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Toshiba A505-S6972 User Manual (252 pages)
A500-ST5602 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.57 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
24
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
25
Regulatory Statements
26
Table of Contents
30
Introduction
38
This Guide
40
Safety Icons
41
Other Icons Used
41
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
42
Other Documentation
42
Service Options
42
Chapter 1: Getting Started
43
Selecting a Place to Work
43
Setting up a Work Environment
43
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
44
Precautions
44
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
46
Setting up Your Computer
46
Connecting to a Power Source
47
Charging the Main Battery
49
Using the Computer for the First Time
50
Opening the Display Panel
50
Turning on the Power
51
Setting up Your Software
52
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
52
Adding Optional External Devices
53
Adding Memory (Optional)
53
Installing a Memory Module
54
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 Media
70
Restoring from Recovery Media
71
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
73
Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
75
Installing Drivers and Applications
75
Using the Touchpad
75
Scrolling with the Touchpad
76
Control Buttons
76
Touchpad™ ON/OFF Button
76
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
76
Using External Display Devices
77
Connecting the Display Device
77
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
79
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
80
Using an External Keyboard
80
Using a Mouse
80
Connecting a Printer
80
Setting up a Printer
81
Turning off the Computer
82
Options for Turning off the Computer
82
Using the Shut down Command
84
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
86
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
89
Closing the Display Panel
92
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
92
Caring for Your Computer
92
Cleaning the Computer
92
Moving the Computer
93
Using a Computer Lock
93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
95
Computing Tips
95
Using the Keyboard
97
Character Keys
97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
97
Function Keys
97
Special Windows ® Keys
98
Starting a Program
98
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
99
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
99
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
100
Saving Your Work
101
Printing Your Work
102
Backing up Your Work
103
Restoring Your Work
104
Using the Optical Drive
104
Optical Drive Components
105
Media Control Buttons
106
Inserting an Optical Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
106
Removing a Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
107
Inserting an Optical Disc (Tray-Type Drive)
108
Playing an Audio CD
110
Playing Optical Media
110
Recording Optical Media
110
Removing a Disc with the Computer on (Tray-Type Drive)
111
Removing a Disc with the Computer off (Tray-Type Drive)
111
Caring for Optical Discs
112
Toshiba's Online Resources
112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
113
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
113
Running the Computer on Battery Power
114
Battery Notice
114
Power Management
115
Using Additional Batteries
115
Charging Batteries
115
Charging the Main Battery
116
Charging the RTC Battery
116
Monitoring Main Battery Power
117
Determining Remaining Battery Power
119
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
119
Setting Battery Notifications
120
Conserving Battery Power
121
Power Plans
122
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
123
Using TOSHIBA Eco Mode
124
Changing the Main Battery
125
Removing the Battery from the Computer
125
Inserting a Charged Battery
127
Taking Care of Your Battery
128
Safety Precautions
128
Maintaining Your Battery
129
Disposing of Used Batteries
129
Traveling Tips
131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
132
Exploring the Desktop
132
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
133
Setting up for Communications
135
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
135
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
136
An Overview of Using the Internet
138
The Internet
138
The World Wide Web
138
Internet Service Providers
138
Connecting to the Internet
139
Surfing the Internet
139
Internet Features
139
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
140
Exploring Audio Features
141
Recording Sounds
141
Using External Speakers or Headphones
141
Using the Web Camera
142
Using an Expresscard
143
Inserting an Expresscard
143
Removing an Expresscard
143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
144
Inserting Memory Media
145
Removing Memory Media
145
Using the I.link ® Port
146
Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
146
Chapter 5: Utilities
147
TOSHIBA Assist
148
Connect
149
Secure
150
Protect & Fix
151
Optimize
152
TOSHIBA Application Installer
153
Setting Passwords
154
Using an Instant Password
154
Using a Supervisor Password
155
Using a User Password
156
Deleting a User Password
157
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
158
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
159
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
160
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
161
Mouse Utility
162
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
163
USB Sleep and Charge Utility
165
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
165
USB Sleep and Charge
165
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
167
Power Supply Mode Settings
167
Battery Settings
168
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
168
TOSHIBA Button Support
169
TOSHIBA Accessibility
170
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
171
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
171
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
171
Fingerprint Logon
172
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
172
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
173
TOSHIBA Eco Utility
174
TOSHIBA Service Station
175
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
176
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
177
Configfree
179
Getting Started
179
Configfree ® Utilities
180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
183
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
183
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
184
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
187
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
187
Internet Problems
188
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
189
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
189
A Plan of Action
189
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
190
Memory Problems
191
Power and the Batteries
192
Keyboard Problems
193
Display Problems
194
Disk or Internal Storage Drive Problems
196
Optical Drive Problems (Tray-Type Drive Only)
197
Sound System Problems
198
Expresscard ® Problems
198
Printer Problems
200
Modem Problems
201
Wireless Networking Problems
202
DVD Operating Problems
204
Develop Good Computing Habits
205
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows
206
Windows ® Operating System
206
Hibernation Mode
210
If You Need Further Assistance
211
Before You Contact Toshiba
211
Contacting Toshiba
211
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
212
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
212
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
214
Hot Key Cards
214
Using the Hot Key Cards
215
Application Cards
216
Using the Application Cards
217
Card Case
218
Hot Key Functions
218
Volume Mute
219
Lock (Instant Security)
220
Power Plan
221
Sleep Mode
222
Hibernation Mode
223
Output (Display Switch)
224
Display Brightness
225
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
226
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
227
Zoom (Display Resolution)
228
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
229
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
230
Glossary
231
Index
245
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