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Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 97 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.

Section	Page
NB200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Getting comfortable with your computer	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Precautions	30
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	32
Setting up your computer	32
Connecting to a power source	33
Charging the main battery	35
Using the computer for the first time	36
Opening the display panel	36
Turning on the power	37
Setting up your software	38
Registering your computer with Toshiba	39
Adding optional external devices	39
Adding memory (optional)	40
Installing a memory module	40
Removing a memory module	45
Checking total memory	46
Hard Drive Recovery	47
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	47
Creating a Recovery DVD	54
Restoring using the Recovery Media	55
Checking the HDD operating status	57
Using the TouchPad™	57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	58
Control buttons	58
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	58
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Turn Off Computer command	64
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	66
Using and configuring Standby mode	68
Closing the display panel	69
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	74
Character keys	74
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	74
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	75
Function keys	75
Special Windows® keys	75
Overlay keys	76
Starting a program	77
Starting a program from the Start menu	77
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	77
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	78
Saving your work	79
Printing your work	81
Backing up your work	82
Restoring your work	83
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	84
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Using additional batteries	86
Charging batteries	86
Charging the main battery	87
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring main battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	90
What to do when the main battery runs low	90
Setting battery alarms	91
Conserving battery power	91
Power Profiles	92
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	93
Changing the main battery	93
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Inserting a charged battery	95
Taking care of your battery	96
Safety precautions	96
Maintaining your battery	97
Disposing of used batteries	98
Traveling tips	99
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	100
Exploring the desktop	100
Finding your way around the desktop	101
Setting up for communications	103
Connecting your computer to a network	103
An overview of using the Internet	104
The Internet	104
The World Wide Web	104
Internet Service Providers	105
Connecting to the Internet	105
Surfing the Internet	105
Internet features	106
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	107
Exploring audio features	107
Recording sounds	107
Using external speakers or headphones	108
Using the Web Camera	109
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	109
Inserting memory media	110
Removing memory media	110
Chapter 5: Utilities	112
TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator	113
TOSHIBA Application Installer	113
TOSHIBA Password Utility	114
Deleting a user password	115
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	116
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	117
Fn-esse®	118
Starting Fn-esse®	118
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	119
TOSHIBA Power Saver	120
Preset Power Profiles	121
Quickly creating a new power profile	121
Customizing a power profile	121
Mouse Utility	122
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	123
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	127
TOSHIBA Accessibility	128
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	129
Problems that are easy to fix	129
Problems when you turn on the computer	131
The Windows® operating system is not working	133
Using Startup options to fix problems	134
Internet problems	134
The Windows® operating system can help you	135
Resolving a hardware conflict	135
A plan of action	136
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	136
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	137
Memory problems	139
Power and the batteries	139
Keyboard problems	141
Display problems	141
Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems	143
Sound system problems	145
Printer problems	146
Wireless networking problems	147
Develop good computing habits	150
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	151
If you need further assistance	156
Before you contact Toshiba	156
Contacting Toshiba	157
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	158
Appendix A: Hot Keys	160
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	166
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	167
Getting Started	168
Starting ConfigFree®	168
ConfigFree® Utilities	170
Connectivity Doctor	170
Search for Wireless Devices	172
Profile Settings	177
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	180
Quick Connect	183
Using the Automatic Switch	186
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	186
Glossary	188
A	190
B	190
C	191
D	193
E	194
F	195
G	195
H	195
I	196
K	196
L	196
M	197
N	198
O	198
P	198
R	199
S	200
T	201
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Mobile Computing

Running the computer on battery power

Battery Notice

Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending

on product model, configuration, applications, power management

settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance

variations produced by the design of individual components.

Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and

configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication.

Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge

while the computer is consuming full power.

After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at

maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for

all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories

information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba

Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com

. Use only batteries designed to

work with your Toshiba computer.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate

the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-

Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the

battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of

the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery

periodically. Please see

“Maintaining your battery” on page 97

for

procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power,

either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to

your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the

battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the

battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.

The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.

The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system

configuration settings and the current time and date information. It

maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is

turned off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may

only charge while the computer is turned on.