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Toshiba R500-S5002X User Manual (255 pages)
Toshiba Laptop User Manual
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.81 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 Using the Recovery Partition
58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
62
Installing Drivers and Applications
65
Using the Touchpad
65
Scrolling with the Touchpad
66
Control Buttons
66
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
66
Using External Display Devices
67
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
68
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
69
Using an External Keyboard
69
Using a Mouse
69
Connecting a Printer
69
Setting up a Printer
70
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
71
Turning off the Computer
72
Options for Turning off the Computer
72
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
75
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
77
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
78
Closing the Display Panel
79
Caring for Your Computer
80
Cleaning the Computer
80
Moving the Computer
80
Using a Computer Lock
80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
82
Computing Tips
82
Using the Keyboard
84
Character Keys
84
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
85
Function Keys
85
Special Windows ® Keys
85
Overlay Keys
86
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
86
Starting a Program
87
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
87
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
88
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
89
Saving Your Work
89
Printing Your Work
91
Backing up Your Work
92
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
93
Optical Drive Components
94
Inserting a Compact Disc
94
Playing an Audio CD
96
Playing Optical Media
97
Creating a CD/DVD
97
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
98
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
99
Toshiba's Online Resources
99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
100
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
100
Outdoor Display Switch
101
Running the Computer on Battery Power
101
Battery Notice
101
Power Management
103
Using Additional Batteries
103
Charging Batteries
103
Charging the Main Battery
104
Charging the RTC Battery
104
Monitoring Main Battery Power
105
Determining Remaining Battery Power
107
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
107
Setting Battery Alarms
108
Conserving Battery Power
108
Power Profiles
109
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
110
Changing the Main Battery
110
Removing the Battery from the Computer
111
Inserting a Charged Battery
112
Taking Care of Your Battery
114
Safety Precautions
114
Maintaining Your Battery
115
Disposing of Used Batteries
116
Traveling Tips
117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
118
Exploring the Desktop
118
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
119
Setting up for Communications
121
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
121
An Overview of Using the Internet
123
The Internet
123
The World Wide Web
123
Internet Service Providers
124
Connecting to the Internet
124
Surfing the Internet
124
Internet Features
125
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
125
Exploring Audio Features
125
Recording Sounds
126
Using External Speakers or Headphones
127
Using PC Cards
127
Inserting a PC Card
128
Removing a PC Card
128
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
129
Using an SD™ Card
129
Installing SD Card Drivers
130
Inserting an SD Card
130
Formatting an SD Card
131
Using Standby or Hibernate While Using the SD Card
131
Removing an SD Card
131
Using the I.link ® Port
132
Using an Expansion Device
133
Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II 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
144
Deleting a User Password
145
TOSHIBA Security Assist
145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
148
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
149
Fn-Esse
150
Starting Fn-Esse
150
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
151
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
151
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
153
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
153
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
153
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
154
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
155
Booting from a Bootable SD Card
156
TOSHIBA Power Saver
157
Preset Power Profiles
158
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
158
Customizing a Power Profile
158
Mouse Utility
159
Toshiba Hardware Setup
160
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
162
Toshiba Button Controls
163
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
164
TOSHIBA Accessibility
165
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
166
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
167
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
167
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
168
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
168
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
170
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
172
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
173
Internet Problems
174
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
174
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
174
A Plan of Action
175
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
175
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
176
Memory Problems
178
Power and the Batteries
179
Keyboard Problems
180
Display Problems
181
Disk Drive Problems
183
Optical Drive Problems
184
Sound System Problems
185
PC Card Problems
186
Printer Problems
188
Wireless Networking Problems
189
DVD Operating Problems
192
Develop Good Computing Habits
194
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
195
If You Need Further Assistance
200
Before You Contact Toshiba
200
Contacting Toshiba
200
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
201
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
201
Appendix A: Hot Keys
203
Volume Mute
203
Password Security
204
Without a Password
204
With a Password
204
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
205
Power Profile
205
Standby Mode
206
Hibernation Mode
206
Display Modes
207
Display Brightness
207
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
208
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
208
Zooming Applications In/Out
208
Keyboard Hot Keys
209
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
210
Computer
211
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba
212
Getting Started
212
Starting Configfree
212
Configfree Utilities
214
Connectivity Doctor
214
Search for Wireless Devices
216
Profile Settings
221
Configfree SUMMIT
223
Quick Connect
227
Using the Automatic Switch
229
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
230
USB Wakeup Function
231
Appendix D: USB Sleep and Charge Function and
231
USB Sleep and Charge Function
231
Troubleshooting
233
USB Wakeup Function
234
USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings
233
Troubleshooting
234
Glossary
235
Index
249
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