EasyManua.ls Logo

Toshiba Satellite 5200 Series User Manual

Toshiba Satellite 5200 Series
264 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
TOSHIBA
Satellite 5200 Series
Portable Personal Computer
Users Manual

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Toshiba Satellite 5200 Series

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Toshiba Satellite 5200 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Toshiba Satellite 5200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
ModelSatellite 5200 Series
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Manual contents

Describes the organization and content of the manual, including chapters, appendixes, glossary, and index.

Conventions

Explains formatting conventions used in the manual for clarity and consistency.

General Precautions

Heat injury

Warns about potential heat-related injuries from prolonged computer contact and hot components.

PC card overheating

Advises on the risk of PC card overheating and potential operational instability.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist

Lists all included hardware and software items to verify upon unpacking the computer.

Features

Highlights the computer's technological features, benefits, and specifications.

Power

Explains the power sources, including battery packs and AC adaptors for system operation.

Disks

Describes the available storage options, including fixed hard disks and diskette drives.

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed

Illustrates and identifies external components visible on the computer's front when the display is closed.

Left side

Identifies and describes the ports and drives located on the left side of the computer.

System indicators

Explains the function of various system status lights on the computer.

TOSHIBA Remote Control

Details the functions and controls of the included TOSHIBA Remote Control.

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space

Provides guidance on establishing a comfortable and safe work environment for computer use.

Connecting the AC adaptor

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the AC adaptor to power the computer.

Turning off the power

Explains the different modes for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernation, and Standby.

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Pointing devices

Introduces the computer's pointing devices, cPad and TouchPad, for cursor control.

Modem

Covers connecting, disconnecting, and configuring the internal modem for communication.

Wireless communications

Explains the computer's wireless capabilities, including Wireless LAN and Bluetooth.

Heat dispersal

Explains the system's thermal management and cooling procedures to prevent overheating.

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

Details how to use the Fn key in combination with other keys for special functions.

Hotkeys

Lists and explains various hotkey combinations for quick access to system features.

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Care and use of the battery pack

Provides essential safety precautions and guidelines for battery handling and longevity.

Replacing the battery pack

Instructions on how to replace the computer's battery pack when it reaches its end of life.

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup

Introduces the HW Setup utility for configuring system hardware settings.

Password

Explains how to set, change, or delete user passwords for system security.

Boot Priority

Details how to configure the order in which the computer searches for bootable devices.

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC cards

Describes PC card slots and the process for installing and removing PC cards.

Memory expansion

Guides on installing and removing memory modules to increase system RAM.

External monitor

Instructions for connecting and configuring an external monitor for display output.

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process

Provides general guidelines and a systematic approach to resolving computer problems.

Hardware and system checklist

Lists potential hardware and system issues to check for troubleshooting.

Power

Addresses common power-related problems and troubleshooting steps.

Battery

Covers troubleshooting steps for battery-related issues.

Modem

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the computer's modem.

Wireless LAN

Addresses common problems related to Wireless LAN connectivity.

TOSHIBA support

Before you call

Advises on preliminary steps to take before contacting TOSHIBA support.

Appendix A Specifications

Power Requirements

Lists the electrical specifications for the AC adaptor and computer power consumption.

Appendix C AT Commands

AT Commands

Provides an overview of AT commands used for modem control and configuration.

Dial

Explains the ATD command for initiating telephone calls with the modem.

Appendix F Internal Modem Guide

Installing the internal modem

Provides instructions for installing or removing the internal modem hardware.

Appendix G Wireless LAN

Card specifications

Details the physical, power, and networking specifications of the Wireless LAN card.

Glossary

Abbreviations

Provides a list of common abbreviations used within the manual.

A

Defines glossary terms starting with the letter 'A'.

B

Defines glossary terms starting with the letter 'B'.

C

Defines glossary terms starting with the letter 'C'.

D

Defines glossary terms starting with the letter 'D'.

Index

Related product manuals