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Toshiba M20-S257 User Manual (248 pages)

M20-S258 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.82 MB

Fcc Requirements
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Industry Canada Requirement
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
14
Wireless Lan Card
16
Regulatory Statements
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction

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- This Guide
  30
- Safety Icons
  31
  - Other Icons Used
    32
- Other Documentation
  32
- Service Options
  33
Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around

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- Making Sure You Have Everything
  34
  - Front with the Display Panel Closed
    35
  - Back with Rear Panel Closed
    35
  - Back with Rear Panel Open
    37
  - Right Side
    37
  - Left Side
    38
  - Underside
    39
- Keyboard and Display Features
  40
Chapter 3: Getting Started

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- Selecting a Place to Work
  45
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    45
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    46
    
    Placement of the Computer
    47
    
    Seating and Posture
    47
- Other Precautions
  49
- Setting up Your Computer
  50
  - Connecting to a Power Source
    51
- Turning on the Computer
  53
  - Opening the Display Panel
    53
  - Turning on the Power
    54
- Setting up Your Software
  55
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  55
  - Setting up Other Devices
    55
- Turning off the Computer
  55
  - Closing the Display Panel
    56
Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices

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Chapter 5: Learning the Basics

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- Computing Tips
  85
- Using the Keyboard
  87
  - Character Keys
    87
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    87
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    88
  - Function Keys
    88
  - Windows Special Keys
    89
  - Overlay Keys
    89
- Using the Accupoint II Pointing Device
  91
- Starting a Program
  92
- Saving Your Work
  95
- Saving Files
  96
- Printing Your Work
  97
- Using a Compact Disc Drive
  98
  - Inserting Compact Discs
    100
  - Removing Compact Discs
    102
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    102
- Using PC Cards
  103
  - Hot Swapping
    103
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  104
- Using a Computer Lock
  104
- Caring for Your Computer
  105
  - Cleaning the Computer
    106
  - Moving the Computer
    106
- Backing up Your Work
  106
- Preparing for Communications
  107
- Powering down the Computer
  107
  - Using Turn off Computer
    108
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    109
  - Using Hibernation
    111
  - Using Standby
    113
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  116
Chapter 6: Mobile Computing

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- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  117
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  118
  - Battery Notice
    118
  - Charging the Batteries
    119
  - Monitoring Battery Power
    120
- What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
  122
- Changing Batteries
  123
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  125
  - Safety Precautions
    125
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    126
  - Disposing of Used Batteries
    127
- Conserving Power
  128
  - Power Usage Modes in Windows XP
    129
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Usage Mode
    129
- Additional Options for Power
  130
Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options

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- Exploring the Desktop
  131
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    131
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  134
  - Transferring Files
    134
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    135
  - Setting up for Communications
    135
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    137
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    137
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  139
  - The Internet
    140
  - The World Wide Web
    140
  - Internet Service Providers
    140
  - Connecting to the Internet
    141
  - Surfing the Internet
    141
  - Internet Features
    142
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    143
- Exploring Audio Features
  143
  - Playing an Audio CD
    143
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    144
  - Creating a CD
    145
  - Recording Sounds
    145
  - Using a Microphone
    146
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    147
Chapter 8: Expansion Options

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- Devices for Office Computing
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  - Connecting External (Optional) Devices
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- Using an External Keyboard
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  - Making Your External Keyboard Emulate the Fn Key
    151
- Using a Mouse
  151
  - Connecting a Serial Mouse
    152
  - Connecting a USB Mouse
    152
  - Connecting a PS/2 Mouse
    152
  - Using a PS/2 Mouse Simultaneously with Accupoint II
    153
- Using a Printer
  154
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    155
  - Setting up Your Printer
    156
- Using an External Monitor
  159
- Using the Wi-Fi Mini PCI Module
  164
  - Accessing the Wi-Fi
    164
Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities

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- Fn-Esse
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- Hotkey Utility
  170
- Toshiba Console
  171
  - Customizing Your Computer
    172
  - Network
    172
  - Security
    172
  - Power Management
    173
    
    Creating a New Power Mode
    175
    
    Customizing a Power Mode
    175
- Slim Selectbay
  176
  - Slim Selectbay™ Service
    176
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  176
- Toshiba Power Saver Utility
  179
- Enabling Hibernation
  180
- Setting User Passwords
  180
  - Using an Instant Password
    181
  - Setting a User Password
    181
  - Disabling a User Password
    182
- Using a Supervisor Password
  183
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    183
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    184
Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong

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- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  185
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  187
- The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
  188
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  191
  - A Plan of Action
    191
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    192
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    193
  - Memory Problems
    195
  - Power and the Batteries
    195
  - Keyboard Problems
    197
  - Display Problems
    197
  - Disk Drive Problems
    199
  - DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Problems
    202
  - Sound System Problems
    203
  - PC Card Problems
    203
  - Resolving Pc Card Problems
    204
  - Printer Problems
    206
  - Modem Problems
    207
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  208
- If You Need Further Assistance
  209
  - Before You Call
    209
  - Contacting Toshiba
    210
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  211
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  211
Appendix A: Hot Keys

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- Without a Password
  216
- With a Password
  216
- Power Usage Mode
  217
- Stand by Mode
  218
- Hibernation Mode
  218
- Display Modes
  219
- Display Brightness
  219
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  220
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  220
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

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- Glossary
  222
- Index
  237

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Toshiba M20-S257 User Manual (248 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices

Chapter 5: Learning the Basics

Chapter 6: Mobile Computing

Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 8: Expansion Options

Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

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