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184 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right click on the icon in the taskbar and click on Help. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears.

Section	Page
Satellite® R10/R15 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Creating a computer-friendly environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
Adding external devices	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Adding memory	58
Installing a memory module	58
Removing a memory module	64
Connecting an external USB keyboard	65
Connecting an external USB mouse	65
Connecting a printer	66
Setting up a printer	67
Using your computer in tablet mode	68
Using external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Display limitations	72
Turning off the computer	73
Closing the display panel	74
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	74
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Windows® special keys	81
Overlay keys	81
Starting a program	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	84
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	87
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	88
Drive components and control buttons	89
Inserting discs (CD or DVD)	90
Playing an audio CD	92
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	93
Creating a CD	94
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CDs and DVDs	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Powering down the computer	97
Turn Off or Shut down command	98
Restart command	98
Hibernation command	98
Stand By command	99
Using Turn Off or Shut down	100
Using Hibernation mode	103
Using Standby mode	106
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	113
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring main battery power	115
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the main battery runs low	118
Setting battery alarms	119
Conserving battery power	119
Power Profiles	120
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	122
Inserting a charged battery	123
Taking care of your battery	124
Safety precautions	124
Maximizing battery life	125
Disposing of used batteries	127
Traveling tips	128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	129
Windows® XP special features	129
Personalizing your desktop	130
Customizing the taskbar	130
Bringing the world to your desktop	130
Changing desktop and browsing style	132
Personalizing individual windows	133
Customizing window toolbars	133
Displaying information about each folder	135
Setting up for communications	136
Determining the COM port	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	138
Connecting your computer to a network	139
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	139
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	141
Using Bluetooth®	141
An overview of using the Internet	142
The Internet	142
The World Wide Web	142
Internet Service Providers	143
Connecting to the Internet	143
Surfing the Internet	144
Internet features	144
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	145
Exploring audio features	145
Using external speakers or headphones	146
Recording sounds	147
Using a microphone	147
Using tablet mode	148
Preparing to use the tablet	148
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	150
Returning the computer to its original configuration	152
Using the i.LINK® port	152
Using PC Cards	153
Inserting a PC Card	153
Removing a PC Card	154
Hot swapping PC Cards	154
Using an optional SD® card	155
Installing SD card drivers	155
Inserting an SD card	156
Formatting an optional SD card	156
Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card	157
Removing an optional SD card	157
Using the Slim SelectBay®	157
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	158
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	159
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	160
Fn-esse	161
Starting Fn-esse	161
Assigning a key to a program or document	162
Viewing existing key assignments	164
Changing or removing existing key assignments	165
TOSHIBA Assist	165
Connect	166
Secure	166
Protect and Fix	167
Optimize	167
PC Diagnostic Tool	167
HDD Protection Utility	168
Power Management	169
Hotkey utility	171
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	171
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	173
TOSHIBA Accessibility	175
TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	176
TOSHIBA Button Controls Utility	177
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	177
Cross Menu Utility	180
TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility	182
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	183
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility	184
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	186
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	186
User-level passwords	187
Setting a user-level password	188
Disabling the user-level password	188
Using the power-on (user-level) password	189
Using the instant (user-level) password	189
Using the HDD password	189
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	190
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	191
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	192
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	194
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	196
Problems that are easy to fix	196
Problems when you turn on the computer	198
The Windows ® operating system is not working	200
Using Startup options to fix problems	201
Internet problems	202
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	202
Resolving a hardware conflict	203
A plan of action	203
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	204
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	205
Memory problems	207
Power and the batteries	208
Keyboard problems	210
Display problems	211
Disk drive problems	213
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	216
Sound system problems	217
PC Card problems	217
Printer problems	221
Modem problems	222
Wireless networking problems	223
DVD operating problems	226
Develop good computing habits	229
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	230
If you need further assistance	236
Before you contact Toshiba	236
Contacting Toshiba	237
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	238
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	238
Appendix A: Hot Keys	240
Volume Mute	240
Password security	241
Without a password	241
With a password	241
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	242
Power usage mode	243
Standby mode	244
Hibernation mode	245
Display modes	246
Display brightness	246
Wireless device enable/disable	247
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	247
Keyboard hot keys	248
Zooming applications in/out	248
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	249
USA and Canada	249
United Kingdom	249
Australia	249
Europe	249
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	250
Getting Started	251
Starting ConfigFree	251
ConfigFree Utilities	253
Connectivity Doctor	253
Search for Wireless Devices	256
Profile Settings	261
ConfigFree SUMMIT	265
Quick Connect	269
Using the Automatic Switch	272
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	272
Glossary	274
Acronyms	274
Terms	276