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Toshiba M10-S406 User Manual

Toshiba M10-S406 User Manual (273 pages)

M10-S405 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.88 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Interference Statement
14
Table of Contents
19
Introduction
27
Safety Icons
28
- Other Icons Used
  29
This Guide
28
Other Documentation
30
Service Options
30
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

31
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  31
  - Front with the Display Panel Closed
    32
  - Back
    33
  - Right Side
    34
  - Left Side
    35
  - Underside
    36
- Keyboard and Display Features
  37
  - Front with the Display Panel Open
    37
  - Indicator Panel Lights
    40
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel Lights
    41
  - System Buttons
    42
Chapter 2: Getting Started

43
- Selecting a Place to Work
  43
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    43
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    44
    
    Placement of the Computer
    45
    
    Seating and Posture
    45
- Other Precautions
  47
- Setting up Your Computer
  48
  - Connecting to a Power Source
    49
  - Charging the Battery
    51
- Adding Memory
  52
  - Installing a Memory Module
    52
  - Removing a Memory Module
    55
  - Checking Total Memory
    56
- Turning on the Computer
  57
  - Opening the Display Panel
    57
  - Turning on the Power
    57
- Using the Accupoint II ® Pointing Device
  58
- Using the Touchpad
  59
- Setting up Your Software
  62
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  63
  - Setting up Other Devices
    63
- Turning off the Computer
  63
  - Closing the Display Panel
    64
- Using External Display Devices
  65
- Using an External Keyboard
  69
  - Making Your External Keyboard Emulate the Fn Key
    70
- Using a Mouse
  70
- Connecting a Local Printer
  70
- Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  72
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  73
- Connecting a Microphone
  73
- Using an Optional Expansion Device
  74
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

75
- Computing Tips
  75
- Using the Keyboard
  77
  - Character Keys
    77
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    77
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    78
  - Function Keys
    78
  - Windows Special Keys
    79
  - Overlay Keys
    79
- Starting a Program
  81
- Saving Your Work
  84
- File Names
  85
- Printing Your Work
  86
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive
  87
  - CD/DVD Control Buttons
    89
  - Inserting Compact Discs
    90
  - Removing Compact Discs
    92
  - Caring for Cds or Dvds Discs
    92
- Using PC Cards
  93
  - Hot Swapping
    93
- Using SD ® (Secure Digital) Cards
  94
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  95
- Using a Computer Lock
  95
- Caring for Your Computer
  96
  - Cleaning the Computer
    96
  - Moving the Computer
    97
- Backing up Your Work
  97
  - Restoring Your Work
    98
- Preparing for Communications
  98
- Different Ways to Turn the Computer on and off
  99
- Powering down the Computer
  99
  - Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
    100
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    101
  - Using Hibernation
    103
  - Using Standby
    105
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    106
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  108
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

109
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  109
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  110
  - Battery Notice
    110
  - Safety Precautions
    111
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    112
  - Charging the Batteries
    113
  - Monitoring Battery Power
    113
- What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
  116
- Changing Batteries
  117
  - Disposing of Used Batteries
    119
- Conserving Power
  119
  - Power Usage Modes in Windows XP
    120
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Usage Mode
    121
- Additional Options for Power
  122
Chapter 5: Expansion Options

123
- Devices for Office Computing
  123
  - Connecting External (Optional) Devices
    124
- Using an External Keyboard
  125
- Using a Mouse
  125
  - Connecting a USB Mouse
    125
- Using a Printer
  126
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    126
  - Setting up Your Printer
    127
- Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI Module
  131
  - Accessing the Wi-Fi ™ Mini PCI Module
    131
- Using an Expansion Device
  131
- Using an Optional Expansion Device
  132
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity

133
- Exploring the Desktop
  133
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    133
  - Start Button
    135
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  136
  - Transferring Files
    136
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    137
  - Setting up for Communications
    137
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    139
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    139
    
    Setting up a Wireless Connection
    141
    
    Using Wireless Lan Connectivity
    141
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  142
  - The Internet
    142
  - The World Wide Web
    142
  - Internet Service Providers
    143
  - Connecting to the Internet
    143
  - Surfing the Internet
    144
  - Internet Features
    144
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    145
- Exploring Audio Features
  145
  - Playing an Audio CD
    146
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    147
  - Creating a CD
    147
  - Recording Sounds
    148
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    149
- Using Slim Selectbay ® Modules
  150
  - Removing a Module from the Slim Selectbay
    151
  - Inserting a Module into the Slim Selectbay
    152
- Inserting and Removing Hard Drives
  152
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  154
- Using SD ® Cards
  158
  - Inserting an SD ® Card
    158
  - Removing an SD ® Card
    159
- Using the I.link Port
  159
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  160
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    160
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

162
- Fn-Esse
  163
- Toshiba Console
  167
  - Customizing Your Computer
    168
  - Network
    169
  - Security
    169
  - Power Management
    169
  - Mouse Utility
    172
  - Hotkey Utility
    172
  - Mobile Extension Service
    173
  - Slim Selectbay ® Service
    173
  - Toshiba Hardware Settings
    173
- Mobile Extension
  175
- Toshiba Power Saver Utility
  177
- Enabling Hibernation
  177
- Setting User Passwords
  178
  - Using an Instant Password
    179
  - Setting a User Password
    180
  - Disabling a User Password
    180
- Using a Supervisor Password
  181
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    181
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    183
- Hard Disk Drive Passwords
  184
Chapter 8: Windvd

191
- Playing Dvds
  191
  - Using the Windvd Slider Bar (Location)
    193
- Using the Windvd Control Panel
  194
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    195
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    198
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  198
- Using Playlists
  199
  - Creating a Playlist
    200
  - Playing a Playlist
    201
    
    Getting Help
    202
    
    Exiting Windvd
    202
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

203
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  203
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  205
- The Windows® Operating System Is Not Working
  206
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  209
  - A Plan of Action
    209
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    210
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    211
  - Checking Device Properties
    212
  - Memory Problems
    213
  - Power and the Batteries
    213
  - Keyboard Problems
    215
  - Display Problems
    215
  - Disk Drive Problems
    217
  - DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive Problems
    220
  - Sound System Problems
    227
  - PC Card Problems
    228
  - Printer Problems
    231
  - Modem Problems
    232
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  233
- If You Need Further Assistance
  234
  - Before You Call
    234
  - Contacting Toshiba
    234
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  235
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  236
Appendix A: Hot Keys

239
- Instant Password Security
  240
- Without a Password
  240
- With a Password
  240
- Power Usage Mode
  241
- Stand by Mode
  242
- Hibernation Mode
  243
- Display Modes
  244
- Display Brightness
  245
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  245
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  246
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

247
- Glossary
  248
- Index
  263

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