User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A80/A85 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding external devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory54Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module60Using the TouchPad™62Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons63Disabling or enabling the TouchPad63Turning off the computer64Closing the display panel65Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer66Adjusting the quality of the external display67Using an external keyboard67Using a mouse68Connecting a printer68Setting up your printer69Connecting an optional external diskette drive70Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer72Using a computer lock72Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard76Character keys76Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys78Windows special keys78Overlay keys78Using the overlay to type numeric data79Starting a program81Starting a program from the Start menu81Starting a program from Windows® Explorer82Starting a program from the Run dialog box83Saving your work84Saving files84Printing your work86Backing up your work87Restoring your work88Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive88DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components89Inserting a compact disc90Playing an audio CD92Playing CDs using Auto-Run94Creating a CD94Removing a disc with the computer on95Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD or DVD discs96Powering down the computer96Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down97Using Hibernation99Using Standby101Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice105Charging the batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring battery power108What to do when the battery alarm sounds111Changing batteries112Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery114Taking care of your battery115Safety precautions115Maximizing battery life116Disposing of used batteries117Conserving power118Power profiles119Using a hot key to set the power profile119Additional options for power120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet130The Internet130The World Wide Web130Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds133Using external speakers or headphones135Inserting and removing PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Hot swapping138Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities139TOSHIBA Assist140Connect141Secure141Protect & Fix141Optimize141Using a supervisor password142Setting a supervisor password142Deleting a supervisor password143Setting user passwords143Using an instant password144Setting a user password145Disabling a user password145PC Diagnostic Tool146TOSHIBA Power Saver147CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer149Mouse utility150TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151Fn-esse®152Starting Fn-esse®153Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys154Viewing existing key assignments156Changing or removing existing key assignments156TOSHIBA HW Setup157TOSHIBA Hotkey utility158TOSHIBA Touch and Launch159TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings162Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer166The Windows ® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems169Internet problems170The Windows® XP operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict171A plan of action171Resolving hardware conflicts on your own172Fixing a problem with Device Manager173Memory problems175Power and the batteries176Keyboard problems178Display problems179Disk drive problems181DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems184Sound system problems185PC Card problems185Printer problems189Modem problems190Wireless networking problems191DVD operating problems194Develop good computing habits197Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP198If you need further assistance204Before you contact Toshiba204Contacting Toshiba205Other Toshiba Internet Web sites206Toshiba’s worldwide offices206Appendix A: Hot Keys208Volume Mute208Password security209Without a password209With a password209Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged210Power usage mode211Standby mode212Hibernation mode213Display modes214Display brightness214Disabling or enabling the TouchPad215Zooming applications in/out215Keyboard hot keys216Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors217Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer218Getting Started219Starting ConfigFree219ConfigFree Utilities221Connectivity Doctor221Search for Wireless Devices224Profile Settings229ConfigFree SUMMIT233Quick Connect237Using the Automatic Switch240Semi-Automatic Switch Feature241Glossary242Index257Size: 3.23 MBPages: 264Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A80/A85 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding external devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory54Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module60Using the TouchPad™62Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons63Disabling or enabling the TouchPad63Turning off the computer64Closing the display panel65Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer66Adjusting the quality of the external display67Using an external keyboard67Using a mouse68Connecting a printer68Setting up your printer69Connecting an optional external diskette drive70Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer72Using a computer lock72Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard76Character keys76Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys78Windows special keys78Overlay keys78Using the overlay to type numeric data79Starting a program81Starting a program from the Start menu81Starting a program from Windows® Explorer82Starting a program from the Run dialog box83Saving your work84Saving files84Printing your work86Backing up your work87Restoring your work88Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive88DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components89Inserting a compact disc90Playing an audio CD92Playing CDs using Auto-Run94Creating a CD94Removing a disc with the computer on95Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD or DVD discs96Powering down the computer96Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down97Using Hibernation99Using Standby101Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice105Charging the batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring battery power108What to do when the battery alarm sounds111Changing batteries112Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery114Taking care of your battery115Safety precautions115Maximizing battery life116Disposing of used batteries117Conserving power118Power profiles119Using a hot key to set the power profile119Additional options for power120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet130The Internet130The World Wide Web130Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds133Using external speakers or headphones135Inserting and removing PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Hot