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Toshiba Tecra S3-161 User Manual

Toshiba Tecra S3-161 User Manual (353 pages)

S3 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.56 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
38
This Guide
39
Safety Icons
40
- Other Icons Used
  41
Other Documentation
41
Service Options
42
Chapter 1: Getting Started

43
Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices

76
- Using External Display Devices
  76
  - Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
    77
  - Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
    78
- Using an External Keyboard
  78
- Using a Mouse
  78
- Connecting a Printer
  79
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    79
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    80
  - Setting up a Printer
    81
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  82
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  83
- Connecting a Microphone
  83
- Using an Expansion Device
  84
- Adding Memory (Optional)
  84
  - Installing a Memory Module
    85
  - Removing a Memory Module
    89
- Using Ultra Slim Bay Modules
  91
  - Removing a Module from the Ultra Slim Bay
    92
  - Inserting a Module into the Ultra Slim Bay
    93
- Inserting and Removing Hard Disk Drives
  94
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  97
  - Inserting a PC Card
    98
  - Removing a PC Card
    99
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    99
  - Hot Swapping
    99
  - Hot Swapping Precautions
    100
- Inserting an Expresscard
  100
  - Removing an Expresscard
    101
- Using a Secure Digital (SD™) Card
  101
  - Inserting an SD™ Card
    102
  - Removing an SD Card
    103
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  103
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    104
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

106
- Computing Tips
  106
- Using the Keyboard
  108
  - Character Keys
    108
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    108
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    109
  - Function Keys
    109
  - Windows Special Keys
    110
  - Overlay Keys
    110
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    111
- Starting a Program
  111
- Saving Your Work
  115
- File Names
  116
- Printing Your Work
  117
- Backing up Your Work
  118
  - Restoring Your Work
    119
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  119
- Powering down the Computer
  124
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    125
  - Using Hibernation
    127
  - Using Standby
    128
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  131
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

132
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  132
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  132
  - Battery Notice
    133
  - Power Management
    134
  - Using Additional Batteries
    134
- Charging Batteries
  135
  - Charging the Main Battery
    135
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    136
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  137
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    139
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    140
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    140
  - Conserving Battery Power
    141
  - Power Profiles
    141
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    143
- Changing the Main Battery
  144
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    144
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    146
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  147
  - Safety Precautions
    147
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    148
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  149
- Traveling Tips
  151
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features

152
- Exploring the Desktop
  152
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    153
- Setting up for Communications
  155
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  160
  - The Internet
    160
  - The World Wide Web
    160
  - Internet Service Providers
    161
  - Connecting to the Internet
    161
  - Surfing the Internet
    162
  - Internet Features
    162
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    163
- Exploring Audio Features
  163
  - Playing an Audio CD
    163
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    165
  - Creating a CD
    165
  - Recording Sounds
    166
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    167
- Using the I.link ® Port
  168
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

169
- TOSHIBA Assist
  170
  - Connect
    171
  - Secure
    171
  - Protect & Fix
    171
  - Optimize
    171
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  172
- Using a Supervisor Password
  173
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    173
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    174
  - Setting a User Password
    175
  - Deleting a User Password
    176
- PC Diagnostic Tool
  177
- HDD Protection Utility
  178
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  178
- SD™ Memory Card Format
  181
- Mouse Utility
  182
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  183
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  184
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
  186
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  187
- Fn-Esse
  188
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  192
- Accessibility
  195
- TOSHIBA MIC Effect
  196
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  196
- Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
  197
- Fingerprint Recognition Utility
  200
  - Enrolling in Omnipass
    201
  - Replacing Your Passwords
    207
  - Remembering Passwords
    208
  - Authentication Settings
    210
  - Password Management
    211
  - Omnipass User Identities
    212
  - Identities and Password Management
    215
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Sensor
    216
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
    217
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe

219
Chapter 8: Using the RAID-1 Utility

236
- Using RAID
  236
  - Raid-1
    236
  - When You First Start Your Computer
    237
- TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility
  239
- Rebuilding the Data on the Secondary Disk in a RAID-1 Array
  250
- Restoring a Failed Drive in a RAID-1 Array
  252
- Error Message Examples
  253
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

254
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  254
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  256
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  258
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  261
  - A Plan of Action
    261
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    262
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    263
  - Memory Problems
    265
  - Power and the Batteries
    266
  - Keyboard Problems
    268
  - Display Problems
    269
  - Disk Drive Problems
    271
  - DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    274
  - Sound System Problems
    275
  - PC Card Problems
    276
  - Printer Problems
    279
  - Modem Problems
    280
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    281
- DVD Operating Problems
  284
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  287
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    288
- If You Need Further Assistance
  294
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    294
  - Contacting Toshiba
    295
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  296
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  296
Appendix A: Hot Keys

298
- Volume Mute
  298
- Password Security
  299
- Power Usage Mode
  301
- Standby Mode
  301
- Hibernation Mode
  302
- Display Modes
  303
- Display Brightness
  304
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  304
- Disabling or Enabling the Dual Pointing Device
  305
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  305
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  305
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

306
- Toshiba Computer
  307
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

307
- Getting Started
  308
  - Starting Configfree
    308
  - Configfree Utilities
    309
- Configfree Utilities
  310
  - Connectivity Doctor
    310
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    313
  - Profile Settings
    318
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    321
  - Quick Connect
    326
- Using the Automatic Switch
  329
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  330
- Glossary
  331
- Index
  346

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