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177 TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Rotation Utility The TOSHIBA Rotation Utility screen appears: (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Rotation Utility screen 2 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode. 3 Click OK. NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings. NOTE The Escape key, located between the Cross-Functional button and the Windows® Security button on the front of the display can "lock" the display in its current display setting - landscape or portrait. The Tablet and Pen Settings window allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen.

Section	Page
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	55
Using the TouchPad™	55
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	56
Control buttons	56
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	56
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	61
Connecting a printer	61
Setting up a printer	62
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	63
Turning off the computer	64
Options for turning off the computer	64
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	67
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	70
Using and configuring Standby mode	72
Closing the display panel	73
Using your computer in tablet mode	74
Customizing your computer’s settings	75
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	77
Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	80
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	81
Function keys	81
Windows® special keys	82
Overlay keys	82
Using the overlay to type numeric data	83
Starting a program	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	84
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	90
Using the optical drive	90
Optical drive components	91
Media Control Buttons	92
Inserting a compact disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing CDs	97
Creating a CD	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	102
Power management	103
Using additional batteries	103
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	104
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery alarms	110
Conserving battery power	110
Power Profiles	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	120
Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	126
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Using tablet mode	136
Preparing to use the tablet	136
Using tablet mode	139
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	140
Returning the computer to its original configuration	141
Using PC Cards	141
Inserting a PC Card	142
Removing a PC Card	143
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	144
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	144
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	145
Using the i.LINK® port	146
Using an expansion device	146
TOSHIBA Utilities	148
TOSHIBA Assist	149
Connect	151
Secure	152
Protect & Fix	153
Optimize	154
Setting passwords	155
Using an instant password	155
Setting a user password	156
Disabling a user password	156
Using a supervisor or user password	157
Setting a supervisor password	157
Deleting a supervisor password	158
Toshiba Password Utility	158
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	160
HDD Protection Utility	161
Fn-esse®	162
Starting Fn-esse®	162
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	163
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	164
Viewing existing key assignments	165
Changing or removing existing key assignments	166
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	166
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	167
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	168
Booting from a bootable SD card	169
TOSHIBA Power Saver	169
Preset Power Profiles	171
Quickly creating a new power profile	171
Customizing a power profile	171
Mouse Utility	172
Toshiba Hardware Setup	173
Tablet and Pen Settings	175
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	176
Cross Menu Utility	178
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	180
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	181
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	183
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	184
Toshiba Button Controls	186
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	187
TOSHIBA Accessibility	188
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	189
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	190
Fingerprint utility limitations	190
Fingerprint Enrollment	190
Fingerprint Logon	192
Power-on Security	192
Control Center	194
Password Bank	196
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	200
Fingerprint reader limitations	202
If Something Goes Wrong	203
Problems that are easy to fix	203
Problems when you turn on the computer	205
The Windows ® operating system is not working	208
Using Startup options to fix problems	209
Internet problems	210
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	210
Resolving a hardware conflict	211
A plan of action	211
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	212
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	213
Memory problems	215
Power and the batteries	216
Keyboard problems	218
Display problems	219
Disk drive problems	221
Optical drive problems	224
Sound system problems	225
PC Card problems	225
Printer problems	229
Modem problems	230
Wireless networking problems	231
DVD operating problems	234
Develop good computing habits	237
Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP	238
If you need further assistance	244
Before you contact Toshiba	244
Contacting Toshiba	245
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	246
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	247
Hot Keys	249
Volume Mute	249
Password security	249
Without a password	250
With a password	250
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	251
Power usage mode	251
Standby mode	252
Hibernation mode	253
Display modes	254
Display brightness	254
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	255
Zooming applications in/out	255
Keyboard hot keys	256
Power Cord/Cable Connectors	257
USA and Canada	257
United Kingdom	257
Australia	257
Europe	257
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	258
Getting Started	259
Starting ConfigFree	259
ConfigFree Utilities	261
Connectivity Doctor	261
Search for Wireless Devices	264
Profile Settings	269
ConfigFree SUMMIT	272
Quick Connect	277
Using the Automatic Switch	279
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	280
Glossary	282