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256 Index Internet Explorer 130 moving to desktop 129 recycle bin 130 safety 35 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 74 instant passwords, using 151 Internet bookmarked site not found 166 connecting to 138 features 139 slow connection 166 surfing 139 uploading and downloading files 140 URL address not found 166 Internet Explorer icon 130 Internet Service Providers 138 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 168 ISPs 138 J jack RJ-11 133 K keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 212 not working 163 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 174 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 L LCD power-saver 72 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 51 expansion slots 52 problem solving 171 removing expansion slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 58 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 186 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 175 mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network 148 accessing 134 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134

Section	Page
Tecra® L2 SeriesUser’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	36
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Setting up other devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	68
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	69
Control buttons	69
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	69
Turning off the computer	71
Closing the display panel	72
Using optional external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Caring for your computer	78
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	82
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	83
Windows special keys	84
Overlay keys	84
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	88
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	93
Drive components and control buttons	94
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	94
CD/DVD control buttons	95
Inserting a compact disc	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	99
Creating a CD	100
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	101
Powering down the computer	101
Using the Turn off computer command	102
Shutting down more quickly	102
Using Hibernation Mode	104
Using Standby Mode	106
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	113
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring main battery power	115
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the main battery runs low	118
Setting battery alarms	119
Conserving battery power	120
Power profiles	120
Changing the main battery	121
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Inserting a charged battery	123
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maximizing battery life	124
Disposing of used batteries	126
Traveling tips	127
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	128
Exploring the desktop	128
Finding your way around the desktop	129
Setting up for communications	131
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	133
Connecting your computer to a network	134
An overview of using the Internet	137
The Internet	137
The World Wide Web	137
Internet Service Providers	138
Connecting to the Internet	138
Surfing the Internet	139
Internet features	139
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	140
Exploring audio features	140
Recording sounds	140
Using external speakers or headphones	142
Using PC Cards	143
Inserting a PC Card	143
Removing a PC Card	144
Hot swapping	145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Customizing Your Computer	148
Network	148
Security	148
Mouse utility	148
Hotkey utility	148
TOSHIBA HW Setup	149
Setting user passwords	150
Using an instant password	151
Setting a user password	151
Disabling a user password	152
Using a supervisor password	152
Setting a supervisor password	152
Deleting a supervisor password	154
Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	155
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	162
The Windows ® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	165
Internet problems	166
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	166
Resolving a hardware conflict	167
A plan of action	167
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	167
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	169
Memory problems	171
Power and the batteries	172
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk drive problems	177
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	179
Sound system problems	181
PC Card problems	181
Printer problems	185
Modem problems	186
Wireless networking problems	187
DVD operating problems	190
Develop good computing habits	193
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	194
If you need further assistance	200
Before you contact Toshiba	200
Contacting Toshiba	201
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	202
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	202
Appendix A: Hot Keys	204
Volume Mute	204
Password security	204
Without a password	205
With a password	205
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	206
Power usage	207
Standby mode	208
Hibernation mode	209
Display modes	210
Display brightness	210
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	211
Zooming applications in/out	211
Keyboard hot keys	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	214
Getting Started	215
Starting ConfigFree	215
ConfigFree Utilities	217
Connectivity Doctor	217
Search for Wireless Devices	220
Profile Settings	225
ConfigFree SUMMIT	229
Quick Connect	233
Using the Automatic Switch	236
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	236
Glossary	238

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Index

Internet Explorer

130

moving to desktop

129

recycle bin

130

safety

Industry Canada requirement

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

151

Internet

bookmarked site not found

166

connecting to

138

features

139

slow connection

166

surfing

139

uploading

and

downloading

files

140

URL address not found

166

Internet Explorer icon

130

Internet Service Providers

138

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

168

ISPs

138

jack

RJ-11

133

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

212

not working

163

overlay keys

troubleshooting

174

Windows special keys

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

keyboard, PS/2-compatible

LCD power-saver

main battery

removing

121

memory

adding

expansion slots

problem solving

171

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

inserting

installation

removing

microphone

141

modem

determining COM port

132

problem solving

186

resetting port to default settings

132

upgrading

132

monitor

connecting

not working

175

mouse

installing

serial

network

148

accessing

134

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

134

networking

wireless

134