Toshiba Satellite A105-S2101 laptop
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• Satellite® A100/A105 Series Users Guide
• Introduction
• This guide
• Safety icons
• Other icons used
• Other documentation
• Service options
• 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
• Setting up other 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 (optional)
• Installing a memory module
• Removing a memory module
• Scrolling with the TouchPad™
• Control buttons
• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
• Using the Dual Mode Pad
• Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad
• Using the Control buttons
• Using Tap Zones
• Using the Virtual Buttons
• Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad
• 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 local printer
• Connecting a USB printer
• Setting up a printer
• Connecting an optional external diskette drive
• Turning off the computer
• Options for turning off the computer
• Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
• Using and configuring Hibernation mode
• Using and configuring Standby mode
• Closing the display panel
• Caring for your computer
• Cleaning the computer
• Moving the computer
• Using a computer lock
• 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
• Printing your work
• Backing up your work
• Restoring your work
• Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
• Media Control Buttons
• Inserting a compact disc
• Playing an audio CD
• Playing CDs manually
• Creating a CD
• Removing a disc with the computer on
• Removing a disc with the computer off
• Caring for CD or DVD Discs
• Toshiba’s online resources
• Mobile Computing
• Toshiba’s energy-saver design
• Running the computer on battery power
• Battery Notice
• Power management
• Using additional batteries
• Charging batteries
• Charging the main battery
• Charging the RTC battery
• Monitoring main battery power
• Determining remaining battery power
• What to do when the main battery runs low
• Setting battery alarms
• Conserving battery power
• Power Profiles
• Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
• Changing the main battery
• Removing the battery from the computer
• Inserting a charged battery
• Taking care of your battery
• Safety precautions
• Maximizing battery life
• Disposing of used batteries
• Traveling tips
• 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
• Using PC Cards
• Inserting a PC Card
• Removing a PC Card
• Setting up a PC Card for your computer
• Using an ExpressCard™
• Inserting an ExpressCard
• Removing an ExpressCard
• Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
• Inserting memory media
• Removing memory media
• Using the i.LINK® port
• Toshiba Utilities
• TOSHIBA Assist
• Connect
• Secure
• Protect & Fix
• Optimize
• Setting passwords
• Using an instant password
• Setting a user password
• Disabling a user password
• Using a supervisor password
• Setting a supervisor password
• Deleting a supervisor password
• Fn-esse®
• Starting Fn-esse®
• Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
• Viewing existing key assignments
• Changing or removing existing key assignments
• PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
• TOSHIBA Power Saver
• Preset Power Profiles
• Quickly creating a new power profile
• Customizing a power profile
• Mouse Utility
• TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
• TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
• TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
• TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility
• TOSHIBA Button Controls
• CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
• TOSHIBA Accessibility
• Fingerprint Authentication Utility
• Fingerprint utility limitations
• Fingerprint Enrollment
• Fingerprint Logon
• Power-on Security
• Control Center
• Password Bank
• Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor
• Fingerprint sensor limitations
• 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
• 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
• CD-RW/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
• 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 wireless devices
• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad
• Keyboard hot keys
• Zooming applications in/out
• Power Cord/Cable Connectors
• 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
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Satellite A105-S2101 Detailed Product Specification1: This product specification is variable and subject to ... Satellite A105-S2101 Detailed Product ... Model Name A105-S2101 ... Description Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, Intel® Celeron® ...
