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128 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel opens. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 201. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click the Power Save Mode tab. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.

Section	Page
Satellite® A20/A25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Finding Your Way Around	39
Making sure you have everything	39
Front with the display closed	40
Back	41
Right side	42
Left side	43
Front with the display open	44
Keyboard indicator lights	46
System indicator panel	47
CD/DVD control buttons	48
Underside	49
Getting Started	51
Selecting a place to work	51
Creating a computer-friendly environment	51
Keeping yourself comfortable	52
Precautions	55
Setting up your computer	57
Setting up your software	57
Registering your computer with Toshiba	58
Adding external devices	58
Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive	59
Connecting to a power source	59
Charging the main battery	62
Using the computer for the first time	63
Opening the display panel	63
Turning on the power	64
Activating the power-on password	64
Using the TouchPad	65
Installing additional memory (optional)	67
Removing a memory module	74
Connecting a mouse	77
Connecting a printer	77
Connecting a USB printer	77
Connecting a parallel printer	78
Setting up a printer	78
Using the Add Printer Wizard	78
Powering off the computer	81
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Moving the computer	82
Using a computer lock	83
Learning the Basics	84
Computing tips	84
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Windows® special keys	87
Overlay keys	87
Emulating a full-size keyboard	89
TOSHIBA Console	89
Starting a program	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	91
Using diskettes	91
Inserting and removing diskettes	92
Caring for diskettes	92
Backing up your files	93
Playing a CD or DVD	94
Components	94
CD/DVD and digital audio modes	96
Inserting a disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CDs and DVDs	102
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	102
Setting up for communications	103
Connecting the modem to a phone line	103
Connecting your computer to a network	103
Powering down the computer	104
Turn Off or Shut down command	105
Restart command	105
Hibernation command	105
Standby command	106
Using Turn Off or Shut down	107
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	108
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	111
Using Hibernation	111
Enabling the Hibernation command	112
Going into Hibernation mode	113
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	114
Starting again from Hibernation	117
Using Standby	118
Going into Standby mode more quickly	119
Starting again from Standby	122
Mobile Computing	123
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	123
Running the computer on battery power	123
Battery Notice	124
Power management	124
Charging the battery	125
Charging the RTC battery	126
Monitoring battery power	127
Determining remaining battery power	128
Conserving battery power	129
What to do when the battery runs low	129
Setting battery alarms	130
Changing the main battery	131
Removing the battery from the computer	131
Installing the battery	133
Taking care of your battery	133
Safety precautions	133
Maximizing battery life	134
Disposing of used batteries safely	135
Traveling tips	136
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	137
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	138
Finding your way around the desktop	138
Windows® XP file system	140
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	141
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	144
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	145
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	146
Lesson 6: Starting programs	147
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	149
Using the taskbar	150
Minimizing and maximizing windows	150
Resizing and moving windows	151
Lesson 8: Closing programs	152
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	153
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	153
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	154
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	156
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	158
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	159
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	161
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	162
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	162
Using the online tours and tutorials	164
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	165
Exploring Your Options	166
Windows® XP special features	166
Personalizing your desktop	167
Customizing the taskbar	167
Bringing the world to your desktop	168
Changing desktop and browsing style	169
Personalizing individual windows	170
Customizing window toolbars	171
Displaying information about each folder	172
Using your computer at the office	173
Setting up for communications	174
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	175
Setting up a dial-up connection	175
Exchanging data with another computer	176
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	176
Getting help transferring files	177
Setting up a wireless connection	177
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	177
Connecting to the Internet	178
An overview of using the Internet	179
The Internet	179
The World Wide Web	179
Internet Service Providers	180
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	180
Surfing the Internet	180
Internet features	181
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	181
Toshiba’s online resources	182
Exploring video features	182
Connecting a TV to your computer	182
Display settings hot key	183
Exploring audio features	183
Recording sounds	183
Using a microphone	184
Adjusting recording settings	184
Using external speakers or headphones	185
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	185
Changing the display properties setting	186
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	187
Enabling different video refresh rates	188
Adjusting the quality of the external display	188
Display limitations	189
Using PC Cards	190
PC Card supporting software	190
Inserting a PC Card	190
Removing a PC Card	191
Hot swapping a PC Card	192
Using SD cards	193
Inserting an SD card	193
Removing an SD card	194
Toshiba Utilities	195
TOSHIBA Accessibility	195
Fn-esse	197
Starting Fn-esse	197
Assigning a key to a program or document	198
Viewing existing key assignments	200
Changing or removing existing key assignments	200
Hotkey utility	201
TOSHIBA Console	201
Customize Your Computer	202
Security	203
Power Management	203
Toshiba Hardware Setup	206
If Something Goes Wrong	208
Problems that are easy to fix	208
Problems when you turn on the computer	210
The Windows® operating system is not working	211
Using Startup options to fix problems	212
Internet problems	213
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	213
Resolving a hardware conflict	214
A plan of action	214
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	215
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	217
Memory module problems	219
Power and the batteries	220
Keyboard problems	221
Display problems	222
Disk drive problems	224
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	226
Sound system problems	227
PC Card problems	228
Printer problems	231
Modem problems	232
Develop good computing habits	232
If you need further assistance	233
Before you call	234
Contacting Toshiba	234
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	236
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	236
Hot Keys	239
Volume Mute	239
Instant password security	239
Power usage mode	240
Standby mode	241
Hibernation mode	242
Display modes	243
Display brightness	244
Enabling a wireless device	244
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	244
Keyboard hot keys	244
Power Cable Connectors	245
USA and Canada	245
United Kingdom	245
Australia	245
Europe	245
Glossary	246