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Table of Contents

Satellite® P500 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
30
Introduction
38
- This guide
  40
- Safety icons
  41
  - Other icons used
    41
  - Your computer’s features and specifications
    42
- Other documentation
  42
- Service options
  42
Chapter 1: Getting Started
43
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
97
- Computing tips
  97
- Using the keyboard
  99
  - Character keys
    99
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
    99
  - Function keys
    100
  - Special Windows® keys
    100
  - Backlit Keyboard
    100
- Starting a program
  101
- Saving your work
  103
- Printing your work
  105
- Backing up your work
  106
  - Restoring your work
    106
- Using the optical drive
  107
- Toshiba’s online resources
  115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
116
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  116
- Running the computer on battery power
  117
  - Battery Notice
    117
  - Power management
    118
  - Using additional batteries
    118
- Charging batteries
  118
  - Charging the main battery
    119
  - Charging the RTC battery
    119
- Monitoring main battery power
  120
- Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan
  126
- Changing the main battery
  127
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    127
  - Inserting a charged battery
    128
- Taking care of your battery
  130
  - Safety precautions
    130
  - Maintaining your battery
    131
- Disposing of used batteries
  132
- Traveling tips
  133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
134
- Exploring the desktop
  134
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    135
- Setting up for communications
  137
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    138
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    139
- An overview of using the Internet
  140
  - The Internet
    140
  - The World Wide Web
    140
  - Internet Service Providers
    141
  - Connecting to the Internet
    141
  - Surfing the Internet
    141
  - Internet features
    142
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    143
- Exploring audio features
  143
  - Recording sounds
    143
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    144
- Using the Web Camera
  144
- Using an ExpressCard®
  145
  - Inserting an ExpressCard®
    145
  - Removing an ExpressCard®
    146
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  146
  - Inserting memory media
    147
  - Removing memory media
    147
- Using the i.LINK® port
  148
- Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  148
Chapter 5: Utilities
149
- TOSHIBA Assist
  150
  - Connect
    151
  - Secure
    152
  - Protect & Fix
    153
  - Optimize
    154
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  155
- Setting passwords
  156
  - Using an instant password
    156
  - Using a supervisor password
    157
  - Using a user password
    158
  - Deleting a user password
    159
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
  160
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  161
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  162
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  163
- Mouse Utility
  164
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  165
- USB Sleep and Charge Utility
  168
  - Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
    168
  - USB Sleep and Charge
    168
  - Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
    170
  - Power supply mode settings
    170
  - Battery settings
    170
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  171
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  172
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  173
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  174
- TOSHIBA eco Utility™
  177
- TOSHIBA Service Station
  178
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  178
- ConfigFree®
  179
  - Getting Started
    179
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
183
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
213
- Hot Key Cards
  213
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    214
- Application Cards
  215
  - Using the Application Cards
    216
  - Card Case
    217
- Hot key functions
  217
  - Volume Mute
    218
  - Lock (Instant security)
    219
  - Power plan
    220
  - Sleep mode
    221
  - Hibernation mode
    222
  - Output (Display switch)
    223
  - Display brightness
    224
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    225
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    226
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    227
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
229
Glossary
230
- A
  232
- B
  233
- C
  233
- D
  235
- E
  236
- F
  237
- G
  237
- H
  237
- I
  238
- K
  238
- L
  238
- M
  239
- N
  240
- O
  240
- P
  240
- R
  241
- S
  242
- T
  243
- U
  243
- W
  243
Index
244

Size:

