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Toshiba Satellite M115 Series User Manual (287 pages)
Toshiba Notebook PC User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.52 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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
34
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
42
Setting up Your Computer
43
Setting up Your Software
43
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
44
Adding Optional External Devices
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
49
Using the Computer for the First Time
50
Opening the Display Panel
50
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
51
Turning on the Power
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
53
Removing a Memory Module
58
Checking Total Memory
61
Using the Touchpad
61
Scrolling with the Touchpad
62
Control Buttons
62
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
62
Using External Display Devices
64
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
65
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
66
Using an External Keyboard
66
Using a Mouse
67
Connecting a Printer
67
Setting up a Printer
68
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
69
Turning off the Computer
70
Options for Turning off the Computer
70
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
73
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
75
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
77
Closing the Display Panel
79
Caring for Your Computer
79
Cleaning the Computer
79
Moving the Computer
79
Using a Computer Lock
80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
81
Computing Tips
81
Using the Keyboard
83
Character Keys
83
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
84
Function Keys
84
Windows Special Keys
85
Overlay Keys
85
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
86
Starting a Program
86
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
87
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
87
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
88
Saving Your Work
89
Saving Files
90
File Names
91
Printing Your Work
92
Backing up Your Work
93
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
94
Optical Drive Components
94
Media Control Buttons
95
Inserting a Compact Disc
97
Playing an Audio CD
99
Playing a CD/DVD
101
Creating a CD/DVD
101
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
103
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
103
Toshiba's Online Resources
104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
105
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
105
Running the Computer on Battery Power
105
Battery Notice
106
Power Management
107
Using Additional Batteries
107
Charging Batteries
108
Charging the Main Battery
108
Charging the RTC Battery
109
Monitoring Main Battery Power
110
Determining Remaining Battery Power
112
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
112
Setting Battery Alarms
113
Conserving Battery Power
114
Power Profiles
114
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
116
Changing the Main Battery
117
Removing the Battery from the Computer
117
Inserting a Charged Battery
119
Taking Care of Your Battery
120
Safety Precautions
120
Maintaining Your Battery
121
Disposing of Used Batteries
123
Traveling Tips
124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
125
Exploring the Desktop
125
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
126
Start Button
127
Setting up for Communications
128
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
130
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
132
An Overview of Using the Internet
134
The Internet
135
The World Wide Web
135
Internet Service Providers
135
Connecting to the Internet
136
Surfing the Internet
137
Internet Features
137
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
138
Exploring Audio Features
138
Recording Sounds
138
Using a Microphone
139
Using External Speakers or Headphones
140
Using PC Cards
141
Inserting a PC Card
141
Removing a PC Card
142
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
143
Inserting Memory Media
144
Removing Memory Media
144
Using the I.link® Port
145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
146
TOSHIBA Assist
147
Connect
148
Secure
149
Protect & Fix
150
Optimize
151
Setting Passwords
152
Using an Instant Password
152
Using a User Password
153
Using a Supervisor Password
155
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
157
Fn-Esse
158
Starting Fn-Esse
158
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
159
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
160
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
161
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
161
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
162
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
163
TOSHIBA Power Saver
164
Preset Power Profiles
165
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
165
Customizing a Power Profile
165
Mouse Utility
166
Toshiba Hardware Setup
167
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
169
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
171
TOSHIBA Accessibility
172
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
173
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
175
Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
176
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
177
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
177
Fingerprint Enrollment
177
Fingerprint Logon
179
Power-On Security
179
Control Center
181
Password Bank
183
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
187
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
189
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
190
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
190
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
192
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
194
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
195
Internet Problems
196
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
196
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
197
A Plan of Action
197
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
198
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
200
Memory Problems
202
Power and the Batteries
202
Keyboard Problems
204
Display Problems
205
Disk Drive Problems
208
Optical Drive Problems
210
Sound System Problems
211
PC Card Problems
212
Printer Problems
215
Modem Problems
216
Wireless Networking Problems
217
DVD Operating Problems
220
Develop Good Computing Habits
223
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
224
If You Need Further Assistance
230
Before You Contact Toshiba
230
Contacting Toshiba
231
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
232
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
232
Appendix A: Hot Keys
234
Volume Mute
234
Password Security
235
Without a Password
235
With a Password
235
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
236
Power Profile
237
Standby Mode
237
Hibernation Mode
238
Display Modes
239
Display Brightness
239
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
240
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
