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Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette or email, or download from the Internet. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to an AC outlet" on page 51. To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. See "Connecting the modem" on page 49. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 48) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an external USB keyboard" on page 48) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting other external devices" on page 53 and "Using external display devices" on page 104) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 48) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 112)

Section	Page
Portégé® 3500/3505 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	22
This guide	22
Safety icons	23
Other icons used	24
Other documentation	24
Service options	25
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	26
Making sure you have everything	26
Finding where everything is located	26
Front with the display panel closed	27
Back	28
Right side	29
Left side	29
Front with the display panel open	30
Underside	33
Indicator panels	34
System indicator panel	34
Keyboard indicator panel	35
Display system buttons	36
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	42
Setting up your computer	43
Removing a memory module	47
Connecting an external USB mouse	48
Connecting an external USB keyboard	48
Connecting a printer	48
Connecting the modem	49
Connecting to a phone line	49
Connecting to a network	50
Connecting to a power source	51
Connecting other external devices	53
Using the computer for the first time	53
Opening the display panel	53
Turning on the power	54
Using the TouchPad™	54
Setting up your software	57
Registering your computer with Toshiba	57
Using your computer in tablet mode	58
Setting up a printer	60
Customizing your computer’s settings	61
Powering off the computer	61
Closing the display panel	62
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	62
Caring for your computer	62
Cleaning the computer	63
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	63
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	66
Character keys	67
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	67
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	68
Function keys	68
Windows® special keys	69
Overlay keys	69
Starting a program	71
Saving your work	72
Printing your work	73
Using diskettes	73
Inserting and removing diskettes	73
Copying documents to a diskette	74
Taking care of diskettes	75
Backing up your work	75
Restoring your work	76
Using a DVD drive	76
Inserting discs (CD or DVD)	77
Removing discs (CD or DVD)	78
Caring for CDs and DVDs	79
Playing audio	80
Setting up for communications	81
Connecting your computer to a network	81
An overview of using the Internet	82
The Internet	82
The World Wide Web	82
Internet Service Providers	83
Connecting to the Internet	83
Surfing the Internet	84
Internet features	84
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	85
Toshiba’s online resources	85
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	86
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	86
Running the computer on battery power	86
Maximizing battery life	87
Using additional batteries	88
Battery safety precautions	88
Charging batteries	89
Charging the batteries	90
Using a battery charger	91
Monitoring battery power	91
Determining remaining battery power	92
What to do when the battery runs low	92
Conserving battery power	93
Setting a power usage mode	94
Using battery alarms	95
Setting battery alarms	95
Turning off the display automatically	96
Enabling the screen saver	96
Changing the battery	97
Removing the battery from the computer	98
Inserting a charged battery	99
Disposing of used batteries safely	100
Traveling tips	100
Chapter 5 - Expansion Options	102
Using your computer at the office	102
Using the optional external USB diskette drive	103
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	103
Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive	104
Connecting the optional external DVD drive	104
Using external display devices	104
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	105
Adjusting the quality of the external display	105
Display limitations	106
Using tablet mode	106
Preparing to use the tablet	106
Using tablet mode	108
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	111
Returning the computer to its original configuration	112
Using PC Cards	112
Inserting a PC Card	113
Removing a PC Card	113
Hot swapping PC Cards	114
Using an SD card	115
Installing SD card drivers	115
Installing the SD card in the SD slot	115
Formatting an SD card	116
Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card	116
Removing an SD card	116
Chapter 6 - Enhancing Productivity	118
Windows® XP special features	118
Personalizing your desktop	119
Customizing the taskbar	119
Bringing the world to your desktop	120
Changing desktop and browsing style	121
Personalizing individual windows	122
Customizing window toolbars	123
Displaying information about each folder	124
Setting up for communications	125
Determining the COM port	126
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	127
Accessing a LAN	127
Exchanging data with another computer	128
Transferring application files	128
Setting up a direct cable connection	129
Setting up a wireless connection	129
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	129
Using Bluetooth	131
Using audio features	132
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Recording sounds	133
Using a microphone	133
Adjusting recording settings	134
Powering down the computer	134
Turn Off or Shut down command	135
Restart command	135
Hibernation command	136
Standby command	136
Using Turn Off or Shut down	137
Turning off more quickly	138
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	140
Using Hibernation	140
Enabling the Hibernation command	140
Going into Hibernation mode	142
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	143
Starting again from Hibernation	144
Using Standby	144
Going into Standby mode more quickly	145
Starting again from Standby	148
Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities	149
Fn-esse	149
Starting Fn-esse	150
Assigning a key to a program or document	151
Viewing existing key assignments	153
Changing or removing existing key assignments	153
Hotkey utility	153
TOSHIBA Console	154
Customize Your Computer	155
Network	156
Security	156
TOSHIBA Controls	156
Power Management	157
Toshiba Hardware Setup	160
The Toshiba Rotation Utility	162
Tablet and Pen Settings	163
Chapter 8 - Keeping Your Files Safe	166
Using passwords in the Windows® operating system	166
User-level passwords	167
Setting a user-level password	167
Disabling the user-level password	167
Using the power-on (user-level) password	168
Using the instant (user-level) password	168
Hard disk drive passwords	169
Setting a hard disk drive master password	170
Setting a hard disk drive user password	172
Deleting the hard disk drive user password	173
Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong	175
Problems that are easy to fix	175
Problems when you turn on the computer	177
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	181
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	182
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	184
Memory card problems	185
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	188
Disk drive problems	190
Problems with the DVD-ROM drive	192
Sound system problems	194
PC Card problems	194
Printer problems	197
Modem problems	198
Internet Problems	199
DVD operating problems	199
Develop good computing habits	202
If you need further assistance	203
Before you call	203
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	206
Appendix A - Hot Keys	210
Volume Mute	210
Password security	210
Without a password	210
With a password	211
Power usage mode	212
Standby Mode	213
Hibernation mode	214
Display modes	215
Display brightness	215
Wireless device enable/disable	216
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	216
Keyboard hot keys	217
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	218
Glossary	219