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170 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it again. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 112). Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. 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 your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 106. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.

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
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If Something Goes Wrong

Keyboard problems

If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer

continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before

you turn on the computer.

If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery may

have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it.

The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as

it usually does.

If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery

meter may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge

completely, then try charging it again.

Check the power options via your Power Plans (see

“Power Plans”

on page 112

). Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or

memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your

software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power

set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin

with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts.

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 your accessories

information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web

site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

Refer to this site often to stay

current on the most recent software and hardware options for your

computer, and for other product information.

For more information on maintaining battery power, see

“Charging

batteries” on page 106

Keyboard problems

If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the

problem may be related to the keyboard itself.

The keyboard produces unexpected characters.

A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control

overlay light is on, press

F10

to turn off the cursor control

overlay light, or

F11

to turn off the numlock light.

If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make

sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard.

Refer to the software documentation and check that the program

does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.