Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 33
... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 43
...Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. ...1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart ...
...Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. ...1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart ...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 49
... shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure... that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This information applies to all of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all the features and icons ...
... shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure... that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This information applies to all of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all the features and icons ...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 57
... module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Back of the slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
... module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Back of the slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 60
... method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive...you want to copy by clicking the check box next to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65.
... method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive...you want to copy by clicking the check box next to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65.
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 61
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the ...
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the ...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 62
Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, ... on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin...
Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, ... on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 63
...been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. This... may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This ...
...been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. This... may take several hours, depending on the size of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This ...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 64
To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default ... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer.
To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default ... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer.
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 65
Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your selections. 4 Click ...Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 60, to...
Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your selections. 4 Click ...Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 60, to...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 66
... status After restoring your finger toward yourself. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the top of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to...
... status After restoring your finger toward yourself. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the top of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 67
...of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This feature can click it to the left side, slide your ... corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Control buttons When a step instructs you can be disabled or changed in rapid ...
...of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This feature can click it to the left side, slide your ... corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Control buttons When a step instructs you can be disabled or changed in rapid ...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 68
... the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI.... 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time.
... the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI.... 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time.
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 69
...device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when ...10070; Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you turn on ....
...device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when ...10070; Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you turn on ....
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 72
... only need to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Setting up your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to one...
... only need to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Setting up your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to one...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 77
... the actions that you can be set . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down when you want from the drop-down if you click the power button in the Start menu...
... the actions that you can be set . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down when you want from the drop-down if you click the power button in the Start menu...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 79
... the power button in the Start menu. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE...
... the power button in the Start menu. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 80
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 81
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of...
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 82
... the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to...
... the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to...