Document Outline

• Satellite® A80/A85 Series User’s Guide
• Contents
• Introduction
  • This guide
  • Safety icons
    • Other icons used
  • Other documentation
  • Service options
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Selecting a place to work
    • Creating a computer-friendly environment
    • Keeping yourself comfortable
    • Precautions
    • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
  • Setting up your computer
    • Setting up your software
  • Registering your computer with Toshiba
  • Adding external devices
  • Connecting to a power source
  • Charging the main battery
  • Using the computer for the first time
    • Opening the display panel
    • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Turning on the power
  • Adding memory
    • Installing a memory module
    • Removing a memory module
  • Using the TouchPad™
    • Scrolling with the TouchPad™
    • Control buttons
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Turning off the computer
    • Closing the display panel
  • Using external display devices
    • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
    • Adjusting the quality of the external display
  • Using an external keyboard
  • Using a mouse
  • Connecting a printer
    • Setting up your printer
  • Connecting an optional external diskette drive
  • Caring for your computer
    • Cleaning the computer
    • Moving the computer
    • Using a computer lock
• Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
  • Computing tips
  • Using the keyboard
    • Character keys
    • Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
    • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
    • Function keys
    • Windows special keys
    • Overlay keys
    • Using the overlay to type numeric data
  • Starting a program
    • Starting a program from the Start menu
    • Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
    • Starting a program from the Run dialog box
  • Saving your work
    • Saving files
  • Printing your work
  • Backing up your work
    • Restoring your work
  • Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
    • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
    • Inserting a compact disc
    • Playing an audio CD
    • Playing CDs using Auto-Run
    • Creating a CD
    • Removing a disc with the computer on
    • Removing a disc with the computer off
    • Caring for CD or DVD discs
  • Powering down the computer
    • Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
    • Using Hibernation
    • Using Standby
  • Toshiba’s online resources
• Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
  • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  • Running the computer on battery power
    • Battery Notice
  • Charging the batteries
    • Charging the main battery
    • Charging the RTC battery
  • Monitoring battery power
    • What to do when the battery alarm sounds
  • Changing batteries
    • Removing the battery from the computer
    • Inserting a charged battery
  • Taking care of your battery
    • Safety precautions
    • Maximizing battery life
  • Disposing of used batteries
  • Conserving power
    • Power profiles
    • Using a hot key to set the power profile
  • Additional options for power
• Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
  • Exploring the desktop
    • Finding your way around the desktop
  • Setting up for communications
    • Connecting the modem to a telephone line
    • Connecting your computer to a network
  • An overview of using the Internet
    • The Internet
    • The World Wide Web
    • Internet Service Providers
    • Connecting to the Internet
    • Surfing the Internet
    • Internet features
    • Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
  • Exploring audio features
    • Recording sounds
    • Using external speakers or headphones
  • Inserting and removing PC Cards
    • Inserting a PC Card
    • Removing a PC Card
    • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    • Hot swapping
• Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
  • TOSHIBA Assist
    • Connect
    • Secure
    • Protect & Fix
    • Optimize
  • Using a supervisor password
    • Setting a supervisor password
    • Deleting a supervisor password
  • Setting user passwords
    • Using an instant password
    • Setting a user password
    • Disabling a user password
  • PC Diagnostic Tool
  • TOSHIBA Power Saver
  • CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  • Mouse utility
  • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  • Fn-esse®
    • Starting Fn-esse®
    • Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
    • Viewing existing key assignments
    • Changing or removing existing key assignments
  • TOSHIBA HW Setup
  • TOSHIBA Hotkey utility
  • TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
    • TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
• Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
  • Problems that are easy to fix
  • Problems when you turn on the computer
  • The Windows ® operating system is not working
    • Using Startup options to fix problems
    • Internet problems
    • The Windows® XP operating system can help you
  • Resolving a hardware conflict
    • A plan of action
    • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
    • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    • Memory problems
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard problems
    • Display problems
    • Disk drive problems
    • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
    • Sound system problems
    • PC Card problems
    • Printer problems
    • Modem problems
    • Wireless networking problems
  • DVD operating problems
  • Develop good computing habits
    • Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
  • If you need further assistance
    • Before you contact Toshiba
    • Contacting Toshiba
  • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
• Appendix A: Hot Keys
  • Volume Mute
  • Password security
    • Without a password
    • With a password
    • Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
  • Power usage mode
  • Standby mode
  • Hibernation mode
  • Display modes
  • Display brightness
  • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Zooming applications in/out
  • Keyboard hot keys
• Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
• Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
  • Getting Started
    • Starting ConfigFree
  • ConfigFree Utilities
    • Connectivity Doctor
    • Search for Wireless Devices
    • Profile Settings
    • ConfigFree SUMMIT
    • Quick Connect
  • Using the Automatic Switch
  • Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
• Glossary
• Index