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Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (271 pages)

TOSHIBA Satellite Users Guide M50 M55

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.36 MB

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
14
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
- Other Icons Used
  39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started

41
- Selecting a Place to Work
  41
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
  - Setting up Your Software
    46
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  47
- Adding External Devices
  47
- Connecting to a Power Source
  48
- Charging the Main Battery
  52
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  53
- Adding Memory
  55
  - Installing a Memory Module
    56
  - Removing a Memory Module
    61
- Using the Touchpad
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  66
  - Closing the Display Panel
    67
- Using External Display Devices
  67
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    68
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    69
- Using an External Keyboard
  69
- Using a Mouse
  69
- Connecting a Printer
  70
  - Setting up a Printer
    71
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  72
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  72
- Connecting a Microphone
  73
- Caring for Your Computer
  73
  - Cleaning the Computer
    74
  - Moving the Computer
    74
- Using a Computer Lock
  74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

76
- Computing Tips
  76
- Using the Keyboard
  78
  - Character Keys
    78
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    79
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    79
  - Function Keys
    80
  - Windows Special Keys
    80
  - Overlay Keys
    80
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    81
- Starting a Program
  82
- Saving Your Work
  86
- File Names
  87
- Printing Your Work
  88
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  89
- Using PC Cards
  96
  - Hot Swapping
    96
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  97
- Backing up Your Work
  97
  - Restoring Your Work
    97
- Powering down the Computer
  98
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    99
  - Using Hibernation
    101
  - Using Standby
    103
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

106
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  106
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  107
  - Battery Notice
    107
- Charging the Batteries
  108
  - Charging the Main Battery
    108
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    109
- Monitoring Battery Power
  110
  - What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
    113
- Changing Batteries
  114
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  117
  - Safety Precautions
    117
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    118
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  119
- Conserving Power
  120
  - Power Profiles
    121
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    121
- Additional Options for Power
  122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

123
- Exploring the Desktop
  123
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    124
- Setting up for Communications
  126
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  131
  - The Internet
    131
  - The World Wide Web
    131
  - Internet Service Providers
    132
  - Connecting to the Internet
    132
  - Surfing the Internet
    133
  - Internet Features
    133
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    134
- Exploring Audio Features
  134
  - Playing an Audio CD
    134
  - DVD Button
    135
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    136
  - Creating a CD
    137
  - Recording Sounds
    137
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    139
- Using the I.link Port (Optional)
  139
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  140
  - Inserting a PC Card
    140
  - Removing a PC Card
    141
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    142
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Optional)
  142
  - Inserting Media
    142
  - Removing Media
    143
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  144
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    144
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

146
- TOSHIBA Assist
  147
  - Connect
    148
  - Secure
    148
  - Protect & Fix
    148
  - Optimize
    148
- Using a Supervisor Password
  149
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    149
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    150
- Setting User Passwords
  150
  - Using an Instant Password
    151
  - Setting a User Password
    151
  - Disabling a User Password
    152
- PC Diagnostic Tool
  152
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  153
- SD Memory Card Format
  156
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  157
- Mouse Utility
  158
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  159
- Fn-Esse
  161
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  165
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  167
- TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
  168
  - TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
    170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

172
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  172
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  174
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  176
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  179
  - A Plan of Action
    179
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    180
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    181
  - Memory Problems
    183
  - Power and the Batteries
    184
  - Keyboard Problems
    186
  - Display Problems
    187
  - Disk Drive Problems
    189
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    192
  - Sound System Problems
    193
  - PC Card Problems
    193
  - Printer Problems
    197
  - Modem Problems
    198
  - Wireless Device Problems
    199
- DVD Operating Problems
  202
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  205
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    206
- If You Need Further Assistance
  212
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    212
  - Contacting Toshiba
    213
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  214
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  214
Appendix A: Hot Keys

216
- Volume Mute
  216
- Password Security
  217
- Power Usage Mode
  219
- Standby Mode
  219
- Hibernation Mode
  220
- Display Modes
  221
- Display Brightness
  221
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  222
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  222
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

