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Satellite® A300 Series 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 2
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 3
purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 5
or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 7
connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 8
for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 9
specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows 15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power Conformity TOSHIBA declares that - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 10
of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 11
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 12
and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 13
1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow. Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 14
14 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 15
of operation of this device. The Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 16
Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 17
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to 52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 18
Suriname USA 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 19
. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 20
Oman Poland Slovakia Sweden UK Venezuela Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 21
in a specific organization or environment (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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 22
22 Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of low power radio frequency - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 23
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: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 24
Optical Drive Safety Instructions 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 HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 25
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 26
26 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 27
comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 28
features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 29
from Windows® Explorer ...91 Starting a program using the Start Search field 92 Saving your work 92 Printing your work 94 Backing up your work 95 Restoring your work 95 Using the optical drive 95 Optical drive components 96 Media control buttons 97 Inserting an optical disc 97 Playing - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 30
Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 31
to, and downloading files from, the Internet 129 Exploring audio features 129 Recording sounds 129 Using external speakers or headphones..........130 Web Camera 131 Using an ExpressCard 131 Inserting an ExpressCard 131 Removing an ExpressCard 132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 32
Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem problems 183 Wireless networking problems 183 DVD operating problems - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 33
Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 34
performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 35
specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced ®, saved about $14 billion dollars on . Toshiba requires PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 36
features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 37
37 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 38
version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ 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. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 39
do the first time you use your notebook computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, in a variety of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 40
work 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 any part AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 41
could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 42
computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 43
system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 44
71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 71) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 45
. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 46
cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white or green, depending on your model. 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 47
recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 48
Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 49
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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 50
first time, 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 51
module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 52
Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114. 5 Close - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 53
built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 54
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE For - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 55
Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 56
a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 57
Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 58
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, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 59
hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 60
Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 61
hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 62
image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 63
Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 64
affected and will remain intact. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 65
your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 66
-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 67
the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 68
(monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 69
CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba notebooks with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 70
display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 71
keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 72
. 2 Plug the printer's 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 Plug and Play, follow - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 73
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/disc is being accessed, you may lose - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 74
Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 75
of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 76
, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 77
power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 78
: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 79
window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 80
mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows white or green, depending on your model. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were : 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 81
using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 82
window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 83
can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 112. There are additional custom settings you can - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 84
across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 85
, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 92 for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 86
disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 80 to learn more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 87
Learning the Basics 87 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 Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 88
with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 200. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 89
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. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 90
file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 91
list. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 92
, save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should be there when you resume. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 93
Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 94
showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your Windows®-based - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 95
or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 190. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 96
will be "locked in." That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. NOTE When - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 97
off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 98
that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for optical discs" on page 102. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 99
the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 100
100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 101
problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 102
). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 103
all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 104
-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 105
to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 106
. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. 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 the main battery To charge the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 107
your computer 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 108
fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 109
flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Bridge media indicator light* Hard disk drive light *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 110
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. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 111
be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 112
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 113
main battery power 113 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 114
the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 115
and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) 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 Illustration) Removing the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 116
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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 117
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 a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 118
purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 119
the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 120
Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. listed in "Selecting a place to work" on page 39, also apply while manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 121
can do in the Windows® 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 122
way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 123
system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 124
ISP (for example modem/ wireless/LAN, etc. Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your system may come with an - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 125
Features Setting up for communications 125 Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific use the Connect to the Internet Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then Connect to the Internet - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 126
's Features Setting up for communications For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices. Connection to any communication line other than an - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 127
to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet The Internet - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 128
system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also appear within a Web page's text, and are known as links. Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 129
as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 130
Features Exploring audio features 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. an external power source. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 131
video messages may vary. The Web camera software, by default, should already be running in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard® The ExpressCard® slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 132
the ExpressCard into the slot until it locks in place. Removing an ExpressCard® 1 Prepare the ExpressCard® for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 133
For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 134
Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 135
utility is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support 135 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 136
136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 137
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings 137 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 138
138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 139
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 140
TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 141
applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 142
you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn + F1. To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 143
, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab 4 Select Registered, then click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 144
password is required) 8 Click OK. 9 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 145
enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 146
the application for additional help. NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 147
the Bridge Media Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 148
settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 149
Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 150
the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 151
will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 152
bus power (DC 5V) will not be supplied if the computer is in Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work work. If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard system. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 153
will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Changing screen resolution" on page 215). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 154
are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 155
or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 156
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 157
used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba information and/or proprietary information on the hard disk may be viewed by a third party - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 158
to log on again, the user's fingerprint is read and compared with the user's enrolled fingerprints; if the fingerprint is recognized, user logon is completed. The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 159
on the reader Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. However a fixed duration. ❖ The recognition success rate may differ from user to user. ❖ Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 160
® in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth® is available on your system. 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 161
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 ❖ Access points The Connectivity - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 162
opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 163
Utilities ConfigFree® 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 163 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 164
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. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 165
computer shuts down completely. Problems when you 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 adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 166
device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 170. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 167
may be defective and will need to be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer. Leave the battery out of the computer. Try turning the computer - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 168
computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The voltage level must match exactly. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 169
Windows® operating system is not working 169 ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Web - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 170
Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 171
to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, System - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 172
refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 173
Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 173 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 174
the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 106. Keyboard problems - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 175
is not set for the built-in screen. 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 Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 176
For more information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 177
Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 178
Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 177). Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 179
you are using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation and check - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 180
volume control. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 181
, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard®. The problem may be caused - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 182
. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 183
to someone else. For more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 184
through. SSIDs are casesensitive. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 185
Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 186
the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 187
should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 85 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 188
feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 189
click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and save all open files. 7 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. 8 Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will be - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 190
optical discs, or a hard drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 191
hard drives, 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 (refer to "Saving system the Windows® operating system to the of any new problems. For best - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 192
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 193
regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 194
Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US this - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 195
United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 196
two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ TouchPad ❖ Zoom - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 197
legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-Click the Card for the system function to be modified. The selected Card is - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 198
Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 149. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 154. NOTE Not all - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 199
Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the the full-size Card to launch the application. Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display (see - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 200
the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot 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 or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 201
Hot key functions 201 Lock (Instant security) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 202
202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 203
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 203 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 204
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 205
Cards Hot key functions 205 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options. or Fn + NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 206
206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 207
devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled-Enables just the Bluetooth® module. ❖ All disabled-Disables the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 208
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 67. Selecting - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 209
209 Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 210
Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 211
Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook 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 - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 212
The following 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 Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 213
nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 214
random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 215
, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 216
up a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). controller - A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 217
as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk. disk - A round, flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 218
drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 219
long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 220
passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 221
for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 222
or the Internet. operating system - A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista® Ultimate and Windows Vista® Home Basic operating systems. optical drive - A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 223
computer's main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 224
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 device. Compare parallel. shortcut - See keyboard shortcut. Sleep - A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 225
serial bus (USB). utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi® - A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 226
(RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 171 click 67 communications - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 227
26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 186 DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 228
and downloading files 129 URL address not found 169 using 127 Internet Service Providers 127 ISPs 127 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 210 not working 166 overlay keys 89 special Windows® keys 88 troubleshooting 174 using 87 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 229
accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 95 optical media creating 100 other - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 230
connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries 173 printer 182 program not responding 164 program not working properly 178 screen does not look - Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 | Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 231
worldwide offices 194 TOSHIBA Assist 136 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 102 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting Index 231 DVD player general problems 186 external keyboard 174 keyboard 174 keypad overlay 174 optical drive 178 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 TV
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