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Table of Contents

Preface
27
- Manual contents
  27
- Conventions
  28
Chapter 1: Introduction
31
- Equipment checklist
  31
- Special features
  39
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package
  42
- Utilities and Applications
  43
- Options
  47
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
49
- Front with the display closed
  49
- Left side
  51
- Right side
  53
- Underside
  56
- Front with the display open
  58
- Optical Disc Drive
  61
- AC adaptor
  62
Chapter 3: Getting Started
65
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  66
- Opening the display
  68
- Turning on the power
  69
- Windows Vista™ setup
  69
- Turning off the power
  70
- Restarting the computer
  74
- System Recovery Options
  74
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
77
- Using the TouchPad
  77
- Using the fingerprint sensor
  78
- USB Sleep and Charge function
  85
- Using the Function buttons
  87
- Using the Web Camera
  88
- Using the microphone
  90
- Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
  90
- Using the optical disc drive
  93
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi Double Layer drives
  99
- TOSHIBA Disc Creator
  104
- Video
  106
- TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
  108
- Media care
  109
- Sound system
  111
- Modem
  113
- Wireless communications
  116
- LAN
  118
- Cleaning the computer
  120
- Moving the computer
  120
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  121
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
125
- Typewriter keys
  125
- F1 ... F12 function keys
  126
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  126
- Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
  126
- Hot keys
  127
- Windows® special keys
  129
- Keypad overlay
  130
- Generating ASCII characters
  131
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
133
- Power conditions
  133
- Power indicators
  134
- Battery types
  135
- Care and use of the battery pack
  137
- Replacing the battery pack
  141
- Starting the computer by password
  143
- Power-up modes
  144
- Panel power off/on
  144
- System Auto Off
  144
Chapter 7: HW Setup
145
- Accessing HW Setup
  145
- HW Setup Window
  145
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
149
- ExpressCard Slot
  150
- SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards
  152
- Memory expansion
  155
- Additional battery pack
  159
- Additional AC adaptor
  159
- External monitor
  159
- HDMI
  159
- Security lock
  161
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
163
- Problem solving process
  163
- Hardware and system checklist
  165
- TOSHIBA support
  182
Appendix A: Specifications
185
Appendix B: Display Controller
187
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
189
Appendix D: AC Power Cord and Connectors
193
Appendix E: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
195
Appendix F: Legal Footnotes
199
Glossary
203
Index
217

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Satellite® U500 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
29
Introduction
37
- This guide
  39
- Safety icons
  40
  - Other icons used
    40
  - Your computer’s features and specifications
    41
- Other documentation
  41
- Service options
  41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
96
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
    129
- 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
    138
- An overview of using the Internet
  140
  - The Internet
    140
  - The World Wide Web
    140
  - Internet Service Providers
    140
  - Connecting to the Internet
    141
  - Surfing the Internet
    141
  - Internet features
    141
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    142
- Exploring audio features
  143
  - Recording sounds
    143
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    143
- Using the Web Camera
  144
- Using an ExpressCard®
  145
  - Inserting an ExpressCard®
    145
  - Removing an ExpressCard®
    145
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  146
  - Inserting memory media
    147
  - Removing memory media
    147
- 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
- Mouse Utility
  163
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  164
- USB Sleep and Charge Utility
  167
  - Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
    167
  - USB Sleep and Charge
    167
  - Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
    169
  - Power supply mode settings
    169
  - Battery settings
    169
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  170
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  171
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  172
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  173
- TOSHIBA eco Utility™
  176
- TOSHIBA Service Station
  177
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  177
- ConfigFree®
  178
  - Getting Started
    178
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    179
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
182
- Problems that are easy to fix
  182
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  183
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  186
  - Using Startup options to fix problems
    187
  - Internet problems
    188
  - The Windows® operating system can help you
    188
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
  189
  - Checking device properties
    189
- Memory problems
  190
- Power and the batteries
  190
- Keyboard problems
  192
- Display problems
  192
- Disk or storage drive problems
  194
  - Error-checking
    194
- Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)
  196
- Sound system problems
  197
- ExpressCard® problems
  197
  - ExpressCard® checklist
    198
  - Resolving ExpressCard® problems
    198
- Printer problems
  200
- Modem problems
  200
- Wireless networking problems
  201
- DVD operating problems
  203
- Develop good computing habits
  204
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    205
- If you need further assistance
  209
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    209
  - Contacting Toshiba
    210
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  211
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  211
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

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