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Toshiba 2805-S503 User Manual

Toshiba 2805-S503 User Manual (282 pages)

2805-S503 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.87 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
Safety Instructions
7
Energy Star Compliance
10
Table of Contents
11
Introduction
21
This Guide
21
Safety Icons
22
- Other Icons Used
  23
Other Documentation
23
Service Options
24
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

25
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  25
- Front with the Display Closed
  26
- Back
  26
- Right Side
  28
- Left Side
  29
- Front with the Display Open
  31
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    33
  - System Indicator Panel
    34
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    35
  - CD/DVD/Media Player Power Switch
    36
- Underside
  37
Chapter 2: Getting Started

39
- Selecting a Place to Work
  39
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    39
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    40
  - Seating and Posture
    41
  - Precautions
    43
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    45
  - Removing a Memory Module
    50
  - Connecting a Mouse
    50
  - Connecting a Printer
    51
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    52
- Charging the Battery
  54
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  55
  - Opening the Display Panel
    55
  - Turning on the Power
    55
  - Using the Accupoint II
    57
  - Setting up Your Software
    58
  - Registering Your Computer
    59
  - Setting up a Printer
    59
  - Using a PS/2 Mouse with the Accupoint II
    62
- Turning off the Computer
  63
- Caring for Your Computer
  63
  - Cleaning the Computer
    64
  - Moving the Computer
    64
  - Using a Computer Lock
    64
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

67
- Computing Tips
  67
- Using the Keyboard
  69
  - Character Keys
    69
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    70
  - Function Keys
    70
  - Windows Special Keys
    70
  - Overlay Keys
    71
- Starting a Program
  72
- Saving Your Work
  73
- Printing Your Work
  74
- Using Diskettes
  75
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    75
  - Caring for Diskettes
    76
- Backing up Your Files
  76
  - Copying to a Diskette
    77
- Playing a CD or DVD
  77
- Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  87
- Setting up for Communications
  88
  - Using the Modem
    88
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    89
- Turning off the Computer
  90
  - Shut down Command
    90
  - Hibernation Command
    90
  - Standby Command
    91
  - Using Shut down
    92
  - Using Hibernation
    94
  - Going into Hibernation Mode more Quickly
    95
  - Using Standby
    96
  - Starting Again from Standby
    98
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

99
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  99
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  100
  - Using Additional Battery Packs
    100
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    100
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    101
- Charging Batteries
  101
  - Charging the Main Battery
    102
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    102
- Monitoring Battery Power
  103
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    103
  - Conserving Battery Power
    104
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    105
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    105
- Changing the Main Battery
  106
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  109
- Traveling Tips
  110
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System

111
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  112
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    112
    
    Start Button
    114
    
    System Tray
    115
  - Windows Millennium Edition File System
    116
- Lesson 2: Using the Accupoint II
  116
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  119
  - Exploring the Web Tutorial
    120
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  122
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  123
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  124
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  127
  - Using the Taskbar
    128
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    128
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    129
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  130
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  131
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    131
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    132
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  134
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  136
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  137
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  139
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  140
  - Windows Millennium Edition Help
    140
  - Using the Online Tours and Tutorials
    142
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  143
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

145
- Windows Millennium Edition Special Features
  145
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  146
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    146
  - Bringing the World to Your Desktop
    147
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    148
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    151
  - Adding a Background to a Window
    152
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    152
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    154
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  155
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  156
  - Transferring Files
    156
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    156
  - Sending a Fax
    157
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  157
  - The Internet
    157
  - The World Wide Web
    158
  - Internet Service Providers
    158
  - Connecting to the Internet
    158
  - Surfing the Internet
    159
  - Internet Features
    160
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    160
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  161
- Exploring Video Features
  161
- Exploring Audio Features
  164
  - Recording Sounds
    164
  - Using a Microphone
    164
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    165
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    166
- Using PC Cards
  167
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    167
  - Inserting PC Cards
    168
  - Removing PC Cards
    169
  - Hot Swapping
    170
- Using Smartmedia Cards
  170
  - Inserting a Smartmedia Card
    171
  - Removing a Smartmedia Card
    171
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  171
- Determining the COM Port
  172
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

173
- Fn-Esse
  173
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  177
  - Setting the CPU Frequency Mode
    179
- Power Saver
  180
Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

181
- Playing Dvds
  181
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    183
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    183
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    184
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    185
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    187
- Using Playlists
  188
- Customizing Windvd
  190
  - Setting General Properties
    191
  - Setting Audio Properties
    192
  - Setting Display Properties
    194
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    195
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  195
  - Zooming in
    200
  - Panning
    201
  - Zooming out
    201
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    201
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  202
- Getting Help
  202
- Exiting Windvd
  202
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

203
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  203
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  205
- The Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System Is Not Working
  206
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  212
  - A Plan of Action
    212
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    212
  - Plug and Play
    213
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    214
  - Checking Device Properties
    215
  - Memory Card Problems
    216
  - Power and the Batteries
    216
  - Keyboard Problems
    218
  - Accupoint II Problems
    219
  - Display Problems
    220
  - Disk Drive Problems
    222
  - DVD-ROM Drive Problems
    224
  - Minimum System Requirements
    228
  - Sound System Problems
    232
  - PC Card Problems
    232
    
    Card Information Structure
    233
    
    Resolving Pc Card Problems
    234
  - Printer Problems
    236
  - Modem Problems
    237
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  238
- Using Virtualtech
  239
- If You Need Further Assistance
  240
  - Before You Call
    240
  - Contacting Toshiba
    241
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  242
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  242
Appendix A: Hot Keys

247
- Power Usage Mode
  248
- Display Modes
  249
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  250
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

251
Appendix C: Video Modes

253
- Glossary
  257

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