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254 Index connecting AC adapter 62 external monitor 59, 167, 182 external speakers 181 modem 101 mouse 75 power cable 64 television 59 to a network 101 USB mouse 75 conserving battery power 120 Contents CDs 99 DVDs 99 control buttons 67 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 94 cursor control mode light 47 customizing taskbar 161 D date and time setting 151 DC-IN 63 desktop 130 browsing style 163 creating new icon 131 creating shortcuts 145 major features 130 properties 149 shortcut menu 134 Start button 131 system tray 132 taskbar 132, 142 Device Manager 194 checking properties 194 disabling a device 194, 195 dial-up connection 102 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 102 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 172, 174 disk activity light 47 Disk Defragmenter 202 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 202 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 201 running slow 202 diskette drive can't insert a diskette 203 can't read a diskette 203 diskettes copying files to 92 display doesn't look normal/flickers 200 external monitor not working 201 external, adjusting 61 hot key 60 latch 65 properties 149 screen is blank 199 television, connecting 59 display limitations 61 display panel opening 65 Display settings hot key 179 displaying folder information 166 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 192 double-click 67 downloading 176 DVD-ROM drive 40, 179 problems 203 removing a disc 99 troubleshooting 195 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive control buttons 94

Section	Page
Satellite® A35 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	39
Making sure you have everything	39
Front with the display closed	40
Back	41
Right side	42
Left side	43
Front with the display open	44
System indicator panel	46
Keyboard indicator lights	47
CD/DVD control buttons	48
Underside	49
Chapter 2: Getting Started	51
Selecting a place to work	51
Creating a computer-friendly environment	51
Keeping yourself comfortable	52
Precautions	55
Setting up your computer	57
Setting up your software	57
Registering your computer with Toshiba	58
Adding external devices	58
Using external display devices	59
Connecting an external monitor	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	60
Adjusting the quality of the external display	61
Display limitations	61
Connecting to a power source	62
Charging the main battery	64
Using the computer for the first time	65
Opening the display panel	65
Turning on the power	65
Using the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	67
Installing additional memory (optional)	68
Removing a memory module	73
Connecting a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Connecting a USB printer	75
Connecting a parallel printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Using the Add Printer Wizard	76
Turning off the computer	79
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Windows® special keys	85
Overlay keys	85
Reprogramming the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons	87
Launching other applications	88
Resetting original programming	89
Starting a program	90
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	91
Backing up your files	92
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	92
DVD-ROM drive components	93
CD/DVD and digital audio modes	94
Inserting a disc	95
Playing an audio CD	97
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	99
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for CDs and DVDs	100
Setting up for communications	101
Connecting the modem to a phone line	101
Connecting your computer to a network	101
Powering down the computer	102
Turn Off or Shut down command	103
Restart command	103
Hibernation command	103
Standby command	104
Using Turn Off or Shut down	105
Turning off more quickly	106
Starting again after Turn Off	107
Using Hibernation	108
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	109
Starting again from Hibernation mode	110
Using Standby	111
Going into Standby mode more quickly	112
Starting again from Standby	113
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	114
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	114
Running the computer on battery power	115
Battery Notice	115
Power management	116
Charging the battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	117
Monitoring battery power	118
Determining remaining battery power	118
Conserving battery power	120
What to do when the battery runs low	120
Setting battery alarms	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	123
Inserting the battery	124
Taking care of your battery	125
Safety precautions	125
Maximizing battery life	126
Disposing of used batteries safely	127
Traveling tips	128
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	129
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	130
Finding your way around the desktop	130
Windows® XP file system	132
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	133
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	136
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	137
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	138
Lesson 6: Starting programs	139
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	141
Using the taskbar	142
Minimizing and maximizing windows	142
Resizing and moving windows	143
Lesson 8: Closing programs	145
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	145
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	145
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	146
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	149
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	151
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	153
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	155
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	156
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	156
Using the online tours and tutorials	158
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	159
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	160
Windows® XP special features	160
Personalizing your desktop	161
Customizing the taskbar	161
Bringing the world to your desktop	162
Changing desktop and browsing style	163
Personalizing individual windows	164
Customizing window toolbars	165
Displaying information about each folder	166
Using your computer at the office	167
Setting up for communications	168
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	169
Setting up a dial-up connection	169
Exchanging data with another computer	170
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	170
Getting help transferring files	171
Setting up a wireless connection	171
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	171
Connecting to the Internet	172
An overview of using the Internet	173
The Internet	173
The World Wide Web	173
Internet Service Providers	174
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	174
Surfing the Internet	174
Internet features	175
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	176
Toshiba’s online resources	176
Exploring video features	176
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	177
Changing the display properties setting	178
Playing DVDs	179
Display settings hot key	179
Exploring audio features	179
Recording sounds	179
Using a microphone	180
Adjusting recording settings	180
Using external speakers or headphones	181
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	181
Using PC Cards	182
PC Card supporting software	182
Inserting the PC Card	183
Removing the PC Card	183
Hot swapping	184
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	185
Problems that are easy to fix	185
Problems when you turn on the computer	187
The Windows® operating system is not working	188
Using Startup options to fix problems	189
Internet problems	190
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	190
Resolving a hardware conflict	191
A plan of action	191
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	192
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	194
Memory module problems	196
Power and the batteries	197
Keyboard problems	198
Display problems	199
Disk drive problems	201
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	203
Sound system problems	206
PC Card problems	207
Printer problems	210
Modem problems	211
Develop good computing habits	211
If you need further assistance	212
Before you call	213
Contacting Toshiba	213
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	214
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	215
Appendix A: Hot Keys	218
Volume Mute	218
Instant password security	218
Without a password	218
With a password	219
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	219
Power usage mode	220
Standby mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Display modes	223
Display brightness	223
Enabling a wireless device	224
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	224
Keyboard hot keys	224
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	225
USA and Canada	225
United Kingdom	225
Australia	225
Europe	225
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree With Your Computer	226
Getting Started	227
ConfigFree Main Screen	227
Starting ConfigFree	228
Configuring ConfigFree	228
ConfigFree Utilities	229
Connectivity Doctor	229
Device Settings	230
Profile Settings	232
Quick Connect	233
Using Auto Switch	234
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	235
Auto Switch (SSID)	235
Glossary	236

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Index

connecting

AC adapter

external monitor

59, 167, 182

external speakers

181

modem

101

mouse

power cable

television

to a network

101

USB mouse

conserving battery power

120

Contents

CDs

DVDs

control buttons

control buttons for DVD-ROM or

multifunction drive

cursor control mode light

customizing

taskbar

161

date and time

setting

151

DC-IN

desktop

130

browsing style

163

creating new icon

131

creating shortcuts

145

major features

130

properties

149

shortcut menu

134

Start button

131

system tray

132

taskbar

132, 142

Device Manager

194

checking properties

194

disabling a device

194, 195

dial-up connection

102

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

102

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

172,

174

disk activity light

Disk Defragmenter

202

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

202

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

201

running slow

202

diskette drive

can’t insert a diskette

203

can’t read a diskette

203

diskettes

copying files to

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

200

external monitor not working

201

external, adjusting

hot key

latch

properties

149

screen is blank

199

television, connecting

display limitations

display panel

opening

Display settings

hot key

179

displaying folder information

166

disposing of used batteries

127

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

192

double-click

downloading

176

DVD-ROM drive

40, 179

problems

203

removing a disc

troubleshooting

195

DVD-ROM or multifunction drive

control buttons