User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE P775

[. . . ] . www. gateway. com 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 i Adjusting the volume . . 36 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . 46 Connecting a video camera to your notebook . [. . . ] Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components. Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook. www. gateway. com 81 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. 82 www. gateway. com Protecting your notebook from viruses Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook. To run Windows Update: 1 2 3 Connect to the Internet. Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 86 www. gateway. com Restoring your system Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your notebook are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on restore discs that were included with your notebook. If you need to restore your notebook to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you can use the backup files located on the hard drive. The instructions for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are included in the instruction booklet that came with your notebook. www. gateway. com 87 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 88 www. gateway. com Chapter 9 Troubleshooting · Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems · Getting telephone support · Using automated troubleshooting systems 89 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 60. After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before you start your notebook. Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. 90 www. gateway. com First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. [. . . ] Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. ENERGY STAR 124 www. gateway. com Environmental information Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. [. . . ]