User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A500 Series User’s Guide1Contents30Introduction38This guide40Safety icons41Other icons used41Your computer’s features and specifications42Other documentation42Service options42Chapter 1: Getting Started43Selecting a place to work43Setting up a work environment43Keeping yourself comfortable44Precautions44Important information on your computer’s cooling fan46Setting up your computer46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Turning on the power51Setting up your software52Registering your computer with Toshiba52Adding optional external devices53Adding memory (optional)53Installing a memory module54Removing a memory module59Checking total memory61Recovering the Internal Storage Drive62Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)63Recovering to a custom size partition65Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions68Creating recovery media70Restoring from recovery media71Erasing the Internal Storage Drive73Checking the internal storage drive operating status75Installing drivers and applications75Using the TouchPad™75Scrolling with the TouchPad™76Control buttons76TouchPad™ ON/OFF button76Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™76Using external display devices77Connecting the display device77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer79Adjusting the quality of the external display80Using an external keyboard80Using a mouse80Connecting a printer80Setting up a printer81Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer82Using the Shut Down command84Using and configuring Hibernation mode86Using and configuring Sleep mode89Closing the display panel92Customizing your computer’s settings92Caring for your computer92Cleaning the computer92Moving the computer93Using a computer lock93Chapter 2: Learning the Basics95Computing tips95Using the keyboard97Character keys97Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys97Function keys97Special Windows® keys98Starting a program98Starting a program from the Start menu99Starting a program from Windows® Explorer99Starting a program using the Start Search field100Saving your work101Printing your work102Backing up your work103Restoring your work104Using the optical drive104Optical drive components105Media control buttons106Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)106Removing a disc (slot-type drive)107Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)108Playing an audio CD110Playing optical media110Recording optical media110Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)111Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)111Caring for optical discs112Toshiba’s online resources112Chapter 3: Mobile Computing113Toshiba’s energy-saver design113Running the computer on battery power114Battery Notice114Power management115Using additional batteries115Charging batteries115Charging the main battery116Charging the RTC battery116Monitoring main battery power117Determining remaining battery power119What to do when the main battery runs low119Setting battery notifications120Conserving battery power121Power Plans122Using a hot key to set the Power Plan123Using TOSHIBA eco Mode124Changing the main battery125Removing the battery from the computer125Inserting a charged battery127Taking care of your battery128Safety precautions128Maintaining your battery129Disposing of used batteries129Traveling tips131Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features132Exploring the desktop132Finding your way around the desktop133Setting up for communications135Connecting your computer to a network135Connecting a modem to a telephone line136An overview of using the Internet138The Internet138The World Wide Web138Internet Service Providers138Connecting to the Internet139Surfing the Internet139Internet features139Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet140Exploring audio features141Recording sounds141Using external speakers or headphones141Using the Web Camera142Using an ExpressCard®143Inserting an ExpressCard®143Removing an ExpressCard®143Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot144Inserting memory media145Removing memory media145Using the i.LINK® port146Using the eSATA/USB combo port146Chapter 5: Utilities147TOSHIBA Assist148Connect149Secure150Protect & Fix151Optimize152TOSHIBA Application Installer153Setting passwords154Using an instant password154Using a supervisor password155Using a user password156Deleting a user password157TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility158TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility159TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility160TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility161Mouse Utility162TOSHIBA Hardware Setup163USB Sleep and Charge Utility165Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility165USB Sleep and Charge165Enabling USB Sleep and Charge167Power supply mode settings167Battery settings168TOSHIBA Zooming Utility168TOSHIBA Button Support169TOSHIBA Accessibility170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint utility limitations171Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Logon172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader172Fingerprint reader limitations173TOSHIBA eco Utility174TOSHIBA Service Station175TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor176Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor177ConfigFree®179Getting Started179ConfigFree® Utilities180Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong183Problems that are easy to fix183Problems when you turn on the computer184The Windows® operating system is not working187Using Startup options to fix problems187Internet problems188The Windows® operating system can help you189Resolving a hardware conflict189A plan of action189Fixing a problem with Device Manager190Memory problems191Power and the batteries192Keyboard problems193Display problems194Disk or internal storage drive problems196Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only)197Sound system problems198ExpressCard® problems198Printer problems200Modem problems201Wireless networking problems202DVD operating problems204Develop good computing habits205Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system206If you need further assistance211Before you contact Toshiba211Contacting Toshiba211Other Toshiba Internet Web sites212Toshiba’s worldwide offices212Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards214Hot Key Cards214Using the Hot Key Cards215Application Cards216Using the Application Cards217Card Case218Hot key functions218Volume Mute219Lock (Instant security)220Power plan221Sleep mode222Hibernation mode223Output (Display switch)224Display brightness225Disabling or enabling wireless devices226Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™227Zoom (Display resolution)228Keyboard hot key functions229Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors230Glossary231A233B233C234D236E237F238G238H238I239K239L239M240N241O241P241R242S243T244U244W244Index245Size: 4.41 MBPages: 252Language: EnglishOpen manual
