If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
Page Removing A Disc With The Computer Off Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Removing a disc with the computer off Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Attach one end of a standard RJ telephone cable to the modem port.
Page Powering Down The Computer Learning the Basics Powering down the computer To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial-up connection.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Page Hibernation Command Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk.
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. The computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: Click the Start button, then Shut down.
Page Turning Off Or Shutting Down More Quickly In addition to the method described above, you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button. Page Using Hibernation Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled, you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way. Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it by right-clicking the Power Saver icon in the system tray.
Then the computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows are a member of a domain, power off the computer using Hibernation as follows: Click Start, Shut Down. Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Click the Setup Action tab. The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur. Page The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window Click Stand By.
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Page Click the Setup Action tab. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling.
Page Using Additional Batteries Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. Charging the main battery To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on. The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer.
If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance.
You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options—connect the computer to an AC power source or Page Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Remove all cables connected to the computer.
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you. Move the battery release lock toward you and the front of the computer to move the battery release latch. Page Inserting The Battery In The Computer While still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer. Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in Inserting the battery in the computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack see The battery pack could explode.
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under federal, state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer.
They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. If you have used a Windows will find the Windows Whether you have used a Windows the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons. Page The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Toshiba Access—Opens a window with links to software updates, services and support, and other important benefits.
Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted using the Windows Explorer. You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment. With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button the right-hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu.
The operating system closes the My Computer window. If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. To unlock the taskbar, place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button.
Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar. Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop. The operating system opens Paint—a basic drawing program. Click Windows Explorer.
Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button. The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other. To close the programs: Click the Close button at the top-right of the Explorer window.
The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box. The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut. The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Search Results dialog box Type char and then click Search.
Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop. Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes.
Click the arrow beside the current option to open the screen saver list box. Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box. The next lesson explains how to set two other properties—the date and time. Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice, you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state.
The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders, documents, and sometimes even programs. Click Yes to confirm that you are sure. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin.
It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson If I am lost, what do I do? The Help and Support Center Index window pane appears. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index.
The operating system opens the Paint program. Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic. On the right pane, click Tours and articles.
On the right pane, click Tour of Windows XP. Sample Help and Support Center window Lesson Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows system shut down your computer.
This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface: Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button.
In order to browse, an active Internet connection must be established. To select some other Web site, type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it. The My Computer window appears. Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options.
The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box Click the preferred options. For example, using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the window of your choice. Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of the toolbar you want to display.
In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. Click Apply, then OK. In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly.
The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you need a physical connection and a synchronization program.
An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL , cable, and Page Internet Features Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks.
If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades. Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads x , then click Apply. The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted.
Display settings hot key Using the view DVD movies or presentations on an external device. For more information, see Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can only record 60 seconds at a time. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Click Safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your SD card.
Press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. Removing an SD card Lift the side of the computer where the card is located, grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. It is ruggedly constructed, however, and we found the blue, silver, and dark-gray color scheme sedately attractive. But the A45's ergonomics impressed us most. The full-size keyboard is firm, and the touchpad is exceptionally responsive, even under this author's calloused fingers.
The Toshiba Satellite A45 also runs cool, thanks to a hefty fan on the bottom. The case design is also cool. The sparsely populated front edge of the Toshiba Satellite A45 minimizes distractions, offering only status and activity lights.
Vents for the fan occupy most of the back edge, which also houses two additional USB 2. With a Titanium Speaker--SRS TrueSurround XT logo emblazoned on the lower part of the screen panel, we expected to hear something other than the typical tinny notebook sound from the Toshiba Satellite A45's speakers, which are located above the keyboard.
Alas, it was not to be. The speakers produced little bass and not much volume. The series doesn't have a lot of configuration options, but the choices you do have are excellent. Intel Pentium 4 CPUs come in 2. Disconnect the LCD switch cable on the system board. Disconnect the wireless card antenna cables and remove the wireless card from the socket on the system board. Remove two screws securing the CD player board to the laptop base.
To disconnect the CD player board, turn it over. Unlock the connector and unplug the cable. Remove the board. Remove both memory modules. Disconnect the laptop display cable on the system board. Remove four screws securing the top cover and display assembly to the laptop base. Start removing the top cover and display assembly from the back of the notebook. Now you can access the system board and remove it from the base.
I'm not going to remove the system board in this guide. Remove two LCD mask seals covering the screws. Remove two screws securing the LCD mask. Put your finger between the LCD mask and the display and carefully unlock the latches securing the mask. Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the display cover.
Remove the LCD screen and place it on the palmrest. Remove the tape covering the LCD video cable connector. Unplug the cable on the back of the LCD screen. Lift off the LCD screen and remove it.
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