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Toshiba M205-S3217 - Satellite - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz User Manual (267 pages)
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Portege M200/M205
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.9 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
37
Safety Icons
38
Other Icons Used
40
This Guide
38
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Other Precautions
46
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
47
Setting up Your Computer
48
Installing a Memory Module
49
Removing a Memory Module
52
Connecting an External USB Mouse
53
Connecting a Printer
54
Connecting an External USB Keyboard
54
Connecting the Modem
55
Connecting to a Phone Line
55
Connecting to a Network
56
Connecting to a Power Source
56
Connecting Other External Devices
59
Using the Computer for the First Time
60
Opening the Display Panel
60
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
61
Turning on the Power
61
Using the Touchpad
62
Setting up Your Software
65
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
66
Using Your Computer in Tablet Mode
66
Setting up a Printer
68
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
69
Powering off the Computer
70
Closing the Display Panel
70
Different Ways to Turn the Computer on and off
71
Caring for Your Computer
71
Cleaning the Computer
71
Moving the Computer
72
Using a Computer Lock
72
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
73
Computing Tips
73
Using the Keyboard
74
Character Keys
75
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
76
Function Keys
76
Windows ® Special Keys
77
Overlay Keys
77
Starting a Program
79
Saving Your Work
80
Printing Your Work
81
Using Diskettes
81
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
81
Copying Documents to a Diskette
82
Taking Care of Diskettes
83
Backing up Your Work
83
Restoring Your Work
84
Playing Audio
84
Setting up for Communications
85
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
86
An Overview of Using the Internet
87
The Internet
87
The World Wide Web
87
Internet Service Providers
88
Connecting to the Internet
88
Surfing the Internet
89
Internet Features
89
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
90
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
Maximizing Battery Life
93
Using Additional Batteries
94
Battery Safety Precautions
94
Charging Batteries
95
Charging the Batteries
95
Charging the RTC Battery
96
Using a Battery Charger
97
Monitoring Battery Power
98
Determining Remaining Battery Power
99
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
99
Conserving Battery Power
100
Setting a Power Usage Mode
101
Using Battery Alarms
102
Setting Battery Alarms
102
Turning off the Display Automatically
103
Enabling the Screen Saver
103
Changing the Battery
104
Removing the Battery from the Computer
105
Inserting a Charged Battery
107
Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
107
Traveling Tips
108
Chapter 4: Expansion Options
109
Using Your Computer at the Office
109
Using the Optional External USB Diskette Drive
110
Connecting the Optional External USB Diskette Drive
110
Using an Optional External DVD-ROM Drive
111
Connecting an Optional External DVD Drive
111
Using a DVD Drive
112
Inserting Discs (CD or DVD)
112
Removing Discs (CD or DVD)
114
Caring for Cds and Dvds
115
Using External Display Devices
115
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
116
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
117
Display Limitations
117
Using Tablet Mode
118
Preparing to Use the Tablet
118
Using Tablet Mode
120
Using the Toshiba Tablet Pen
122
Returning the Computer to Its Original Configuration
123
Using PC Cards
123
Inserting a PC Card
124
Removing a PC Card
124
Hot Swapping PC Cards
125
Using an Optional SD™ Card
126
Installing SD™ Card Drivers
126
Installing the Sd™Card in the SD Slot
126
Formatting an Optional SD™ Card
127
Using Standby or Hibernate While Using the SD™ Card
127
Removing an Optional SD™ Card
128
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity
129
Windows XP Special Features
129
Personalizing Your Desktop
130
Customizing the Taskbar
130
Bringing the World to Your Desktop
131
Changing Desktop and Browsing Style
132
Personalizing Individual Windows
133
Customizing Window Toolbars
134
Displaying Information about each Folder
135
Setting up for Communications
136
Determining the COM Port
137
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
138
Accessing a LAN
138
Exchanging Data with Another Computer
139
Transferring Application Files
139
Setting up a Direct Cable Connection
140
Setting up a Wireless Connection
140
Accessing the Wireless Modules Using Your System Tray
141
Using Bluetooth
142
Using Audio Features
142
Using External Speakers or Headphones
143
Recording Sounds
143
Using a Microphone
144
Adjusting Recording Settings
145
Powering down the Computer
145
Turn off or Shut down Command
146
Restart Command
146
Hibernation Command
146
Standby Command
147
Using Turn off or Shut down
148
Turning off more Quickly
148
Starting Again after Turn off or Shut down
150
Using Hibernation
151
Enabling the Hibernation Command
151
Going into Hibernation Mode
151
Going into Hibernation Mode more Quickly
152
Starting Again from Hibernation
154
Using Standby
154
Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
155
Starting Again from Standby
158
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
159
Fn-Esse
160
Starting Fn-Esse
160
Assigning a Key to a Program or Document
161
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
163
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
164
Hotkey Utility
164
TOSHIBA Console
165
Customize Your Computer
165
Network
166
Security
166
Power Management
166
Toshiba Hardware Setup
168
The Toshiba Rotation Utility
170
Cross Menu Utility
173
TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility
175
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
176
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
177
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
179
Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
179
User-Level Passwords
180
Setting a User-Level Password
180
Disabling the User-Level Password
181
Using the Power-On (User-Level) Password
182
Using the Instant (User-Level) Password
182
Using the HDD Password
182
System Setup
185
Chapter 8: 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
193
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
194
Internet Problems
195
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
196
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
196
A Plan of Action
197
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
197
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
199
Memory Card Problems
200
Power and the Batteries
201
Keyboard Problems
203
Display Problems
203
Disk Drive Problems
206
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
208
Sound System Problems
209
PC Card Problems
210
Printer Problems
212
Modem Problems
213
Internet Problems
214
DVD Operating Problems
215
Develop Good Computing Habits
217
If You Need Further Assistance
219
Before You Call
219
Contacting Toshiba
219
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
220
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
221
Appendix A: Hot Keys
223
Volume Mute
223
Password Security
223
Without a Password
223
With a Password
224
Power Usage Mode
224
Standby Mode
225
Hibernation Mode
226
Display Modes
227
Display Brightness
227
Wireless Device Enable/Disable
228
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
228
Zooming Applications In/Out
229
Keyboard Hot Keys
229
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
