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294 Index changing display properties 212 checking device properties 206 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 219 computer will not power up 198 contacting Toshiba 236, 237 corrupted/damaged data files 215 Device Manager 205 disabling a device 206 disk drive is slow 214 display is blank 211 external display not working 213 external monitor 211 faulty memory 207 hardware conflict 203, 204 high-pitched noise 217 illegal operation 197 Internet bookmarked site not found 202 Internet connection is slow 202 keyboard not responding 199 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 213 modem not receiving or transmitting 222 no sound 217 non-system disk or disk error 200, 215 PC Card 217 checklist 218 error occurs 220 hot swapping fails 220 not recognized 220 slot appears dead 219 power and batteries 208 printer 221 program not responding 196 program not working properly 215 screen does not look right/ flickers 212 Startup options 201 system resources 204 URL address not found 202 warning resume failure 199 Windows will not start 199 Windows XP not working 200 programs not running correctly 215 starting 83 Web browsers 143 protection of stored data 2 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 112 recording sounds 147 registering computer 48 removing CDs and DVDs 94 main battery 122 PC Cards 154 Restart command 98 RJ11 modem jack, connecting telephone cable 138 Run dialog box 85 running the computer on battery power 110 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 39 precautions 43 saving your work 86 screen

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

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Index

changing

display

properties

212

checking device properties

206

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

219

computer will not power up

198

contacting Toshiba

236

237

corrupted/damaged data files

215

Device Manager

205

disabling a device

206

disk drive is slow

214

display is blank

211

external display not working

213

external monitor

211

faulty memory

207

hardware conflict

203

204

high-pitched noise

217

illegal operation

197

Internet bookmarked site not

found

202

Internet connection is slow

202

keyboard

not responding

199

missing files/trouble accessing

a disk

213

modem

not

receiving

transmitting

222

no sound

217

non-system disk or disk error

200

215

PC Card

217

checklist

218

error occurs

220

hot swapping fails

220

not recognized

220

slot appears dead

219

power and batteries

208

printer

221

program not responding

196

program not working properly

215

screen does not look right/

flickers

212

Startup options

201

system resources

204

URL address not found

202

warning resume failure

199

Windows will not start

199

Windows XP not working

200

programs

not running correctly

215

starting

Web browsers

143

protection of stored data

real-time clock (RTC) battery

112

recording sounds

147

registering computer

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

122

PC Cards

154

Restart command

RJ11 modem jack, connecting tele-

phone cable

138

Run dialog box

running the computer on battery

power

110

safety

computer

128

disposing of batteries

127

icons

precautions

saving your work

screen