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215 battery charge doesn't last 155 battery not charging 155 can't access disc 160 changing display properties 158 checking device properties 153 compact discs not running correctly 161 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 164 computer will not power up 146 contacting Toshiba 169, 170 corrupted/damaged data files 160 Device Manager 152 disabling a device 152 disk drive is slow 160 display is blank 156 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive drive tray does not eject 161 external display not working 158 external keyboard not working 156 external monitor 157 faulty memory 154 hardware conflict 149, 150 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 151 Help 149 high-pitched noise 162 illegal operation 145 Internet bookmarked site not found 149 Internet connection is slow 148 keyboard not responding 146 keyboard produces unexpected characters 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 modem not receiving or transmitting 167 no sound 162 non-system disk or disk error 147 PC Card 162 checklist 163 error occurs 165 hot swapping fails 164 not recognized 165 slots appear dead 163 Plug and Play 151 power and batteries 154 printer 166 program not responding 143 program not working properly 160 screen does not look right/ flickers 157 system resources 150 Touchpad not responding 146 trouble prevention 168 URL address not found 148 using Startup options 147 warning resume failure 146 Windows XP not working 147 programs not running correctly 160 starting 79 projector 67 connecting 67 protection of stored data 2 R recharging

Section	Page
Satellite® A70/75 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
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
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Other precautions	45
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	47
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding external devices	49
Connecting to a power source	50
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	53
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	55
Using the TouchPad™	55
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	56
Installing additional memory (optional)	57
Removing a memory module	61
Using an external keyboard	62
Connecting a mouse	62
Connecting a printer	62
Setting up a printer	64
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Turning off the computer	69
Closing the display panel	70
Caring for your computer	70
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	71
Using a computer lock	71
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	73
Computing tips	73
Using the keyboard	75
Character keys	75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	76
Function keys	76
Windows® special keys	76
Overlay keys	77
Starting a program	79
Starting a program from the Start menu	79
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	80
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	81
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	84
Backing up your files	85
Restoring your work	85
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	86
Drive components and control buttons	87
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	87
CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons	88
Inserting a disc	89
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	93
Creating a CD	93
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD and DVD discs	95
Powering down the computer	96
Using Turn Off or Shut down	97
Hibernation command	98
Stand By command	99
Turning off more quickly	99
Starting again after Turn Off	100
Using Hibernation	101
Starting again from Hibernation mode	102
Using Stand by	103
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	103
Starting again from Stand by	104
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	106
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	107
Charging the batteries	107
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	110
Conserving battery power	111
What to do when the battery runs low	112
Setting battery alarms	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Disposing of used batteries safely	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	125
Connecting your computer to a network	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	129
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	130
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	131
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	132
Exploring video features	132
Changing the display properties setting	133
Display settings hot key	133
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using a microphone	134
Adjusting recording settings	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using the i.LINK® port	137
Using PC Cards	137
PC Card supporting software	138
Inserting PC Cards	138
Removing PC Cards	139
Hot swapping	140
Using the Media Card Reader	141
Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader	141
Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader	142
Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong	143
Problems when you turn on the computer	146
The Windows® operating system is not working	147
Using Startup options to fix problems	147
Internet problems	148
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	149
Resolving a hardware conflict	149
A plan of action	150
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	150
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	152
Memory module problems	154
Power and the batteries	154
Keyboard problems	156
Display problems	156
Disk drive problems	159
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	160
Sound system problems	162
PC Card problems	162
Printer problems	166
Modem problems	167
Develop good computing habits	168
If you need further assistance	169
Before you call	169
Contacting Toshiba	170
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	171
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	171
Appendix A: Hot Keys	173
Instant password security	173
Without a password	173
With a password	173
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	174
Sound	175
Power usage mode	175
Stand by mode	176
Hibernation mode	177
Display modes	178
Enabling a wireless device	179
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	179
Keyboard hot keys	179
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	180
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	181
Getting Started	182
Starting ConfigFree	182
ConfigFree Utilities	183
Connectivity Doctor	183
Search for Wireless Devices	186
Profile Settings	188
Quick Connect	190
Using the Automatic Switch	193
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	194
Glossary	195

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battery charge doesn’t last

155

battery not charging

155

can’t access disc

160

changing

display

properties

158

checking device properties

153

compact

discs

not

running

correctly

161

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

164

computer will not power up

146

contacting Toshiba

169

170

corrupted/damaged data files

160

Device Manager

152

disabling a device

152

disk drive is slow

160

display is blank

156

DVD-ROM or multifunction

drive

drive tray does not eject

161

external display not working

158

external keyboard not working

156

external monitor

157

faulty memory

154

hardware conflict

149

150

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

151

Help

149

high-pitched noise

162

illegal operation

145

Internet bookmarked site not

found

149

Internet connection is slow

148

keyboard

not responding

146

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

156

missing files/trouble accessing

a disk

159

modem

not

receiving

transmitting

167

no sound

162

non-system disk or disk error

147

PC Card

162

checklist

163

error occurs

165

hot swapping fails

164

not recognized

165

slots appear dead

163

Plug and Play

151

power and batteries

154

printer

166

program not responding

143

program not working properly

160

screen does not look right/

flickers

157

system resources

150

Touchpad

not responding

146

trouble prevention

168

URL address not found

148

using Startup options

147

warning resume failure

146

Windows XP not working

147

programs

not running correctly

160

starting

projector

connecting

protection of stored data

recharging