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Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 105 Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 182.

Section	Page
Satellite® T210/T230 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)	49
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	58
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	58
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	60
Recovering to a custom size partition	62
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	65
Creating recovery DVDs/media	67
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	72
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	73
Installing drivers and applications	74
Using the TouchPad™	74
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	77
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	78
Using external display devices	78
Selecting video cables	79
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device	79
Connecting an external monitor or projector	79
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	80
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Using an external keyboard	81
Using a mouse	81
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	83
Using the Shut down command	85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Sleep mode	90
Closing the display panel	93
Customizing your computer’s settings	93
Caring for your computer	93
Cleaning the computer	93
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	94
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	96
Character keys	96
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	97
Function keys	97
Special Windows® keys	98
Overlay keys	98
Starting a program	99
Starting a program from the Start menu	99
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	100
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	101
Saving your work	101
Printing your work	103
Backing up your work	104
Restoring your work	104
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	106
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	112
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	116
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	127
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Using the Web Camera	129
Using the Memory card reader	129
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	131
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	132
Chapter 5: Utilities	133
TOSHIBA Assist	134
Connect	135
Secure	136
Protect & Fix	137
Optimize	138
TOSHIBA Application Installer	139
Setting passwords	140
Using an instant password	140
Using a supervisor password	141
Using a user password	142
Deleting a user password	143
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	145
TOSHIBA HDD Protection 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
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	156
TOSHIBA Service Station	157
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	157
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	162
Using Startup options to fix problems	163
Internet problems	164
The Windows® operating system can help you	164
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	165
Checking device properties	165
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	166
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	168
Disk or storage drive problems	170
Error-checking	170
Optical disc drive (optional) problems	171
Sound system problems	172
Printer problems	172
Modem problems	173
Wireless networking problems	173
DVD operating problems	175
Develop good computing habits	176
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	177
If you need further assistance	182
Before you contact Toshiba	182
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
A	203
B	204
C	204
D	205
E	207
F	207
G	208
H	208
I	209
K	209
L	209
M	210
N	210
O	211
P	211
R	212
S	213
T	214
U	214
W	214