4.38 MB
Pages:

251
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
3
FCC information
4
- FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
  4
- FCC conditions
  4
- Contact
  4
EU Conformity Statement
5
VCCI Class B Information
5
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner
5
Modem warning notice
6
- Conformity Statement
  6
- Network Compatibility Statement
  6
- Japan regulations
  7
- Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
  8
- Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
  9
- Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
  10
Following information is only for EU-member states:
13
ENERGY STAR® Program
14
Optical disc drive safety instructions
15
Panasonic
15
- BD Combo UJ141/BD-R/RE UJ240 with Labelflash™
  15
Hitach-LG Data Storage
16
- DVD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F with Labelflash™
  16
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
17
- DVD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y
  17
Panasonic
18
- DVD Super Multi UJ890AD/UJ890ED with Labelflash™
  18
International Precautions
19
General Precautions
21
- Provide adequate ventilation
  21
- Creating a computer-friendly environment
  21
- Stress injury
  22
- Heat injury
  22
- Pressure or impact damage
  22
- ExpressCard overheating
  23
- Mobile phones
  23
- Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
  23
Table of Contents
24
Preface
30
- Manual contents
  30
- Conventions
  31
  - Abbreviations
    31
  - Icons
    31
  - Keys
    31
  - Key operation
    32
  - Display
    32
  - Messages
    32
  - Terminology
    32
Chapter 1
33
- Introduction
  33
  - Equipment checklist
    33
    - Hardware
      33
    - Software
      34
  - Features
    35
  - Special features
    44
  - TOSHIBA Value Added Package
    46
  - Utilities and Applications
    48
  - Options
    51
Chapter 2
52
- The Grand Tour
  52
  - Front with the display closed
    52
  - Left side
    54
  - Right side
    56
  - Backside
    58
  - Underside
    59
  - Front with the display open
    61
  - Optical Disc Drive
    64
    - Region codes for BD drive and media
      64
    - Writable discs
      64
    - CDs
      64
    - DVDs
      64
    - BDs
      64
    - BD-R/RE drive
      65
    - BD Combo drive
      66
    - DVD Super Multi drive
      67
  - AC adaptor
    68
  - Remote controller
    69
Chapter 3
77
- Getting Started
  77
Chapter 4
89
- Operating Basics
  89
  - Using the TouchPad
    89
    - Touch Pad Gesture
      90
  - Using the fingerprint sensor
    91
    - How to swipe the finger
      92
    - Points to note about the fingerprint sensor
      93
    - How to delete the fingerprint data
      94
    - Fingerprint sensor limitations
      94
    - Points to note about the fingerprint utility
      95
    - Set up procedure
      95
    - Windows logon via fingerprint authentication
      96
    - Fingerprint system boot authentication
      96
    - Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature
      97
  - USB Sleep and Charge function
    98
    - Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
      99
  - Using the Web Camera
    100
    - Using the software
      101
  - Using the microphone
    102
  - Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
    102
    - Disclaimer
      103
    - How to register the Face Recognition Data
      103
    - How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
      104
    - How to launch the help file
      105
    - Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition
      105
  - Using the optical disc drive
    105
    - Loading discs
      106
    - Removing discs
      110
  - Writing CD/DVD/BDs
    111
    - Important message
      111
    - Before writing or rewriting with the BD-R/RE drive
      111
    - Before writing or rewriting with the BD Combo drive
      113
    - Before writing or rewriting with the DVD Super Multi drive
      114
    - When writing or rewriting
      117
    - Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or BD-R/RE drive)
      117
  - Data Verification
    118
    - How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
      118
  - Video
    118
  - When using Corel DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:
    118
    - How to make a Labelflash DVD
      118
    - How to make a DVD-Video
      119
    - How to learn more about Corel MovieFactory
      119
    - Important information for use
      119
  - TOSHIBA DVD Player
    121
  - Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA
    123
  - Media care
    125
    - CD/DVD/BD
      125
  - Modem
    125
    - Region selection
      126
    - Properties menu
      126
    - Settings
      126
    - Modem Selection
      127
    - Dialing Properties
      127
    - Connecting
      127
    - Disconnecting
      128
  - Using the FM tuner
    128
