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If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 155 General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point (refer to "Saving system configuration with Restore Points" on page 151). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point (see the section titled Restore Points). If anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see "Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows® operating system" on page 152). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any files from them. ❖ Do not guess-follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. If the device is connected first, it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart Windows® after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one installation at a time. If you have several new items to add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation. This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning.

Section	Page
NB200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Getting comfortable with your computer	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Precautions	30
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	32
Setting up your computer	32
Connecting to a power source	33
Charging the main battery	35
Using the computer for the first time	36
Opening the display panel	36
Turning on the power	37
Setting up your software	38
Registering your computer with Toshiba	39
Adding optional external devices	39
Adding memory (optional)	40
Installing a memory module	40
Removing a memory module	45
Checking total memory	46
Hard Drive Recovery	47
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	47
Creating a Recovery DVD	54
Restoring using the Recovery Media	55
Checking the HDD operating status	57
Using the TouchPad™	57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	58
Control buttons	58
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	58
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	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Turn Off Computer command	64
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	66
Using and configuring Standby mode	68
Closing the display panel	69
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	74
Character keys	74
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	74
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	75
Function keys	75
Special Windows® keys	75
Overlay keys	76
Starting a program	77
Starting a program from the Start menu	77
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	77
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	78
Saving your work	79
Printing your work	81
Backing up your work	82
Restoring your work	83
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	84
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Using additional batteries	86
Charging batteries	86
Charging the main battery	87
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring main battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	90
What to do when the main battery runs low	90
Setting battery alarms	91
Conserving battery power	91
Power Profiles	92
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	93
Changing the main battery	93
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Inserting a charged battery	95
Taking care of your battery	96
Safety precautions	96
Maintaining your battery	97
Disposing of used batteries	98
Traveling tips	99
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	100
Exploring the desktop	100
Finding your way around the desktop	101
Setting up for communications	103
Connecting your computer to a network	103
An overview of using the Internet	104
The Internet	104
The World Wide Web	104
Internet Service Providers	105
Connecting to the Internet	105
Surfing the Internet	105
Internet features	106
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	107
Exploring audio features	107
Recording sounds	107
Using external speakers or headphones	108
Using the Web Camera	109
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	109
Inserting memory media	110
Removing memory media	110
Chapter 5: Utilities	112
TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator	113
TOSHIBA Application Installer	113
TOSHIBA Password Utility	114
Deleting a user password	115
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	116
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	117
Fn-esse®	118
Starting Fn-esse®	118
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	119
TOSHIBA Power Saver	120
Preset Power Profiles	121
Quickly creating a new power profile	121
Customizing a power profile	121
Mouse Utility	122
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	123
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	127
TOSHIBA Accessibility	128
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	129
Problems that are easy to fix	129
Problems when you turn on the computer	131
The Windows® operating system is not working	133
Using Startup options to fix problems	134
Internet problems	134
The Windows® operating system can help you	135
Resolving a hardware conflict	135
A plan of action	136
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	136
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	137
Memory problems	139
Power and the batteries	139
Keyboard problems	141
Display problems	141
Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems	143
Sound system problems	145
Printer problems	146
Wireless networking problems	147
Develop good computing habits	150
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	151
If you need further assistance	156
Before you contact Toshiba	156
Contacting Toshiba	157
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	158
Appendix A: Hot Keys	160
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	166
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	167
Getting Started	168
Starting ConfigFree®	168
ConfigFree® Utilities	170
Connectivity Doctor	170
Search for Wireless Devices	172
Profile Settings	177
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	180
Quick Connect	183
Using the Automatic Switch	186
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	186
Glossary	188
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If Something Goes Wrong

Develop good computing habits

General tips for installing hardware and software

Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new

hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD

writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft

Office and Adobe

Photoshop

, or utility software such as special

toolbars for your web browser).

❖

Create a Restore Point (refer to

“Saving system configuration

with Restore Points” on page 151

). Before installing anything,

use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point (see the

section titled Restore Points). If anything goes wrong, you will

then be able to easily restore the Windows

operating system to

the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes

that the installation process introduced.

❖

Back up your critical data (see

“Backing up your data to CDs

with the Windows® operating system” on page 152

❖

Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in

case you need any files from them.

❖

Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary

to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new

hardware item to the computer. If the device is connected first,

it may be very difficult to complete the installation

successfully. Always carefully follow the installation

instructions that accompany the hardware or software.

❖

Restart the Windows

operating system. Always restart

Windows

after each installation, even if the installation utility

does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the

installation is completed, and will clean up anything that the

installation utility left behind.

❖

Do one installation at a time. If you have several new items to

add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating

Restore Points immediately before each successive installation.

This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any

new problems. For best results, follow this sequence:

Back up critical data.

Create a Restore Point.

Install one item of hardware or software.

Restart the Windows

operating system.

Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any

new problems. Make sure that your critical applications

(email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly,

and verify that important devices are still functioning.