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176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field. 3 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows® operating system wireless management utility, in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 93 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device.

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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If Something Goes Wrong

Develop good computing habits

Type

Cmd

in the Search programs and files field.

Enter

IPCONFIG /ALL

and press

Enter

The IP address for each active network adapter will be

displayed.

❖

Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband

modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable

(sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If

your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the

Wi-Fi

part of your network.

❖

If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,

MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.),

check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware

upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are

frequently addressed in new firmware releases.

The Windows

operating system wireless management utility

does not work.

If you are using an external Wi-Fi

adapter (a PC Card, USB

adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own

management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the

Windows

operating system wireless management utility, in which

case you must use the adapter's management utility. If the

documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide

enough information to determine if this is the case, contact that

vendor's support group for further advice.

Develop good computing habits

Save your work frequently.

You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to

close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software

programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely

solely on this feature. Save your work! See

“Computing tips” on

page 93

for instructions.

On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your

internal storage drive.

Use Windows

to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical

disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this:

❖

Use the Windows

operating system to back up files or your

entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk.

❖

Copy files to a rewritable external storage device.