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Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 107 Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 120 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center.

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® T110/T130 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Your computer’s features and specifications	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Turning on the power	47
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
Adding optional external devices	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	57
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	58
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	59
Recovering to a custom size partition	61
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	64
Creating recovery DVDs/media	66
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	67
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	69
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the TouchPad™	71
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	75
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	75
Using external display devices	76
Connecting the display device	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Using an external keyboard	78
Using a mouse	78
Connecting a printer	79
Setting up a printer	80
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Shut down command	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	85
Using and configuring Sleep mode	88
Closing the display panel	91
Customizing your computer’s settings	91
Caring for your computer	91
Cleaning the computer	91
Moving the computer	92
Using a computer lock	92
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	93
Computing tips	93
Using the keyboard	95
Character keys	95
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	95
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	96
Function keys	96
Special Windows® keys	96
Overlay keys	97
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	98
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	99
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	100
Saving your work	100
Printing your work	102
Backing up your work	103
Restoring your work	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	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	116
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
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
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Using the Web Camera	128
Using the Memory card reader	129
Inserting memory media	129
Removing memory media	130
Chapter 5: Utilities	131
TOSHIBA Assist	132
Connect	133
Secure	134
Protect & Fix	135
Optimize	136
TOSHIBA Application Installer	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	141
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	142
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	143
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	144
Mouse Utility	145
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	146
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	148
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	148
USB Sleep and Charge	148
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	150
Power supply mode settings	150
Battery settings	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
TOSHIBA Accessibility	152
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	153
TOSHIBA Service Station	154
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	154
ConfigFree®	155
Getting Started	155
ConfigFree® Utilities	156
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	159
Problems that are easy to fix	159
Problems when you turn on the computer	160
The Windows® operating system is not working	163
Using Startup options to fix problems	163
Internet problems	164
The Windows® operating system can help you	165
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	165
Checking device properties	165
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	167
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	169
Disk or storage drive problems	171
Error-checking	171
Optical disc drive (optional) problems	172
Sound system problems	173
Printer problems	174
Wireless networking problems	175
Develop good computing habits	176
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	177
If you need further assistance	181
Before you contact Toshiba	181
Contacting Toshiba	182
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	183
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	183
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	185
Hot Key Cards	185
Using the Hot Key Cards	186
Application Cards	187
Using the Application Cards	188
Card Case	188
Hot key functions	189
Volume Mute	189
Lock (Instant security)	190
Power plan	191
Sleep mode	192
Hibernation mode	193
Output (Display switch)	194
Display brightness	195
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	196
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	197
Zoom (Display resolution)	198
Keyboard hot key functions	199
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	200
Glossary	201

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Mobile Computing

Running the computer on battery power

Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge

while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time,

the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and

will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To

purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information

included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com

. Use only batteries designed to work with

your Toshiba computer.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,

operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The

Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to

let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better

accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the

battery periodically. Please see

“Maintaining your battery” on

page 120

for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated

on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if

applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a

month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the

life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.

The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.

The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system

configuration settings and the current time and date information. It

maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is

turned off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may

only charge while the computer is turned on.

Power management

Your computer ships with the power management options preset to

a configuration that will provide the most stable operating

environment and optimum system performance for both AC power

and battery modes.

Changes to these settings may result in system performance or

stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power

management component of the system should use the preset

configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s

Customer Support Center.