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Index 238 click 70 communications network connection 127 set up 126 computer caring for 85 cleaning 85 moving 86 non-system disk or disk error message 174 not accessing disk drives 173 running on battery power 106 setting up 45, 54 warning resume failure message 173 computer lock 86 computing tips 88 ConfigFree® 167 Connectivity Doctor 168 profile settings 169 starting 168 connecting AC adaptor 47 power cord/cable 49 printer 73 connection set up 127 Ctrl keys 91 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 178 checking properties 178 devices keyboard 73 mouse 73 Disk Defragmenter 184 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 184 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 183 display devices external 71 display output settings 71 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 182 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 70 DVD using 99 DVD player general problems 192 E EasyGuard® 106 eject button optical drive 99 eject, optical drive 100 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem 177 non-system disk or disk error 174 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 183

Section	Page
Portégé® A600 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Checking the HDD operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the TouchPad™	69
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	70
Control buttons	70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	70
Using external display devices	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	73
Using a mouse	73
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	75
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	80
Using and configuring Sleep mode	82
Closing the display panel	85
Customizing your computer’s settings	85
Caring for your computer	85
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	86
Using a computer lock	86
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	88
Computing tips	88
Using the keyboard	90
Character keys	90
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	90
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	91
Function keys	91
Special Windows® keys	91
Overlay keys	91
Using the overlay to type numeric data	92
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	93
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Start Search field	95
Saving your work	95
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	98
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	99
Inserting an optical disc	100
Playing an audio CD	102
Playing optical media	102
Recording optical media	102
Removing a disc with the computer on	103
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for optical discs	104
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	106
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	126
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Web Camera	131
Using an ExpressCard®	132
Inserting an ExpressCard®	132
Removing an ExpressCard®	132
Using an SD™ card	133
Installing SD card drivers	133
Inserting an SD card	134
Formatting an SD card	134
Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card	135
Removing an SD card	135
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	136
Using the expansion port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA Security Assist	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	152
Booting from a bootable SD card	153
Mouse Utility	154
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	155
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	157
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	157
USB Sleep and Charge	157
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	159
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	159
TOSHIBA Button Support	160
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	161
TOSHIBA Accessibility	162
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	163
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	164
Fingerprint utility limitations	164
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	164
Fingerprint Logon	165
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	165
Fingerprint reader limitations	166
ConfigFree®	167
Getting Started	167
ConfigFree® Utilities	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	171
Problems that are easy to fix	171
Problems when you turn on the computer	172
The Windows® operating system is not working	175
Using Startup options to fix problems	175
Internet problems	176
The Windows® operating system can help you	177
Resolving a hardware conflict	177
A plan of action	177
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	178
Memory problems	179
Power and the batteries	180
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	182
Disk or internal storage drive problems	184
Optical drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
ExpressCard® problems	187
Printer problems	189
Wireless networking problems	190
DVD operating problems	192
Develop good computing habits	193
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	194
If you need further assistance	198
Before you contact Toshiba	198
Contacting Toshiba	198
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	199
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	199
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	201
Hot Key Cards	201
Using the Hot Key Cards	202
Application Cards	203
Using the Application Cards	204
Card Case	205
Hot key functions	205
Volume Mute	206
Lock (Instant security)	207
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Output (Display switch)	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	214
Zoom (Display resolution)	215
Keyboard hot key functions	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	218
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	219
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	220
Cleaning the cooling module	221
Glossary	223
A	225
B	225
C	226
D	228
E	229
F	230
G	230
H	230
I	231
K	231
L	231
M	232
N	233
O	233
P	233
R	234
S	235
T	235
U	236
W	236

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Index

click

communications

network connection

127

set up

126

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

174

not accessing disk drives

173

running on battery power

106

setting up

warning resume failure message

173

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

167

Connectivity Doctor

168

profile settings

169

starting

168

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

127

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

124

major features

124

desktop exploration

123

desktop icons

124

Device Manager

178

checking properties

178

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

184

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

185

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

184

running slow

184

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

185

cannot read a diskette

185

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

182

external monitor not working

183

display devices

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

182

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

120

double-click

DVD

using

DVD player

general problems

192

EasyGuard®

106

eject button

optical drive

eject, optical drive

100

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

177

general hardware problem

177

non-system disk or disk error

174

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

183