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Toshiba M45-S3553 User Manual

Toshiba M45-S3553 User Manual (267 pages)

M40-S4112TD User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.16 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
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
  - Setting up Other Devices
    47
- Connecting to a Power Source
  48
- The Computer
  50
- Charging the Main Battery
  51
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  52
- Adding Memory (Optional)
  55
  - Installing a Memory Module
    55
  - Removing a Memory Module
    61
- Using the Touchpad
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  65
  - Closing the Display Panel
    66
- Using External Display Devices
  66
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    67
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    68
- Using an External Keyboard
  68
- Using a Mouse
  69
- Connecting a Local Printer
  69
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    69
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    70
  - Setting up a Printer
    71
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  72
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  73
- 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
    78
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    79
  - Function Keys
    79
  - Windows Special Keys
    80
  - Overlay Keys
    80
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    81
- Starting a Program
  81
- Saving Your Work
  84
  - Saving Files
    85
  - File Names
    86
- Printing Your Work
  87
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  88
- Using PC Cards
  94
  - Hot Swapping
    94
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  95
- Backing up Your Work
  95
  - Restoring Your Work
    96
- Powering down the Computer
  96
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    97
  - Using Hibernation
    99
  - Using Standby
    101
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

104
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  104
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power Management
    106
  - Using Additional Batteries
    106
- Charging Batteries
  107
  - Charging the Main Battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    108
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  109
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    111
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    112
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    113
  - Conserving Battery Power
    113
  - Power Profiles
    114
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    115
- Changing the Main Battery
  116
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    116
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    117
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  118
  - Safety Precautions
    118
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    119
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  121
- Traveling Tips
  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
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    128
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    128
- 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 To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    134
- Exploring Audio Features
  134
  - Playing an Audio CD
    134
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    136
  - Creating a CD
    136
  - Recording Sounds
    137
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    138
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  139
  - Inserting a PC Card
    139
  - Removing a PC Card
    140
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    141
- Inserting and Removing the PCI Express Card
  141
  - Inserting a PCI Express Card
    141
  - Removing a PCI Express Card
    142
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  143
  - Inserting Memory Media
    143
  - Removing Memory Media
    144
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  144
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

147
- Fn-Esse
  148
- TOSHIBA Assist
  152
  - Connect
    153
  - Secure
    153
  - Protect & Fix
    153
  - Optimize
    153
- Setting User Passwords
  154
  - Using an Instant Password
    154
  - Setting a User Password
    155
  - Disabling a User Password
    155
- Using a Supervisor Password
  156
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    156
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    157
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  157
  - Profiles
    159
  - Quickly Creating a New Power Mode
    159
  - Customizing a Power Mode
    159
- Mouse Utility
  160
- Hotkey Utility
  160
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  161
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  162
- TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
  163
  - TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
    166
  - Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
    167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

168
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  168
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  170
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  172
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  175
  - A Plan of Action
    175
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    176
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    177
  - Memory Problems
    179
  - Power and the Batteries
    180
  - Keyboard Problems
    182
  - Display Problems
    183
  - Disk Drive Problems
    185
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    188
  - Sound System Problems
    189
  - PC Card Problems
    189
  - Printer Problems
    193
  - Modem Problems
    194
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    195
- DVD Operating Problems
  198
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  201
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows ® XP
    202
- If You Need Further Assistance
  208
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    208
  - Contacting Toshiba
    209
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  210
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  210
Appendix A: Hot Keys

212
- Volume Mute
  212
- Password Security
  213
- Power Usage Mode
  215
- Standby Mode
  215
- Hibernation Mode
  216
- Display Modes
  217
- Display Brightness
  217
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  218
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  218
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  219
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  219
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

220
- Toshiba Computer
  221
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

221
- Getting Started
  222
  - Starting Configfree
    222
  - Configfree Utilities
    223
- Configfree Utilities
  224
  - Connectivity Doctor
    224
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    227
  - Profile Settings
    232
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    236
  - Quick Connect
    240
- Using the Automatic Switch
  243
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  243
- Glossary
  245
- Index
  260

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