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Index 195 power button 37 power management 96 optimum performance 96 power plans selecting power plan options 102 using a hot key 103 power saving options 101 powering down using Hibernate 76 using Sleep 79 precautions safety 30 printer connecting 69 setting up 70 troubleshooting 150 USB-compatible 69 printing a file 91 problem solving Startup options 141 program, starting 87 program, starting from Start menu 88 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 95 recording sounds 115 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 62 creating recovery DVDs/media 56 erasing internal storage drive 61 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 47 out-of-box state 49 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 59 to custom size partition 51 without changing drive partitions 54 recycle bin icon 112 registering computer 38 removing battery from the computer 104 memory module 45 memory module slot cover 41 restarting computer 76 restore points troubleshooting 154 restoring your work 93 running computer on battery power 94 S safety computer 110 disposing of batteries 109 icons 27 precautions 30 safety precautions battery 107 saving files 90 Search programs and files field starting a program 89 selecting power plan options 102 setting low battery notifications 101 setting up AC adaptor 33 adding memory (optional) 39 communications 114 computer 32 getting comfortable with your computer 29 software Setup Wizard 38 settings customize computer settings 81 display output 68

Section	Page
NB250 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	38
Adding optional external devices	38
Adding memory (optional)	39
Installing a memory module	39
Removing a memory module	45
Checking total memory	47
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	47
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	49
Recovering to a custom size partition	51
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	54
Creating recovery DVDs/media	56
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	59
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	61
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	62
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	67
Connecting an external monitor or projector	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Turning off the computer	71
Options for turning off the computer	71
Using the Shut down command	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Sleep mode	78
Closing the display panel	81
Customizing your computer’s settings	81
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	82
Using a computer lock	82
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	85
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	86
Overlay keys	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Toshiba’s online resources	93
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	94
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	94
Running the computer on battery power	94
Battery Notice	95
Power management	96
Using additional batteries	96
Charging batteries	96
Charging the main battery	97
Charging the RTC battery	97
Monitoring main battery power	98
Determining remaining battery power	100
What to do when the main battery runs low	100
Setting battery notifications	101
Conserving battery power	101
Power Plans	102
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	107
Safety precautions	107
Maintaining your battery	108
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	111
Exploring the desktop	111
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Setting up for communications	114
Connecting your computer to a network	115
Exploring audio features	115
Recording sounds	115
Using external speakers or headphones	116
Using the Web Camera	117
Using the Memory card reader	117
Inserting memory media	118
Removing memory media	118
Chapter 5: Utilities	120
TOSHIBA Assist	121
Secure	122
Protect & Fix	123
Optimize	124
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	125
TOSHIBA Application Installer	125
Setting passwords	126
Using an instant password	126
Using a supervisor password	127
Using a user password	128
Deleting a user password	129
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	130
Mouse Utility	131
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	132
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	134
TOSHIBA Accessibility	135
TOSHIBA Service Station	136
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	137
Problems that are easy to fix	137
Problems when you turn on the computer	138
The Windows® operating system is not working	140
Using Startup options to fix problems	141
Internet problems	142
The Windows® operating system can help you	142
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	143
Checking device properties	143
Memory problems	144
Power and the batteries	144
Keyboard problems	146
Display problems	146
Disk or storage drive problems	148
Error-checking	148
Sound system problems	149
Printer problems	150
Wireless networking problems	151
Develop good computing habits	152
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	153
If you need further assistance	157
Before you contact Toshiba	157
Contacting Toshiba	157
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	159
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	161
Hot Key Cards	161
Using the Hot Key Cards	162
Application Cards	163
Using the Application Cards	163
Card Case	164
Hot key functions	165
Volume Mute	165
Lock (Instant security)	166
Power plan	167
Sleep mode	168
Hibernation mode	169
Output (Display switch)	170
Display brightness	171
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	172
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	173
Zoom (Display resolution)	174
Keyboard hot key functions	175
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	176
Glossary	177

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Index

power button

power management

optimum performance

power plans

selecting power plan options

102

using a hot key

103

power saving options

101

powering down

using Hibernate

using Sleep

precautions

safety

printer

connecting

setting up

troubleshooting

150

USB-compatible

printing a file

problem solving

Startup options

141

program, starting

program, starting from Start menu

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC)

battery

recording sounds

115

recovery

checking internal storage drive

operating status

creating recovery DVDs/media

erasing internal storage drive

installing drivers and applications

internal storage drive

out-of-box state

restoring from recovery DVDs/

media

to custom size partition

without changing drive partitions

recycle bin icon

112

registering computer

removing

battery from the computer

104

memory module

memory module slot cover

restarting

computer

restore points

troubleshooting

154

restoring your work

running computer on battery power

safety

computer

110

disposing of batteries

109

icons

precautions

safety precautions

battery

107

saving files

Search programs and files field

starting a program

selecting

power plan options

102

setting

low battery notifications

101

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

114

computer

getting comfortable with your

computer

software

Setup Wizard

settings

customize computer settings

display output