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205 Index C caps lock light 31 CD Player control panel 69 channels DMA 157 IRQ 156 checking device properties 158 cleaning the computer 55 click 51 COM port 112 command Turn Off 120 communications network connection 70, 114 setting up 70 system resources 156 computer lock 56 non-system disk or disk error message 152 not accessing disk drives 152 setting up 39, 40 transferring information 116 warning resume failure message 152 computing tips 57 connecting modem 45 printer 44, 98 to a network 70 USB-compatible keyboard 97 monitor 97 mouse 44, 98 control buttons 51 cooling vents CPU 25 copying files 114 cursor control mode light 31 customizing taskbar 105 D DC-IN jack 26 desktop browsing style 107 changing styles 107 personalizing 105 Device Manager 158 checking properties 158 disabling a device 158, 159 digital audio .WAV files 118 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 72 Direct Cable Connection software 115 Disk Defragmenter 58, 166 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 165 running slow 166 diskette care 66 copying documents to 65 copying files 65 inserting and removing 65 protecting stored data 66 diskette drive attaching external USB 96 can't insert a diskette 166 can't read a diskette 167 display doesn't look normal/flickers 163 external monitor not working 164 screen is blank 163 display options built-in display only 98 external monitor only 98 simultaneous viewing 98 display panel

Section	Page
Portégé® 2010 User’s Guide	1
Contents	12
Introduction	20
This guide	20
Safety icons	21
Other icons used	22
Other documentation	22
Service options	23
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	24
Making sure you have everything	24
Front with the display panel closed	25
Left side	25
Back	26
Right side	27
Underside	28
Front with the display panel open	29
Keyboard indicator panel	31
System indicator panel	31
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	34
Selecting a place to work	34
Creating a computer-friendly environment	34
Keeping yourself comfortable	35
Precautions	38
Setting up your computer	39
Installing additional memory (optional)	40
Connecting a mouse	44
Connecting a printer	44
Connecting the modem	45
Connecting to a power source	45
Connecting other external devices	48
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	49
Using the TouchPad	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	52
Powering off the computer	54
Closing the display panel	54
Caring for your computer	55
Cleaning the computer	55
Moving the computer	55
Using a computer lock	56
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	57
Computing tips	57
Using the keyboard	59
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys	59
Character keys	59
Function keys	60
Windows® special keys	60
Overlay keys	61
Starting a program	63
Saving your work	63
Printing your work	64
Using optional external diskettes	64
Inserting and removing diskettes	65
Copying documents to a diskette	65
Taking care of diskettes	66
Backing up your work	67
Restoring your work	68
Playing audio	68
Setting up for communications	70
Connecting your computer to a network	70
An overview of using the Internet	71
The Internet	71
The World Wide Web	71
Internet Service Providers	72
Connecting to the Internet	72
Surfing the Internet	73
Internet features	73
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	74
Toshiba’s online resources	74
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	75
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	75
Running the computer on battery power	75
Using additional battery packs	76
Taking care of your battery	77
Safety precautions	77
Maximizing battery life	78
Charging batteries	79
Charging the main battery	79
Charging the RTC battery	80
Using a battery charger	80
Monitoring main battery power	81
Determining remaining battery power	82
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Conserving battery power	83
Setting a power usage mode	84
Using battery alarms	85
Setting battery alarms	85
Turning off the display automatically	86
Enabling the screen saver	86
Changing the main battery	87
Removing the battery from the computer	87
Inserting a charged battery	89
Disposing of used batteries safely	90
Traveling tips	91
Chapter 5 - Expansion Options	92
Using your computer at the office	92
Optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Using the optional Slim Port Replicator	94
Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer	94
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	95
Using an external keyboard	97
Connecting a keyboard	97
Using an external monitor	97
Connecting the monitor	97
Connecting a mouse or a printer	98
Using PC Cards	99
Hot swapping PC Cards	99
Inserting a PC Card	100
Removing a PC Card	101
Using a Secure Digital (SD) card	102
Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) card	102
Removing a Secure Digital (SD) card	103
Chapter 6 - Enhancing Productivity	104
Windows® XP special features	104
Personalizing your desktop	105
Customizing the taskbar	105
Bringing the world to your desktop	106
Changing desktop and browsing style	107
Personalizing individual windows	108
Customizing window toolbars	109
Displaying information about each folder	110
Emulating a full-size keyboard	111
Setting up for communications	112
Determining the COM port	112
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	113
Accessing a LAN	114
Exchanging data with another computer	114
Transferring application files	114
Setting up a direct cable connection	115
Using audio features	117
Using external speakers or headphones	117
Recording sounds	118
Using a microphone	118
Adjusting recording settings	119
Powering down the computer	119
Turn Off or Shut down command	120
Restart command	120
Hibernation command	121
Standby command	121
Using Turn Off or Shut down	122
Turning off more quickly	123
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	126
Using Hibernation	126
Enabling the Hibernation command	126
Going into Hibernation mode	128
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	130
Starting again from Hibernation	130
Using Standby	130
Going into Standby mode more quickly	131
Starting again from Standby	134
Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities	135
Fn-esse	135
Starting Fn-esse	136
Assigning a key to a program or document	137
Viewing existing key assignments	139
Changing or removing existing key assignments	139
Hotkey utility	139
Expansion device properties	140
Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration	140
TOSHIBA Console	141
Customizing Your Computer	142
Network	143
Security	143
TOSHIBA Button Controls	143
Power Management	144
Toshiba Hardware Setup	147
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	149
Problems that are easy to fix	149
Problems when you turn on the computer	151
The Windows® operating system is not working	153
Using Startup options to fix problems	153
Internet problems	154
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	155
Resolving a hardware conflict	155
A plan of action	156
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	156
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	158
Memory module problems	160
Power and the batteries	160
Keyboard problems	162
Display problems	163
Disk drive problems	165
Sound system problems	167
PC Card problems	167
Printer problems	170
Modem problems	171
Develop good computing habits	172
If you need further assistance	173
Before you call	173
Contacting Toshiba	174
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	175
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	175
Appendix A - Hot Keys	179
Volume Mute	179
Volume Control	179
Password security	180
Without a password	180
With a password	180
Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged	181
Power usage mode	182
Standby mode	183
Hibernation mode	184
Display modes	185
Display brightness	185
Keyboard hot keys	186
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	187
Glossary	188

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Index

205

caps lock light

CD Player control panel

channels

DMA

157

IRQ

156

checking device properties

158

cleaning the computer

click

COM port

112

command

Turn Off

120

communications

network connection

114

setting up

system resources

156

computer

lock

non-system disk or disk error

message

152

not accessing disk drives

152

setting up

transferring information

116

warning resume failure message

152

computing tips

connecting

modem

printer

to a network

USB-compatible

keyboard

monitor

mouse

control buttons

cooling vents

CPU

copying files

114

cursor control mode light

customizing

taskbar

105

DC-IN

jack

desktop

browsing style

107

changing styles

107

personalizing

105

Device Manager

158

checking properties

158

disabling a device

158

159

digital audio .WAV files

118

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

Direct Cable Connection software

115

Disk Defragmenter

166

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

166

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

165

running slow

166

diskette

care

copying documents to

copying files

inserting and removing

protecting stored data

diskette drive

attaching external USB

can’t insert a diskette

166

can’t read a diskette

167

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

163

external monitor not working

164

screen is blank

163

display options

built-in display only

external monitor only

simultaneous viewing

display panel