240
Zooming Applications In/Out
241
Keyboard Hot Keys
241
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
242
Toshiba Computer
243
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your
244
Getting Started
244
Starting Configfree
244
Configfree Utilities
245
Configfree Utilities
246
Connectivity Doctor
246
Search for Wireless Devices
249
Profile Settings
254
Configfree SUMMIT
257
Quick Connect
261
Using the Automatic Switch
264
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
264
Glossary
266
Index
281
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Toshiba Satellite M115 Series User Manual (269 pages)
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite M115
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.51 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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
34
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
42
Setting up Your Computer
43
Setting up Your Software
43
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
45
Adding Optional External Devices
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
49
Using the Computer for the First Time
50
Opening the Display Panel
50
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
51
Turning on the Power
51
Adding Memory (Optional)
52
Installing a Memory Module
53
Removing a Memory Module
58
Checking Total Memory
60
Using the Touchpad
61
Scrolling with the Touchpad
62
Control Buttons
62
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
62
Using External Display Devices
64
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
65
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
66
Using an External Keyboard
66
Using a Mouse
67
Connecting a Printer
67
Setting up a Printer
68
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
69
Turning off the Computer
70
Options for Turning off the Computer
70
Hibernation Mode
71
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
73
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
75
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
77
Closing the Display Panel
79
Caring for Your Computer
79
Cleaning the Computer
79
Moving the Computer
79
Using a Computer Lock
80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
81
Computing Tips
81
Using the Keyboard
83
Character Keys
83
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
84
Function Keys
84
Windows Special Keys
85
Overlay Keys
85
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
86
Starting a Program
86
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
87
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
87
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
88
Saving Your Work
89
Saving Files
90
File Names
90
Printing Your Work
91
Backing up Your Work
92
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
93
Optical Drive Components
94
Media Control Buttons
95
Inserting a Compact Disc
97
Playing an Audio CD
99
Playing a CD/DVD
100
Creating a CD/DVD
101
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
102
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
103
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
112
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
118
Taking Care of Your Battery
119
Safety Precautions
119
Maintaining Your Battery
120
Disposing of Used Batteries
122
Traveling Tips
123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
124
Exploring the Desktop
124
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
125
Setting up for Communications
127
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
129
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
131
An Overview of Using the Internet
133
The Internet
134
The World Wide Web
134
Internet Service Providers
134
Connecting to the Internet
135
Surfing the Internet
135
Internet Features
136
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
137
Exploring Audio Features
137
Recording Sounds
137
Using External Speakers or Headphones
139
Using PC Cards
140
Inserting a PC Card
140
Removing a PC Card
141
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
142
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
143
TOSHIBA Assist
144
Connect
145
Secure
146
Protect & Fix
147
Optimize
148
Setting Passwords
149
Using an Instant Password
149
Using a User Password
150
Using a Supervisor Password
152
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
154
Fn-Esse
155
Starting Fn-Esse
156
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
157
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
157
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
159
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
159
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
160
TOSHIBA Power Saver
161
Preset Power Profiles
162
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
162
Customizing a Power Profile
162
Mouse Utility
163
Toshiba Hardware Setup
164
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
166
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
168
TOSHIBA Accessibility
169
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
170
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
172
Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
174
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
174
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
176
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
178
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
179
Internet Problems
180
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
180
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
181
A Plan of Action
181
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
182
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
184
Memory Problems
186
Power and the Batteries
186
Keyboard Problems
188
Display Problems
189
Disk Drive Problems
192
Optical Drive Problems
194
Sound System Problems
195
PC Card Problems
196
Printer Problems
199
Modem Problems
200
Wireless Networking Problems
201
DVD Operating Problems
204
Develop Good Computing Habits
207
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
208
If You Need Further Assistance
214
Before You Contact Toshiba
214
Contacting Toshiba
215
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
216
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
216
Appendix A: Hot Keys
218
Volume Mute
218
Password Security
219
Without a Password
219
With a Password
219
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
220
Power Profile
221
Standby Mode
221
Hibernation Mode
222
Display Modes
223
Display Brightness
223
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
224
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
224
Zooming Applications In/Out
225
Keyboard Hot Keys
225
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
226
Computer
227
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba
228
Getting Started
228
Starting Configfree
228
Configfree Utilities
230
Connectivity Doctor
230
Search for Wireless Devices
233
Profile Settings
236
Configfree SUMMIT
238
Quick Connect
242
Using the Automatic Switch
246
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
247
Glossary
248
Index
263
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