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Description: Toshiba Satellite A500 Series A500-ST5601 A500-ST5602 A500-ST5605 A500-ST5606 A500-ST6621 A500-ST6622 A500-ST6960 A500-ST6965 A500-ST6966 A500-ST6967 A500-ST6969 A500-ST6970 A500-ST6971 A500-ST6972 A500-ST6973 A500-ST6975 A500-ST6976 A500-ST6979 A500-ST6980 A500-ST6981 A500-ST6982 A500-ST6983 A500-ST6984 A500-ST6985 A500-ST6986 A500-ST6989 A500-ST6990 A500-ST6991 A500-ST6992 A500-ST6993 A500-ST6994 A500-ST6995 A500-ST6996 A500-ST6997 A500-ST6998 A500-ST6999 A500D-S6958 A500D-S6968 A500D-S6987 A500D-SP6989A A500D-SP6989C A500D-SP6989R Users Manual Guide
Language: English
File Size: 4.90 MB
Contents:

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 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional) 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad™ 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display 80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using the Shut down command 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 87 Using and configuring Sleep mode 89 Closing the display panel 92 Customizing your computer’s settings 92 Caring for your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu 98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 99 Saving your work 100 Printing your work 101 Backing up your work 102 Restoring your work 103 Using the optical drive 103 Optical drive components 104 Media control buttons 105 Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive) 105 Removing a disc (slot-type drive) 106 Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive) 107 Playing an audio CD 109 Playing optical media 109 Recording optical media 109 Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive) 110 Caring for optical discs 110 Toshiba’s online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba’s energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 113 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to do when the main battery runs low 118 Setting battery notifications 119 Conserving battery power 120 Power Plans 121 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 122 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 123 Changing the main battery 123 Removing the battery from the computer 124 Inserting a charged battery 125 Taking care of your battery 127 Safety precautions 127 Maintaining your battery 128 Disposing of used batteries 128 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications 134 Connecting your computer to a network 134 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 135 An overview of using the Internet 137 The Internet 137 The World Wide Web 137 Internet Service Providers 137 Connecting to the Internet 138 Surfing the Internet 138 Internet features 138 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 139 Exploring audio features 140 Recording sounds 140 Using external speakers or headphones 140 Using the Web Camera 141 Using an ExpressCard® 142 Inserting an ExpressCard® 142 Removing an  ExpressCard® 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i LINK® port 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Fingerprint  Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint utility limitations 170 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint Logon 171 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 171 Fingerprint reader limitations 173 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 174 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 175 ConfigFree® 176 Getting Started 176 ConfigFree® Utilities 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 180 Problems that are easy to fix 180 Problems when you turn on the computer 181 The Windows® operating system is not working 184 Using Startup options to fix problems 185 Internet problems 186 The Windows® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) 193 Sound system problems 194
ExpressCard® problems 195 ExpressCard® checklist 195 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 195 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Wireless networking problems 198 DVD operating problems 200 Develop good computing habits 201 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba’s worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key functions 214 Volume Mute 215 Lock (Instant security) 216 Power plan 217 Sleep mode 218 Hibernation mode 219 Output (Display switch) 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 222  Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 223 Zoom (Display resolution) 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241.

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