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User Guide

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Portégé® A600 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
29
Introduction
37
- This guide
  39
- Safety icons
  40
  - Other icons used
    40
- Other documentation
  41
- Service options
  41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
88
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
105
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  105
- Running the computer on battery power
  106
  - Battery Notice
    106
  - Power management
    107
  - Using additional batteries
    108
- Charging batteries
  108
  - Charging the main battery
    108
  - Charging the RTC battery
    109
- Monitoring main battery power
  110
- Changing the main battery
  116
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    116
  - Inserting a charged battery
    118
- Taking care of your battery
  119
  - Safety precautions
    119
  - Maintaining your battery
    120
- Disposing of used batteries
  120
- Traveling tips
  122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
123
- Exploring the desktop
  123
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    124
- Setting up for communications
  126
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    126
- An overview of using the Internet
  127
  - The Internet
    127
  - The World Wide Web
    128
  - Internet Service Providers
    128
  - Connecting to the Internet
    128
  - Surfing the Internet
    128
  - Internet features
    129
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    129
- Exploring audio features
  130
  - Recording sounds
    130
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    130
- Web Camera
  131
- Using an ExpressCard®
  132
  - Inserting an ExpressCard®
    132
  - Removing an ExpressCard®
    132
- Using an SD™ card
  133
  - Installing SD card drivers
    133
  - Inserting an SD card
    134
  - Formatting an SD card
    134
  - Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card
    135
  - Removing an SD card
    135
- Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  136
- Using the expansion port
  136
Chapter 5: Utilities
137
- TOSHIBA Assist
  138
  - Connect
    139
  - Secure
    140
  - Protect & Fix
    141
  - Optimize
    142
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  143
- Setting passwords
  144
  - Using an instant password
    144
  - Using a supervisor password
    145
  - Using a user password
    146
  - Deleting a user password
    147
- TOSHIBA Security Assist
  148
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  152
  - Booting from a bootable SD card
    153
- Mouse Utility
  154
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  155
- USB Sleep and Charge Utility
  157
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  159
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  160
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  161
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  162
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  163
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  164
- ConfigFree®
  167
  - Getting Started
    167
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
171
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
201
- Hot Key Cards
  201
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    202
- Application Cards
  203
  - Using the Application Cards
    204
  - Card Case
    205
- Hot key functions
  205
  - Volume Mute
    206
  - Lock (Instant security)
    207
  - Power plan
    208
  - Sleep mode
    209
  - Hibernation mode
    210
  - Output (Display switch)
    211
  - Display brightness
    212
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    213
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    214
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    215
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
217
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
218
- Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  219
  - If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
    220
  - Cleaning the cooling module
    221
Glossary
223
- A
  225
- B
  225
- C
  226
- D
  228
- E
  229
- F
  230
- G
  230
- H
  230
- I
  231
- K
  231
- L
  231
- M
  232
- N
  233
- O
  233
- P
  233
- R
  234
- S
  235
- T
  235
- U
  236
- W
  236
Index
237

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User Guide

Table of Contents

PORTÉGÉ R600 PORTÉGÉ A600
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
18
- Equipment checklist
  18
- Getting Started
  19
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  20
- Opening the display
  23
- Turning on the power
  24
- Starting up for the first time
  24
- Turning off the power
  24
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
33
- Front with the display closed
  33
- Left side
  34
- Right side
  36
- Back
  38
- Underside
  39
- Front with the display open
  41
- Indicators
  45
- Optical disc drives
  47
- AC adaptor
  50
Chapter 3: Hardware, Utilities and Options
52
- Hardware
  52
- Special features
  57
- TOSHIBA Value Added Package
  60
- Utilities and Applications
  61
- Optional devices
  65
- Optional accessories
  82
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
84
- Using the Touch Pad
  84
- Using the Fingerprint Sensor
  85
- Web Camera
  92
- Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
  93
- Using optical disc drives
  96
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives
  100
- TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
  111
- Media care
  112
- Sound System
  114
- Modem
  116
- Wireless communications
  119
- LAN
  123
- Computer Handling
  125
- Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
  126
- Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility
  128
- Heat dispersal
  130
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
131
- Typewriter keys
  131
- Function keys: F1 … F12
  132
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  132
- Hot keys
  133
- Windows special keys
  135
- Keypad overlay
  136
- Generating ASCII characters
  137
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes
138
- Power conditions
  138
- Monitoring of power condition
  139
- Battery
  140
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  147
- Power-up modes
  150
- Panel power on/off
  150
- System automatic Sleep/Hibernation
  150
Chapter 7: HW Setup
151
- Accessing HW Setup
  151
- HW Setup window
  151
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
157
- Problem solving process
  157
- Hardware and system checklist
  159
- TOSHIBA support
  178
Appendix A: Specifications
179
- Environmental Requirements
  179
Appendix B: Display Controller and Video mode
181
- Display controller
  181
- Video mode
  181
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
182
- Card Specifications
  182
- Radio Characteristics
  182
- Supported Frequency Sub-bands
  183
Appendix D: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
186
- Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
  187
- Regulatory statements
  187
- Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan
  189
Appendix E: AC Power Cord and Connectors
191
- Certification agencies
  191
Appendix F: TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
193
Appendix G: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
194
Appendix H: Legal Footnotes
196
- Non-applicable Icons*1
  196
- CPU*2
  196
- Memory (Main System)*3
  197
- Battery Life*4
  197
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5
  198
- LCD*6
  198
- Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*7
  198
- Wireless LAN*8
  198
- USB Sleep and Charge*9
  199
- Copy Protection*10
  199
Appendix I: If your computer is stolen
200
Glossary
202
Index
215

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