224
- Toshiba Computer
  225
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

225
- Getting Started
  226
  - Starting Configfree
    226
- Configfree Utilities
  228
  - Connectivity Doctor
    228
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    231
  - Profile Settings
    236
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    239
  - Quick Connect
    244
- Using the Automatic Switch
  247
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  248
- Glossary
  249
- Index
  264

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (158 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.61 MB

Safety Instructions
5
When Using Your Computer
5
Important Notice
8
General Precautions
9
- Main Memory Disclaimer
  11
- Copy Protection
  11
- Express Media Player
  12
- Lcd Brightness and Eye Strain
  12
- Working Environment
  12
Wireless LAN and Your Health
13
- Limitation of Liability
  14
- Usage Restrictions
  14
- Table of Contents
  16
Preface
19
Online Manual Contents
20
Conventions
21
Equipment Checklist
22
Chapter 1 M50 Features

24
- Features
  24
- Security Lock Slot
  29
- Special Features
  30
- Utilities
  32
- Options
  35
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

36
- Front with the Display Closed
  36
- Right Side
  38
- Left Side
  39
- Back Side
  40
- Underside
  41
- Front with the Display Open
  43
- Keyboard Indicators
  45
- Optical Disc Drive
  46
Chapter 3 Getting Started

49
- Setting up Your Work Space
  49
  - General Conditions
    50
  - Placement of Computer
    50
  - Seating and Posture
    51
  - Work Habits
    52
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  53
- Opening the Display
  54
- Turning on the Power
  54
- Starting up for the First Time
  55
- Turning off the Power
  55
  - Hibernation Mode
    56
  - Starting Hibernation
    57
  - Automatic Hibernation
    57
  - Standby Mode
    58
- Restarting the Computer
  59
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product
  60
- Recovery
  60
- Restoring Toshiba Utilities and Drivers
  61
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

62
- Using the Touchpad
  62
- Using the Internal Modem
  63
  - Region Selection
    64
  - Properties Menu
    64
  - Modem Selection
    65
  - Dialing Properties
    65
- Lan
  67
- Connecting the Lan Cable
  67
- Wireless LAN
  68
- Using Optical Disc Drives
  69
- Removing Compact Discs
  72
- Express Media Player
  74
- Express Media Player Settings
  75
- Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  78
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  79
- Writing Cds/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer Disc Recording
  80
- When Writing or Rewriting
  83
- When Using Windvd Creator 2 Platinum
  84
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  86
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  87
- Media Care
  88
- Diskettes
  88
- TV-Out
  89
- Setting up more than One Display
  89
- Cleaning the Computer
  90
- Moving the Computer
  90
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

91
- Typewriter Keys
  91
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  92
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  92
- Hotkeys
  93
- Windows Special Keys
  94
- Keypad Overlay
  95
- Generating ASCII Characters
  96
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

97
- Power Conditions
  97
- Power Indicators
  99
- Battery Types
  100
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  101
  - Charging the Batteries
    103
  - Battery Charging Notice
    104
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    105
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    105
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  106
- Installing the Battery Pack
  107
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  108
- Power-Up Modes
  109
- Panel Power Off/On
  110
- System Automatic Standby/Hibernation
  110
Chapter 7 HW Setup

111
- Accessing HW Setup
  111
- HW Setup Window
  111
  - Boot Priority
    112
  - Legacy Usb Support
    113
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

115
- PC Card
  116
  - Installing a Pc Card
    116
  - Removing a Pc Card
    117
- Memory Expansion
  118
- Removing a Memory Module
  120
- Additional Battery Pack
  121
- Additional AC Adapter
  121
- External Monitor
  121
- Television
  121
- Security Lock
  123
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

124
- Problem Solving Process
  124
  - Preliminary Checklist
    125
  - Analyzing the Problem
    125
- Hardware and System Checklist
  126
  - Self Test
    127
  - Overheating Power down
    128
  - Lcd Panel
    130
  - Hard Disk Drive
    131
  - Diskette Drive
    134
  - Sound System
    135
  - Pointing Device
    135
  - Touch Pad
    135
  - Usb Mouse
    136
  - Tv Output Signal
    137
  - Real Time Clock
    137
- TOSHIBA Support
  140
- Where to Write
  141
- Specifications
  142
- Environmental Requirements
  142
Appendix A Specifications

