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Toshiba Satellite U305 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite U305 User Manual (231 pages)

U300-ST3091 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Critical Applications
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
8
Regulatory Information
8
EU Declaration of Conformity
9
VCCI Class B Information
9
Modem Warning Notice
10
Using this Equipment in Japan
10
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
European Union (EU) and EFTA
20
Regulatory Statements
20
Location of the Required Label
23
Export Administration Regulation
24
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
33
- This Guide
  34
- Safety Icons
  35
  - Other Icons Used
    35
- Other Documentation
  36
- Service Options
  36
Chapter 1: Getting Started

37
- Selecting a Place to Work
  37
- Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
  39
- Setting up Your Computer
  40
- Setting up Your Software
  40
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  41
- Adding Optional External Devices
  41
- Connecting to a Power Source
  42
- Charging the Main Battery
  44
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  45
- Adding Memory (Optional)
  47
  - Installing a Memory Module
    47
  - Removing a Memory Module
    53
  - Checking Total Memory
    55
- Using the Touchpad
  55
- Using External Display Devices
  56
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    57
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    58
- Using an External Keyboard
  58
- Using a Mouse
  58
- Connecting a Printer
  59
  - Setting up a Printer
    60
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  60
- Turning off the Computer
  61
  - Options for Turning off the Computer
    61
    
    Hibernation Mode
    62
    
    Sleep Mode
    63
  - Using the Shut down Command
    64
  - Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
    66
  - Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
    68
  - Closing the Display Panel
    71
- Customizing Your Computer's Settings
  71
- Caring for Your Computer
  71
  - Cleaning the Computer
    71
  - Moving the Computer
    71
  - Using a Computer Lock
    72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

73
- Computing Tips
  73
- Using the Keyboard
  75
  - Character Keys
    75
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    75
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    76
  - Function Keys
    76
  - Special Windows ® Keys
    76
  - Overlay Keys
    77
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    77
- Starting a Program
  78
- Saving Your Work
  80
- Printing Your Work
  82
- Backing up Your Work
  83
  - Restoring Your Work
    83
- Using the Optical Drive
  83
  - Optical Drive Components
    84
  - Media Control Buttons
    85
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    85
  - Playing an Audio CD
    87
  - Playing Optical Media
    88
  - Creating a CD/DVD
    88
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    89
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    89
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    89
  - Toshiba's Online Resources
    90
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

91
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  91
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  91
- Battery Notice
  92
- Power Management
  93
  - Using Additional Batteries
    93
  - Charging Batteries
    93
    
    Charging the Main Battery
    94
    
    Charging the RTC Battery
    94
  - Monitoring Main Battery Power
    95
    
    Determining Remaining Battery Power
    97
    
    What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    97
    
    Setting Battery Notifications
    98
    
    Conserving Battery Power
    98
    
    Power Plans
    99
    
    Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
    100
  - Changing the Main Battery
    101
    
    Removing the Battery from the Computer
    101
    
    Inserting a Charged Battery
    103
  - Taking Care of Your Battery
    104
    
    Safety Precautions
    104
    
    Maintaining Your Battery
    105
  - Disposing of Used Batteries
    106
  - Traveling Tips
    107
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

108
- Exploring the Desktop
  108
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    109
- Setting up for Communications
  111
  - Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
    112
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    113
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  115
  - The Internet
    115
  - The World Wide Web
    116
  - Internet Service Providers
    116
  - Connecting to the Internet
    116
  - Surfing the Internet
    117
  - Internet Features
    117
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    118
- Exploring Audio Features
  118
  - Recording Sounds
    118
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    119
- Web Cam
  119
- Using PC Cards
  120
  - Inserting a PC Card
    120
  - Removing a PC Card
    121
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    121
- Using an Expresscard
  122
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    122
  - Removing an Expresscard
    122
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  123
  - Inserting Memory Media
    124
  - Removing Memory Media
    124
- Using the I.link ® Port
  125
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

126
- TOSHIBA Assist
  127
  - Connect
    128
  - Secure
    129
  - Protect & Fix
    130
  - Optimize
    131
- Setting Passwords
  132
  - Using an Instant Password
    132
  - Using a Supervisor Password
    133
  - Using a User Password
    134
  - Deleting a User Password
    135
- TOSHIBA Security Assist
  136
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  138
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  139
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  140
- Mouse Utility
  141
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  142
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  143
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  145
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  146
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  147
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  147
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    148
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    148
  - Fingerprint Logon
    149
  - Power-On Security
    150
  - Control Center
    151
  - Password Bank
    153
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    156
  - Fingerprint Reader Limitations
    158
- Configfree
  158
  - Getting Started
    159
  - Configfree Utilities
    159
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

162
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  162
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  163
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  166
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  168
  - A Plan of Action
    168
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    169
  - Memory Problems
    170
  - Power and the Batteries
    171
  - Keyboard Problems
    172
  - Display Problems
    173
  - Disk Drive Problems
    175
  - Optical Drive Problems
    177
  - Sound System Problems
    178
  - PC Card/Express Card
    178
  - Problems
    178
  - Printer Problems
    180
  - Modem Problems
    181
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    182
- DVD Operating Problems
  184
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  186
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
    187
- If You Need Further Assistance
  190
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    190
  - Contacting Toshiba
    191
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  192
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  192
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

194
- Hot Key Cards
  194
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    195
- Application Cards
  196
  - Using the Application Cards
    197
  - Card Case
    197
- Hot Key Functions
  198
  - Volume Mute
    199
  - Password Security
    200
  - Power Plan
    201
  - Sleep Mode
    202
  - Hibernation Mode
    203
  - Display Modes
    204
  - Display Brightness
    205
  - Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
    206
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    207
  - Changing Screen Resolution
    208
  - Keyboard Hot Key Functions
    209
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

210
- Glossary
  211
- Index
  225

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