User GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction35This guide37Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding optional external devices47Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory (optional)54Installing a memory module55Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad56Using external display devices58Directing the display output when you turn on the computer59Adjusting the quality of the external display60Using an external keyboard60Using a mouse61Connecting a printer61Setting up a printer62Connecting an optional external diskette drive63Turning off the computer64Options for turning off the computer64Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands67Using and configuring Hibernation mode70Using and configuring Standby mode72Closing the display panel73Using your computer in tablet mode74Customizing your computer’s settings75Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock77Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard80Character keys80Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Windows® special keys82Overlay keys82Using the overlay to type numeric data83Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu84Starting a program from Windows® Explorer84Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Printing your work88Backing up your work89Restoring your work90Using the optical drive90Optical drive components91Media Control Buttons92Inserting a compact disc94Playing an audio CD96Playing CDs97Creating a CD97Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Toshiba’s online resources100Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice102Power management103Using additional batteries103Charging batteries104Charging the main battery104Charging the RTC battery105Monitoring main battery power106Determining remaining battery power108What to do when the main battery runs low109Setting battery alarms110Conserving battery power110Power Profiles111Using a hot key to set the Power Profile112Changing the main battery113Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery115Taking care of your battery116Safety precautions116Maximizing battery life117Disposing of used batteries118Traveling tips120Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network128An overview of using the Internet130The Internet130The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Using tablet mode136Preparing to use the tablet136Using tablet mode139Using the Toshiba tablet pen140Returning the computer to its original configuration141Using PC Cards141Inserting a PC Card142Removing a PC Card143Setting up a PC Card for your computer144Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Using the i.LINK® port146Using an expansion device146TOSHIBA Utilities148TOSHIBA Assist149Connect151Secure152Protect & Fix153Optimize154Setting passwords155Using an instant password155Setting a user password156Disabling a user password156Using a supervisor or user password157Setting a supervisor password157Deleting a supervisor password158Toshiba Password Utility158PC Diagnostic Tool Utility160HDD Protection Utility161Fn-esse®162Starting Fn-esse®162Using drag-and-drop to assign a key163Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key164Viewing existing key assignments165Changing or removing existing key assignments166TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility166TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility167TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility168Booting from a bootable SD card169TOSHIBA Power Saver169Preset Power Profiles171Quickly creating a new power profile171Customizing a power profile171Mouse Utility172Toshiba Hardware Setup173Tablet and Pen Settings175TOSHIBA Rotation Utility176Cross Menu Utility178Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility180TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility181TOSHIBA Mobile Extension183TOSHIBA Zooming Utility184Toshiba Button Controls186CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer187TOSHIBA Accessibility188Trusted Platform Module (TPM)189Fingerprint Authentication Utility190Fingerprint utility limitations190Fingerprint Enrollment190Fingerprint Logon192Power-on Security192Control Center194Password Bank196Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader200Fingerprint reader limitations202If Something Goes Wrong203Problems that are easy to fix203Problems when you turn on the computer205The Windows ® operating system is not working208Using Startup options to fix problems209Internet problems210The Windows® XP operating system can help you210Resolving a hardware conflict211A plan of action211Resolving hardware conflicts on your own212Fixing a problem with Device Manager213Memory problems215Power and the batteries216Keyboard problems218Display problems219Disk drive problems221Optical drive problems224Sound system problems225PC Card problems225Printer problems229Modem problems230Wireless networking problems231DVD operating problems234Develop good computing habits237Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP238If you need further assistance244Before you contact Toshiba244Contacting Toshiba245Other Toshiba Internet Web sites246Toshiba’s worldwide offices247Hot Keys249Volume Mute249Password security249Without a password250With a password250Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged251Power usage mode251Standby mode252Hibernation mode253Display modes254Display brightness254Disabling or enabling the TouchPad255Zooming applications in/out255Keyboard hot keys256Power Cord/Cable Connectors257USA and Canada257United Kingdom257Australia257Europe257Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer258Getting Started259Starting ConfigFree259ConfigFree Utilities261Connectivity Doctor261Search for Wireless Devices264Profile Settings269ConfigFree SUMMIT272Quick Connect277Using the Automatic Switch279Semi-Automatic Switch Feature280Glossary282Index297Size: 3.73 MBPages: 303Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction35This