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Toshiba Satellite A100-VA5 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite A100-VA5 User Manual (289 pages)

A100-S2211TD User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.91 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
This Guide
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

85
- Computing Tips
  85
- Using the Keyboard
  87
  - Character Keys
    87
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    87
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    88
  - Function Keys
    88
  - Windows Special Keys
    89
  - Overlay Keys
    89
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    90
- Starting a Program
  90
- Saving Your Work
  93
- Saving Files
  94
- Printing Your Work
  95
- Backing up Your Work
  96
  - Restoring Your Work
    97
- Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  97
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
    98
  - Media Control Buttons
    99
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    101
  - Playing an Audio CD
    103
  - Playing Cds Manually
    104
  - Creating a CD
    104
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    105
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    106
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    106
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

108
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  108
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  108
  - Battery Notice
    109
  - Power Management
    110
  - Using Additional Batteries
    110
- Charging Batteries
  111
  - Charging the Main Battery
    111
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    112
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  113
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    115
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    116
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    117
  - Conserving Battery Power
    117
  - Power Profiles
    118
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    119
- Changing the Main Battery
  120
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    121
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    122
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  123
  - Safety Precautions
    123
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    124
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  126
- Traveling Tips
  127
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

128
- Exploring the Desktop
  128
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    129
- Setting up for Communications
  131
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    133
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    134
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  137
  - The Internet
    137
  - The World Wide Web
    137
  - Internet Service Providers
    138
  - Connecting to the Internet
    138
  - Surfing the Internet
    139
  - Internet Features
    139
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    140
- Exploring Audio Features
  140
  - Recording Sounds
    140
  - Using a Microphone
    141
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    142
- Using PC Cards
  143
  - Inserting a PC Card
    143
  - Removing a PC Card
    144
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    145
- Using an Expresscard
  145
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    145
  - Removing an Expresscard
    146
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  147
  - Inserting Memory Media
    147
  - Removing Memory Media
    148
- Using the I.link® Port
  149
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

150
- TOSHIBA Assist
  151
  - Connect
    152
  - Secure
    153
  - Protect & Fix
    154
  - Optimize
    154
- Setting Passwords
  155
  - Using an Instant Password
    156
  - Setting a User Password
    156
  - Disabling a User Password
    157
- Using a Supervisor Password
  157
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    157
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    159
- Fn-Esse
  159
- PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  164
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  165
  - Preset Power Profiles
    166
  - Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
    166
  - Customizing a Power Profile
    166
- Mouse Utility
  167
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  168
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  168
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  170
- TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility
  172
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
  173
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  174
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  175
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  176
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    176
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    176
  - Fingerprint Logon
    178
  - Power-On Security
    178
  - Control Center
    180
  - Password Bank
    182
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Sensor
    186
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
    188
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

189
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  189
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  191
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  193
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  196
  - A Plan of Action
    196
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    197
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    198
  - Memory Problems
    200
  - Power and the Batteries
    201
  - Keyboard Problems
    203
  - Display Problems
    204
  - Disk Drive Problems
    206
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    209
  - Sound System Problems
    210
  - PC Card Problems
    210
  - Printer Problems
    214
  - Modem Problems
    215
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    216
- DVD Operating Problems
  219
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  222
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    223
- If You Need Further Assistance
  229
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    229
  - Contacting Toshiba
    230
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  231
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  232
Appendix A: Hot Keys

234
- Volume Mute
  234
- Password Security
  235
- Power Usage Mode
  237
- Standby Mode
  238
- Hibernation Mode
  239
- Display Modes
  240
- Display Brightness
  240
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  241
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Dual Mode Pad
  241
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  242
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  242
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

243
Appendix C: Using Configfree

244
- Computer
  244
- Getting Started
  245
  - Starting Configfree
    245
- Configfree Utilities
  247
  - Connectivity Doctor
    247
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    250
  - Profile Settings
    255
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    259
  - Quick Connect
    263
- Using the Automatic Switch
  266
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  266
- Glossary
  268
- Index
  283

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