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20 Portugal Sweden UK Singapore Switzerland USA Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand Bluetooth® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards

Section	Page
Portégé® R200/R205 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	38
This guide	39
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	42
Chapter 1: Getting Started	43
Selecting a place to work	43
Creating a computer-friendly environment	43
Keeping yourself comfortable	44
Precautions	44
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	47
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding external devices	50
Connecting the AC adapter	51
Using the main battery	54
Using the computer for the first time	55
Opening the display panel	56
Your computer’s features and specifications	56
Turning on the power	57
Adding memory (optional)	58
Installing a memory module	59
Removing a memory module	64
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities	66
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	67
Hard disk drive recovery using the recovery partition	68
Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media	71
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	74
Installing drivers and applications	75
Connecting a mouse	76
Connecting a printer	76
Connecting the modem	78
Connecting other external devices	79
Using the TouchPad	80
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	81
Using the Toshiba Assist button	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Powering off the computer	83
Closing the display panel	84
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	85
Caring for your computer	85
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	86
Using a computer lock	86
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	90
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys	90
Function keys	91
Windows ® special keys	91
Overlay keys	92
Saving your work	93
Using a file extension	94
Printing your work	95
Backing up your files	96
Restoring your work	97
Connecting an external DVD-ROM/multi- function drive	98
Playing audio	98
Playing DVDs	100
Powering down the computer	101
Turn Off or Shut down command	102
Restart command	102
Hibernation command	103
Standby command	103
Using Turn Off or Shut down	104
Turning off more quickly	105
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	106
Using Hibernation	107
Enabling the Hibernation command	107
Going into Hibernation mode	108
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	109
Starting again from Hibernation	109
Using Standby	110
Going into Standby mode more quickly	111
Starting again from Standby	113
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	114
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	114
Running the computer on battery power	114
Battery Notice	115
Power management	116
Using additional batteries	116
Charging batteries	117
Charging the main battery	117
Charging the RTC battery	118
Monitoring main battery power	119
Determining remaining battery power	121
What to do when the main battery runs low	122
Setting battery alarms	123
Conserving battery power	123
Power Profiles	124
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	125
Changing the main battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	126
Inserting a charged battery	127
Taking care of your battery	128
Safety precautions	128
Maximizing battery life	129
Disposing of used batteries	131
Traveling tips	132
Chapter 4: Expansion Options	133
Using your computer at the office	133
Using an expansion device	134
Optional Slim Port Replicator	134
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator	134
Using the optional Slim Port Replicator	135
Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer	135
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	135
Using an external keyboard	136
Connecting a keyboard	137
Using an external monitor	137
Connecting the monitor	137
Connecting a mouse or a printer	138
Using PC Cards	138
Hot swapping PC Cards	139
Inserting a PC Card	139
Removing a PC Card	141
Using a Secure Digital (SD™) card	141
Inserting an SD™ card	142
Removing an SD™ card	143
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	144
Windows® XP special features	144
Personalizing your desktop	145
Customizing the taskbar	145
Bringing the world to your desktop	146
Changing desktop and browsing style	147
Personalizing individual windows	149
Customizing window toolbars	149
Displaying information about each folder	150
Setting up for communications	151
Determining the COM port	152
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	153
Accessing a LAN	154
Using audio features	155
Using external speakers or headphones	155
Recording sounds	156
Using a microphone	156
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	158
Fnesse®	159
Starting Fnesse	159
Assigning a key to a program or document	160
Viewing existing key assignments	162
Changing or removing existing key assignments	163
Hotkey utility	163
Toshiba Mobile Extension	164
TOSHIBA Assist	165
Optimize	166
Connect	167
Secure	167
Protect and Fix	167
TOSHIBA Button Controls	167
HDD Protection	168
TOSHIBA Power Saver	169
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	171
TOSHIBA Password Utility	173
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	174
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	178
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	179
SD™ Memory Card Format	180
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	180
Hard disk drive passwords	181
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	182
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	183
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	184
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	185
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	186
Fingerprint recognition utility	187
Enrolling in OmniPass	188
Replacing your passwords	194
Remembering passwords	195
Authentication settings	197
Password management	198
OmniPass user identities	199
Identities and password management	202
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor	203
Fingerprint sensor limitations	204
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	206
Problems that are easy to fix	206
Problems when you turn on the computer	208
The Windows ® operating system is not working	210
Using Startup options to fix problems	211
Internet problems	212
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	212
Resolving a hardware conflict	213
A plan of action	213
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	214
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	215
Memory problems	217
Power and the batteries	218
Keyboard problems	220
Display problems	221
Disk drive problems	223
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	226
Sound system problems	227
PC Card problems	227
Printer problems	231
Modem problems	232
Wireless networking problems	233
DVD operating problems	236
Develop good computing habits	239
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	240
If you need further assistance	246
Before you contact Toshiba	246
Contacting Toshiba	247
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	248
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	248
Appendix A: Hot Keys	250
Volume Mute	250
Password security	251
Without a password	251
With a password	251
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	252
Power usage mode	253
Standby mode	253
Hibernation mode	254
Display modes	255
Display brightness	255
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	256
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	256
Keyboard hot keys	257
Zooming applications in/out	257
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	258
USA and Canada	258
United Kingdom	258
Australia	258
Europe	258
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	259
Getting Started	260
Starting ConfigFree	260
ConfigFree Utilities	262
Connectivity Doctor	262
Search for Wireless Devices	265
Profile Settings	270
ConfigFree SUMMIT	274
Quick Connect	278
Using the Automatic Switch	281
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	281
Glossary	283