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FAT File Allocation Table, Help and Support

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Index 229 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 97 file, backing up 91 files backing up 98 printing 97 restoring 99 saving 96 fingerprint authentication 158 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 158 FM tuner 133 Fn keys 92 function keys 93 H hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones using 132 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 starting again from 84 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 115 http 129 I i.LINK port 136 icon 124 desktop 124 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 124 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 75 instant passwords, using 143 Internet bookmarked site not found 170 connecting to 130 features 130 slow connection 170 surfing 130 uploading and downloading files 131 URL address not found 170 using 129 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack headphones 72 Line Out 73 RJ-11 128 S/PDIF 72 K keyboard character keys 92 function keys 93 hot keys 211 not working 167 special Windows® keys 93 troubleshooting 175 using 92 keyboard, external 75

Section	Page
Qosmio® X300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
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
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
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
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Checking the HDD operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the TouchPad™	69
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	70
Control buttons	70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	70
Using external display devices	71
Connecting the display device	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	76
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	77
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Start Search field	95
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	100
Media control buttons	101
Inserting an optical disc	102
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
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	107
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
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	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	129
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	130
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
FM tuner	133
Web Camera	133
Using an ExpressCard®	134
Inserting an ExpressCard®	134
Removing an ExpressCard®	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
Mouse Utility	149
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Button Support	155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint utility limitations	158
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint Logon	159
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	159
Fingerprint reader limitations	160
ConfigFree®	161
Getting Started	161
ConfigFree® Utilities	162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	169
Internet problems	170
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Resolving a hardware conflict	171
A plan of action	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	174
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	176
Disk or internal storage drive problems	178
Optical drive problems	179
Sound system problems	180
ExpressCard® problems	181
Printer problems	183
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	184
DVD operating problems	187
Develop good computing habits	188
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	189
If you need further assistance	193
Before you contact Toshiba	193
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	197
Hot Key Cards	197
Using the Hot Key Cards	198
Application Cards	199
Using the Application Cards	200
Card Case	200
Hot key functions	201
Volume Mute	201
Lock (Instant security)	202
Power plan	203
Sleep mode	204
Hibernation mode	205
Output (Display switch)	206
Display brightness	207
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	209
Zoom (Display resolution)	210
Keyboard hot key functions	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Glossary	213

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Index

FAT (File Allocation Table)

178

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

158

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

158

FM tuner

133

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

171

resolving

172

headphones

using

132

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

171

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

207

Hibernation mode

205

keyboard overlays

211

Lock (Instant security)

202

Output (Display switch)

206

power plan

203

Sleep mode

204

volume mute

201

Zoom (Display resolution)

210

zooming

211

Hot Key Cards

197

Hot key functions

201

hot key power plan

115

http

129

i.LINK port

136

icon

124

desktop

124

moving to desktop

124

recycle bin

124

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

143

Internet

bookmarked site not found

170

connecting to

130

features

130

slow connection

170

surfing

130

uploading and downloading files

131

URL address not found

170

using

129

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

headphones

Line Out

RJ-11

128

S/PDIF

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

211

not working

167

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

175

using

keyboard, external