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Toshiba A500-ST6644 User Manual

Toshiba A500-ST6644 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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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