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Toshiba 5005-S508 User Manual

Toshiba 5005-S508 User Manual (284 pages)

5005-S504 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.98 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Notice
3
Telephone Company Procedures
4
Type of Service
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Wireless Interoperability
6
Regulatory Information
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
8
Table of Contents
13
Introduction
23
This Guide
23
Safety Icons
24
- Other Icons Used
  25
Other Documentation
25
Service Options
26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

27
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  27
- Front with the Display Closed
  28
- Back
  29
- Right Side
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Front with the Display Open
  33
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    35
  - System Indicator Panel
    36
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    37
- Underside
  38
Chapter 2: Getting Started

40
- Selecting a Place to Work
  40
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
  - Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
    46
- Connecting a Mouse
  50
- Connecting a Printer
  50
- Using External Display Devices
  51
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  53
- Using an External Keyboard
  53
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  53
- Charging the Battery
  55
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  56
  - Opening the Display Panel
    56
  - Turning on the Power
    56
  - Activating the Power-On Password
    58
  - Using the Touchpad
    59
  - Setting up Your Software
    60
  - Setting up a Printer
    61
- Setting up the Fax Function
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  64
- Caring for Your Computer
  65
  - Cleaning the Computer
    65
  - Moving the Computer
    65
  - Using a Computer Lock
    66
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

67
- Computing Tips
  67
- Using the Keyboard
  68
  - Character Keys
    69
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    69
  - Function Keys
    69
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    70
  - Overlay Keys
    70
- Emulating a Full-Size Keyboard
  72
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  72
- Starting a Program
  73
- Saving Your Work
  73
- Printing Your Work
  74
- Using Diskettes
  75
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    76
  - Caring for Diskettes
    76
- Backing up Your Files
  77
  - Copying to a Diskette
    77
- Playing a CD or DVD
  78
- Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Multifunction Drive
  89
- Setting up for Communications
  89
  - Connecting the Modem
    90
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    90
- Powering down the Computer
  91
  - Turn off Command
    91
  - Hibernation Command
    91
  - Stand by Command
    92
- Using Turn off
  93
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    94
  - Starting Again after Turn off
    95
- Using Hibernation
  95
  - Going into Hibernation Mode more Quickly
    96
  - Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
    97
- Using Stand by
  97
  - Going into Stand by Mode more Quickly
    98
  - Starting Again from Stand by
    99
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

100
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  100
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  100
  - Using Additional Batteries
    101
  - Battery Safety Precautions
    101
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    102
- Charging Batteries
  103
  - Charging the Main Battery
    103
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    104
- Monitoring Battery Power
  105
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    105
  - Conserving Battery Power
    106
  - What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
    107
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    107
- Changing the Main Battery
  108
- Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
  111
- Traveling Tips
  112
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

113
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  113
- Fn-Esse
  114
- Hotkey Utility
  118
- TOSHIBA Console
  119
  - Customize Your Computer
    120
  - Network
    121
  - Security
    121
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    121
  - Power Management
    124
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    127
Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows

129
- XP Operating System
  129
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop
  129
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    130
  - Windows ® XP File System
    132
- Lesson 2: Using the Touchpad and Control Buttons Together
  133
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
  137
- Lesson 4: Creating a New Document
  138
- Lesson 5: Creating a New Folder
  139
- Lesson 6: Starting Programs
  140
- Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, and Hiding Windows
  142
  - Using the Taskbar
    143
  - Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
    144
  - Resizing and Moving Windows
    144
- Lesson 8: Closing Programs
  145
- Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
  146
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Calculator
    146
  - Creating a Shortcut to the Character Map
    147
- Lesson 10: Changing the Screen Saver
  150
- Lesson 11: Setting the Date and Time
  152
- Lesson 12: Removing Objects from the Desktop
  153
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
  155
- Lesson 14: if I am Lost, What Do I Do
  156
  - Windows XP Help and Support
    156
  - Using the Windows ® XP Tour
    158
- Lesson 15: Turning off Your Computer
  159
Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options

160
- Windows XP Special Features
  160
- Personalizing Your Desktop
  161
  - Customizing the Taskbar
    161
  - Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
    162
  - Personalizing Individual Windows
    163
  - Customizing Window Toolbars
    163
  - Displaying Information about each Folder
    165
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  167
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  167
  - Setting up for Communications
    167
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    169
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    169
  - Setting up a Wireless Connection
    170
  - Accessing the Wireless Modules Using Your System Tray
    170
  - Using Bluetooth
    171
  - Using Spanworks
    172
  - Setting up a Direct Cable Connection
    172
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  173
  - The Internet
    173
  - The World Wide Web
    173
  - Internet Service Providers
    174
  - Connecting to the Internet
    174
  - Surfing the Internet
    175
  - Internet Features
    175
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    176
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  176
- Exploring Video Features
  176
- Exploring Audio Features
  179
  - Recording Sounds
    179
  - Using a Microphone
    179
  - Adjusting Recording Quality
    180
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    181
- Using PC Cards
  182
  - PC Card Supporting Software
    182
  - Inserting PC Cards
    183
  - Removing PC Cards
    184
  - Hot Swapping
    184
- Using Smartmedia Cards
  185
  - Inserting a Smartmedia Card
    185
  - Removing a Smartmedia Card
    186
- Using Secure Digital Cards
  186
  - Inserting a Secure Digital Card
    187
  - Removing a Secure Digital Card
    187
Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

188
- Playing Dvds
  188
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    190
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    190
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    191
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    192
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    194
- Using Playlists
  195
- Customizing Windvd
  197
  - Setting General Properties
    197
  - Setting Audio Properties
    199
  - Setting Display Properties
    200
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    200
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  201
  - Zooming in
    206
  - Panning
    207
  - Zooming out
    207
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    207
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  208
- Getting Help
  208
- Exiting Windvd
  208
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

209
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  209
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  211
- The Windows® Operating System Is Not Working
  212
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  215
  - A Plan of Action
    215
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    215
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    217
  - Memory Card Problems
    218
  - Power and the Batteries
    219
  - Keyboard Problems
    220
  - Display Problems
    221
  - Disk Drive Problems
    223
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    225
  - Sound System Problems
    233
  - PC Card Problems
    233
  - Printer Problems
    236
  - Modem Problems
    237
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  238
- If You Need Further Assistance
  239
  - Before You Call
    239
  - Contacting Toshiba
    239
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  241
Appendix A: Hot Keys

245
- Volume Mute
  245
- Instant Password Security
  246
  - Without a Password
    246
  - With a Password
    246
- Power Usage Mode
  247
- Stand by Mode
  248
- Hibernation Mode
  249
- Display Modes
  250
- Display Brightness
  251
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  251
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  252
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

253
- USA and Canada
  253
- United Kingdom
  253
- Australia
  253
- Europe
  253
Appendix C: Video Modes

254
- Your Computer's Video Modes
  255
- Video Modes
  256
- Glossary
  257

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