guide37Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding optional external devices47Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power53Adding memory (optional)54Installing a memory module55Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad56Using external display devices58Directing the display output when you turn on the computer59Adjusting the quality of the external display60Using an external keyboard60Using a mouse61Connecting a printer61Setting up a printer62Connecting an optional external diskette drive63Turning off the computer64Options for turning off the computer64Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands67Using and configuring Hibernation mode70Using and configuring Standby mode72Closing the display panel73Using your computer in tablet mode74Customizing your computer’s settings75Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock77Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard80Character keys80Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys81Function keys81Windows® special keys82Overlay keys82Using the overlay to type numeric data83Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu84Starting a program from Windows® Explorer84Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Printing your work88Backing up your work89Restoring your work90Using the optical drive90Optical drive components91Media Control Buttons92Inserting a compact disc94Playing an audio CD96Playing CDs97Creating a CD97Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Toshiba’s online resources100Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice102Power management103Using additional batteries103Charging batteries104Charging the main battery104Charging the RTC battery105Monitoring main battery power106Determining remaining battery power108What to do when the main battery runs low109Setting battery alarms110Conserving battery power110Power Profiles111Using a hot key to set the Power Profile112Changing the main battery113Removing the battery from the computer113Inserting a charged battery115Taking care of your battery116Safety precautions116Maximizing battery life117Disposing of used batteries118Traveling tips120Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network128An overview of using the Internet130The Internet130The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Using tablet mode136Preparing to use the tablet136Using tablet mode139Using the Toshiba tablet pen140Returning the computer to its original configuration141Using PC Cards141Inserting a PC Card142Removing a PC Card143Setting up a PC Card for your computer144Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Using the i.LINK® port146Using an expansion device146TOSHIBA Utilities148TOSHIBA Assist149Connect151Secure152Protect & Fix153Optimize154Setting passwords155Using an instant password155Setting a user password156Disabling a user password156Using a supervisor or user password157Setting a supervisor password157Deleting a supervisor password158Toshiba Password Utility158PC Diagnostic Tool Utility160HDD Protection Utility161Fn-esse®162Starting Fn-esse®162Using drag-and-drop to assign a key163Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key164Viewing existing key assignments165Changing or removing existing key assignments166TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility166TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility167TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility168Booting from a bootable SD card169TOSHIBA Power Saver169Preset Power Profiles171Quickly creating a new power profile171Customizing a power profile171Mouse Utility172Toshiba Hardware Setup173Tablet and Pen Settings175TOSHIBA Rotation Utility176Cross Menu Utility178Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility180TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility181TOSHIBA Mobile Extension183TOSHIBA Zooming Utility184Toshiba Button Controls186CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer187TOSHIBA Accessibility188Trusted Platform Module (TPM)189Fingerprint Authentication Utility190Fingerprint utility limitations190Fingerprint Enrollment190Fingerprint Logon192Power-on Security192Control Center194Password Bank196Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader200Fingerprint reader limitations202If Something Goes Wrong203Problems that are easy to fix203Problems when you turn on the computer205The Windows ® operating system is not working208Using Startup options to fix problems209Internet problems210The Windows® XP operating system can help you210Resolving a hardware conflict211A plan of action211Resolving hardware conflicts on your own212Fixing a problem with Device Manager213Memory problems215Power and the batteries216Keyboard problems218Display problems219Disk drive problems221Optical drive problems224Sound system problems225PC Card problems225Printer problems229Modem problems230Wireless networking problems231DVD operating problems234Develop good computing habits237Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP238If you need further assistance244Before you contact Toshiba244Contacting Toshiba245Other Toshiba Internet Web sites246Toshiba’s worldwide offices247Hot Keys249Volume Mute249Password security249Without a password250With a password250Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged251Power usage mode251Standby mode252Hibernation mode253Display modes254Display brightness254Disabling or enabling the TouchPad255Zooming applications in/out255Keyboard hot keys256Power Cord/Cable Connectors257USA and Canada257United Kingdom257Australia257Europe257Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer258Getting Started259Starting ConfigFree259ConfigFree Utilities261Connectivity Doctor261Search for Wireless Devices264Profile Settings269ConfigFree SUMMIT272Quick Connect277Using the Automatic Switch279Semi-Automatic Switch Feature280Glossary282Index297Size: 3.73 MBPages: 303Language: EnglishOpen manual
