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Index 239 compact disc positioning 97 compact discs handling 97 inserting 96 removing 100 computer non-system disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 177 running on battery power 103 setting up 43, 51 warning resume failure message 177 computing tips 85 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 183 checking properties 183 devices keyboard 70 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 189 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 189 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 188 running slow 189 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 190 cannot read a diskette 190 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 187 external monitor not working 188 screen is blank 186 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 117 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 182 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 197 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 181 general hardware problem 181 non-system disk or disk error 177 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 175 warning resume failure 177 Error-checking 189 Ethernet LAN port 126 expansion capability 135 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 120 external monitor not working 188 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70

Section	Page
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
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	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	58
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options	60
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	80
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	83
Moving the computer	83
Using a computer lock	84
Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	86
Character keys	86
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	87
Function keys	87
Special Windows® keys	88
Overlay keys	88
Using the overlay to type numeric data	89
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	92
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	96
Inserting a compact disc	96
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing optical media	99
Creating a CD/DVD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	104
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	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
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	117
Traveling tips	119
Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
Connecting your computer to a network	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Using PC Cards	131
Inserting a PC Card	132
Removing a PC Card	132
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	133
Using the Bridge Media Slot	133
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Using an expansion device	135
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	135
Toshiba Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	141
TOSHIBA Application Installer	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Setting a user password	144
Disabling a user password	144
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	146
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	152
Toshiba Hardware Setup	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	155
TOSHIBA Button Support	156
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	159
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	160
Fingerprint utility limitations	160
Fingerprint Enrollment	160
Fingerprint Logon	162
Power-on Security	162
Control Center	163
Password Bank	165
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	168
Fingerprint reader limitations	170
ConfigFree™	170
Getting Started	171
ConfigFree Utilities	171
If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	176
The Windows ® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	181
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	181
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Memory problems	184
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	186
Disk drive problems	188
Optical drive problems	190
Sound system problems	191
PC Card problems	191
Printer problems	193
Modem problems	194
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	197
Develop good computing habits	198
Data and system configuration backup in Windows®	199
If you need further assistance	203
Before you contact Toshiba	203
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	205
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	207
Hot Key Cards	207
Using the Hot Key Cards	208
Application Cards	209
Using the Application Cards	210
Card Case	210
Hot Key Functions	211
Volume Mute	212
Password security	213
Power plan	214
Sleep mode	215
Hibernation mode	216
Display modes	217
Display brightness	218
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	219
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	220
Changing screen resolution	221
Keyboard hot key functions	222
Power Cord/Cable Connectors	223
USA and Canada	223
United Kingdom	223
Australia	223
Europe	223
Glossary	224

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Index

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

100

computer

non-system disk or disk error

message

177

not accessing disk drives

177

running on battery power

103

setting up

warning resume failure message

177

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

126

control buttons

critical applications

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

121

major features

121

desktop exploration

120

desktop icons

121

Device Manager

183

checking properties

183

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

189

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

189

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

188

running slow

189

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

190

cannot read a diskette

190

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

187

external monitor not working

188

screen is blank

186

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

117

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

182

double-click

DVD player

general problems

197

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

181

general hardware problem

181

non-system disk or disk error

177

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

188

program has performed an illegal

operation

175

warning resume failure

177

Error-checking

189

Ethernet LAN port

126

expansion capability

135

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

120

external

monitor

not working

188

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting