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241 speakers external 148 Stand by command 112 Stand by mode hot key 200 Standby 104 low battery 124 restarting 115 using 112 start button 134 starting a program 84 Run dialog box 86 Windows Explorer 85 Windows Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Standby 115 Startup menu problem solving 169 sticky key 152 stored data protection 2 System Setup 168 system tools 182 Disk Defragmenter 183 Error-checking 182 system tray 135 T taskbar 135 Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba Accessories information 38 TOSHIBA Console 157 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 disable/enable 61 TouchPad disabling/enabling 56 traveling tips 131 Turn Off restarting from 108 using 105 Turn Off command 102 Turn Off methods 106 turning computer on/off 53 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 135 USB mouse connecting 68 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 68 using Hibernate 108 Standby 112 using a file extension 89 utilities Fn-esse 153 Hotkey utility 157 Power Management 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 152 TOSHIBA Console 157 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 V video features exploring 144 W warranty Toshiba Services 38 Web sites Support Online 171 Web sites,Toshiba 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 138 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 140

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

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speakers

external

148

Stand by command

112

Stand by mode

hot key

200

Standby

104

low battery

124

restarting

115

using

112

start button

134

starting a program

Run dialog box

Windows Explorer

Windows Start menu

starting up the computer

from Standby

115

Startup menu

problem solving

169

sticky key

152

stored data protection

System Setup

168

system tools

182

Disk Defragmenter

183

Error-checking

182

system tray

135

taskbar

135

Toshiba

Internet Web sites

195

Toshiba Accessories

information

TOSHIBA Console

157

Toshiba Hardware Setup

161

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

disable/enable

TouchPad

disabling/enabling

traveling tips

131

Turn Off

restarting from

108

using

105

Turn Off command

102

Turn Off methods

106

turning computer on/off

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

135

USB mouse

connecting

USB-compatible

keyboard

connecting

using

Hibernate

108

Standby

112

using a file extension

utilities

Fn-esse

153

Hotkey utility

157

Power Management

159

TOSHIBA Accessibility

152

TOSHIBA Console

157

Toshiba Hardware Setup

161

video features

exploring

144

warranty

Toshiba Services

Web sites

Support Online

171

Web sites,Toshiba

195

Wi-Fi

wireless networking

138

Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules

140