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Learning the Basics, Computing tips

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Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using your computer. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all the work since your last save if, for example, the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save feature that you can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. 91

Section	Page
Tecra M2 Series User’s Guide ®	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Other precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	48
Setting up your computer	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the battery	52
Turning on the computer	53
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	54
Setting up your software	55
Registering your computer with Toshiba	57
Setting up other devices	57
Turning off the computer	57
Closing the display panel	58
Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices	59
Using external display devices	59
Connecting the display device	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Video limitations	62
Using a keyboard	63
Connecting a keyboard	63
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	63
Using a mouse	64
Connecting a mouse	64
Connecting a local printer	64
Connecting a USB printer	65
Connecting a parallel printer	66
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	67
Connecting external speakers or headphones	68
Connecting an external microphone	68
Using an expansion device	69
Adding memory	70
Installing memory modules	70
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	80
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	80
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	82
Inserting and removing hard drives	82
Inserting and removing PC Cards	85
Inserting a PC Card	86
Removing a PC Card	87
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	88
Inserting an SD® card	88
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	89
Connecting to a phone line	89
Using the i.LINK® port	90
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	91
Computing tips	91
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	93
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Windows® special keys	95
Overlay keys	95
Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device	97
Using the TouchPad™	98
Control buttons	99
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	99
Using the TOSHIBA Console button	100
Starting a program	101
Starting a program from the Start menu	102
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	102
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	103
Saving your work	105
Printing your work	107
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	108
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	109
Inserting a compact disc	110
Removing a compact disc with the computer on	113
Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off	113
Caring for CDs and DVDs	114
Using PC Cards	114
Hot swapping	115
Using SD® cards	115
Using your computer at the office	116
Using a computer lock	116
Caring for your computer	118
Cleaning the computer	118
Moving the computer	118
Powering down the computer	119
Using Turn Off or Shut down	119
Using Hibernation	122
Using Standby	124
Toshiba’s online resources	127
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	128
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	128
Running the computer on battery power	129
Battery Notice	129
Charging the batteries	130
Charging the RTC battery	130
Monitoring battery power	132
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	134
Changing the main battery	135
Taking care of your battery	137
Safety precautions	137
Maximizing battery life	138
Disposing of used batteries safely	139
Conserving power	140
Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional	140
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	141
Additional options for power	142
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options	143
Exploring the desktop	143
Finding your way around the desktop	143
Exploring audio features	147
Using external speakers or headphones	148
Recording sounds	149
Playing an audio CD-ROM	151
Exchanging data with another computer	152
Transferring files	152
Getting help transferring files	152
Setting up for communications	153
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	154
Connecting your computer to a network	154
Toshiba’s online resources	158
An overview of using the Internet	158
The Internet	158
The World Wide Web	158
Internet Service Providers	159
Connecting to the Internet	159
Surfing the Internet	160
Internet features	160
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	161
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	162
Fn-esse	163
Starting Fn-esse	163
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	165
Viewing existing key assignments	166
Changing or removing existing key assignments	167
TOSHIBA HW Setup	167
Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup	167
TOSHIBA Power Saver	170
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	171
TOSHIBA Password Utility	173
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	175
TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	176
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility	177
PC Diagnostic Tool	178
Echo Canceller	179
TOSHIBA IP Phone	180
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe	182
Using passwords in Windows	182
Setting user-level passwords	183
Using an instant user-level password	184
Using a power-on (user-level) password	185
Setting a power-on (user-level) password	185
Creating a user token on an SD memory card	187
Deleting a power on (user-level) password	187
Deleting a user token on an SD memory card	188
Using the power-on (user-level) password	188
Using a supervisor password	189
Setting a supervisor password	189
Creating a supervisor token on an SD memory card	191
Deleting a supervisor password	191
Deleting a supervisor on an SD Memory Card	192
Hard disk drive passwords	192
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	193
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	194
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	195
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	196
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	197
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	199
Problems that are easy to fix	199
Problems when you turn on the computer	201
The Windows ® operating system is not working	202
Using Startup options to fix problems	203
Internet problems	204
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	204
Resolving a hardware conflict	205
A plan of action	205
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	206
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	207
Memory problems	209
Power and the batteries	210
Keyboard problems	211
Display problems	212
Disk drive problems	214
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	216
Sound system problems	217
PC Card problems	218
Printer problems	221
Modem problems	222
Develop good computing habits	222
If you need further assistance	223
Before you call	224
Contacting Toshiba	224
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	225
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	226
Appendix A: Hot Keys	228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	236
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	237
Getting Started	238
Starting ConfigFree	238
ConfigFree Utilities	239
Connectivity Doctor	239
Search for Wireless Devices	242
Profile Settings	244
Quick Connect	246
Using the Automatic Switch	249
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	250
Glossary	251