139

slow connection

187

surfing

139

uploading and downloading files

140

URL address not found

187

using

138

Internet Service Providers

ISPs

138

jack

RJ-11

137

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

228

not working

184

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

192

using

keyboard, external

light

AC power

drive in-use indicator

105

108

lock

computer, using

main battery

changing

125

installing

125

127

removing

125

safety precautions

128

manual eject hole

optical drive

105

108

memory

adding

problem solving

190

removing memory module slot

cover

memory module

installation

installing

inserting into socket

removing

memory module slot

microphone

using

141

modem

connecting to telephone line

136

problem solving

200

monitor

connecting

monitor problems

monitor not working

193

mouse

installing

mouse utility

162

network

accessing

136

Connect to the Internet

136