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242 Index primary button 67, 68 printer local, connecting 71 problem solving 193, 194 printing a file 93 problem solving AC power 185 accessing disk drives 177 battery charge does not last 185 battery not charging 185 cannot insert diskette in drive 190 cannot read a diskette 190 changing display properties 188 checking device properties 183 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 192 computer will not power up 176 contacting Toshiba 203, 204 corrupted/damaged data files 189 Device Manager 183 disk drive is slow 189 display is blank 186 external display not working 188 external monitor 187 faulty memory 184 hardware conflict 181, 182 high-pitched noise 191 illegal operation 175 Internet bookmarked site not found 180 Internet connection is slow 180 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 188 modem not receiving or transmitting 194 no sound 191 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 191 checklist 192 error occurs 193 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 193 slot appears dead 192 power and batteries 184 printer 193, 194 program not responding 174 program not working properly 189 screen does not look right/flickers 187 Startup options 179 system resources 181 URL address not found 180 warning resume failure 177 Windows will not start 177 Windows not working 178 program, starting 89 programs not running correctly 189 projector 68 connecting 68 protection of stored data 2 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 104 recording sounds 130 recording sounds 130 recycle bin icon 121 registering computer 44 removing main battery 113 RJ-11 jack 125 Run dialog box 91 running the computer on battery power 103 S safety computer 119 disposing of batteries 117 icons 38 precautions 41

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

primary button

printer

local, connecting

problem solving

193

194

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

185

accessing disk drives

177

battery charge does not last

185

battery not charging

185

cannot insert diskette in drive

190

cannot read a diskette

190

changing display properties

188

checking device properties

183

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

192

computer will not power up

176

contacting Toshiba

203

204

corrupted/damaged data files

189

Device Manager

183

disk drive is slow

189

display is blank

186

external display not working

188

external monitor

187

faulty memory

184

hardware conflict

181

182

high-pitched noise

191

illegal operation

175

Internet bookmarked site not

found

180

Internet connection is slow

180

keyboard

not responding

176

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

188

modem not receiving or

transmitting

194

no sound

191

non-system disk or disk error

177

PC Card

191

checklist

192

error occurs

193

hot swapping fails

192

not recognized

193

slot appears dead

192

power and batteries

184

printer

193

194

program not responding

174

program not working properly

189

screen does not look right/flickers

187

Startup options

179

system resources

181

URL address not found

180

warning resume failure

177

Windows will not start

177

Windows

not working

178

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

189

projector

connecting

protection of stored data

real-time clock (RTC) battery

104

recording

sounds

130

recording sounds

130

recycle bin icon

121

registering computer

removing

main battery

113

RJ-11 jack

125

Run dialog box

running the computer on battery power

103

safety

computer

119

disposing of batteries

117

icons

precautions