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251 Index Internet Service Provider (ISP) 168 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 186 J jacks headphone 42 microphone 42 K keyboard 43 character keys 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 81 cursor control overlay 83 function keys 81 hot keys 219 indicator panel 46 not working 181, 192 numeric keypad overlay 83 overlay keys 82 unexpected characters 192 Windows special keys 82 L light disk activity 45 lights AC power 59, 63 battery 45, 63, 112 caps lock 46 cursor control mode 45 hard disk drive 45, 63 numeric mode 46 on/off 44 lock slot 42 M main battery changing 116 removing 117 memory problem solving 190 removing 70 removing expansion slot cover 67 memory module inserting 69 removing 71 microphone jack 42 Microsoft Internet Explorer 95 Microsoft Support Online Web site 185 Microsoft Windows XP 123 minimizing 136 modem determining COM port 162 port 40, 95 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 162 upgrading 162 modem, using 95 monitor connecting 56, 161, 176 not working 193 port 40 mouse connecting 72 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive 39, 173 can't access disc 197 drive tray won't open 198 problems 197 troubleshooting 189 My Computer 127, 128 N network connecting to 95 dial-up connection 96 New Folder icon 133 new text document 131

Section	Page
Satellite® A35 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	36
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	38
Making sure you have everything	38
Front with the display closed	39
Back	40
Right side	41
Left side	42
Front with the display open	43
System indicator panel	44
Keyboard indicator lights	45
Underside	46
Chapter 2: Getting Started	48
Selecting a place to work	48
Creating a computer-friendly environment	48
Keeping yourself comfortable	49
Precautions	52
Setting up your computer	54
Setting up your software	54
Registering your computer with Toshiba	55
Adding external devices	55
Using external display devices	56
Connecting an external monitor	56
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Display limitations	58
Connecting to a power source	59
Charging the main battery	61
Using the computer for the first time	62
Opening the display panel	62
Turning on the power	62
Using the TouchPad™	63
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	64
Installing additional memory (optional)	65
Removing a memory module	70
Connecting a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	72
Connecting a USB printer	72
Connecting a parallel printer	72
Setting up a printer	73
Using the Add Printer Wizard	73
Turning off the computer	76
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	77
Moving the computer	77
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Windows® special keys	82
Overlay keys	82
Starting a program	84
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	85
Backing up your files	86
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	86
DVD-ROM drive components	87
Inserting a disc	88
Playing an audio CD	90
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for CDs and DVDs	94
Setting up for communications	95
Connecting the modem to a phone line	95
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Powering down the computer	96
Turn Off or Shut down command	97
Restart command	97
Hibernation command	97
Standby command	98
Using Turn Off or Shut down	99
Turning off more quickly	100
Starting again after Turn Off	101
Using Hibernation	102
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	103
Starting again from Hibernation mode	104
Using Standby	105
Going into Standby mode more quickly	106
Starting again from Standby	107
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Charging the battery	110
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	113
Conserving battery power	114
What to do when the battery runs low	114
Setting battery alarms	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting the battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maximizing battery life	120
Disposing of used batteries safely	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	123
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Windows® XP file system	126
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	127
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	130
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	131
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	132
Lesson 6: Starting programs	133
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	135
Using the taskbar	136
Minimizing and maximizing windows	136
Resizing and moving windows	137
Lesson 8: Closing programs	139
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	139
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	139
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	140
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	143
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	145
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	147
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	149
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	150
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	150
Using the online tours and tutorials	152
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	153
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	154
Windows® XP special features	154
Personalizing your desktop	155
Customizing the taskbar	155
Bringing the world to your desktop	156
Changing desktop and browsing style	157
Personalizing individual windows	158
Customizing window toolbars	159
Displaying information about each folder	160
Using your computer at the office	161
Setting up for communications	162
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	163
Setting up a dial-up connection	163
Exchanging data with another computer	164
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	164
Getting help transferring files	165
Setting up a wireless connection	165
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	165
Connecting to the Internet	166
An overview of using the Internet	167
The Internet	167
The World Wide Web	167
Internet Service Providers	168
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	168
Surfing the Internet	168
Internet features	169
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	170
Toshiba’s online resources	170
Exploring video features	170
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	171
Changing the display properties setting	172
Playing DVDs	173
Display settings hot key	173
Exploring audio features	173
Recording sounds	173
Using a microphone	174
Adjusting recording settings	174
Using external speakers or headphones	175
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	176
Using PC Cards	176
PC Card supporting software	176
Inserting the PC Card	177
Removing the PC Card	177
Hot swapping	178
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows ® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	184
Resolving a hardware conflict	185
A plan of action	185
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	186
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	188
Memory module problems	190
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	192
Display problems	193
Disk drive problems	195
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	197
Sound system problems	200
PC Card problems	201
Printer problems	204
Modem problems	205
Develop good computing habits	205
If you need further assistance	207
Before you call	207
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	209
Appendix A: Hot Keys	212
Volume Mute	212
Instant password security	213
Without a password	213
With a password	213
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	214
Power usage mode	215
Standby mode	216
Hibernation mode	217
Display modes	218
Display brightness	218
Enabling a wireless device	219
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	219
Keyboard hot keys	219
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	220
Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer	221
Getting Started	222
ConfigFree Main Screen	222
Starting ConfigFree	223
Configuring ConfigFree	223
ConfigFree Utilities	224
Connectivity Doctor	224
Device Settings	225
Profile Settings	227
Quick Connect	228
Using Auto Switch	229
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	230
Auto Switch (SSID)	230
Glossary	231

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Index

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

168

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

186

jacks

headphone

microphone

keyboard

character keys

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

cursor control overlay

function keys

hot keys

219

indicator panel

not working

181, 192

numeric keypad overlay

overlay keys

unexpected characters

192

Windows special keys

light

disk activity

lights

AC power

59, 63

battery

45, 63, 112

caps lock

cursor control mode

hard disk drive

45, 63

numeric mode

on/off

lock slot

main battery

changing

116

removing

117

memory

problem solving

190

removing

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

inserting

removing

microphone jack

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft Support Online Web site

185

Microsoft Windows XP

123

minimizing

136

modem

determining COM port

162

port

40, 95

problem solving

205

resetting port to default settings

162

upgrading

162

modem, using

monitor

connecting

56, 161, 176

not working

193

port

mouse

connecting

moving the computer

multi-function drive

39, 173

can’t access disc

197

drive tray won’t open

198

problems

197

troubleshooting

189

My Computer

127, 128

network

connecting to

dial-up connection

New Folder icon

133

new text document

131