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Index 243 non-system disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 176 running on battery power 107 setting up 44, 53 warning resume failure message 176 computer lock 87 computing tips 89 ConfigFree® 170 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 71 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 73 mouse 73 Disk Defragmenter 187 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 188 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 75 external, connecting 75 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 72 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 71 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 100 E ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 180 general hardware problem 180 non-system disk or disk error 177 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 186 warning resume failure 176 Error-checking 187 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 201 eSATA/USB combo port Using 137 expansion capability 137 exploring the desktop 124 ExpressCard® checklist 190 computer stops working 191 errors 191 hot swapping fails 191 inserting 133 not recognized 191 problem solving 190 removing 133 external monitor not working 186

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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Index

non-system disk or disk error

message

177

not accessing disk drives

176

running on battery power

107

setting up

warning resume failure message

176

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

170

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

128

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

125

major features

125

desktop exploration

124

desktop icons

125

Device Manager

181

checking properties

181

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

187

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

188

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

187

running slow

187

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

188

cannot read a diskette

188

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

185

external monitor not working

186

screen is blank

185

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

122

double-click

DVD player

general problems

195

DVD, using

100

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

180

general hardware problem

180

non-system disk or disk error

177

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

186

warning resume failure

176

Error-checking

187

eSATA

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

201

eSATA/USB combo port

Using

137

expansion capability

137

exploring the desktop

124

ExpressCard®

checklist

190

computer stops working

191

errors

191

hot swapping fails

191

inserting

133

not recognized

191

problem solving

190

removing

133

external

monitor

not working

186