144
- Display Modes
  144
  - Displaying Movies on a Tv or Crt
    145
  - Certification Agencies
    147
Appendix B Display Modes

149
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

149
- If Your Computer Is Stolen
  149
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  151

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (179 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.95 MB

Safety Instructions
4
Fcc Information
6
General Precautions

12
- Wireless Lan and Your Health
  16
- Table of Contents
  19
Preface

22
- Manual Contents
  23
- Conventions
  24
- Equipment Checklist
  25
Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features

28
- Features
  28
- Special Features
  36
- Utilities
  38
- Options
  41
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

42
- Front with the Display Closed
  42
- Right Side
  44
- Left Side
  45
- Back Side
  46
- Underside
  47
- Front with the Display Open
  49
- Keyboard Indicators
  52
- Optical Disc Drive
  53
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  55
Chapter 3 Getting Started

56
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

69
- Using the Touchpad
  69
- Using the Internal Modem
  70
- Lan
  74
- Wireless LAN
  76
- Using Optical Disc Drives
  78
- Express Media Player
  83
- Writing Cds on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  88
- Writing Cds/Dvds on a DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting Double Layer Disc Recording or DVD Super Multi Drive
  90
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  94
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  95
- When Using Windvd Creator 2 Platinum
  96
- Media Care
  98
- Diskettes
  99
- TV-Out
  99
- Setting up more than One Display
  100
- Cleaning the Computer
  101
- Moving the Computer
  101
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

102
- Typewriter Keys
  102
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  103
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  103
- Hotkeys
  104
- Windows Special Keys
  105
- Keypad Overlay
  106
- Generating ASCII Characters
  107
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

108
- Power Conditions
  108
- Power Indicators
  110
- Battery Types
  111
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  112
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  117
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  119
- Power-Up Modes
  120
- Panel Power Off/On
  121
- System Automatic Standby/Hibernation
  121
Chapter 7 HW Setup

122
- Accessing HW Setup
  122
- HW Setup Window
  122
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

126
- PC Card
  127
- SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/XD Memory Cards
  129
- Memory Expansion
  132
- Additional Battery Pack
  136
- Additional AC Adapter
  136
- External Monitor
  136
- Television
  137
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  141
- Security Lock
  142
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

143
- Problem Solving Process
  143
- Hardware and System Checklist
  145
- Self Test
  146
- TOSHIBA Support
  160
Appendix A Specifications

161
- Dimensions and Weight
  161
- Environmental Requirements
  161
- Display Modes
  163
Appendix B Display Modes

164
- Displaying Movies on a Tv or Crt
  164
Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

168
Appendix D if Your Computer Is Stolen

170
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  171
Glossary

172

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series Resource Manual (64 pages)

Toshiba Satellite M50-04N01N: User Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.63 MB

Table of Contents
2
Regulatory Information
3
Introduction
26
Setting up Your Computer and Getting Started
27
- Connecting the Ac Adapter
  29
- Connecting a Printer
  31
Your Computer's TFT Display
37
Inserting a PC Card
37
Removing a PC Card
38
Learning the Basics
39
Control Buttons
40
Moving the Computer
41
Mobile Computing
41
- Monitoring Battery Power
  42
- Setting Battery Alarms
  42
- Changing the Main Battery
  43
- Save Your Work
  43
- Maximizing Battery Life
  45
If Something Goes Wrong
47
Display Problems
50
If You Need Further Assistance
52
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
54
Features and Specifications
54
Wireless Communication
59
Legal Footnotes
60
Index
63

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series Specifications (10 pages)

Toshiba Satellite M50-S4182TD: Specifications

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Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (271 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (158 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 M50 Features

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Modes

Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

Toshiba Satellite M50 Series User Manual (179 pages)

Table of Contents

General Precautions

Preface

Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Modes

Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D if Your Computer Is Stolen

Glossary

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