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261 Index Windows XP 197 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 110 starting again from 111 Hibernation mode hot key 223 hot key display modes 224 display output settings 80 Hibernation mode 223 instant password 180 keyboard 226, 227 keyboard overlays 227 power usage mode 221 Stand By mode 222 volume mute 220 hot key power usage mode 130 hot keys 220 hot swapping PC Cards 155 HW Setup 170 I i.LINK 103 connecting video devices 103 icon 140, 141 definition 39 desktop 141 hint 39 Internet Explorer 141 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 141 safety 38 technical note 39 icons Power Saver 187 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 57 installing memory modules 56 mouse 82 instant password 179 hot key 180 instant passwords, using 175 Internal/External mode 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 197 connecting to 148 features 149 slow connection 197 surfing 148 uploading and downloading files 150 URL address not found 197 Internet Explorer icon 141 Internet Service Providers 147 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 199 ISPs 147 J jack RJ-11 160 K keeping comfortable 42 key assign 168 changing 170 direct assign 169 popup 169 removing 170 key assignment viewing existing 169 key assignments changing or removing existing 170 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 227 not working 193, 204 overlay keys 89

Section	Page
Tecra® S2 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	47
Setting up your computer	48
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Setting up other devices	50
Connecting to a power source	50
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Your computer’s features and specifications	55
Turning on the power	55
Adding memory	56
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	71
Installing drivers and applications	72
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	74
Using the TouchPad™	75
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	76
Turning off the computer	77
Closing the display panel	78
Using external display devices	78
Connecting the display device	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	80
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Video limitations	81
Using an external keyboard	82
Using a mouse	82
Connecting a USB mouse	82
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	83
Connecting external speakers or headphones	84
Connecting a microphone	84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	87
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Windows special keys	89
Overlay keys	89
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	92
Saving your work	94
Printing your work	96
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	97
Inserting a compact disc	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	102
Using the i.LINK® port	103
Using your computer at the office	103
Using a computer lock	103
Caring for your computer	104
Cleaning the computer	104
Moving the computer	105
Backing up your work	105
Restoring your work	106
Preparing for communications	106
Powering down the computer	107
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	107
Using Hibernation	110
Using Standby	112
Toshiba’s online resources	114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	116
Battery Notice	116
Charging the batteries	117
Charging the main battery	118
Charging the RTC battery	118
Monitoring battery power	120
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	122
Changing batteries	123
Taking care of your battery	126
Safety precautions	126
Maximizing battery life	127
Disposing of used batteries	128
Conserving power	129
Power profiles	129
Using a hot key to set the power profile	130
Additional options for power	131
Chapter 4: Expansion Options	132
Devices for office computing	132
Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module	133
Using an expansion device	133
Connecting a local printer	134
Setting up your printer	135
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity	139
Exploring the desktop	139
Finding your way around the desktop	140
Setting up for communications	142
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	144
Connecting your computer to a network	144
An overview of using the Internet	146
The Internet	147
The World Wide Web	147
Internet Service Providers	147
Connecting to the Internet	148
Surfing the Internet	148
Internet features	149
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	150
Exploring audio features	150
Playing an audio CD	150
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	151
Creating a CD	152
Recording sounds	153
Using external speakers or headphones	154
Using PC Cards	155
Hot swapping	155
Inserting a PC Card	156
Removing a PC Card	157
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	157
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	158
Inserting memory media	158
Removing memory media	159
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	159
Connecting to a phone line	160
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	162
Hotkey Utility	163
TOSHIBA Assist	164
TOSHIBA Accessibility	165
Fn-esse®	166
Starting Fn-esse	166
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	168
Viewing existing key assignments	169
Changing or removing existing key assignments	170
Toshiba HW Setup	170
Accessing Toshiba HW Setup	170
Using passwords in Windows	173
User-level passwords	174
Setting a user-level password	174
Using an instant password	175
Setting a user password	175
Disabling a user password	178
Using the instant password	179
Using a supervisor password	180
Setting a supervisor password	180
Deleting a supervisor password	181
Hard disk drive passwords	182
Setting a hard disk drive master password	183
Setting a hard disk drive user password	185
Deleting the hard disk drive user password	187
Power Saver	187
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	189
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	191
Problems that are easy to fix	191
Problems when you turn on the computer	193
The Windows® operating system is not working	195
Using Startup options to fix problems	195
Internet problems	196
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	197
Resolving a hardware conflict	198
A plan of action	198
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	198
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	200
Memory problems	202
Power and the batteries	202
Keyboard problems	204
Display problems	204
Disk drive problems	207
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	209
Sound system problems	210
PC Card problems	210
Printer problems	213
Modem problems	214
Develop good computing habits	215
If you need further assistance	216
Before you contact Toshiba	216
Contacting Toshiba	217
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	218
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	218
Appendix A: Hot Keys	220
Volume Mute	220
Instant password security	221
Power usage profile	221
Stand By mode	222
Hibernation mode	223
Display modes	224
Display brightness	225
Wireless device enable	225
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	226
Zooming applications in/out	226
Keyboard hot keys	227
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	228
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	229
Getting Started	230
Starting ConfigFree	230
ConfigFree Utilities	231
Connectivity Doctor	231
Search for Wireless Devices	234
Profile Settings	236
Quick Connect	238
Using the Automatic Switch	241
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	242
Glossary	243

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Index

261

Windows XP

197

Hibernation mode

110

configuring

110

starting again from

111

Hibernation mode hot key

223

hot key

display modes

224

display output settings

Hibernation mode

223

instant password

180

keyboard

226

227

keyboard overlays

227

power usage mode

221

Stand By mode

222

volume mute

220

hot key power usage mode

130

hot keys

220

hot swapping

PC Cards

155

HW Setup

170

i.LINK

103

connecting video devices

103

icon

140

141

definition

desktop

141

hint

Internet Explorer

141

moving to desktop

140

recycle bin

141

safety

technical note

icons

Power Saver

187

Industry Canada requirement

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant password

179

hot key

180

instant passwords, using

175

Internal/External mode

206

Internet

bookmarked site not found

197

connecting to

148

features

149

slow connection

197

surfing

148

uploading

and

downloading

files

150

URL address not found

197

Internet Explorer icon

141

Internet Service Providers

147

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

199

ISPs

147

jack

RJ-11

160

keeping comfortable

key

assign

168

changing

170

direct assign

169

popup

169

removing

170

key assignment

viewing existing

169

key assignments

changing or removing existing

170

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

227

not working

193

204

overlay keys