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Toshiba PTS53U-03K00M User Manual (258 pages)
A9-S9012X User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.09 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
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
38
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
41
Setting up Your Computer
42
Setting up Your Software
42
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
43
Adding Optional External Devices
43
Connecting to a Power Source
44
Charging the Main Battery
46
Using the Computer for the First Time
47
Opening the Display Panel
47
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
48
Turning on the Power
48
Adding Memory (Optional)
49
Installing a Memory Module
50
Removing a Memory Module
54
Checking Total Memory
56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
56
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
63
Installing Drivers and Applications
64
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
64
Using the Touchpad
65
Scrolling with the Touchpad
66
Control Buttons
66
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
66
Using External Display Devices
66
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
67
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
68
Using an External Keyboard
68
Using a Mouse
68
Connecting a Printer
68
Setting up a Printer
69
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
70
Turning off the Computer
71
Options for Turning off the Computer
71
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
78
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
78
Caring for Your Computer
78
Cleaning the Computer
78
Moving the Computer
79
Using a Computer Lock
79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
80
Computing Tips
80
Using the Keyboard
82
Character Keys
82
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
83
Function Keys
83
Special Windows ® Keys
83
Overlay Keys
84
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
84
Starting a Program
85
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
85
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
86
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
87
Saving Your Work
87
Printing Your Work
89
Backing up Your Work
90
Restoring Your Work
91
Using the Optical Drive
91
Optical Drive Components
92
Inserting a Compact Disc
92
Playing an Audio CD
94
Playing Optical Media
95
Creating a CD/DVD
95
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
96
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
96
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
97
Toshiba's Online Resources
97
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
98
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
98
Running the Computer on Battery Power
99
Battery Notice
99
Power Management
100
Using Additional Batteries
101
Charging Batteries
101
Charging the Main Battery
101
Charging the RTC Battery
102
Monitoring Main Battery Power
103
Determining Remaining Battery Power
105
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
105
Setting Battery Alarms
106
Conserving Battery Power
106
Power Profiles
107
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
108
Changing the Main Battery
108
Removing the Battery from the Computer
109
Inserting a Charged Battery
110
Taking Care of Your Battery
112
Safety Precautions
112
Maintaining Your Battery
113
Disposing of Used Batteries
114
Traveling Tips
115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
116
Exploring the Desktop
116
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
117
Setting up for Communications
119
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
120
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
121
An Overview of Using the Internet
123
The Internet
123
The World Wide Web
124
Internet Service Providers
124
Connecting to the Internet
124
Surfing the Internet
125
Internet Features
125
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
126
Exploring Audio Features
126
Recording Sounds
126
Using External Speakers or Headphones
127
Using PC Cards
128
Inserting a PC Card
128
Removing a PC Card
129
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
129
Using an Expresscard
130
Inserting an Expresscard
130
Removing an Expresscard
130
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
131
Inserting Memory Media
131
Removing Memory Media
132
Using the I.link ® Port
133
Using an Expansion Device
133
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with Your Computer
133
Chapter 5: Utilities
134
TOSHIBA Assist
135
Connect
136
Secure
137
Protect & Fix
138
Optimize
139
TOSHIBA Application Installer
140
Setting Passwords
141
Using an Instant Password
141
Using a Supervisor Password
142
Using a User Password
143
Deleting a User Password
144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
145
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
146
Fn-Esse
147
Starting Fn-Esse
147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
149
Booting from a Bootable SD Card
150
TOSHIBA Power Saver
151
Preset Power Profiles
152
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
152
Customizing a Power Profile
152
Mouse Utility
153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
156
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
157
Toshiba Button Controls
159
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
160
TOSHIBA Accessibility
161
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
162
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
162
Fingerprint Enrollment
162
Fingerprint Logon
164
Power-On Security
164
Control Center
165
Password Bank
167
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
171
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
172
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
173
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
173
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
175
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
177
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
178
Internet Problems
178
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
179
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
179
A Plan of Action
180
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
180
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
181
Memory Problems
183
Power and the Batteries
184
Keyboard Problems
185
Display Problems
186
Disk Drive Problems
188
Optical Drive Problems
189
Sound System Problems
190
PC Card Problems
191
Expresscard™ Problems
193
Printer Problems
196
Modem Problems
196
Wireless Networking Problems
197
DVD Operating Problems
200
Develop Good Computing Habits
201
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
202
If You Need Further Assistance
207
Before You Contact Toshiba
207
Contacting Toshiba
207
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
208
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
208
Appendix A: Hot Keys
210
Volume Mute
210
Password Security
210
Without a Password
210
With a Password
211
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
211
Power Profile
212
Standby Mode
212
Hibernation Mode
213
Display Modes
214
Display Brightness
214
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
215
Disabling or Enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
215
Zooming Applications In/Out
215
Keyboard Hot Keys
216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
217
Computer
218
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba
219
Getting Started
219
Starting Configfree
219
Configfree Utilities
221
Connectivity Doctor
221
Search for Wireless Devices
223
Profile Settings
228
Configfree SUMMIT
230
Quick Connect
234
Using the Automatic Switch
236
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
237
Glossary
238
Index
252
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