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Toshiba A355-SC2902 User Manual (236 pages)
A355-S6882 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.13 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
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
21
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
23
Regulatory Statements
24
Table of Contents
29
Introduction
36
This Guide
38
Safety Icons
39
Other Icons Used
39
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
41
Selecting a Place to Work
41
Setting up a Work Environment
41
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
42
Precautions
42
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
44
Setting up Your Computer
44
Setting up Your Software
45
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
46
Adding Optional External Devices
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
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
51
Turning on the Power
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
53
Removing a Memory Module
58
Checking Total Memory
60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
61
Creating Recovery Dvds
61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
67
Checking the HDD Operating Status
70
Installing Drivers and Applications
70
Using the Touchpad
70
Scrolling with the Touchpad
71
Control Buttons
71
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
71
Using External Display Devices
71
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
73
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
74
Using an External Keyboard
74
Using a Mouse
75
Connecting a Printer
75
Setting up a Printer
76
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
76
Turning off the Computer
77
Options for Turning off the Computer
77
Using the Shut down Command
79
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
82
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
84
Closing the Display Panel
87
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
87
Caring for Your Computer
87
Cleaning the Computer
88
Moving the Computer
88
Using a Computer Lock
88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
90
Computing Tips
90
Using the Keyboard
92
Character Keys
92
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
93
Function Keys
93
Special Windows ® Keys
93
Overlay Keys
94
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
94
Starting a Program
95
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
95
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
96
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
97
Saving Your Work
97
Printing Your Work
99
Backing up Your Work
100
Restoring Your Work
101
Using the Optical Drive
101
Optical Drive Components
102
Media Control Buttons
103
Inserting an Optical Disc
103
Playing an Audio CD
105
Playing Optical Media
105
Recording Optical Media
106
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
106
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
107
Caring for Optical Discs
107
Toshiba's Online Resources
107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
108
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
108
Running the Computer on Battery Power
109
Battery Notice
109
Power Management
110
Using Additional Batteries
110
Charging Batteries
110
Charging the Main Battery
111
Charging the RTC Battery
111
Monitoring Main Battery Power
112
Determining Remaining Battery Power
113
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
114
Setting Battery Notifications
114
Conserving Battery Power
115
Power Plans
116
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
117
Changing the Main Battery
118
Removing the Battery from the Computer
118
Inserting a Charged Battery
120
Taking Care of Your Battery
121
Safety Precautions
121
Maintaining Your Battery
122
Disposing of Used Batteries
123
Traveling Tips
124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
125
Exploring the Desktop
125
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
126
Setting up for Communications
128
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
128
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
129
An Overview of Using the Internet
131
The Internet
131
The World Wide Web
131
Internet Service Providers
131
Connecting to the Internet
132
Surfing the Internet
132
Internet Features
132
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
133
Exploring Audio Features
133
Recording Sounds
133
Using External Speakers or Headphones
134
FM Tuner
135
Web Camera
135
Using an Expresscard
136
Inserting an Expresscard
136
Removing an Expresscard
137
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
137
Inserting Memory Media
138
Removing Memory Media
138
Using the I.link ® Port
139
Using the Esata/Usb Combo Port
139
Chapter 5: Utilities
140
TOSHIBA Assist
141
Connect
142
Secure
143
Protect & Fix
144
Optimize
145
Setting Passwords
146
Using an Instant Password
146
Using a Supervisor Password
147
Using a User Password
148
Deleting a User Password
149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
151
Mouse Utility
152
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
157
TOSHIBA Button Support
158
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
159
TOSHIBA Accessibility
160
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
161
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
161
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
161
Fingerprint Logon
162
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
162
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
163
Configfree
164
Getting Started
164
Configfree ® Utilities
165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
168
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
168
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
169
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
172
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
172
Internet Problems
173
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
174
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
174
A Plan of Action
174
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
175
Memory Problems
176
