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Contents 33 Surfing the Internet 129 Internet features 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 130 Exploring audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........131 FM tuner 132 Web Camera 132 Using an ExpressCard 133 Inserting an ExpressCard 133 Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 136 Chapter 5: Utilities 137 TOSHIBA Assist 138 Connect 139 Secure 140 Protect & Fix 141 Optimize 142 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 145 Using a user password 146 Deleting a user password 147 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 148 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........149 Mouse Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 155 TOSHIBA Button Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157

Section	Page
Satellite® A300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Installing drivers and applications	68
Using the TouchPad™	68
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	69
Control buttons	69
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	69
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	73
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	75
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	80
Using and configuring Sleep mode	82
Closing the display panel	85
Customizing your computer’s settings	85
Caring for your computer	85
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	86
Using a computer lock	86
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	90
Function keys	90
Special Windows® keys	90
Overlay keys	91
Using the overlay to type numeric data	91
Starting a program	92
Starting a program from the Start menu	92
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	93
Starting a program using the Start Search field	94
Saving your work	94
Printing your work	96
Backing up your work	97
Restoring your work	97
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	98
Media control buttons	99
Inserting an optical disc	99
Playing an audio CD	101
Playing optical media	101
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for optical discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	111
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Plans	113
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	114
Changing the main battery	115
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maintaining your battery	119
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	122
Exploring the desktop	122
Finding your way around the desktop	123
Setting up for communications	125
Connecting your computer to a network	125
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	126
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
FM tuner	132
Web Camera	132
Using an ExpressCard®	133
Inserting an ExpressCard®	133
Removing an ExpressCard®	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	135
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	149
Mouse Utility	150
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	155
TOSHIBA Button Support	156
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
Fingerprint utility limitations	159
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
Fingerprint Logon	160
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	160
Fingerprint reader limitations	161
ConfigFree®	162
Getting Started	162
ConfigFree® Utilities	163
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	170
Using Startup options to fix problems	170
Internet problems	171
The Windows® operating system can help you	172
Resolving a hardware conflict	172
A plan of action	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	173
Memory problems	174
Power and the batteries	175
Keyboard problems	176
Display problems	177
Disk drive problems	179
Optical drive problems	181
Sound system problems	182
ExpressCard® problems	182
Printer problems	184
Modem problems	185
Wireless networking problems	186
DVD operating problems	188
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	195
Before you contact Toshiba	195
Contacting Toshiba	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	196
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	198
Hot Key Cards	198
Using the Hot Key Cards	199
Application Cards	200
Using the Application Cards	201
Card Case	201
Hot key functions	202
Volume Mute	202
Lock (Instant security)	203
Power plan	204
Sleep mode	205
Hibernation mode	206
Output (Display switch)	207
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	210
Zoom (Display resolution)	211
Keyboard hot key functions	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Glossary	214

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Contents

Surfing the Internet

.........................................

129

Internet features

..............................................

129

Uploading to, and downloading files

from, the Internet

.....................................

130

Exploring audio features

.......................................

130

Recording sounds

...........................................

130

Using external speakers or headphones

..........

131

FM tuner

...............................................................

132

Web Camera

.........................................................

132

Using an ExpressCard

.........................................

133

Inserting an ExpressCard

..............................

133

Removing an ExpressCard

............................

133

Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot

....................

134

Inserting memory media

.................................

134

Removing memory media

...............................

135

Using the i.LINK

port

..........................................

136

Chapter 5: Utilities

....................................................................

137

TOSHIBA Assist

....................................................

138

Connect

...........................................................

139

Secure

.............................................................

140

Protect & Fix

...................................................

141

Optimize

..........................................................

142

TOSHIBA Application Installer

...............................

143

Setting passwords

................................................

144

Using an instant password

..............................

144

Using a supervisor password

..........................

145

Using a user password

...................................

146

Deleting a user password

................................

147

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

......................

148

TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility

.........

149

Mouse Utility

........................................................

150

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

.....................................

151

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

......................................

155

TOSHIBA Button Support

......................................

156

CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer

...........................

157