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100 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard™. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users: ❖ EasyGuard Protect and Fix-to fortify vital information and vulnerable components against the stress and hazards mobile computers face every day. ❖ EasyGuard Secure-to defend your data and your notebook against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖ EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to be more productive. *Toshiba EasyGuard™ technology comprises a number of features some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on the model selected. See easyguard.toshiba.com for detailed information. Outdoor display switch Your model comes with a transreflective screen. To use this feature outdoors, press the Outdoor display switch to turn off your LCD backlight. Pressing this switch will reduce battery power consumption. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. 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.

Section	Page
Portégé® R500 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	64
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	65
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	67
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	68
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	70
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Shut Down command	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	75
Using and configuring Sleep mode	77
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	84
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	85
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	85
Overlay keys	86
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program using the Start Search field	89
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	92
Using the optical drive	92
Optical drive components	93
Inserting a compact disc	94
Playing an audio CD	95
Playing optical media	96
Creating a CD/DVD	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for CD or DVD discs	98
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Outdoor display switch	100
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	100
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery notifications	107
Conserving battery power	107
Power Plans	108
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	109
Changing the main battery	110
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	112
Taking care of your battery	113
Safety precautions	113
Maintaining your battery	114
Disposing of used batteries	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	117
Exploring the desktop	117
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Setting up for communications	120
Connecting your computer to a network	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	124
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	126
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Using PC Cards	127
Inserting a PC Card	127
Removing a PC Card	128
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	129
Using an SD™ card	129
Installing SD card drivers	130
Inserting an SD card	130
Formatting an SD card	131
Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card	131
Removing an SD card	131
Using the i.LINK® port	132
Using an expansion device	133
Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer	133
Chapter 5: Utilities	134
TOSHIBA Assist	135
Connect	136
Secure	137
Protect & Fix	138
Optimize	139
TOSHIBA Application Installer	140
Setting passwords	141
Using an instant password	141
Using a supervisor password	142
Using a user password	143
Deleting a user password	144
TOSHIBA Security Assist	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	149
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	150
Booting from a bootable SD card	151
Mouse Utility	151
Toshiba Hardware Setup	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Button Support	155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	158
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
Fingerprint utility limitations	159
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	159
ConfigFree™	160
Getting Started	160
ConfigFree Utilities	161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	165
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	170
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	171
Memory problems	172
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk drive problems	177
Optical drive problems	178
Sound system problems	179
PC Card problems	180
Printer problems	182
Wireless networking problems	183
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	192
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	193
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	193
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	195
Hot Key Cards	195
Using the Hot Key Cards	196
Application Cards	197
Using the Application Cards	198
Card Case	198
Hot key functions	199
Optical disk drive	200
Volume Mute	201
Password security	202
Power plan	203
Sleep mode	204
Hibernation mode	205
Display modes	206
Display brightness	207
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	209
Changing screen resolution	210
Keyboard hot key functions	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Appendix C: USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB Wakeup Function	213
USB Sleep and Charge function	213
USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings	215
Troubleshooting	215
USB Wakeup Function	216
Troubleshooting	216
Glossary	217