User ManualTable of ContentsNB300 Series User’s Guide1Contents20Introduction26This guide28Safety icons29Other icons used29Your computer’s features and specifications30Other documentation30Service options30Chapter 1: Getting Started31Getting comfortable with your computer31Keeping yourself comfortable32Precautions32Important information on your computer’s cooling fan34Setting up your computer34Connecting to a power source35Charging the main battery37Using the computer for the first time38Opening the display panel38Turning on the power39Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41Adding optional external devices41Adding memory (optional)41Installing a memory module42Removing a memory module47Checking total memory49Recovering the Internal Storage Drive49Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)51Recovering to a custom size partition53Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions55Creating recovery DVDs/media58Restoring from recovery DVDs/media60Erasing the Internal Storage Drive62Checking the internal storage drive operating status64Installing drivers and applications64Using the TouchPad™65Adjusting TouchPad™ settings68Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™68Using external display devices69Directing the display output when you turn on the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display70Using an external keyboard70Using a mouse70Connecting a printer71Setting up a printer71Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer72Using the Turn Off Computer command75Using and configuring Hibernation mode77Using and configuring Standby mode78Closing the display panel80Customizing your computer’s settings80Caring for your computer80Cleaning the computer80Moving the computer80Using a computer lock81Chapter 2: Learning the Basics82Computing tips82Using the keyboard83Character keys84Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard84Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Special Windows® keys85Overlay keys85Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work89Printing your work90Backing up your work91Restoring your work92Toshiba’s online resources92Chapter 3: Mobile Computing93Toshiba’s energy-saver design93Running the computer on battery power93Battery Notice94Power management95Using additional batteries95Charging batteries95Charging the main battery96Charging the RTC battery96Monitoring main battery power97Determining remaining battery power99What to do when the main battery runs low99Setting battery alarms100Conserving battery power100Power Profiles101Using a hot key to set the Power Profile102Changing the main battery102Removing the battery from the computer103Inserting a charged battery104Taking care of your battery106Safety precautions106Maintaining your battery107Disposing of used batteries108Traveling tips109Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features110Exploring the desktop110Finding your way around the desktop111Setting up for communications113Connecting your computer to a network114Exploring audio features114Recording sounds114Using external speakers or headphones115Using the Web Camera116Using the Memory card reader116Inserting memory media117Removing memory media117Chapter 5: Utilities119TOSHIBA Assist120Connect121Secure122Protect & Fix123Optimize124TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator125TOSHIBA Application Installer125Setting passwords126Using an instant password126Using a supervisor password127Using a user password129Deleting a user password129TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility130TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility131Fn-esse®132Starting Fn-esse®132TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility133TOSHIBA Power Saver134Preset Power Profiles135Quickly creating a new power profile135Customizing a power profile135Mouse Utility136TOSHIBA Hardware Setup137USB Sleep and Charge Utility139Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility139USB Sleep and Charge139Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge141Power supply mode settings141TOSHIBA Zooming Utility142TOSHIBA Accessibility143TOSHIBA Service Station144Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong145Problems that are easy to fix145Problems when you turn on the computer147The Windows® operating system is not working149Using Startup options to fix problems150Internet problems151The Windows® operating system can help you151Fixing a problem with Device Manager152Checking device properties152Memory problems153Power and the batteries154Keyboard problems155Display problems156Disk or storage drive problems157Error-checking158Sound system problems159Printer problems160Wireless networking problems160Develop good computing habits162Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system163If you need further assistance169Before you contact Toshiba169Contacting Toshiba170Other Toshiba Internet Web sites170Toshiba’s worldwide offices171Appendix A: Hot Keys173Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors179Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer180Getting Started181Starting ConfigFree®181ConfigFree® Utilities183Connectivity Doctor183Search for Wireless Devices185Profile Settings190ConfigFree® SUMMIT193Quick Connect196Using the Automatic Switch199Semi-Automatic Switch Feature199Glossary201A203B204C205D206E207F208G208H209I209K210L210M211N211O211P212R213S214T215U215W215Index216Size: 4.29 MBPages: 221Language: EnglishOpen manual