swapping138Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities139TOSHIBA Assist140Connect141Secure141Protect & Fix141Optimize141Using a supervisor password142Setting a supervisor password142Deleting a supervisor password143Setting user passwords143Using an instant password144Setting a user password145Disabling a user password145PC Diagnostic Tool146TOSHIBA Power Saver147CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer149Mouse utility150TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151Fn-esse®152Starting Fn-esse®153Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys154Viewing existing key assignments156Changing or removing existing key assignments156TOSHIBA HW Setup157TOSHIBA Hotkey utility158TOSHIBA Touch and Launch159TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings162Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer166The Windows ® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems169Internet problems170The Windows® XP operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict171A plan of action171Resolving hardware conflicts on your own172Fixing a problem with Device Manager173Memory problems175Power and the batteries176Keyboard problems178Display problems179Disk drive problems181DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems184Sound system problems185PC Card problems185Printer problems189Modem problems190Wireless networking problems191DVD operating problems194Develop good computing habits197Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP198If you need further assistance204Before you contact Toshiba204Contacting Toshiba205Other Toshiba Internet Web sites206Toshiba’s worldwide offices206Appendix A: Hot Keys208Volume Mute208Password security209Without a password209With a password209Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged210Power usage mode211Standby mode212Hibernation mode213Display modes214Display brightness214Disabling or enabling the TouchPad215Zooming applications in/out215Keyboard hot keys216Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors217Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer218Getting Started219Starting ConfigFree219ConfigFree Utilities221Connectivity Doctor221Search for Wireless Devices224Profile Settings229ConfigFree SUMMIT233Quick Connect237Using the Automatic Switch240Semi-Automatic Switch Feature241Glossary242Index257Size: 3.23 MBPages: 264Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® A80/A85 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding external devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory54Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module60Using the TouchPad™62Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons63Disabling or enabling the TouchPad63Turning off the computer64Closing the display panel65Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer66Adjusting the quality of the external display67Using an external keyboard67Using a mouse68Connecting a printer68Setting up your printer69Connecting an optional external diskette drive70Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer72Using a computer lock72Chapter 2: Learning the Basics74Computing tips74Using the keyboard76Character keys76Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys78Windows special keys78Overlay keys78Using the overlay to type numeric data79Starting a program81Starting a program from the Start menu81Starting a program from Windows® Explorer82Starting a program from the Run dialog box83Saving your work84Saving files84Printing your work86Backing up your work87Restoring your work88Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive88DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components89Inserting a compact disc90Playing an audio CD92Playing CDs using Auto-Run94Creating a CD94Removing a disc with the computer on95Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD or DVD discs96Powering down the computer96Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down97Using Hibernation99Using Standby101Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice105Charging the batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring battery power108What to do when the battery alarm sounds111Changing batteries112Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery114Taking care of your battery115Safety precautions115Maximizing battery life116Disposing of used batteries117Conserving power118Power profiles119Using a hot key to set the power profile119Additional options for power120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet130The Internet130The World Wide Web130Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds133Using external speakers or headphones135Inserting and removing PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Hot swapping138Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities139TOSHIBA Assist140Connect141Secure141Protect & Fix141Optimize141Using a supervisor password142Setting a supervisor password142Deleting a supervisor password143Setting user passwords143Using an instant password144Setting a user password145Disabling a user password145PC Diagnostic Tool146TOSHIBA Power Saver147CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer149Mouse utility150TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151Fn-esse®152Starting Fn-esse®153Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys154Viewing existing key assignments156Changing or removing existing key assignments156TOSHIBA HW Setup157TOSHIBA Hotkey utility158TOSHIBA Touch and Launch159TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings162Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer166The Windows ® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems169Internet problems170The Windows® XP operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict171A plan of action171Resolving hardware conflicts on your own172Fixing a problem with Device Manager173Memory problems175Power and the batteries176Keyboard problems178Display problems179Disk drive problems181DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems184Sound system problems185PC Card problems185Printer problems189Modem problems190Wireless networking problems191DVD operating problems194Develop good computing habits197Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP198If you need further assistance204Before you contact Toshiba204Contacting Toshiba205Other Toshiba Internet Web sites206Toshiba’s worldwide offices206Appendix A: Hot Keys208Volume Mute208Password security209Without a password209With a password209Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged210Power usage mode211Standby mode212Hibernation mode213Display modes214Display brightness214Disabling or enabling the TouchPad215Zooming applications in/out215Keyboard hot keys216Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors217Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer218Getting Started219Starting ConfigFree219ConfigFree Utilities221Connectivity Doctor221Search for Wireless Devices224Profile Settings229ConfigFree SUMMIT233Quick Connect237Using the Automatic Switch240Semi-Automatic Switch Feature241Glossary242Index257Size: 3.23 MBPages: 264Language: EnglishOpen manual
