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296 character keys 80 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 212 cleaning the computer 76 click 56 communications network connection 128 system resources 210 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98, 99 computer non-system disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 101 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 78 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 177 Ctrl keys 81 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 211, 212 devices keyboard 60 mouse 61 Disk Defragmenter 220 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 220 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 219 running slow 220 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 221 cannot read a diskette 221 connecting 63 external, connecting 63 display does not look normal/flickers 218 external monitor not working 219 screen is blank 217 display device external 58 display output settings 59 display, external adjusting 60 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 210 double-click 56 DVD player general problems 232 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 218

Section	Page
Satellite® R20/R25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	56
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	56
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	61
Connecting a printer	61
Setting up a printer	62
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	63
Turning off the computer	64
Options for turning off the computer	64
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	67
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	70
Using and configuring Standby mode	72
Closing the display panel	73
Using your computer in tablet mode	74
Customizing your computer’s settings	75
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	80
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Windows® special keys	82
Overlay keys	82
Using the overlay to type numeric data	83
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	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	90
Using the optical drive	90
Optical drive components	91
Media Control Buttons	92
Inserting a compact disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing CDs	97
Creating a CD	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	102
Power management	103
Using additional batteries	103
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	104
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery alarms	110
Conserving battery power	110
Power Profiles	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	126
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Using tablet mode	136
Preparing to use the tablet	136
Using tablet mode	139
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	140
Returning the computer to its original configuration	141
Using PC Cards	141
Inserting a PC Card	142
Removing a PC Card	142
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	143
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	144
Using the i.LINK® port	145
Using an expansion device	146
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	147
Toshiba Assist	148
Connect	150
Secure	151
Protect & Fix	152
Optimize	153
Setting passwords	154
Using an instant password	154
Setting a user password	155
Disabling a user password	155
Using a supervisor or user password	156
Setting a supervisor password	156
Deleting a supervisor password	157
Toshiba Password Utility	157
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	159
HDD Protection Utility	160
Fn-esse®	161
Starting Fn-esse®	161
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	162
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	163
Viewing existing key assignments	164
Changing or removing existing key assignments	165
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	165
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	166
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility	167
Booting from a bootable SD card	168
Toshiba Power Saver	168
Preset Power Profiles	170
Quickly creating a new power profile	170
Customizing a power profile	170
Mouse Utility	171
Toshiba Hardware Setup	172
Tablet and Pen Settings	174
Toshiba Rotation Utility	175
Cross Menu Utility	177
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	179
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility	180
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	182
Toshiba Zooming Utility	183
Toshiba Button Controls	185
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	186
Toshiba Accessibility	187
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	188
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	189
Fingerprint utility limitations	189
Fingerprint Enrollment	189
Fingerprint Logon	191
Power-on Security	191
Control Center	193
Password Bank	195
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	199
Fingerprint reader limitations	201
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	202
Problems that are easy to fix	202
Problems when you turn on the computer	204
The Windows ® operating system is not working	206
Using Startup options to fix problems	207
Internet problems	208
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	208
Resolving a hardware conflict	209
A plan of action	209
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	210
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	211
Memory problems	213
Power and the batteries	214
Keyboard problems	216
Display problems	217
Disk drive problems	219
Optical drive problems	222
Sound system problems	223
PC Card problems	223
Printer problems	227
Modem problems	228
Wireless networking problems	229
DVD operating problems	232
Develop good computing habits	235
Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP	236
If you need further assistance	242
Before you contact Toshiba	242
Contacting Toshiba	243
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	244
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	245
Appendix A: Hot Keys	247
Volume Mute	247
Password security	247
Without a password	248
With a password	248
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	249
Power usage mode	249
Standby mode	250
Hibernation mode	251
Display modes	252
Display brightness	252
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	253
Zooming applications in/out	253
Keyboard hot keys	254
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	255
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	256
Getting Started	257
Starting ConfigFree	257
ConfigFree Utilities	259
Connectivity Doctor	259
Search for Wireless Devices	262
Profile Settings	267
ConfigFree SUMMIT	270
Quick Connect	275
Using the Automatic Switch	277
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	278
Glossary	280

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296

character keys

charging the battery

checking device properties

212

cleaning the computer

click

communications

network connection

128

system resources

210

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

computer

non-system disk or disk error

message

206

not accessing disk drives

205

running on battery power

101

setting up

warning resume failure message

205

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

128

control buttons

critical applications

Cross Menu Utility

177

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

122

major features

122

desktop exploration

121

desktop icons

122

Device Manager

211

checking properties

212

disabling a device

211

212

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

220

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

220

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

219

running slow

220

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

221

cannot read a diskette

221

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

218

external monitor not working

219

screen is blank

217

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

118

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

210

double-click

DVD player

general problems

232

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

209

general hardware problem

209

non-system disk or disk error

206

221

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

218