Power and the Batteries
177
Keyboard Problems
178
Display Problems
179
Disk or Internal Storage Drive Problems
181
Optical Drive Problems
183
Sound System Problems
184
Expresscard ® Problems
184
Printer Problems
186
Modem Problems
187
Wireless Networking Problems
188
DVD Operating Problems
190
Develop Good Computing Habits
191
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
192
Hibernation Mode
196
If You Need Further Assistance
197
Before You Contact Toshiba
197
Contacting Toshiba
197
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
198
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
200
Hot Key Cards
200
Using the Hot Key Cards
201
Application Cards
202
Using the Application Cards
203
Card Case
203
Hot Key Functions
204
Volume Mute
204
Lock (Instant Security)
205
Power Plan
206
Sleep Mode
207
Hibernation Mode
208
Output (Display Switch)
209
Display Brightness
210
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
211
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
212
Zoom (Display Resolution)
213
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
214
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
215
Glossary
216
Index
230
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Toshiba A355-SC2902 User Manual (212 pages)
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Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 6.06 MB
Table of Contents
User's Manual
2
Table of Contents
2
Safety Instructions
6
Working Environment
8
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
12
Important Notice
16
Manual Contents
17
Preface
17
General Precautions
20
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
21
Chapter 1 Introduction
23
Equipment Checklist
23
Features
25
Optical Disc Drive
31
Special Features
32
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
34
Utilities and Applications
35
Options
38
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
39
Front with the Display Closed
39
Left Side
41
Right Side
43
Back Side
44
Underside
44
Front with the Display Open
46
Front Operation Panel
49
System Indicators
50
Keyboard Indicators
51
Optical Disc Drives
52
AC Adaptor
53
Chapter 3 Getting Started
55
Connecting the AC Adaptor
56
Opening the Display
58
Turning on the Power
59
Starting up for the First Time
59
Turning off the Power
60
Starting Hibernation Mode
61
Sleep Mode
62
Restarting the Computer
64
System Recovery Options and Restoring the Pre-Installed Software
64
Ordering Recovery Discs from Toshiba
67
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
69
Using the Touch Pad
69
USB Sleep and Charge Function
70
Using Optical Disk Drives
71
Removing Discs
73
Function Buttons
74
Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi Drives
75
Before Writing or Rewriting
76
When Writing or Rewriting
79
Toshiba Disc Creator
80
Important Information for Use
83
Notes on Use
84
Toshiba DVD Player
84
Media Care
86
Sound System
87
Realtek Hd Audio Manager
88
Speaker Configuration
88
Using the Web Camera
89
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
91
How to Register the Face Recognition Data
92
Modem
94
Properties Menu
95
Region Selection
95
Dialing Properties
96
Modem Selection
96
Wireless Communications
97
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
98
Wireless Communication Indicator
100
Wireless Communication Switch
100
Lan
101
Connecting the Lan Cable
101
Lan Cable Types
101
Disconnecting the Lan Cable
102
Cleaning the Computer
103
Moving the Computer
104
Heat Dispersal
104
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
105
Typewriter Keys
105
Function Keys: F1
106
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
106
Hot Keys
107
Windows Special Keys
109
Keypad Overlay
110
Generating ASCII Characters
111
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
113
Power Conditions
113
Power Indicators
114
Battery
115
Real Time Clock Battery
116
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
117
Battery Charging Notice
118
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
119
Monitoring Battery Capacity
119
Extending Battery Life
120
Retaining Data with Power off
120
Replacing the Battery Pack
121
TOSHIBA Password Utility
123
Starting the Computer by Password
124
Supervisor Password
124
Power-Up Modes
125
Panel Power On/Off
125
System Auto off
125
Chapter 7 HW Setup
127
HW Setup
127
Accessing HW Setup
127
HW Setup Window
127
User Password
128
Boot Priority
129
Legacy Usb Support
130
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
133
Expresscard
134
Bridge Media Slot
135
Memory Media
136
Inserting a Memory Media
137
Removing a Memory Media
138
Additional Memory Module
139
Installing a Memory Module
140
Removing a Memory Module
142
Battery Packs
143
Universal AC Adaptor
143
Battery Charger
143
USB Floppy Diskette Drive
144
Esata (External Serial ATA)
146
External Monitor
147
Hdmi
148
Settings for Display Video on Hdmi
149
Television
150
I.link (IEEE1394)
151
Security Lock
153
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
155
Problem Solving Process
155
Preliminary Checklist
155
Analyzing the Problem
156
Hardware and System Checklist
157
Self Test
158
System Start-Up
158
Overheating Power down
159
Ac Power
159
Real Time Clock
161
Hard Disk Drive
162
Internal Display Panel
162
DVD Super Multi Drive
163
XD Picture Card
166
Pointing Device
167
Usb Mouse
168
Usb Device
169
Esata Device
171
Volume Control
173
Appendix B Display Controller
176
Wireless Lan
176
I.link (Ieee1394) Device
177
TOSHIBA Support
178
Video Playback
178
Battery Life
180
Hdd Drive Capacity
181
Copy Protection
182
External Hdd Capacity
182
Lcd Brightness and Eye Stain
182
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
183
Environmental Requirements
183
Specifications
183
Appendix A Specifications
185
Display Controller
185
Appendix C Wireless LAN
187
Card Specifications
187
Radio Characteristics
188
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
189
AC Power Cord and Connectors
191
Certification Agencies
191
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
193
If Your Computer Is Stolen
193
Pointing Device/Toshiba Disc Creator
211
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