  - Wireless communications
    129
    - Wireless LAN
      129
    - Security
      130
    - Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model you purchased)
      130
    - Wireless communication switch
      131
    - Wireless activity LED
      131
  - LAN
    131
    - LAN cable types
      131
    - Connecting LAN cable
      132
    - Disconnecting LAN cable
      132
  - Cleaning the computer
    132
  - Moving the computer
    133
    - Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
      133
    - TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
      134
    - Details
      135
Chapter 5
136
- The Keyboard
  136
  - Typewriter keys
    136
  - F1 ... F12 function keys
    137
  - Soft keys: Fn key combinations
    137
    - Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
      137
  - Hot keys
    138
    - Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)
      139
  - Windows special keys
    140
  - Generating ASCII characters
    140
Chapter 6
141
- Power and Power-Up Modes
  141
  - Power conditions
    141
  - Power indicators
    142
    - Battery indicator
      142
    - Power indicator
      142
  - Battery types
    143
    - Battery pack
      143
    - Real Time Clock battery
      144
  - Care and use of the battery pack
    146
    - Charging the batteries
      146
    - Monitoring battery capacity
      148
    - Maximizing battery operating time
      148
    - Retaining data with power off
      149
    - Extending battery life
      149
  - Replacing the battery pack
    150
    - Removing the battery pack
      150
    - Installing the battery pack
      151
  - Starting the computer by password
    152
  - Power-up modes
    153
    - Hot keys
      153
  - Panel power off/on
    153
  - System Auto Off
    153
Chapter 7
154
- HW Setup
  154
  - Accessing HW Setup
    154
  - HW Setup Window
    154
Chapter 8
157
- Optional Devices
  157
  - ExpressCard
    158
    - Inserting an ExpressCard
      158
    - Removing an ExpressCard
      159
  - SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards
    160
    - Installing a memory card
      161
    - Removing a memory card
      161
    - Memory card care
      162
  - Memory expansion
    163
    - Installing a memory module
      163
    - Removing a memory module
      166
  - Additional battery pack
    167
  - Additional AC adaptor
    167
  - External monitor
    168
  - HDMI
    168
    - Setting for display video on HDMI
      169
    - Settings for audio on HDMI
      169
  - i.LINK (IEEE1394)
    169
    - Precautions
      170
    - Connecting
      170
    - Disconnecting
      170
  - eSATA (External Serial ATA)
    172
    - Connecting an eSATA device
      172
    - Disconnecting an eSATA device
      173
  - Security lock
    173
Chapter 9
174
- Troubleshooting
  174
  - Problem solving process
    174
    - Preliminary checklist
      175
    - Analyzing the problem
      175
  - Hardware and system checklist
    176
    - System start-up
      176
    - Self test
      177
    - Power
      177
    - Disposing of PC and PC batteries
      179
    - Real Time Clock
      180
    - Keyboard
      180
    - LCD panel
      181
    - Solid State drive
      181
    - Recovery Media Creator
      181
    - Hard disk drive
      182
    - BD drive
      182
    - Pointing device
      183
    - USB
      185
    - USB Sleep and Charge function
      186
    - Memory expansion
      187
    - Sound system
      188
    - Monitor
      188
    - Modem
      188
    - LAN
      189
    - Wireless LAN
      189
    - Fingerprint sensor
      190
    - ExpressCard
      190
    - Using Windows® XP Mode on your Windows® 7 computer (available on certain models)
      191
  - TOSHIBA support
    191
    - Before you call
      191
    - Where to write
      192
Appendix A
193
- Specifications
  193
  - Environmental Requirements
    193
  - Built-in Modem
    193
Appendix B
195
- Display Controller
  195
  - Display controller
    195
Appendix C
196
- Wireless LAN
  196
Appendix D
199
- AC Power Cord and Connectors
  199
  - Certification agencies
    199
Appendix E
201
- Disclaimers
  201
  - CPU
    201
    - 64-Bit Computing
      202
  - Memory (Main System)
    202
  - Battery Life
    202
  - HDD drive capacity
    203
  - LCD
    203
  - Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
    203
  - Wireless LAN
    203
  - USB Sleep & Charge
    203
  - External HDD Capacity
    204
  - Non-applicable Icons
    204
  - Copy Protection
    204
  - LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
    204
  - TV Tuner
    204
  - Safety Use for TV Tuner
    204
Appendix F
205
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  205
  - Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    206
- Glossary
  207
- Index
  221

Size:

6.57 MB
Pages:

223
Language:

English