User GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction33This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used35Other documentation36Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Creating a computer-friendly environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Precautions38cooling fan39Setting up your computer40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41Adding optional external devices41Connecting to a power source42Charging the main battery44Using the computer for the first time45Opening the display panel45Turning on the power46Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module48Removing a memory module53Checking total memory56Hard Drive Recovery Utilities56Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs57Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options58Installing drivers and applications64Using the TouchPad™64Scrolling with the TouchPad™65Control buttons65Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™65Using the Dual Mode Pad66Using Dual Mode66Using external display devices68the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard70Using a mouse70Connecting a printer70Setting up a printer71Connecting an optional external diskette drive72Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer73Using the Shut Down command75Using and configuring Hibernation mode77Using and configuring Sleep mode79Closing the display panel82Customizing your computer’s settings82Caring for your computer82Cleaning the computer82Moving the computer82Using a computer lock83Chapter 2: Learning the Basics84Computing tips84Using the keyboard85Character keys86keyboard86Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys87Function keys87Special Windows® keys87Overlay keys88Using the overlay to type numeric data88Starting a program89Starting a program from the Start menu89field91Saving your work91Printing your work93Backing up your work94Restoring your work94Using the optical drive95Optical drive components95Media control buttons96Inserting a compact disc97Playing an audio CD98Playing optical media99Creating a CD/DVD100Removing a disc with the computer on100Removing a disc with the computer off101Caring for CD or DVD discs101Toshiba’s online resources101Chapter 3: Mobile Computing102Toshiba’s energy-saver design102Running the computer on battery power102Battery Notice103Power management104Using additional batteries104Charging batteries104Charging the main battery105Charging the RTC battery105Monitoring main battery power106Determining remaining battery power108Setting battery notifications109Conserving battery power110Power Plans111Using a hot key to set the Power Plan112Changing the main battery113Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery115Taking care of your battery116Safety precautions116Maintaining your battery117Disposing of used batteries118Traveling tips119Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features120Exploring the desktop120Finding your way around the desktop121Setting up for communications123Connecting a modem to a telephone line124Connecting your computer to a network125An overview of using the Internet127The Internet128The World Wide Web128Internet Service Providers128Connecting to the Internet128Surfing the Internet129Internet features129Internet130Exploring audio features130Recording sounds130Using external speakers or headphones131Using PC Cards132Inserting a PC Card132Removing a PC Card133Setting up a PC Card for your computer133Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134Inserting memory media134Removing memory media135Using the i.LINK® port135Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities136TOSHIBA Assist137Connect138Secure139Protect & Fix140Optimize141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password142Using a user password144Deleting a user password146TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility147Mouse Utility148Toshiba Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer152TOSHIBA Accessibility153Fingerprint Authentication Utility154Fingerprint utility limitations154Fingerprint Enrollment154Fingerprint Logon156Power-on Security156Control Center157Password Bank159reader162Fingerprint reader limitations164ConfigFree™164Getting Started165ConfigFree Utilities165Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong168Problems that are easy to fix168Problems when you turn on the computer169working172Using Startup options to fix problems172Internet problems173you174Resolving a hardware conflict174A plan of action174Fixing a problem with Device Manager175Memory problems176Power and the batteries177Keyboard problems178Display problems179Disk drive problems181Optical drive problems182Sound system problems183PC Card problems184Printer problems186Wireless networking problems187DVD operating problems189Develop good computing habits190Windows® operating system191If you need further assistance195Before you contact Toshiba195Contacting Toshiba196Other Toshiba Internet Web sites197Toshiba’s worldwide offices197Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards199Hot Key Cards199Using the Hot Key Cards200Application Cards201Using the Application Cards201Card Case202Hot Key Functions203Volume Mute203Password security204Power plan206Sleep mode207Hibernation mode208Display modes209Display brightness210Disabling or enabling wireless devices211Mode Pad212Zooming applications in/out213Keyboard hot key functions213Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors214Glossary215Index229Size: 4.05 MBPages: 235Language: EnglishOpen manual
