Reference GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction19This guide19Other documentation21Setting up your computer and getting started21Precautions21Your computer’s features and specifications22Connecting to a power source22Connecting a printer24Adding memory (optional)25Installing a memory module25Removing a memory module29Your computer’s TFT display31Inserting a PC Card31Removing a PC Card32Learning the basics32Computing tips32Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device33Using the TouchPad™33Scrolling with the TouchPad™34Control buttons34Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device34Using the optical drive35Inserting a compact disc36Removing a disc with the computer on37Removing a disc with the computer off37Moving the computer37Mobile computing38Running the computer on battery power38Monitoring main battery power39Setting battery notifications39Changing the main battery40Taking care of your battery42Safety precautions42Maintaining your battery42Disposing of used batteries43If something goes wrong44Problems that are easy to fix44Problems when you turn on the computer45Display problems46PC Card problems47If you need further assistance48Before you contact Toshiba48Contacting Toshiba48Toshiba voice contact48Power cord/cable connectors49Features and specifications49Index50A50B50C50D50E50F50I50K50L50M50O51P51R51S51T51U51W51Size: 1.61 MBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction35This guide37Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options38Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan41Setting up your computer42Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Your computer’s features and specifications49Turning on the power49Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module55Hard Drive Recovery Utilities58Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs58Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options60Installing drivers and applications65Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device66Using the TouchPad™66Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™67Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device67Using external display devices68Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse69Connecting a printer70Setting up a printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive71Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer72Using 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 lock83Learning the Basics84Computing tips84Using the keyboard85Character keys85Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard86Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys86Function keys86Special Windows® keys87Overlay keys87Using the overlay to type numeric data88Starting a program88Starting a program from the Start menu88Starting a program from Windows® Explorer89Starting a program using the Start Search field90Saving your work90Printing your work92Backing up your work93Restoring your work93Using the optical drive93Optical drive components94Inserting a compact disc95Playing an audio CD96Playing optical media97Creating a CD/DVD98Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Toshiba’s online resources99Mobile Computing100Toshiba’s energy-saver design100Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice101Power management102Using additional batteries102Charging batteries103Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring main battery power105Determining remaining battery power106What to do when the main battery runs low107Setting battery notifications107Conserving battery power108Power Plans109Using a hot key to set the Power Plan110Changing the main battery111Removing the battery from the computer111Inserting a charged battery113Taking care of your battery113Safety precautions114Maintaining your battery114Disposing of used batteries115Traveling tips117Exploring Your Computer’s Features118Exploring the desktop118Finding your way around the desktop119Setting up for communications121Connecting the modem to a telephone line122Connecting your computer to a network123An overview of using the Internet125The Internet125The World Wide Web126Internet Service Providers126Connecting to the Internet126Surfing the Internet127Internet features127Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet127Exploring audio features128Recording sounds128Using external speakers or headphones129Using PC Cards129Inserting a PC Card130Removing a PC Card130Setting up a PC Card for your computer131Using the SD Slot131Inserting memory media131Removing memory media132Using the i.LINK® port133Using an expansion device133Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your computer133Toshiba Utilities134TOSHIBA Assist135Connect136Secure137Protect & Fix138Optimize139Toshiba Application Installer140Setting passwords140Using an instant password141Setting a user password141Disabling a user password142Using a user password142Deleting a user password144PC Diagnostic Tool Utility144HDD Protection Utility145Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility146Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility147Booting from a bootable SD card148Mouse Utility149Toshiba Hardware Setup150TOSHIBA Zooming Utility152Toshiba Button Controls153CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer154TOSHIBA Accessibility155Trusted Platform Module (TPM)156Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint utility limitations157Fingerprint Enrollment157Fingerprint Logon159Power-on Security159Control Center160Password Bank162Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader165Fingerprint reader limitations167ConfigFree™167Getting Started168ConfigFree Utilities168If Something Goes Wrong171Problems that are easy to fix171Problems when you turn on the computer173The Windows ® operating system is not working175Using Startup options to fix problems176Internet problems177The Windows® operating system can help you177Resolving a hardware conflict177A plan of action178Resolving hardware conflicts on your own178Fixing a problem with Device Manager179Memory problems180Power and the batteries181Keyboard problems182Display problems183Disk drive problems185Optical drive problems187Sound system problems188PC Card problems188Printer problems190Modem problems191Wireless networking problems192DVD operating problems194Develop good computing habits195Data and system configuration backup in Windows®196If you need further assistance200Before you contact Toshiba200Contacting Toshiba201Other Toshiba Internet Web sites201Toshiba’s worldwide offices202Hot Keys204Hot Key Cards204Using the Hot Key Cards205Application Cards206Using the Application Cards206Card Case207Hot Key Functions208Volume Mute208Password security209Power plan210Sleep mode211Hibernation mode212Display modes213Display brightness214Disabling or enabling wireless devices215Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad216Changing screen resolution217Keyboard hot key functions218Power Cord/Cable Connectors219USA and Canada219United Kingdom219Australia219Europe219Glossary220Index234Size: 7.93 MBPages: 239Language: EnglishOpen manual
