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Index 231 main battery 118 character keys 92 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 175 click 71 communications network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 87 cleaning 88 moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 171 not accessing disk drives 170 running on battery power 109 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 170 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 164 Connectivity Doctor 165 profile settings 166 starting 165 connecting AC adaptor 47 power cord/cable 48 printer 75 connection set up 129 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 175 checking properties 175 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 181 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 180 display device external 71 display output settings 73 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 179 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 123 double-click 71 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 190 E eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 174 general hardware problem 174 non-system disk or disk error 171

Section	Page
Satellite® A350 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
Checking the HDD operating status	70
Installing drivers and applications	70
Using the TouchPad™	70
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	71
Control buttons	71
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	71
Using external display devices	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	76
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	77
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	93
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Overlay keys	94
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	95
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	96
Starting a program using the Start Search field	97
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Media control buttons	103
Inserting an optical disc	103
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	110
Charging batteries	110
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring main battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	113
What to do when the main battery runs low	114
Setting battery notifications	114
Conserving battery power	115
Power Plans	116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	117
Changing the main battery	118
Removing the battery from the computer	118
Inserting a charged battery	120
Taking care of your battery	121
Safety precautions	121
Maintaining your battery	122
Disposing of used batteries	123
Traveling tips	124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Setting up for communications	128
Connecting your computer to a network	128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	129
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	133
Using external speakers or headphones	134
FM tuner	135
Web Camera	135
Using an ExpressCard®	136
Inserting an ExpressCard®	136
Removing an ExpressCard®	137
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	137
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	138
Using the i.LINK® port	139
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	139
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
Setting passwords	146
Using an instant password	146
Using a supervisor password	147
Using a user password	148
Deleting a user password	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	151
Mouse Utility	152
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	157
TOSHIBA Button Support	158
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	159
TOSHIBA Accessibility	160
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	161
Fingerprint utility limitations	161
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	161
Fingerprint Logon	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	162
Fingerprint reader limitations	163
ConfigFree®	164
Getting Started	164
ConfigFree® Utilities	165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	168
Problems that are easy to fix	168
Problems when you turn on the computer	169
The Windows® operating system is not working	172
Using Startup options to fix problems	172
Internet problems	173
The Windows® operating system can help you	174
Resolving a hardware conflict	174
A plan of action	174
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	175
Memory problems	176
Power and the batteries	177
Keyboard problems	178
Display problems	179
Disk or internal storage drive problems	181
Optical drive problems	183
Sound system problems	184
ExpressCard® problems	184
Printer problems	186
Modem problems	187
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	190
Develop good computing habits	191
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	192
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	197
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	198
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	200
Hot Key Cards	200
Using the Hot Key Cards	201
Application Cards	202
Using the Application Cards	203
Card Case	203
Hot key functions	204
Volume Mute	204
Lock (Instant security)	205
Power plan	206
Sleep mode	207
Hibernation mode	208
Output (Display switch)	209
Display brightness	210
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	211
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	212
Zoom (Display resolution)	213
Keyboard hot key functions	214
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	215
Glossary	216

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Index

main battery

118

character keys

charging the battery

checking device properties

175

click

communications

network connection

129

set up

128

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

171

not accessing disk drives

170

running on battery power

109

setting up

warning resume failure message

170

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

164

Connectivity Doctor

165

profile settings

166

starting

165

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

129

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

126

major features

126

desktop exploration

125

desktop icons

126

Device Manager

175

checking properties

175

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

182

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

182

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

181

running slow

182

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

182

cannot read a diskette

182

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

180

external monitor not working

180

display device

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

179

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

123

double-click

DVD

using

101

DVD player

general problems

190

eject button

optical drive

102

eject, optical drive

102

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

174

general hardware problem

174

non-system disk or disk error

171