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Toshiba 5205-S704 User Manual

Toshiba 5205-S704 User Manual (312 pages)

Toshiba User's Guide Computer 5205 Series

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.26 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Table of Contents
13
Introduction
23
This Guide
23
Safety Icons
24
- Other Icons Used
  25
Other Documentation
25
Service Options
26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

27
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  27
- Front with the Display Closed
  28
- Back
  29
- Right Side
  30
- Left Side
  32
- Front with the Display Open
  34
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    36
  - System Indicator Panel
    37
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    38
- Underside
  39
Chapter 2: Getting Started

41
- Selecting a Place to Work
  41
- Setting up Your Computer
  46
- Connecting a Mouse
  53
- Connecting a Printer
  53
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    53
- Using External Display Devices
  54
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  55
- Using an External Keyboard
  56
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  56
- Charging the Battery
  58
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  59
  - Opening the Display Panel
    59
  - Turning on the Power
    59
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    61
  - Using Your Pointing Device
    62
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Cpad
    62
  - For Systems with Touchpad
    64
  - For Systems with Cpad
    65
  - Setting up a Printer
    80
- Setting up the Fax Function
  83
- Powering off the Computer
  84
- Caring for Your Computer
  84
  - Cleaning the Computer
    84
  - Moving the Computer
    85
  - Using a Computer Lock
    85
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

87
- Computing Tips
  87
- Using the Keyboard
  88
  - Character Keys
    88
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    89
  - Function Keys
    89
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    89
  - Overlay Keys
    90
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  92
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  92
- Starting a Program
  93
- Saving Your Work
  93
- Printing Your Work
  94
- Using Diskettes
  95
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    96
  - Caring for Diskettes
    96
- Backing up Your Files
  97
  - Copying to a Diskette
    97
- Playing a CD or DVD
  98
  - Drive Components and Control Buttons
    98
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    100
  - CD/DVD Control and Digital Audio Control
    102
  - Inserting a Disc
    103
  - Playing an Audio CD
    105
  - Playing a DVD
    106
  - Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
    107
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    107
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    107
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    108
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  108
- Setting up for Communications
  109
  - Connecting the Modem
    109
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    110
- Powering down the Computer
  111
  - Turn off or Shut down Command
    111
  - Restart Command
    112
  - Hibernation Command
    112
  - Stand by Command
    113
- Using Turn off or Shut down
  113
  - Turning off or Shutting down more Quickly
    114
  - Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
    117
- Using Hibernation
  117
- Using Stand by
  122
  - Going into Stand by Mode more Quickly
    124
  - Starting Again from Stand by
    126
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

127
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  127
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  127
  - Using Additional Batteries
    128
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    128
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    129
- Charging Batteries
  131
  - Charging the Main Battery
    131
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    132
- Monitoring Battery Power
  133
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    133
  - Conserving Battery Power
    134
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    135
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    135
- Changing the Main Battery
  136
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    136
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    137
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  138
- Traveling Tips
  139
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

140
- XP Operating System
  140
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  140
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    141
  - Windows ® XP File System
    143
- Lesson 2: Using the Pointing Device and Control Buttons Together
  144
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  147
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  148
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  150
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  151
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  153
  - Using the Taskbar
    154
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    154
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    155
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  156
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  157
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    157
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    158
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  160
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  162
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  163
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  165
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  166
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    166
  - Using the Windows ® XP Tour
    168
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  169
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

170
- Windows XP Special Features
  170
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  171
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    171
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    172
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    173
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    174
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    175
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  177
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  177
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  182
  - The Internet
    182
  - The World Wide Web
    182
  - Internet Service Providers
    183
  - Connecting to the Internet
    183
  - Surfing the Internet
    184
  - Internet Features
    184
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    185
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  185
- Exploring Video Features
  185
- Exploring Audio Features
  188
  - Recording Sounds
    188
  - Using a Microphone
    188
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    189
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    190
- Using PC Cards
  191
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    191
  - Inserting PC Cards
    192
  - Removing PC Cards
    192
  - Hot Swapping
    193
- Using SD Cards
  194
  - Inserting a SD Card
    194
  - Removing a SD Card
    194
- Using Your IR Remote Controller
  195
- Using the Toshiba Style Bay
  199
  - Inserting a Device into the Toshiba Style Bay
    199
  - Removing a Device Form the Toshiba Style Bay
    200
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

201
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  201
- Fn-Esse
  203
- Hotkey Utility
  207
- TOSHIBA Console
  208
  - Customize Your Computer
    209
  - Network
    209
  - Security
    209
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    211
  - Power Management
    215
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    218
  - Cpad Properties
    220
Chapter 8: Windvd

221
- Playing Dvds
  221
  - Using the Windvd Slider Bar (Location)
    223
- Using the Windvd Control Panel
  224
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    225
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    228
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  228
- Using Playlists
  229
  - Creating a Playlist
    230
  - Playing a Playlist
    231
- Getting Help
  232
- Exiting Windvd
  232
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

233
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  233
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  235
- The Windows® Operating System Is Not Working
  236
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  239
  - A Plan of Action
    239
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    239
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    240
  - Memory Module Problems
    242
  - Power and the Batteries
    243
  - Keyboard Problems
    244
  - Display Problems
    245
  - Disk Drive Problems
    247
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    249
  - Sound System Problems
    256
  - PC Card Problems
    257
  - Pc Card
    259
  - Printer Problems
    260
  - Modem Problems
    261
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  261
- If You Need Further Assistance
  262
  - Before You Call
    263
  - Contacting Toshiba
    263
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  264
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  265
Appendix A: Hot Keys

268
- Volume Mute
  268
- Instant Password Security
  269
  - Without a Password
    269
  - With a Password
    269
- Power Usage Mode
  270
- Stand by Mode
  271
- Hibernation Mode
  272
- Display Modes
  273
- Display Brightness
  274
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  274
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Cpad
  275
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  275
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

276
- USA and Canada
  276
- United Kingdom
  276
- Australia
  276
- Europe
  276
Appendix C: Video Modes

277
- Your Computer's Video Modes
  278
- Table1 Video Modes (VGA)
  278
- Table 2 Video Modes (XGA)
  279
- Table 3 Video Modes (Ultra XGA)
  281
- Glossary
  284
- Index
  300

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