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34 Contents A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........187 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 ExpressCard® problems 190 Printer problems 192 Wireless networking problems 193 DVD operating problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 209 Hot key functions 209 Optical disk drive 210 Volume Mute 211 Lock (Instant security 212 Power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 Hibernation mode 215 Output (Display switch 216

Section	Page
Portégé® R600 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Checking the HDD operating status	70
Installing drivers and applications	70
Using the TouchPad™	70
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	71
Control buttons	71
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	71
Using external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	73
Using an external keyboard	73
Using a mouse	73
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	75
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	76
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	89
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	91
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Special Windows® keys	92
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	93
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program using the Start Search field	96
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	98
Backing up your work	99
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	100
Optical drive components	100
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	103
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	104
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Outdoor display switch	107
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Power management	109
Using additional batteries	109
Charging batteries	109
Charging the main battery	110
Charging the RTC battery	110
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Web Camera	132
Using an ExpressCard®	133
Inserting an ExpressCard®	133
Removing an ExpressCard®	133
Using an SD™ card	134
Installing SD card drivers	134
Inserting an SD card	135
Formatting an SD card	135
Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card	136
Removing an SD card	136
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	137
Using the expansion port	137
Chapter 5: Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
TOSHIBA Application Installer	144
Setting passwords	145
Using an instant password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA Security Assist	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	151
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	153
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	154
Booting from a bootable SD card	155
Mouse Utility	156
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	157
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	159
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	159
USB Sleep and Charge	159
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	161
Power supply mode settings	161
Battery settings	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	162
TOSHIBA Button Support	163
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	164
TOSHIBA Accessibility	165
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	166
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	167
Fingerprint utility limitations	167
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	167
Fingerprint Logon	167
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	168
Fingerprint reader limitations	169
ConfigFree®	170
Getting Started	170
ConfigFree® Utilities	171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	178
Internet problems	179
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	180
A plan of action	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Memory problems	182
Power and the batteries	183
Keyboard problems	184
Display problems	185
Disk or internal storage drive problems	187
Optical drive problems	188
Sound system problems	189
ExpressCard® problems	190
Printer problems	192
Wireless networking problems	193
DVD operating problems	195
Develop good computing habits	196
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	197
If you need further assistance	202
Before you contact Toshiba	202
Contacting Toshiba	202
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	203
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	203
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	205
Hot Key Cards	205
Using the Hot Key Cards	206
Application Cards	207
Using the Application Cards	208
Card Case	209
Hot key functions	209
Optical disk drive	210
Volume Mute	211
Lock (Instant security)	212
Power plan	213
Sleep mode	214
Hibernation mode	215
Output (Display switch)	216
Display brightness	217
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	218
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	219
Zoom (Display resolution)	220
Keyboard hot key functions	221
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	222
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	223
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	224
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	225
Cleaning the cooling module	226
Glossary	228
A	230
B	230
C	231
D	233
E	234
F	235
G	235
H	235
I	236
K	236
L	236
M	237
N	238
O	238
P	238
R	239
S	240
T	241
U	241
W	241

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Contents

A plan of action

...............................................

180

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

...........

181

Memory problems

..........................................

182

Power and the batteries

..................................

183

Keyboard problems

.........................................

184

Display problems

............................................

185

Disk or internal storage drive problems

..........

187

Optical drive problems

....................................

188

Sound system problems

.................................

189

ExpressCard

problems

..................................

190

Printer problems

.............................................

192

Wireless networking problems

........................

193

DVD operating problems

.......................................

195

Develop good computing habits

...........................

196

Data and system configuration backup in the

Windows

operating system

.....................

197

If you need further assistance

...............................

202

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

202

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

202

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

203

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

203

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

..................................

205

Hot Key Cards

.......................................................

205

Using the Hot Key Cards

.................................

206

Application Cards

..................................................

207

Using the Application Cards

............................

208

Card Case

........................................................

209

Hot key functions

..................................................

209

Optical disk drive

............................................

210

Volume Mute

..................................................

211

Lock (Instant security)

....................................

212

Power plan

.....................................................

213

Sleep mode

.....................................................

214

Hibernation mode

..........................................

215

Output (Display switch)

.................................

216