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196 Index Shut down button 40, 73 command 73 computer 40, 73 Hibernation mode 76 Sleep mode 79 Sleep mode 72 configuring 78 configuring options 79 hot key 168 powering down 79 Shut down 79 starting again from 81 using 78 software Setup Wizard 38 software program starting 87 starting from Start menu 88 sounds recording 115 speakers using external 116 start button 113 starting a program 87 Search programs and files field 89 Windows® Explorer 88 Windows® Start menu 88 starting a program from Start 88 starting again from Hibernation mode 78 Sleep mode 81 Startup menu problem solving 141 supervisor password, deleting 128 supervisor password, set up 127 system indicator lights AC power 33 LEDs 34, 35, 37, 76, 78, 81, 87, 98, 99, 117 T taskbar 113 television adjusting display 69 tips for computing 83 Toshiba online resources 93 registering computer Toshiba Web site 38 worldwide offices 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 Toshiba accessories memory 39 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Optimize tab 124 Protect & Fix tab 123 Secure tab 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TouchPad™ using 63 traveling tips 110 troubleshooting 146 AC power light is blinking 139 battery light is blinking 140 bookmarked site not found 142 computer will not start 138 contacting Toshiba 157 corrupted/damaged data files 149 data/entire system backup 155 Device Manager 143 Disk Defragmenter 149 display error message 147 display problems screen is blank 146

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

Shut down

button

command

computer

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

configuring

configuring options

hot key

168

powering down

Shut down

starting again from

using

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

starting from Start menu

sounds

recording

115

speakers

using external

116

start button

113

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

starting again from

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

Startup menu

problem solving

141

supervisor password, deleting

128

supervisor password, set up

127

system indicator lights

AC power

LEDs

117

taskbar

113

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

159

TOSHIBA Accessibility

135

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

125

TOSHIBA Assist

121

Optimize tab

124

Protect & Fix tab

123

Secure tab

122

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

132

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

130

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

125

TOSHIBA Service Station

136

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

134

TouchPad™

using

traveling tips

110

troubleshooting

146

AC power light is blinking

139

battery light is blinking

140

bookmarked site not found

142

computer will not start

138

contacting Toshiba

157

corrupted/damaged data files

149

data/entire system backup

155

Device Manager

143

Disk Defragmenter

149

display error message

147

display problems

screen is blank

146