230
USA and Canada
230
United Kingdom
230
Australia
230
Europe
230
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
231
Getting Started
232
Starting Configfree
232
Configfree Utilities
233
Connectivity Doctor
233
Search for Wireless Devices
236
Profile Settings
238
Quick Connect
240
Using the Automatic Switch
243
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
244
Glossary
245
Index
260
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Toshiba M205-S3217 - Satellite - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz User Manual (229 pages)
M200-ST2002 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.38 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
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
34
This Guide
35
Safety Icons
36
Other Icons Used
36
Other Documentation
37
Service Options
37
Chapter 1: Getting Started
38
Selecting a Place to Work
38
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
38
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
39
Precautions
39
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
40
Setting up Your Computer
41
Setting up Your Software
41
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
42
Adding Optional External Devices
42
Connecting to a Power Source
43
Charging the Main Battery
45
Using the Computer for the First Time
46
Opening the Display Panel
46
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
47
Turning on the Power
47
Adding Memory (Optional)
48
Installing a Memory Module
48
Removing a Memory Module
53
Checking Total Memory
55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
56
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
63
Installing Drivers and Applications
64
Using the Touchpad
64
Scrolling with the Touchpad
65
Control Buttons
65
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
65
Using External Display Devices
65
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
66
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
67
Using an External Keyboard
67
Using a Mouse
67
Connecting a Printer
68
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 Shut down Command
73
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
75
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
78
Closing the Display Panel
80
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
81
Caring for Your Computer
81
Cleaning the Computer
81
Moving the Computer
81
Using a Computer Lock
82
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
83
Computing Tips
83
Using the Keyboard
85
Character Keys
85
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
86
Function Keys
86
Special Windows ® Keys
86
Overlay Keys
87
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
87
Starting a Program
88
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
88
Starting a Program from Windows
89
Explorer
89
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
90
Saving Your Work
90
Printing Your Work
92
Backing up Your Work
93
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
93
Optical Drive Components
94
Media Control Buttons
95
Inserting a Compact Disc
95
Playing an Audio CD
97
Playing Optical Media
98
Creating a CD/DVD
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
99
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
99
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
100
Toshiba's Online Resources
100
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
101
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
101
Running the Computer on Battery Power
101
Battery Notice
102
Power Management
103
Using Additional Batteries
103
Charging Batteries
103
Charging the Main Battery
104
Charging the RTC Battery
104
Monitoring Main Battery Power
105
Determining Remaining Battery Power
107
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
107
Setting Battery Notifications
108
Conserving Battery Power
108
Power Plans
109
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
110
Changing the Main Battery
111
Removing the Battery from the Computer
111
Inserting a Charged Battery
113
Taking Care of Your Battery
114
Safety Precautions
114
Maintaining Your Battery
115
Disposing of Used Batteries
116
Traveling Tips
117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
118
Exploring the Desktop
118
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
119
Setting up for Communications
121
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
122
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
123
An Overview of Using the Internet
125
The Internet
125
The World Wide Web
126
Internet Service Providers
126
Connecting to the Internet
126
Surfing the Internet
127
Internet Features
127
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
128
Exploring Audio Features
128
Recording Sounds
128
Using External Speakers or Headphones
129
Web Cam
129
Using PC Cards
130
Inserting a PC Card
130
Removing a PC Card
131
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
131
Using an Expresscard
132
Inserting an Expresscard
132
Removing an Expresscard
132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
133
Inserting Memory Media
133
Removing Memory Media
134
Using the I.link ® Port
135
Chapter 5: Utilities
136
TOSHIBA Assist
137
Connect
138
Secure
139
Protect & Fix
140
Optimize
141
Setting Passwords
142
Using an Instant Password
142
Using a Supervisor Password
143
Using a User Password
144
Deleting a User Password
145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
146
Mouse Utility
147
Toshiba Hardware Setup
148
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
150
TOSHIBA Button Support
151
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
152
TOSHIBA Accessibility
153
Configfree
154
Getting Started
154
Configfree Utilities
155
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
158
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
158
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
159
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
162
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
162
Internet Problems
163
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
164
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
164
A Plan of Action
164
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
165
Memory Problems
166
Power and the Batteries
167
Keyboard Problems
168
Display Problems
169
Disk Drive Problems
171
Optical Drive Problems
173
Sound System Problems
174
PC Card Problems
174
Expresscard™ Problems
176
Printer Problems
178
Modem Problems
179
Wireless Networking Problems
180
DVD Operating Problems
182
Develop Good Computing Habits
184
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
185
If You Need Further Assistance
189
Before You Contact Toshiba
189
Contacting Toshiba
189
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
190
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
190
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
192
Hot Key Cards
192
Using the Hot Key Cards
193
Application Cards
194
Using the Application Cards
195
Card Case
195
Hot Key Functions
196
Volume Mute
197
Password Security
198
Power Plan
199
Sleep Mode
200
Hibernation Mode
201
Display Modes
202
Display Brightness
203
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
204
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
205
Changing Screen Resolution
206
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
207
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
208
Glossary
209
Index
223
Toshiba M205-S3217 - Satellite - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz Specifications (5 pages)
Toshiba Satellite M205-S3217: Specifications
Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.06 MB
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