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2 Models: Portégé R100 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A

Section	Page
Portégé® R100 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Other precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	47
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding External Devices	49
Connecting the AC adapter	50
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	54
Adding Memory (optional)	56
Installing a memory module	56
Connecting a mouse	61
Connecting a printer	61
Connecting the modem	63
Connecting to a phone line	64
Connecting other external devices	65
Using the TouchPad	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	67
Powering off the computer	68
Closing the display panel	69
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	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	75
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys	75
Function keys	76
Windows ® special keys	76
Overlay keys	77
Saving your work	78
Printing your work	81
Using optional external diskettes and discs	82
Inserting and removing disks	82
Inserting a disc	82
Removing a disc with the computer on	84
Removing a disc with the computer off	84
Copying documents to a disk	85
Taking care of disks	86
Caring for CD and DVD discs	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	88
Backing up your files	88
Restoring your work	89
Playing audio	89
Playing DVDs	91
Caring for CDs and DVDs	91
Powering down the computer	92
Turn Off or Shut down command	93
Restart command	93
Hibernation command	93
Standby command	94
Using Turn Off or Shut down	95
Turning off more quickly	96
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	98
Using Hibernation	98
Enabling the Hibernation command	98
Going into Hibernation mode	100
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	102
Starting again from Hibernation	102
Using Standby	102
Going into Standby mode more quickly	103
Starting again from Standby	106
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	107
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	107
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	108
Power management	109
Using additional batteries	109
Charging batteries	110
Charging the main battery	110
Charging the RTC battery	111
Using a battery charger	113
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery alarms	116
Conserving battery power	116
Setting a power usage mode	117
Turning off the display automatically	118
Enabling the screen saver	118
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	120
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maximizing battery life	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Expansion Options	126
Using your computer at the office	126
Optional Slim Port Replicator	127
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator	127
Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator	128
Using the optional Slim Port Replicator	128
Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer	128
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	129
Using an external keyboard	131
Connecting a keyboard	131
Using an external monitor	131
Connecting the monitor	131
Connecting a mouse or a printer	132
Using PC Cards	133
Hot swapping PC Cards	133
Inserting a PC Card	134
Removing a PC Card	135
Using a Secure Digital (SD) card	136
Inserting an SD card	136
Removing an SD card	137
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity	138
Windows® XP special features	138
Personalizing your desktop	139
Customizing the taskbar	139
Bringing the world to your desktop	140
Changing desktop and browsing style	141
Personalizing individual windows	142
Customizing window toolbars	143
Displaying information about each folder	144
Setting up for communications	145
Determining the COM port	146
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	147
Accessing a LAN	147
Transferring application files	148
Setting up a direct cable connection	148
Using audio features	149
Using external speakers or headphones	149
Recording sounds	150
Using a microphone	150
Adjusting recording settings	151
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	152
Fn-esse	152
Starting Fn-esse	153
Assigning a key to a program or document	154
Viewing existing key assignments	156
Changing or removing existing key assignments	156
Hotkey utility	156
Expansion device properties	157
Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration	157
TOSHIBA Console	158
Customizing Your Computer	159
Network	160
Security	160
TOSHIBA Button Controls	160
Power Management	161
Toshiba Hardware Setup	164
Hard disk drive passwords	166
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	167
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	168
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	169
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	170
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	171
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	173
Problems that are easy to fix	173
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows ® operating system is not working	177
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	179
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	180
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	182
Memory module problems	184
Power and the batteries	185
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk drive problems	189
Sound system problems	191
PC Card problems	192
Printer problems	195
Modem problems	196
Develop good computing habits	196
If you need further assistance	197
Before you call	198
Contacting Toshiba	198
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	199
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	200
Appendix A: Hot Keys	202
Volume Mute	202
Volume Control	202
Password security	203
Without a password	203
With a password	203
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	204
Power usage mode	205
Standby mode	206
Hibernation mode	207
Display modes	208
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	209
Keyboard hot keys	209
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	210
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	211
Getting Started	212
ConfigFree Main Screen	212
Starting ConfigFree	213
Configuring ConfigFree	213
ConfigFree Utilities	214
Connectivity Doctor	214
Device Settings	215
Profile Settings	217
Quick Connect	218
Using Auto Switch	219
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	220
Auto Switch (SSID)	220
Glossary	221

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Models: Portégé R100 Series

ReWritable CD/DVD Drives

The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD

drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with

any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in

the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this

product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS

AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT

OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR

ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND

SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO

OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR

REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data

stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible

failures, alteration, or loss of the data.

IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR

LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF

THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE

DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR

TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM

WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR

TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE

FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”

“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,

connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear

facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to

injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS

DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE

OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL

APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A