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80 Getting Started Caring for your computer ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 102. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117.

Section	Page
Satellite® A40/A45 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Important information about your CPU cooling fan	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	45
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Turning on the power	53
Activating the power-on password	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	58
Setting up a printer	62
Installing additional memory (optional)	65
Removing a memory module	72
Connecting a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Connecting a USB printer	75
Connecting a parallel printer	75
Using external display devices	76
Connecting an external monitor	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	76
Adjusting the quality of the external display	77
Display limitations	77
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	78
Using an external keyboard	79
Powering off the computer	79
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	85
Function keys	85
Windows® special keys	86
Overlay keys	86
Emulating a full-size keyboard	88
Starting a program	88
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	90
Backing up your files	90
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	91
DVD-ROM drive components	92
CD/DVD control buttons	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	100
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	104
Standby command	104
Using Turn Off or Shut down	105
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	107
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	108
Using Hibernation	109
Enabling the Hibernation command	109
Going into Hibernation mode	109
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	110
Starting again from Hibernation mode	112
Using Standby	112
Going into Standby mode more quickly	114
Starting again from Standby	116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Battery Notice	118
Power management	118
Using additional batteries	119
Charging the batteries	119
Charging the main battery	119
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring battery power	121
Determining remaining battery power	122
Conserving battery power	123
What to do when the battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	124
Changing the main battery	125
Removing the battery from the computer	125
Inserting the battery in the computer	127
Taking care of your battery	128
Safety precautions	128
Maximizing battery life	129
Disposing of used batteries safely	130
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	132
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	133
Finding your way around the desktop	133
Windows® XP file system	135
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	136
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	139
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	140
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	141
Lesson 6: Starting programs	142
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	144
Using the taskbar	145
Minimizing and maximizing windows	145
Resizing and moving windows	146
Lesson 8: Closing programs	147
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	148
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	148
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	149
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	151
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	154
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	156
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	158
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	159
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	159
Using the online tours and tutorials	161
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	162
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options	163
Windows® XP special features	163
Personalizing your desktop	164
Customizing the taskbar	164
Bringing the world to your desktop	165
Changing desktop and browsing style	166
Personalizing individual windows	167
Customizing window toolbars	168
Displaying information about each folder	169
Using your computer at the office	170
Setting up for communications	171
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	172
Setting up a dial-up connection	172
Exchanging data with another computer	173
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	173
Getting help transferring files	173
Setting up a wireless connection	174
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	174
Connecting to the Internet	175
An overview of using the Internet	176
The Internet	176
The World Wide Web	176
Internet Service Providers	177
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	177
Surfing the Internet	177
Internet features	178
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	178
Toshiba’s online resources	179
Exploring video features	179
Changing the display properties setting	179
Playing DVDs	180
Display settings hot key	181
Exploring audio features	181
Recording sounds	181
Using a microphone	181
Adjusting recording settings	182
Using external speakers or headphones	183
Using PC Cards	183
PC Card supporting software	184
Inserting PC Cards	184
Removing PC Cards	185
Hot swapping	186
Using SD Cards	186
Inserting an SD card	186
Removing an SD card	187
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	188
TOSHIBA Accessibility	188
Fnesse	190
Starting Fnesse	190
Assigning a key to a program or document	191
Viewing existing key assignments	193
Changing or removing existing key assignments	193
Hotkey utility	193
TOSHIBA Console	194
Customize Your Computer	195
Security	196
Power Management	196
Toshiba Hardware Setup	198
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	201
Problems that are easy to fix	201
Problems when you turn on the computer	203
The Windows® operating system is not working	204
Using Startup options to fix problems	205
Internet problems	206
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	206
Resolving a hardware conflict	207
A plan of action	207
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	208
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	210
Memory module problems	212
Power and the batteries	213
Keyboard problems	214
Display problems	215
Disk drive problems	217
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	219
Sound system problems	221
PC Card problems	222
Printer problems	225
Modem problems	226
Develop good computing habits	227
If you need further assistance	228
Before you call	228
Contacting Toshiba	229
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	230
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	230
Appendix A: Hot Keys	233
Volume Mute	233
Instant password security	233
Without a password	234
With a password	234
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	235
Power usage mode	236
Standby mode	237
Hibernation mode	238
Display modes	239
Display brightness	239
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	240
Keyboard hot keys	240
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	241
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree With Your Computer	242
Getting Started	243
ConfigFree Main Screen	243
Starting ConfigFree	244
Configuring ConfigFree	244
ConfigFree Utilities	245
Connectivity Doctor	245
Device Settings	246
Profile Settings	248
Quick Connect	249
Using Auto Switch	250
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	251
Auto Switch (SSID)	251
Glossary	252