Toshiba u405-s2854 User Manuals

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® U400 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
29
Introduction
36
- This guide
  38
- Safety icons
  39
  - Other icons used
    39
- Other documentation
  40
- Service options
  40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
87
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
104
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  104
- Running the computer on battery power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power management
    106
  - Using additional batteries
    106
- Charging batteries
  106
  - Charging the main battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC battery
    107
- Monitoring main battery power
  108
- Changing the main battery
  114
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    114
  - Inserting a charged battery
    116
- Taking care of your battery
  117
  - Safety precautions
    117
  - Maintaining your battery
    118
- Disposing of used batteries
  118
- Traveling tips
  120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
121
- Exploring the desktop
  121
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    122
- Setting up for communications
  124
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    124
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    125
- An overview of using the Internet
  127
  - The Internet
    127
  - The World Wide Web
    127
  - Internet Service Providers
    127
  - Connecting to the Internet
    128
  - Surfing the Internet
    128
  - Internet features
    129
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    129
- Exploring audio features
  130
  - Recording sounds
    130
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    130
- FM tuner
  131
- Web Camera
  132
- Using an ExpressCard®
  132
  - Inserting an ExpressCard®
    132
  - Removing an ExpressCard®
    133
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  134
  - Inserting memory media
    134
  - Removing memory media
    135
- Using the i.LINK® port
  135
Chapter 5: Utilities
136
- TOSHIBA Assist
  137
  - Connect
    138
  - Secure
    139
  - Protect & Fix
    140
  - Optimize
    141
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  142
- Setting passwords
  143
  - Using an instant password
    143
  - Using a supervisor password
    144
  - Using a user password
    145
  - Deleting a user password
    146
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  147
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  148
- Mouse Utility
  149
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  150
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  154
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  155
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  156
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  157
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  158
- ConfigFree®
  161
  - Getting Started
    161
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
165
- Problems that are easy to fix
  165
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  166
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  169
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  171
  - A plan of action
    171
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    172
  - Memory problems
    173
  - Power and the batteries
    174
  - Keyboard problems
    175
  - Display problems
    176
  - Disk drive problems
    178
  - Optical drive problems
    180
  - Sound system problems
    181
  - ExpressCard® problems
    181
  - Printer problems
    183
  - Modem problems
    184
  - Wireless networking problems
    185
- DVD operating problems
  187
- Develop good computing habits
  188
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    189
- If you need further assistance
  194
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    194
  - Contacting Toshiba
    194
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  195
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
197
- Hot Key Cards
  197
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    198
- Application Cards
  199
  - Using the Application Cards
    200
  - Card Case
    200
- Hot key functions
  201
  - Volume Mute
    201
  - Lock (Instant security)
    202
  - Power plan
    203
  - Sleep mode
    204
  - Hibernation mode
    205
  - Output (Display switch)
    206
  - Display brightness
    207
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    208
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    209
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    210
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
212
Glossary
213
- A
  215
- B
  215
- C
  216
- D
  218
- E
  219
- F
  220
- G
  220
- H
  220
- I
  221
- K
  221
- L
  221
- M
  222
- N
  223
- O
  223
- P
  223
- R
  224
- S
  225
- T
  225
- U
  226
- W
  226
Index
227

Size:

3.7 MB
Pages:

233
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® U400 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
29
Introduction
36
- This guide
  38
- Safety icons
  39
  - Other icons used
    39
- Other documentation
  40
- Service options
  40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
87
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
104
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  104
- Running the computer on battery power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power management
    106
  - Using additional batteries
    106
- Charging batteries
  106
  - Charging the main battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC battery
    107
- Monitoring main battery power
  108
- Changing the main battery
  114
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    114
  - Inserting a charged battery
    116
- Taking care of your battery
  117
  - Safety precautions
    117
  - Maintaining your battery
    118
- Disposing of used batteries
  118
- Traveling tips
  120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
121
- Exploring the desktop
  121
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    122
- Setting up for communications
  124
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    124
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    125
- An overview of using the Internet
  127
  - The Internet
    127
  - The World Wide Web
    127
  - Internet Service Providers
    127
  - Connecting to the Internet
    128
  - Surfing the Internet
    128
  - Internet features
    129
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    129
- Exploring audio features
  130
  - Recording sounds
    130
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    130
- FM tuner
  131
- Web Camera
  132
- Using an ExpressCard®
  132
  - Inserting an ExpressCard®
    132
  - Removing an ExpressCard®
    133
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  134
  - Inserting memory media
    134
  - Removing memory media
    135
- Using the i.LINK® port
  135
Chapter 5: Utilities
136
- TOSHIBA Assist
  137
  - Connect
    138
  - Secure
    139
  - Protect & Fix
    140
  - Optimize
    141
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  142
- Setting passwords
  143
  - Using an instant password
    143
  - Using a supervisor password
    144
  - Using a user password
    145
  - Deleting a user password
    146
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  147
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  148
- Mouse Utility
  149
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  150
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  154
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  155
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  156
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  157
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  158
- ConfigFree®
  161
  - Getting Started
    161
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
165
- Problems that are easy to fix
  165
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  166
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  169
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  171
  - A plan of action
    171
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    172
  - Memory problems
    173
  - Power and the batteries
    174
  - Keyboard problems
    175
  - Display problems
    176
  - Disk drive problems
    178
  - Optical drive problems
    180
  - Sound system problems
    181
  - ExpressCard® problems
    181
  - Printer problems
    183
  - Modem problems
    184
  - Wireless networking problems
    185
- DVD operating problems
  187
- Develop good computing habits
  188
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    189
- If you need further assistance
  194
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    194
  - Contacting Toshiba
    194
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  195
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
197
- Hot Key Cards
  197
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    198
- Application Cards
  199
  - Using the Application Cards
    200
  - Card Case
    200
- Hot key functions
  201
  - Volume Mute
    201
  - Lock (Instant security)
    202
  - Power plan
    203
  - Sleep mode
    204
  - Hibernation mode
    205
  - Output (Display switch)
    206
  - Display brightness
    207
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    208
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    209
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    210
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
212
Glossary
213
- A
  215
- B
  215
- C
  216
- D
  218
- E
  219
- F
  220
- G
  220
- H
  220
- I
  221
- K
  221
- L
  221
- M
  222
- N
  223
- O
  223
- P
  223
- R
  224
- S
  225
- T
  225
- U
  226
- W
  226
Index
227

Size:

3.7 MB
Pages:

233
Language:

English

Specification Guide

Specification Guide

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56.2 KB
Pages:

4
Language:

English

Specification Guide

Specification Guide

Size:

56.7 KB
Pages:

4
Language:

English

Specification Guide

Specification Guide

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92.8 KB
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4
Language:

English