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Toshiba U505-SP2017M User Manual (251 pages)
U500-ST5307 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.6 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
23
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
24
Regulatory Statements
25
Table of Contents
29
Introduction
37
This Guide
39
Safety Icons
40
Other Icons Used
40
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
41
Other Documentation
41
Service Options
41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Setting up a Work Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Precautions
43
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
45
Setting up Your Computer
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
48
Using the Computer for the First Time
49
Opening the Display Panel
49
Turning on the Power
50
Setting up Your Software
51
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
51
Adding Optional External Devices
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
52
Removing a Memory Module
59
Checking Total Memory
61
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
62
Recovering to Out-Of-Box State (Recommended Recovery Method)
63
Recovering to a Custom Size Partition
65
Recovering Without Changing the Internal Storage Drive Partitions
68
Creating Recovery Dvds/Media
70
Restoring from Recovery Dvds/Media
71
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
73
Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
74
Installing Drivers and Applications
75
Using the Touchpad
75
Adjusting Touchpad Settings
78
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
79
Using External Display Devices
79
Connecting the Display Device
80
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
81
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
82
Using an External Keyboard
82
Using a Mouse
82
Connecting a Printer
83
Setting up a Printer
84
Turning off the Computer
84
Options for Turning off the Computer
85
Using the Shut down Command
87
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
89
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
91
Closing the Display Panel
94
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
94
Caring for Your Computer
94
Cleaning the Computer
94
Moving the Computer
95
Using a Computer Lock
95
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
96
Computing Tips
96
Using the Keyboard
97
Character Keys
98
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
98
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
98
Function Keys
99
Special Windows ® Keys
99
Backlit Keyboard
99
Overlay Keys
100
Starting a Program
101
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
101
Starting a Program from Windows ® Explorer
102
Starting a Program Using the Search Programs and Files Field
103
Saving Your Work
103
Printing Your Work
105
Backing up Your Work
106
Restoring Your Work
107
Using the Optical Drive
107
Optical Drive Components
108
Media Control Buttons
109
Inserting an Optical Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
110
Removing a Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
111
Inserting an Optical Disc (Tray-Type Drive)
111
Playing an Audio CD
113
Playing Optical Media
113
Recording Optical Media
113
Removing a Disc with the Computer on (Tray-Type Drive)
114
Removing a Disc with the Computer off (Tray-Type Drive)
115
Caring for Optical Discs
115
Toshiba's Online Resources
115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
116
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
116
Running the Computer on Battery Power
117
Battery Notice
117
Power Management
118
Using Additional Batteries
118
Charging Batteries
118
Charging the Main Battery
119
Charging the RTC Battery
119
Monitoring Main Battery Power
120
Determining Remaining Battery Power
122
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
122
Setting Battery Notifications
123
Conserving Battery Power
123
Power Plans
124
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
125
Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan
126
Changing the Main Battery
127
Removing the Battery from the Computer
127
Inserting a Charged Battery
129
Taking Care of Your Battery
130
Safety Precautions
130
Maintaining Your Battery
131
Disposing of Used Batteries
132
Traveling Tips
133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
134
Exploring the Desktop
134
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
135
Setting up for Communications
137
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
138
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
138
An Overview of Using the Internet
140
The Internet
140
The World Wide Web
140
Internet Service Providers
140
Connecting to the Internet
141
Surfing the Internet
141
Internet Features
141
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
142
Exploring Audio Features
143
Recording Sounds
143
Using External Speakers or Headphones
143
Using the Web Camera
144
Using an Expresscard
145
Inserting an Expresscard
145
Removing an Expresscard
145
Using the Memory Card Reader
146
Inserting Memory Media
147
Removing Memory Media
147
Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
148
Chapter 5: Utilities
149
TOSHIBA Assist
150
Connect
151
Secure
152
Protect & Fix
153
Optimize
154
TOSHIBA Application Installer
155
Setting Passwords
156
Using an Instant Password
156
Using a Supervisor Password
157
Using a User Password
158
Deleting a User Password
159
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
160
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
162
Mouse Utility
163
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
164
USB Sleep and Charge Utility
167
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
167
USB Sleep and Charge
167
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
169
Power Supply Mode Settings
169
Battery Settings
169
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
170
TOSHIBA Button Support
171
TOSHIBA Accessibility
172
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
173
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
173
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
173
Fingerprint Logon
173
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
174
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
175
TOSHIBA Eco Utility
176
TOSHIBA Service Station
177
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
177
Configfree
178
Getting Started
178
Configfree ® Utilities
179
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
182
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
182
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
183
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
186
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
187
Internet Problems
188
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
188
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
189
Checking Device Properties
189
Memory Problems
190
Power and the Batteries
190
Keyboard Problems
192
Display Problems
192
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
194
Error-Checking
194
Optical Drive Problems (Tray-Type Drive)
196
Sound System Problems
197
Expresscard ® Problems
197
Expresscard ® Checklist
198
Resolving Expresscard Problems
198
Printer Problems
200
Modem Problems
200
Wireless Networking Problems
201
DVD Operating Problems
203
Develop Good Computing Habits
204
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
205
If You Need Further Assistance
209
Before You Contact Toshiba
209
Contacting Toshiba
210
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
211
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
211
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
213
Hot Key Cards
213
Using the Hot Key Cards
214
Application Cards
215
Using the Application Cards
216
Card Case
217
Hot Key Functions
217
Volume Mute
218
Lock (Instant Security)
219
Power Plan
220
Sleep Mode
221
Hibernation Mode
222
Output (Display Switch)
223
Display Brightness
224
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
225
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
226
Zoom (Display Resolution)
227
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
229
Glossary
230
Index
244
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