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If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 169 NOTE This list may contain restore points that you did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one. If it is not, click Back to return to the previous step. 5 Close all programs and save all open files. 6 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created, and then the computer will be automatically restarted. Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical discs or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case your internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the external optical drives that are now widely available can write to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel.

Section	Page
NB200 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
Introduction	27
This guide	29
Safety icons	30
Other icons used	30
Your computer’s features and specifications	31
Other documentation	31
Service options	31
Chapter 1: Getting Started	32
Getting comfortable with your computer	32
Keeping yourself comfortable	33
Precautions	33
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	35
Setting up your computer	35
Connecting to a power source	36
Charging the main battery	38
Using the computer for the first time	39
Opening the display panel	39
Turning on the power	40
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Adding memory (optional)	42
Installing a memory module	42
Removing a memory module	48
Checking total memory	50
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	50
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	51
Recovering to a custom size partition	54
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	56
Creating recovery DVDs/media	59
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	60
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	61
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	63
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	64
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Turning off the computer	70
Options for turning off the computer	71
Using the Shut down command	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	75
Using and configuring Sleep mode	77
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	84
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	85
Overlay keys	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	88
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	92
Toshiba’s online resources	92
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	93
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	93
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	94
Power management	95
Using additional batteries	95
Charging batteries	95
Charging the main battery	95
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring main battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	99
Setting battery notifications	100
Conserving battery power	100
Power Plans	101
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	102
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	103
Changing the main battery	103
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	105
Taking care of your battery	106
Safety precautions	106
Maintaining your battery	107
Disposing of used batteries	108
Traveling tips	109
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	110
Exploring the desktop	110
Finding your way around the desktop	111
Setting up for communications	113
Connecting your computer to a network	113
An overview of using the Internet	114
The Internet	114
The World Wide Web	114
Internet Service Providers	115
Connecting to the Internet	115
Surfing the Internet	115
Internet features	116
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	117
Exploring audio features	117
Recording sounds	117
Using external speakers or headphones	118
Using the Web Camera	118
Using the Memory card reader	119
Inserting memory media	119
Removing memory media	120
Chapter 5: Utilities	121
TOSHIBA Assist	122
Connect	123
Secure	124
Protect & Fix	125
Optimize	126
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	127
TOSHIBA Application Installer	128
Setting passwords	129
Using an instant password	129
Using a supervisor password	130
Using a user password	131
Deleting a user password	132
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	133
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	134
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	135
Mouse Utility	136
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	137
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	139
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	139
USB Sleep and Charge	139
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	141
Power supply mode settings	141
Battery settings	141
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	142
TOSHIBA Accessibility	143
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	144
TOSHIBA Service Station	145
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	145
ConfigFree®	146
Getting Started	146
ConfigFree® Utilities	147
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	150
Problems that are easy to fix	150
Problems when you turn on the computer	151
The Windows® operating system is not working	154
Using Startup options to fix problems	155
Internet problems	156
The Windows® operating system can help you	156
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	157
Checking device properties	157
Memory problems	158
Power and the batteries	158
Keyboard problems	160
Display problems	160
Disk or storage drive problems	162
Error-checking	162
Sound system problems	164
Printer problems	164
Wireless networking problems	165
Develop good computing habits	166
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	167
If you need further assistance	172
Before you contact Toshiba	172
Contacting Toshiba	172
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	173
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	173
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	175
Hot Key Cards	175
Using the Hot Key Cards	176
Application Cards	177
Using the Application Cards	178
Card Case	178
Hot key functions	179
Volume Mute	179
Lock (Instant security)	180
Power plan	181
Sleep mode	182
Hibernation mode	183
Output (Display switch)	184
Display brightness	185
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	186
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	187
Zoom (Display resolution)	188
Keyboard hot key functions	189
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	190
Glossary	191