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User’s Manual 3-1

Getting Started

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your

computer. It covers the following topics:

■ Installing the battery pack

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Windows Vista™ setup

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ System Recovery Options

■ Restoring the preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD

■ Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media

Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is

included with the computer, explains product liability.

All users should be sure to read the section Windows

Vista setup.

Default Chapter4
- Default Chapter4
- Preface33
- Manual Contents33
- Conventions34
Chapter 1 Introduction37
- Equipment Checklist37
  - Hardware37
  - Software38
- Features39
  - Pointing Device45
- Special Features48
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package50
- Utilities and Applications51
- Options54
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour55
- Front with the Display Closed55
- Left Side57
- Right Side58
- Backside59
- Underside60
- Front with the Display Open61
- Optical Disc Drive63
- AC Adaptor68
- Remote Controller69
Getting Started77
Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack78
- Installing the Battery Pack78
- Connecting the AC Adaptor79
- Opening the Display80
- Turning on the Power81
- Windows Vista™ Setup81
- Turning off the Power82
- Restarting the Computer85
- System Recovery Options85
  - System Recovery Options86
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD86
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media87
Chapter 4 Operating Basics89
- Using the Touchpad89
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor90
  - How to Swipe the Finger91
  - Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor92
  - How to Delete the Fingerprint Data93
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations93
  - Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility94
  - Set up Procedure94
  - Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication95
  - Fingerprint System Boot Authentication95
  - Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature96
- USB Sleep and Charge Function97
  - How to Enable/Disable USB Sleep and Charge Function98
- Using the Web Camera99
  - Using the Software99
- Using the Microphone100
- Using the Optical Disc Drive101
  - Loading Discs101
  - Removing Discs104
- Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi Drive or HD DVD-ROM Drive Supporting DVD±R DL105
  - Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive or HD DVD-ROM Drive Supporting DVD±R DL)105
  - Before Writing or Rewriting106
  - When Writing or Rewriting108
  - Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive or HD DVD-ROM Drive Supporting DVD±R DL)108
- Writing CD/DVD/HD Dvds on HD DVD-RW Drives109
  - Important Message109
  - Legal Footnotes110
  - Before Writing or Rewriting110
  - When Writing or Rewriting113
- TOSHIBA Disc Creator114
- Data Verification115
  - How to Learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator115
- Video115
- When Using Ulead DVD Moviefactory® for TOSHIBA116
  - How to Make a Labelflash DVD116
- When Using Ulead Mediafactory for TOSHIBA116
  - How to Make a DVD-Video116
  - How to Learn more about Ulead Mediafactory117
  - Important Information for Use117
- Media Care118
  - CD/DVD/Hd DVD118
- Modem119
  - Region Selection119
  - Properties Menu120
  - Settings120
  - Modem Selection120
  - Dialing Properties120
  - Connecting121
  - Disconnecting121
- Using the FM Tuner122
- Wireless Communications122
  - Wireless LAN123
  - Security123
  - Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (Depends on the Model Purchased)123
  - Wireless Communication Switch124
  - Wireless Activity LED124
- Lan125
  - LAN Cable Types125
  - Connecting LAN Cable125
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable126
- Cleaning the Computer126
- Moving the Computer127
Chapter 5 The Keyboard129
- Typewriter Keys129
  - F1 ... F12 Function Keys130
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations130
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard130
- Hot Keys131
  - Fn Sticky Key (Depends on the Model You Purchased)133
- Windows® Special Keys133
- Keypad Overlay134
- Generating ASCII Characters135
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes137
- Power Conditions137
- Power Indicators138
  - Battery Indicator138
  - Power Indicator138
- Battery Types140
  - Battery Pack140
  - Real Time Clock Battery141
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack142
- Replacing the Battery Pack148
  - Removing the Battery Pack148
  - Installing the Battery Pack149
- Starting the Computer by Password149
- System Auto off150
- Power-Up Modes150
  - Hot Keys150
- Panel Power Off/On150
Chapter 7 HW Setup151
- Accessing HW Setup151
- HW Setup Window151
  - User Password152
  - Boot Priority152
Chapter 8 Optional Devices155
- Expresscard156
  - Inserting an Expresscard156
  - Removing an Expresscard157
- SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK Pro/XD Memory Cards158
- Memory Expansion161
  - Installing a Memory Module161
  - Removing a Memory Module163
- Additional Battery Pack164
- Additional AC Adaptor164
- External Monitor165
- Television165
- Hdmi166
  - Setting for Display Video on HDMI166
  - Settings for Audio on HDMI166
- I.link (IEEE1394)167
- Security Lock169
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting171
- Problem Solving Process171
  - Preliminary Checklist172
  - Analyzing the Problem172
- Hardware and System Checklist173
- TOSHIBA Support192
  - Before You Call192
  - Where to Write192
Specifications195
- Environmental Requirements195
Appendix A Specifications197
Display Controller and Modes197
- Video Modes198
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes199
Wireless LAN199
- Card Specifications199
- Radio Characteristics200
Appendix C Wireless LAN203
AC Power Cord and Connectors203
- Certification Agencies203
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors205
Legal Footnotes205
- Battery Life207
- Copy Protection208

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite A305-S6839
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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