Toshiba Portege 2010 laptop
Product Support Information
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/
Table of contents
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• Introduction
• This guide
• Safety icons
• Other icons used
• Other documentation
• Service options
• Finding Your Way Around
• Making sure you have everything
• Front with the display panel closed
• Left side
• Back
• Right side
• Underside
• Front with the display panel open
• Keyboard indicator panel
• System indicator panel
• Getting Started
• Selecting a place to work
• Creating a computer-friendly environment
• Keeping yourself comfortable
• Precautions
• Setting up your computer
• Installing additional memory (optional)
• Connecting a mouse
• Connecting a printer
• Connecting the modem
• Connecting to a power source
• Connecting other external devices
• Using the computer for the first time
• Opening the display panel
• Turning on the power
• Using the TouchPad
• Setting up your software
• Registering your computer with Toshiba
• Powering off the computer
• Closing the display panel
• Caring for your computer
• Cleaning the computer
• Moving the computer
• Using a computer lock
• Learning the Basics
• Computing tips
• Using the keyboard
• Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
• Character keys
• Function keys
• Windows® special keys
• Overlay keys
• Starting a program
• Saving your work
• Printing your work
• Using optional external diskettes
• Inserting and removing diskettes
• Copying documents to a diskette
• Taking care of diskettes
• Backing up your work
• Restoring your work
• Playing audio
• Setting up for communications
• Connecting your computer to a network
• An overview of using the Internet
• The Internet
• The World Wide Web
• Internet Service Providers
• Connecting to the Internet
• Surfing the Internet
• Internet features
• Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
• Toshiba’s online resources
• Mobile Computing
• Toshiba’s energy-saver design
• Running the computer on battery power
• Using additional battery packs
• Taking care of your battery
• Safety precautions
• Maximizing battery life
• Charging batteries
• Charging the main battery
• Charging the RTC battery
• Using a battery charger
• Monitoring main battery power
• Determining remaining battery power
• What to do when the main battery runs low
• Conserving battery power
• Setting a power usage mode
• Using battery alarms
• Setting battery alarms
• Turning off the display automatically
• Enabling the screen saver
• Changing the main battery
• Removing the battery from the computer
• Inserting a charged battery
• Disposing of used batteries safely
• Traveling tips
• Expansion Options
• Using your computer at the office
• Optional Slim Port Replicator
• Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator
• Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator
• Using the optional Slim Port Replicator
• Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer
• Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive
• Using an external keyboard
• Connecting a keyboard
• Using an external monitor
• Connecting the monitor
• Connecting a mouse or a printer
• Using PC Cards
• Hot swapping PC Cards
• Inserting a PC Card
• Removing a PC Card
• Using a Secure Digital (SD) card
• Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) card
• Removing a Secure Digital (SD) card
• Enhancing Productivity
• Windows® XP special features
• Personalizing your desktop
• Customizing the taskbar
• Bringing the world to your desktop
• Changing desktop and browsing style
• Personalizing individual windows
• Customizing window toolbars
• Displaying information about each folder
• Emulating a full-size keyboard
• Setting up for communications
• Determining the COM port
• Using the Ethernet LAN Port
• Accessing a LAN
• Exchanging data with another computer
• Transferring application files
• Setting up a direct cable connection
• Using audio features
• Using external speakers or headphones
• Recording sounds
• Using a microphone
• Adjusting recording settings
• Powering down the computer
• Turn Off or Shut down command
• Restart command
• Hibernation command
• Standby command
• Using Turn Off or Shut down
• Turning off more quickly
• Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
• Using Hibernation
• Enabling the Hibernation command
• Going into Hibernation mode
• Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
• Starting again from Hibernation
• Using Standby
• Going into Standby mode more quickly
• Starting again from Standby
• Toshiba Utilities
• Fn-esse
• Starting Fn-esse
• Assigning a key to a program or document
• Viewing existing key assignments
• Changing or removing existing key assignments
• Hotkey utility
• Expansion device properties
• Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration
• TOSHIBA Console
• Customizing Your Computer
• Network
• Security
• TOSHIBA Button Controls
• Power Management
• Toshiba Hardware Setup
• If Something Goes Wrong
• Problems that are easy to fix
• Problems when you turn on the computer
• The Windows® operating system is not working
• Using Startup options to fix problems
• Internet problems
• The Windows® XP operating system can help you
• Resolving a hardware conflict
• plan of action
• Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
• Fixing a problem with Device Manager
• Memory module problems
• Power and the batteries
• Keyboard problems
• Display problems
• Disk drive problems
• Sound system problems
• PC Card problems
• Printer problems
• Modem problems
• Develop good computing habits
• If you need further assistance
• Before you call
• Contacting Toshiba
• Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
• Toshiba’s worldwide offices
• Hot Keys
• Volume Mute
• Volume Control
• Password security
• Without a password
• With a password
• Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged
• Power usage mode
• Standby mode
• Hibernation mode
• Display modes
• Display brightness
• Keyboard hot keys
• Power Cable Connectors
• Glossary
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