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Toshiba Portege R500-00V User Manual

Toshiba Portege R500-00V User Manual (236 pages)

R500-S5003 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.75 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
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started

39
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

82
- Computing Tips
  82
- Using the Keyboard
  84
  - Character Keys
    84
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    84
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    85
  - Function Keys
    85
  - Special Windows ® Keys
    85
  - Overlay Keys
    86
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    86
- Starting a Program
  87
- Saving Your Work
  89
- Printing Your Work
  91
- Backing up Your Work
  92
  - Restoring Your Work
    92
- Using the Optical Drive
  93
  - Optical Drive Components
    93
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    94
  - Playing an Audio CD
    95
  - Playing Optical Media
    96
  - Creating a CD/DVD
    97
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    97
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    98
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    98
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

99
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  99
  - Outdoor Display Switch
    100
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  100
  - Battery Notice
    100
  - Power Management
    102
  - Using Additional Batteries
    102
- Charging Batteries
  102
  - Charging the Main Battery
    103
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    103
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  104
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    106
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    106
  - Setting Battery Notifications
    107
  - Conserving Battery Power
    107
  - Power Plans
    108
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
    109
- Changing the Main Battery
  110
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    110
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    112
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  113
  - Safety Precautions
    113
  - Maintaining Your Battery
    114
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  115
- Traveling Tips
  116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

117
- Exploring the Desktop
  117
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    118
- Setting up for Communications
  120
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    121
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  123
  - The Internet
    123
  - The World Wide Web
    123
  - Internet Service Providers
    124
  - Connecting to the Internet
    124
  - Surfing the Internet
    124
  - Internet Features
    125
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    125
- Exploring Audio Features
  126
  - Recording Sounds
    126
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    126
- Using PC Cards
  127
  - Inserting a PC Card
    127
  - Removing a PC Card
    128
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    129
- Using an SD™ Card
  129
  - Installing SD Card Drivers
    130
  - Inserting an SD Card
    130
  - Formatting an SD Card
    131
  - Using Sleep or Hibernate While Using the SD Card
    131
  - Removing an SD Card
    131
- Using the I.link ® Port
  132
- Using an Expansion Device
  133
  - Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with Your Computer
    133
Chapter 5: Utilities

134
- TOSHIBA Assist
  135
  - Connect
    136
  - Secure
    137
  - Protect & Fix
    138
  - Optimize
    139
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  140
- Setting Passwords
  141
  - Using an Instant Password
    141
  - Using a Supervisor Password
    142
  - Using a User Password
    143
  - Deleting a User Password
    144
- TOSHIBA Security Assist
  145
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  147
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  148
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  149
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  150
  - Booting from a Bootable SD Card
    151
- Mouse Utility
  151
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  152
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  154
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  155
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  156
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  157
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  158
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  159
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    159
  - Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
    159
- Configfree
  160
  - Getting Started
    160
  - Configfree Utilities
    161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

164
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  164
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  165
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  168
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  170
  - A Plan of Action
    170
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    171
  - Memory Problems
    172
  - Power and the Batteries
    173
  - Keyboard Problems
    174
  - Display Problems
    175
  - Disk Drive Problems
    177
  - Optical Drive Problems
    178
  - Sound System Problems
    179
  - PC Card Problems
    180
  - Printer Problems
    182
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    183
- DVD Operating Problems
  186
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  187
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
    188
- If You Need Further Assistance
  192
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    192
  - Contacting Toshiba
    192
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  193
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  193
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

195
- Hot Key Cards
  195
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    196
- Application Cards
  197
  - Using the Application Cards
    198
  - Card Case
    198
- Hot Key Functions
  199
  - Optical Disk Drive
    200
  - Volume Mute
    201
  - Password Security
    202
  - Power Plan
    203
  - Sleep Mode
    204
  - Hibernation Mode
    205
  - Display Modes
    206
  - Display Brightness
    207
  - Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
    208
  - Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
    209
  - Changing Screen Resolution
    210
  - Keyboard Hot Key Functions
    211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

212
- Wakeup Function
  213
Appendix C: USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB

213
- USB Sleep and Charge Function
  213
- USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings
  215
- Troubleshooting
  215
  - USB Wakeup Function
    216
- Troubleshooting
  216
- Glossary
  217
- Index
  231

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