BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisSatellite® M500 Series User’s Guide1Contents34Introduction42This guide44Safety icons45Other icons used45Your computer’s features and specifications46Other documentation46Service options46Chapter 1: Getting Started47Selecting a place to work47Setting up a work environment47Keeping yourself comfortable48Precautions48Important information on your computer’s cooling fan50Setting up your computer50Connecting to a power source51Charging the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Turning on the power55Setting up your software56Registering your computer with Toshiba56Adding optional external devices56Adding memory (optional)57Installing a memory module57Removing a memory module62Checking total memory65Recovering the Internal Storage Drive65Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)66Recovering to a custom size partition69Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions71Creating recovery DVDs/media74Restoring from recovery DVDs/media75Erasing the Internal Storage Drive76Checking the internal storage drive operating status78Installing drivers and applications78Using the TouchPad™78Adjusting TouchPad™ settings81Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™82Using external display devices82Connecting the display device83Directing the display output when you turn on the computer84Adjusting the quality of the external display85Using an external keyboard85Using a mouse86Connecting a printer86Setting up a printer87Turning off the computer87Options for turning off the computer88Using the Shut down command90Using and configuring Hibernation mode92Using and configuring Sleep mode94Closing the display panel97Customizing your computer’s settings97Caring for your computer97Cleaning the computer97Moving the computer98Using a computer lock98Chapter 2: Learning the Basics99Computing tips99Using the keyboard100Character keys101Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard101Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys101Function keys101Special Windows® keys102Overlay keys102Backlit Keyboard103Starting a program103Starting a program from the Start menu104Starting a program from Windows® Explorer104Starting a program using the Search programs and files field105Saving your work106Printing your work107Backing up your work108Restoring your work109Using the optical drive109Optical drive components110Media control buttons111Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)111Removing a disc (slot-type drive)112Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)113Playing an audio CD114Playing optical media114Recording optical media115Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)115Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)116Caring for optical discs116Toshiba’s online resources116Chapter 3: Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power117Battery Notice118Power management119Using additional batteries119Charging batteries119Charging the main battery120Charging the RTC battery120Monitoring main battery power121Determining remaining battery power122What to do when the main battery runs low123Setting battery notifications123Conserving battery power124Power Plans125Using a hot key to set the Power Plan126Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan127Changing the main battery128Removing the battery from the computer128Inserting a charged battery130Taking care of your battery131Safety precautions131Maintaining your battery132Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips134Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features135Exploring the desktop135Finding your way around the desktop136Setting up for communications138Connecting your computer to a network139Connecting a modem to a telephone line139An overview of using the Internet141The Internet141The World Wide Web141Internet Service Providers141Connecting to the Internet142Surfing the Internet142Internet features142Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet143Exploring audio features144Recording sounds144Using external speakers or headphones144Using the Web Camera145Using an ExpressCard®146Inserting an ExpressCard®146Removing an ExpressCard®146Using the Memory card reader147Inserting memory media148Removing memory media148Using the eSATA/USB combo port149Chapter 5: Utilities150TOSHIBA Assist151Connect152Secure153Protect & Fix154Optimize155TOSHIBA Application Installer156Setting passwords157Using an instant password157Using a supervisor password158Using a user password159Deleting a user password160TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility161TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility162TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility163Mouse Utility164TOSHIBA Hardware Setup165USB Sleep and Charge Utility168Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility168USB Sleep and Charge168Enabling USB Sleep and Charge170Power supply mode settings170Battery settings170TOSHIBA Zooming Utility171TOSHIBA Button Support172TOSHIBA Accessibility173Fingerprint Authentication Utility174Fingerprint utility limitations174Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility174Fingerprint Logon174Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader175Fingerprint reader limitations176TOSHIBA eco Utility™177TOSHIBA Service Station178TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor178ConfigFree®179Getting Started179ConfigFree® Utilities180Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong183Problems that are easy to fix183Problems when you turn on the computer184The Windows® operating system is not working187Using Startup options to fix problems188Internet problems189The Windows® operating system can help you189Fixing a problem with Device Manager190Checking device properties190Memory problems191Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems193Disk or storage drive problems195Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)197Sound system problems198ExpressCard® problems198ExpressCard® checklist198Resolving ExpressCard® problems199Printer problems200Modem problems201Wireless networking problems202DVD operating problems203Develop good computing habits204Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system205If you need further assistance210Before you contact Toshiba210Contacting Toshiba211Other Toshiba Internet Web sites211Toshiba’s worldwide offices212Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards214Hot Key Cards214Using the Hot Key Cards215Application Cards216Using the Application Cards217Card Case218Hot key functions218Volume Mute219Lock (Instant security)220Power plan221Sleep mode222Hibernation mode223Output (Display switch)224Display brightness225Disabling or enabling wireless devices226Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™227Zoom (Display resolution)228Keyboard hot key functions229Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors230Glossary231Index245Größe: 5,2 MBSeiten: 252Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
