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Toshiba M115-S3154 User Manual (287 pages)
Toshiba Notebook PC User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.52 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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
34
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
42
Setting up Your Computer
43
Setting up Your Software
43
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
44
Adding Optional External Devices
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
49
Using the Computer for the First Time
50
Opening the Display Panel
50
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
51
Turning on the Power
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
53
Removing a Memory Module
58
Checking Total Memory
61
Using the Touchpad
61
Scrolling with the Touchpad
62
Control Buttons
62
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
62
Using External Display Devices
64
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
65
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
66
Using an External Keyboard
66
Using a Mouse
67
Connecting a Printer
67
Setting up a Printer
68
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
69
Turning off the Computer
70
Options for Turning off the Computer
70
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
73
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
75
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
77
Closing the Display Panel
79
Caring for Your Computer
79
Cleaning the Computer
79
Moving the Computer
79
Using a Computer Lock
80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
81
Computing Tips
81
Using the Keyboard
83
Character Keys
83
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
84
Function Keys
84
Windows Special Keys
85
Overlay Keys
85
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
86
Starting a Program
86
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
87
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
87
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
88
Saving Your Work
89
Saving Files
90
File Names
91
Printing Your Work
92
Backing up Your Work
93
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
94
Optical Drive Components
94
Media Control Buttons
95
Inserting a Compact Disc
97
Playing an Audio CD
99
Playing a CD/DVD
101
Creating a CD/DVD
101
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
103
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
103
Toshiba's Online Resources
104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
105
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
105
Running the Computer on Battery Power
105
Battery Notice
106
Power Management
107
Using Additional Batteries
107
Charging Batteries
108
Charging the Main Battery
108
Charging the RTC Battery
109
Monitoring Main Battery Power
110
Determining Remaining Battery Power
112
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
112
Setting Battery Alarms
113
Conserving Battery Power
114
Power Profiles
114
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
116
Changing the Main Battery
117
Removing the Battery from the Computer
117
Inserting a Charged Battery
119
Taking Care of Your Battery
120
Safety Precautions
120
Maintaining Your Battery
121
Disposing of Used Batteries
123
Traveling Tips
124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
125
Exploring the Desktop
125
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
126
Start Button
127
Setting up for Communications
128
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
130
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
132
An Overview of Using the Internet
134
The Internet
135
The World Wide Web
135
Internet Service Providers
135
Connecting to the Internet
136
Surfing the Internet
137
Internet Features
137
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
138
Exploring Audio Features
138
Recording Sounds
138
Using a Microphone
139
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using PC Cards
141
Inserting a PC Card
141
Removing a PC Card
142
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
143
Inserting Memory Media
144
Removing Memory Media
144
Using the I.link® Port
145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
146
TOSHIBA Assist
147
Connect
148
Secure
149
Protect & Fix
150
Optimize
151
Setting Passwords
152
Using an Instant Password
152
Using a User Password
153
Using a Supervisor Password
155
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
157
Fn-Esse
158
Starting Fn-Esse
158
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
159
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
160
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
161
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
161
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
162
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
163
TOSHIBA Power Saver
164
Preset Power Profiles
165
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
165
Customizing a Power Profile
165
Mouse Utility
166
Toshiba Hardware Setup
167
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
169
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
171
TOSHIBA Accessibility
172
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
173
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
175
Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
176
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
177
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
177
Fingerprint Enrollment
177
Fingerprint Logon
179
Power-On Security
179
Control Center
181
Password Bank
183
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
187
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
189
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
190
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
190
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
192
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
194
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
195
Internet Problems
196
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
196
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
197
A Plan of Action
197
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
198
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
200
Memory Problems
202
Power and the Batteries
202
Keyboard Problems
204
Display Problems
205
Disk Drive Problems
208
Optical Drive Problems
210
Sound System Problems
211
PC Card Problems
212
Printer Problems
215
Modem Problems
216
Wireless Networking Problems
217
DVD Operating Problems
220
Develop Good Computing Habits
223
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
224
If You Need Further Assistance
230
Before You Contact Toshiba
230
Contacting Toshiba
231
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
232
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
232
Appendix A: Hot Keys
234
Volume Mute
234
Password Security
235
Without a Password
235
With a Password
235
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
236
Power Profile
237
Standby Mode
237
Hibernation Mode
238
Display Modes
239
Display Brightness
239
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
240
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
240
Zooming Applications In/Out
241
Keyboard Hot Keys
241
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
242
Toshiba Computer
243
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your
244
Getting Started
244
Starting Configfree
244
Configfree Utilities
245
Configfree Utilities
246
Connectivity Doctor
246
Search for Wireless Devices
249
Profile Settings
254
Configfree SUMMIT
257
Quick Connect
261
Using the Automatic Switch
264
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
264
Glossary
266
Index
281
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