Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Specifications section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: TouchPad, Sound System, optical media drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, and CD/DVDs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power and
Chapter 7, HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.
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