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236 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 61 disabling/enabling TouchPad 56 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive 72 cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 184 external 72 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 external, adjusting 74 hot key 73 latch 52 screen is blank 179 display limitations 74 display panel opening 52 Display settings hot key 145 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 130 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 172 double-click 56 DVD-ROM start drive 145 DVD-ROM drive 145 problems 184 removing a disc 100 troubleshooting 175 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 93 inserting discs 95 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive control buttons 94 inserting a disc 94 removing 100 DVDs playing 145 E energy saving features 116 environmental considerations 40, 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 42 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non-system disk or disk error 168, 183 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 180 program has performed an illegal operation 166 warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 182 exploring the desktop 132 external diskette drive 72 keyboard 68 external monitor not working 181 external speakers 148 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 89

Section	Page
Satellite® A60/A65 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Other precautions	44
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Activating the power-on password	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	58
Installing additional memory (optional)	62
Removing a memory module	66
Using an external keyboard	68
Connecting a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Connecting a USB printer	69
Connecting a parallel printer	69
Setting up a printer	69
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Using external display devices	73
Connecting an external monitor	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Display limitations	74
Powering off the computer	75
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	77
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	81
Character keys	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	82
Windows® special keys	82
Overlay keys	83
Starting a program	84
Starting a program from the Start menu	85
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	85
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	86
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your files	91
Restoring your work	91
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	92
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	93
CD/DVD control buttons	93
Inserting a disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	98
Creating a CD	99
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for CD and DVD discs	101
Powering down the computer	101
Turn Off or Shut down command	102
Restart command	103
Hibernation command	103
Standby command	104
Using Turn Off or Shut down	105
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	106
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	108
Using Hibernation	108
Enabling the Hibernation command	108
Going into Hibernation mode	108
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	110
Starting again from Hibernation mode	112
Using Standby	112
Going into Standby mode more quickly	113
Starting again from Standby	115
Toshiba’s online resources	115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	116
Running the computer on battery power	116
Battery Notice	117
Power management	117
Using additional batteries	118
Charging the batteries	118
Charging the main battery	119
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring battery power	121
Determining remaining battery power	121
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	131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options	132
Exploring the desktop	132
Finding your way around the desktop	133
Setting up for communications	136
Determining the COM port	136
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	138
Connecting your computer to a network	138
An overview of using the Internet	140
The Internet	140
The World Wide Web	141
Internet Service Providers	141
Connecting to the Internet	141
Surfing the Internet	142
Internet features	143
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	143
Exploring video features	144
Changing the display properties setting	144
Playing DVDs	145
Display settings hot key	145
Exploring audio features	145
Recording sounds	146
Using a microphone	146
Adjusting recording settings	147
Using external speakers or headphones	147
Using PC Cards	148
Inserting PC Cards	148
Removing PC Cards	149
Hot swapping	150
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	151
TOSHIBA Accessibility	152
Fn-esse	153
Starting Fn-esse	153
Assigning a key to a program or document	154
Viewing existing key assignments	156
Changing or removing existing key assignments	156
Hotkey utility	157
TOSHIBA Console	157
Customize Your Computer	159
Security	159
Power Management	159
Toshiba Hardware Setup	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	163
Application Launch Button	164
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	169
Internet problems	170
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	171
A plan of action	171
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	174
Memory module problems	176
Power and the batteries	177
Keyboard problems	178
Display problems	179
Disk drive problems	182
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	184
Sound system problems	186
PC Card problems	187
Printer problems	190
Modem problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
If you need further assistance	193
Before you call	193
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys	197
Volume Mute	197
Instant password security	197
Without a password	197
With a password	198
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	198
Power usage mode	199
Standby mode	200
Hibernation mode	201
Display modes	202
Display brightness	202
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	203
Keyboard hot keys	203
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	204
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	205
Getting Started	206
Starting ConfigFree	206
ConfigFree Utilities	207
Connectivity Doctor	207
Search for Wireless Devices	210
Profile Settings	212
Quick Connect	214
Using the Automatic Switch	217
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	218
Glossary	219

Match case Limit results 1 per page

236

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

disabling/enabling

TouchPad

Disk Defragmenter

183

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

183

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

182

running slow

183

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

183

cannot read a diskette

184

external

display

does not look normal/flickers

180

external monitor not working

181

external, adjusting

hot key

latch

screen is blank

179

display limitations

display panel

opening

Display settings

hot key

145

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

130

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

172

double-click

DVD-ROM

start drive

145

DVD-ROM drive

145

problems

184

removing a disc

100

troubleshooting

175

DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

eject button

inserting discs

DVD-ROM or multifunction drive

control buttons

inserting a disc

removing

100

DVDs

playing

145

energy saving features

116

environmental considerations

40, 41

ergonomics

lighting

posture

seating guidelines

work habits

error messages

device driver conflict

171

general hardware problem

171

non-system disk or disk error

168, 183

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

180

program has performed an illegal

operation

166

warning resume failure

168

Error-checking

182

exploring the desktop

132

external

diskette drive

keyboard

external monitor

not working

181

external speakers

148

FAT (File Allocation Table)

182

FCC Notice “Declaration of

Conformity Information”

FCC requirements

file extensions