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Toshiba A505-S6985 User Manual (248 pages)
A500-ST5605 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.14 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
58
Checking Total Memory
60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
60
Recovering to Out-Of-Box State (Recommended Recovery Method)
61
Recovering to a Custom Size Partition
64
Recovering Without Changing the Internal Storage Drive Partitions
66
Creating Recovery Dvds/Media
69
Restoring from Recovery Dvds/Media
70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
71
Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
73
Installing Drivers and Applications
73
Using the Touchpad
73
Adjusting Touchpad™ Settings
76
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
77
Using External Display Devices
77
Connecting the Display Device
78
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
79
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
80
Using an External Keyboard
81
Using a Mouse
81
Connecting a Printer
81
Setting up a Printer
82
Turning off the Computer
82
Options for Turning off the Computer
83
Using the Shut down Command
85
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
87
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
94
Computing Tips
94
Using the Keyboard
95
Character Keys
96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
96
Function Keys
96
Special Windows ® Keys
97
Backlit Keyboard
97
Starting a Program
97
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
98
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
98
Starting a Program Using the Search Programs and Files Field
99
Saving Your Work
100
Printing Your Work
101
Backing up Your Work
102
Restoring Your Work
103
Using the Optical Drive
103
Optical Drive Components
104
Media Control Buttons
105
Inserting an Optical Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
105
Removing a Disc (Slot-Type Drive)
106
Inserting an Optical Disc (Tray-Type Drive)
107
Playing an Audio CD
109
Playing Optical Media
109
Recording Optical Media
109
Removing a Disc with the Computer off (Tray-Type Drive)
110
Caring for Optical Discs
110
Toshiba's Online Resources
111
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
112
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
112
Running the Computer on Battery Power
113
Battery Notice
113
Power Management
114
Using Additional Batteries
114
Charging Batteries
114
Charging the Main Battery
115
Charging the RTC Battery
115
Monitoring Main Battery Power
116
Determining Remaining Battery Power
118
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
118
Setting Battery Notifications
119
Conserving Battery Power
120
Power Plans
121
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
122
Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan
123
Changing the Main Battery
123
Removing the Battery from the Computer
124
Inserting a Charged Battery
125
Taking Care of Your Battery
127
Safety Precautions
127
Maintaining Your Battery
128
Disposing of Used Batteries
128
Traveling Tips
130
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
131
Exploring the Desktop
131
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
132
Setting up for Communications
134
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
134
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
135
An Overview of Using the Internet
137
The Internet
137
The World Wide Web
137
Internet Service Providers
137
Connecting to the Internet
138
Surfing the Internet
138
Internet Features
138
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
139
Exploring Audio Features
140
Recording Sounds
140
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using the Web Camera
141
Using an Expresscard
142
Inserting an Expresscard
142
Removing an Expresscard
142
Using the Memory Card Reader
143
Inserting Memory Media
144
Removing Memory Media
144
Using the I.link ® Port
145
Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
145
Chapter 5: Utilities
146
TOSHIBA Assist
147
Connect
148
Secure
149
Protect & Fix
150
Optimize
151
TOSHIBA Application Installer
152
Setting Passwords
153
Using an Instant Password
153
Using a Supervisor Password
154
Using a User Password
155
Deleting a User Password
156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
157
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
158
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
159
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
160
Mouse Utility
161
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
162
USB Sleep and Charge Utility
164
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
164
USB Sleep and Charge
164
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
166
Power Supply Mode Settings
166
Battery Settings
166
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
167
TOSHIBA Button Support
168
TOSHIBA Accessibility
169
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
170
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
170
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
170
Fingerprint Logon
171
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
171
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
173
TOSHIBA Eco Utility
174
TOSHIBA Service Station
175
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
175
Configfree
176
Getting Started
176
Configfree ® Utilities
177
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
180
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
180
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
181
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
184
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
185
Internet Problems
186
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
186
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
187
Checking Device Properties
187
Memory Problems
188
Power and the Batteries
188
Keyboard Problems
190
Display Problems
190
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
192
Error-Checking
192
Optical Drive Problems (Tray-Type Drive Only)
193
Sound System Problems
194
Expresscard ® Problems
195
Expresscard ® Checklist
195
Resolving Expresscard Problems
195
Printer Problems
197
Modem Problems
198
Wireless Networking Problems
198
DVD Operating Problems
200
Develop Good Computing Habits
201
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
202
Saving System Configuration with Restore Points
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/Toshiba Cards
210
Hot Key Cards
210
Using the Hot Key Cards
211
Application Cards
212
Using the Application Cards
213
Card Case
214
Hot Key Functions
214
Volume Mute
215
Lock (Instant Security)
216
Power Plan
217
Sleep Mode
218
Hibernation Mode
219
Output (Display Switch)
220
Display Brightness
221
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
222
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
223
Zoom (Display Resolution)
224
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
225
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
226
Glossary
227
Index
241
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