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174 If Something Goes Wrong Optical drive (optional) problems To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. After it opens, click Defragment disk. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network administrator. Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive. You may already have a diskette in the drive. Make sure the drive is empty. You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is loose, replace the diskette. If the label is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or storage drive problems" on page 173). Optical drive (optional) problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive's cable is properly connected to the computer. Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam. Examine the disc to see if it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.

Section	Page
Satellite® T110/T130 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Your computer’s features and specifications	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Turning on the power	48
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding optional external devices	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	56
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	87
Closing the display panel	90
Customizing your computer’s settings	90
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	91
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	94
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	95
Overlay keys	96
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	99
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	114
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting your computer to a network	124
An overview of using the Internet	125
The Internet	125
The World Wide Web	125
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	126
Surfing the Internet	126
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Using the Web Camera	129
Using the Memory Card Reader	130
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
TOSHIBA Application Installer	138
Setting passwords	139
Using an instant password	139
Using a supervisor password	140
Using a user password	141
Deleting a user password	142
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	143
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	144
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	145
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	146
Mouse Utility	147
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	148
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	150
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	150
USB Sleep and Charge	150
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	152
Power supply mode settings	152
Battery settings	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	155
TOSHIBA Service Station	156
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	156
ConfigFree®	157
Getting Started	157
ConfigFree® Utilities	158
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	161
Problems that are easy to fix	161
Problems when you turn on the computer	162
The Windows® operating system is not working	165
Using Startup options to fix problems	165
Internet problems	166
The Windows® operating system can help you	167
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Checking device properties	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	169
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	171
Disk or storage drive problems	173
Error-checking	173
Optical drive (optional) problems	174
Sound system problems	175
Printer problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
Develop good computing habits	178
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	179
If you need further assistance	184
Before you contact Toshiba	184
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Intel® Display Power Saving Technology	187
Appendix B: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	188
Hot Key Cards	188
Using the Hot Key Cards	189
Application Cards	190
Using the Application Cards	191
Card Case	191
Hot key functions	192
Volume Mute	192
Lock (Instant security)	193
Power plan	194
Sleep mode	195
Hibernation mode	196
Output (Display switch)	197
Display brightness	198
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	199
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	200
Zoom (Display resolution)	201
Keyboard hot key functions	202
Appendix C: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	203
Glossary	204
A	206
B	207
C	207
D	209
E	210
F	211
G	211
H	211
I	212
K	212
L	212
M	213
N	214
O	214
P	214
R	215
S	216
T	217
U	217
W	217

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If Something Goes Wrong

Optical drive (optional) problems

To do this, click

Start

All

Programs

Accessories

System

Tools

and then

Disk

Defragmenter

. After it opens, click

Defragment

disk

Your data files are damaged or corrupted.

Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures.

Many software packages automatically create backup files.

You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software.

Consult your network administrator.

Some programs run correctly but others do not.

This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run

properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware

configuration meets its needs.

A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive.

You may already have a diskette in the drive. Make sure the drive is

empty.

You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Hold the diskette with

the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the metal head

window cover goes into the drive first.

The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into

the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is loose,

replace the diskette. If the label is loose, replace the label and try

inserting the diskette again.

The drive cannot read a diskette.

Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the

first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run

Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see

“Disk or

storage drive problems” on page 173

Optical drive (optional) problems

You cannot access a disc in the drive.

If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive’s

cable is properly connected to the computer.

Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly.

Press gently until it clicks into place.

Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any

dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam.

Examine the disc to see if it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a

clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.