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170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If 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 Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function. ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions. By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on page 234). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the Zooming utility:

Section	Page
Satellite® A100/A105 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Setting up other devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Using the TouchPad™	61
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	62
Using the Dual Mode Pad	64
Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad	65
Using the Control buttons	65
Using Tap Zones	65
Using the Virtual Buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad	67
Using external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a local printer	71
Connecting a USB printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	74
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	77
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	79
Using and configuring Standby mode	81
Closing the display panel	82
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	83
Moving the computer	83
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	87
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Windows special keys	89
Overlay keys	89
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	90
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	91
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	92
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	97
Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	97
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	98
Media Control Buttons	99
Inserting a compact disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing CDs manually	104
Creating a CD	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	105
Removing a disc with the computer off	106
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	106
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	108
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	110
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery alarms	117
Conserving battery power	117
Power Profiles	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	119
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maximizing battery life	124
Disposing of used batteries	126
Traveling tips	127
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	128
Exploring the desktop	128
Finding your way around the desktop	129
Setting up for communications	131
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	133
Connecting your computer to a network	134
An overview of using the Internet	137
The Internet	137
The World Wide Web	137
Internet Service Providers	138
Connecting to the Internet	138
Surfing the Internet	139
Internet features	139
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	140
Exploring audio features	140
Recording sounds	140
Using external speakers or headphones	142
Using PC Cards	143
Inserting a PC Card	143
Removing a PC Card	144
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	145
Using an ExpressCard™	145
Inserting an ExpressCard	145
Removing an ExpressCard	146
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	147
Inserting memory media	147
Removing memory media	148
Using the i.LINK® port	149
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	150
TOSHIBA Assist	151
Connect	152
Secure	153
Protect & Fix	154
Optimize	154
Setting passwords	155
Using an instant password	156
Setting a user password	156
Disabling a user password	157
Using a supervisor password	157
Setting a supervisor password	157
Deleting a supervisor password	159
Fn-esse®	159
Starting Fn-esse®	160
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	161
Viewing existing key assignments	163
Changing or removing existing key assignments	163
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	164
TOSHIBA Power Saver	165
Preset Power Profiles	166
Quickly creating a new power profile	166
Customizing a power profile	166
Mouse Utility	167
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	168
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	168
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	170
TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility	172
TOSHIBA Button Controls	173
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	174
TOSHIBA Accessibility	175
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	176
Fingerprint utility limitations	176
Fingerprint Enrollment	176
Fingerprint Logon	178
Power-on Security	178
Control Center	180
Password Bank	182
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor	186
Fingerprint sensor limitations	188
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	189
Problems that are easy to fix	189
Problems when you turn on the computer	191
The Windows ® operating system is not working	193
Using Startup options to fix problems	194
Internet problems	195
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	195
Resolving a hardware conflict	196
A plan of action	196
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	197
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	198
Memory problems	200
Power and the batteries	201
Keyboard problems	203
Display problems	204
Disk drive problems	206
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	209
Sound system problems	210
PC Card problems	210
Printer problems	214
Modem problems	215
Wireless networking problems	216
DVD operating problems	219
Develop good computing habits	222
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	223
If you need further assistance	229
Before you contact Toshiba	229
Contacting Toshiba	230
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	231
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	232
Appendix A: Hot Keys	234
Volume Mute	234
Password security	235
Without a password	235
With a password	235
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	236
Power usage mode	237
Standby mode	238
Hibernation mode	239
Display modes	240
Display brightness	240
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	241
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad	241
Keyboard hot keys	242
Zooming applications in/out	242
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	243
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	244
Getting Started	245
Starting ConfigFree	245
ConfigFree Utilities	247
Connectivity Doctor	247
Search for Wireless Devices	250
Profile Settings	255
ConfigFree SUMMIT	259
Quick Connect	263
Using the Automatic Switch	266
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	266
Glossary	268