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72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop.

Section	Page
Satellite® A80/A85 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
Precautions	41
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 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
Adding memory	54
Installing a memory module	55
Removing a memory module	60
Using the TouchPad™	62
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	63
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	63
Turning off the computer	64
Closing the display panel	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	67
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	68
Setting up your printer	69
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	70
Caring for your computer	71
Cleaning the computer	71
Moving the computer	72
Using a computer lock	72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	74
Computing tips	74
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	76
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	78
Windows special keys	78
Overlay keys	78
Using the overlay to type numeric data	79
Starting a program	81
Starting a program from the Start menu	81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	83
Saving your work	84
Saving files	84
Printing your work	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	88
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	88
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	89
Inserting a compact disc	90
Playing an audio CD	92
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	94
Creating a CD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD or DVD discs	96
Powering down the computer	96
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	97
Using Hibernation	99
Using Standby	101
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Charging the batteries	106
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring battery power	108
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	111
Changing batteries	112
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maximizing battery life	116
Disposing of used batteries	117
Conserving power	118
Power profiles	119
Using a hot key to set the power profile	119
Additional options for power	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	126
Connecting your computer to a network	127
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
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	135
Inserting and removing PC Cards	136
Inserting a PC Card	136
Removing a PC Card	137
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	138
Hot swapping	138
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Assist	140
Connect	141
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	141
Using a supervisor password	142
Setting a supervisor password	142
Deleting a supervisor password	143
Setting user passwords	143
Using an instant password	144
Setting a user password	145
Disabling a user password	145
PC Diagnostic Tool	146
TOSHIBA Power Saver	147
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	149
Mouse utility	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
Fn-esse®	152
Starting Fn-esse®	153
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	154
Viewing existing key assignments	156
Changing or removing existing key assignments	156
TOSHIBA HW Setup	157
TOSHIBA Hotkey utility	158
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	159
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
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	173
Memory problems	175
Power and the batteries	176
Keyboard problems	178
Display problems	179
Disk drive problems	181
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	184
Sound system problems	185
PC Card problems	185
Printer problems	189
Modem problems	190
Wireless networking problems	191
DVD operating problems	194
Develop good computing habits	197
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	198
If you need further assistance	204
Before you contact Toshiba	204
Contacting Toshiba	205
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	206
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	206
Appendix A: Hot Keys	208
Volume Mute	208
Password security	209
Without a password	209
With a password	209
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	210
Power usage mode	211
Standby mode	212
Hibernation mode	213
Display modes	214
Display brightness	214
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	215
Zooming applications in/out	215
Keyboard hot keys	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	218
Getting Started	219
Starting ConfigFree	219
ConfigFree Utilities	221
Connectivity Doctor	221
Search for Wireless Devices	224
Profile Settings	229
ConfigFree SUMMIT	233
Quick Connect	237
Using the Automatic Switch	240
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	241
Glossary	242