Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 25
... 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61...
... 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 27
... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 122 Charging the battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 Conserving battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Setting battery alarms 128 Changing the main...
... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 122 Charging the battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 Conserving battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Setting battery alarms 128 Changing the main...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 31
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode...
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 39
... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on external power or charging the battery. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides...
... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on external power or charging the battery. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 45
...power source. The AC power light glows green when the computer is in Standby mode. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on before being charged. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 ... when the computer is playing. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows amber while the battery is being able to log on page 125. The audio digital light glows green when audio digital files are ...
...power source. The AC power light glows green when the computer is in Standby mode. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on before being charged. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 ... when the computer is playing. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows amber while the battery is being able to log on page 125. The audio digital light glows green when audio digital files are ...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 47
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 eject the disc. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
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 eject the disc. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 48
...processing unit at a lower performance level or cause the computer to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from reaching the CPU. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from the computer ...case. If the fan is not blocked. The battery release latch secures the battery to shut down. Do not use the computer on page 129. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the...
...processing unit at a lower performance level or cause the computer to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from reaching the CPU. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from the computer ...case. If the fan is not blocked. The battery release latch secures the battery to shut down. Do not use the computer on page 129. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 55
...Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on -screen instructions to enter the information about your computer. If you click No, you can use external power or ...to charge the battery, you must be charged before you may vary depending on page 57. Setting up your software The names of...
...Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on -screen instructions to enter the information about your computer. If you click No, you can use external power or ...to charge the battery, you must be charged before you may vary depending on page 57. Setting up your software The names of...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 57
... of the computer's USB ports. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 188) ❖ Install SD cards...
... of the computer's USB ports. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 188) ❖ Install SD cards...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 60
...Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 121. For more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from ... computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . DANGER Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. It takes much longer...
...Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 121. For more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from ... computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . DANGER Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. It takes much longer...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 61
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 61 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 61 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 79
When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on, do not turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are now ready to print. Guidelines for powering off the ... complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, then click Next. 13 Click Finish. Getting Started Powering off ) to fully charge the main battery.
When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on, do not turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are now ready to print. Guidelines for powering off the ... complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, then click Next. 13 Click Finish. Getting Started Powering off ) to fully charge the main battery.
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 80
... Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 121. Cleaning the computer To keep your...
... Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 121. Cleaning the computer To keep your...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 82
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 82 This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until ... frequently. Your computer can turn on page 122. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 82 This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until ... frequently. Your computer can turn on page 122. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 88
Always save your programs' documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature. Check your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Windows® XP file system" on page 201. For information on how to warn you are using the Standby command. Your ... of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you turn off the computer, save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖...
Always save your programs' documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature. Check your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Windows® XP file system" on page 201. For information on how to warn you are using the Standby command. Your ... of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you turn off the computer, save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 103
... Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is turned off the computer. Restart command Restart is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. This is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from Turn Off or Shut down...
... Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is turned off the computer. Restart command Restart is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. This is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from Turn Off or Shut down...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 104
...Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. But it uses a little more time and battery power to the state in which you left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer is being retrieved ...from where you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. If your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up than the Standby mode,...
...Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. But it uses a little more time and battery power to the state in which you left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer is being retrieved ...from where you can continue working from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. If your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up than the Standby mode,...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 105
... or Shut down . The computer turns itself off computer. 105 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to save your information will be lost.
... or Shut down . The computer turns itself off computer. 105 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you power down ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to save your information will be lost.
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 107
If you selected Normal, you would click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. The properties window for example, Normal in the same section as the power option you selected. 107 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire-for the option you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears. If you selected appears.
If you selected Normal, you would click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. The properties window for example, Normal in the same section as the power option you selected. 107 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire-for the option you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears. If you selected appears.
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A20/A25
Page 109
... lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to... close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the display panel. 8 Click Override all Modes with DC only option 9 Do...
... lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to... close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the display panel. 8 Click Override all Modes with DC only option 9 Do...