Manuale UtenteSommarioSatellite® U500 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software51Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module59Checking total memory61Recovering the Internal Storage Drive62Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)63Recovering to a custom size partition65Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions68Creating recovery DVDs/media70Restoring from recovery DVDs/media71Erasing the Internal Storage Drive73Checking the internal storage drive operating status74Installing drivers and applications75Using the TouchPad™75Adjusting TouchPad™ settings78Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™79Using external display devices79Connecting the display device80Directing the display output when you turn on the computer81Adjusting the quality of the external display82Using an external keyboard82Using a mouse82Connecting a printer83Setting up a printer84Turning off the computer84Options for turning off the computer85Using the Shut down command87Using and configuring Hibernation mode89Using and configuring Sleep mode91Closing the display panel94Customizing your computer’s settings94Caring for your computer94Cleaning the computer94Moving the computer95Using a computer lock95Chapter 2: Learning the Basics96Computing tips96Using the keyboard97Character keys98Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard98Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys98Function keys99Special Windows® keys99Backlit Keyboard99Overlay keys100Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu101Starting a program from Windows® Explorer102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field103Saving your work103Printing your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work107Using the optical drive107Optical drive components108Media control buttons109Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)110Removing a disc (slot-type drive)111Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)111Playing an audio CD113Playing optical media113Recording optical media113Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)114Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)115Caring for optical discs115Toshiba’s online resources115Chapter 3: Mobile Computing116Toshiba’s energy-saver design116Running the computer on battery power117Battery Notice117Power management118Using additional batteries118Charging batteries118Charging the main battery119Charging the RTC battery119Monitoring main battery power120Determining remaining battery power122What to do when the main battery runs low122Setting battery notifications123Conserving battery power123Power Plans124Using a hot key to set the Power Plan125Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan126Changing the main battery127Removing the battery from the computer127Inserting a charged battery129Taking care of your battery130Safety precautions130Maintaining your battery131Disposing of used batteries132Traveling tips133Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features134Exploring the desktop134Finding your way around the desktop135Setting up for communications137Connecting your computer to a network138Connecting a modem to a telephone line138An overview of using the Internet140The Internet140The World Wide Web140Internet Service Providers140Connecting to the Internet141Surfing the Internet141Internet features141Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet142Exploring audio features143Recording sounds143Using external speakers or headphones143Using the Web Camera144Using an ExpressCard®145Inserting an ExpressCard®145Removing an ExpressCard®145Using the Memory Card Reader146Inserting memory media147Removing memory media147Using the eSATA/USB combo port148Chapter 5: Utilities149TOSHIBA Assist150Connect151Secure152Protect & Fix153Optimize154TOSHIBA Application Installer155Setting passwords156Using an instant password156Using a supervisor password157Using a user password158Deleting a user password159TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility160TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility161TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility162Mouse Utility163TOSHIBA Hardware Setup164USB Sleep and Charge Utility167Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility167USB Sleep and Charge167Enabling USB Sleep and Charge169Power supply mode settings169Battery settings169TOSHIBA Zooming Utility170TOSHIBA Button Support171TOSHIBA Accessibility172Fingerprint Authentication Utility173Fingerprint utility limitations173Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility173Fingerprint Logon173Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader174Fingerprint reader limitations175TOSHIBA eco Utility™176TOSHIBA Service Station177TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor177ConfigFree®178Getting Started178ConfigFree® Utilities179Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong182Problems that are easy to fix182Problems when you turn on the computer183The Windows® operating system is not working186Using Startup options to fix problems187Internet problems188The Windows® operating system can help you188Fixing a problem with Device Manager189Checking device properties189Memory problems190Power and the batteries190Keyboard problems192Display problems192Disk or storage drive problems194Error-checking194Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)196Sound system problems197ExpressCard® problems197ExpressCard® checklist198Resolving ExpressCard® problems198Printer problems200Modem problems200Wireless networking problems201DVD operating problems203Develop good computing habits204Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system205If you need further assistance209Before you contact Toshiba209Contacting Toshiba210Other Toshiba Internet Web sites211Toshiba’s worldwide offices211Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards213Hot Key Cards213Using the Hot Key Cards214Application Cards215Using the Application Cards216Card Case217Hot key functions217Volume Mute218Lock (Instant security)219Power plan220Sleep mode221Hibernation mode222Output (Display switch)223Display brightness224Disabling or enabling wireless devices225Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™226Zoom (Display resolution)227Keyboard hot key functions228Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors229Glossary230A232B233C233D235E236F237G237H237I238K238L238M239N240O240P240R241S242T243U243W243Index244Dimensioni: 4,44 MBPagine: 251Language: EnglishApri il manuale