Product Support Information
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/
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• Introduction
• This guide
• Safety icons
• Other icons used
• Other documentation
• Service options
• Getting Started
• Selecting a place to work
• Creating a computer-friendly environment
• Keeping yourself comfortable
• Precautions
• Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
• Setting up your computer
• Setting up your software
• Registering your computer with Toshiba
• Setting up other devices
• Connecting to a power source
• Charging the main battery
• Using the computer for the first time
• Opening the display panel
• Your computer’s features and specifications
• Turning on the power
• Adding memory (optional)
• Installing a memory module
• Scrolling with the TouchPad™
• Control buttons
• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
• Using external display devices
• Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
• Adjusting the quality of the external display
• Using an external keyboard
• Using a mouse
• Connecting a printer
• Setting up a printer
• Connecting an optional external diskette drive
• Turning off the computer
• Options for turning off the computer
• Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
• Using and configuring Hibernation mode
• Using and configuring Standby mode
• Closing the display panel
• Using your computer in tablet mode
• Customizing your computer’s settings
• Caring for your computer
• Cleaning the computer
• Moving the computer
• Using a computer lock
• Learning the Basics
• Computing tips
• Using the keyboard
• Character keys
• Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
• Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
• Function keys
• Windows special keys
• Overlay keys
• Starting a program
• Starting a program from the Start menu
• Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
• Starting a program from the Run dialog box
• Saving your work
• Saving files
• Printing your work
• Backing up your work
• Restoring your work
• Using the optical drive
• Optical drive components
• Inserting a compact disc
• Playing an audio CD
• Playing CDs
• Creating a CD
• Removing a disc with the computer on
• Removing a disc with the computer off
• Caring for CD or DVD Discs
• Toshiba’s online resources
• Mobile Computing
• Toshiba’s energy-saver design
• Running the computer on battery power
• Battery Notice
• Power management
• Using additional batteries
• Charging batteries
• Charging the main battery
• Charging the RTC battery
• Monitoring main battery power
• Determining remaining battery power
• What to do when the main battery runs low
• Setting battery alarms
• Conserving battery power
• Power Profiles
• Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
• Changing the main battery
• Removing the battery from the computer
• Inserting a charged battery
• Taking care of your battery
• Safety precautions
• Maximizing battery life
• Disposing of used batteries
• Traveling tips
• Exploring Your Computer’s Features
• 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
• Setting up for communications
• Determining the COM port
• Connecting the modem to a telephone line
• 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 to, and downloading files from, the Internet
• Exploring audio features
• Recording sounds
• Using a microphone
• Using external speakers or headphones
• Using tablet mode
• Preparing to use the tablet
• Using tablet mode
• Using the Toshiba tablet pen
• Returning the computer to its original configuration
• Using PC Cards
• Inserting a PC Card
• Removing a PC Card
• Setting up a PC Card for your computer
• Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
• Inserting memory media
• Removing memory media
• Using the Ultra SlimBay
• Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay
• Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay
• Using the i.LINK® port
• Using an expansion device
• Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your...
• 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
• Toshiba Hotkey Utility
• Toshiba Assist
• Connect
• Secure
• Protect & Fix
• Optimize
• Setting passwords
• Using an instant password
• Using a supervisor or user password
• PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
• HDD Protection Utility
• Toshiba Power Saver
• Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
• Mouse Utility
• Toshiba Mobile Extension
• Toshiba Zooming Utility
• Toshiba Button Controls
• CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
• Toshiba Hardware Setup
• Tablet and Pen Settings
• Toshiba Rotation Utility
• Cross Menu Utility
• Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
• Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Fingerprint Authentication Utility
• Fingerprint utility limitations
• Fingerprint Enrollment
• Fingerprint Logon
• Power-on Security
• Control Center
• Password Bank
• Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
• Fingerprint reader limitations
• Keeping Your Files Safe
• Using passwords in the Windows® operating system
• User-level passwords
• Setting a user-level password
• Disabling the user-level password
• Using the power-on (user-level) password
• Using the instant (user-level) password
• Using the HDD password
• Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System...
• Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password...
• Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in...
• Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup
• Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in...
• 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
• Power and the batteries
• Keyboard problems
• Display problems
• Disk drive problems
• Optical drive problems
• Sound system problems
• PC Card problems
• Printer problems
• Modem problems
• Wireless networking problems
• DVD operating problems
• Develop good computing habits
• Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
• If you need further assistance
• Before you contact Toshiba
• Contacting Toshiba
• Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
• Toshiba’s worldwide offices
• Hot Keys
• Volume Mute
• Password security
• Without a password
• With a password
• Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
• Power usage mode
• Standby mode
• Hibernation mode
• Display modes
• Display brightness
• Disabling or enabling wireless devices
• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
• Keyboard hot keys
• Display resolution
• Zooming applications in/out
• Power Cord/Cable Connectors
• Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
• Getting Started
• Starting ConfigFree
• ConfigFree Utilities
• Connectivity Doctor
• Search for Wireless Devices
• Profile Settings
• ConfigFree SUMMIT
• Quick Connect
• Using the Automatic Switch
• Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
• Glossary
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http://www.csd.toshiba.com/
Table of contents
View All
• Introduction
• This guide
• Safety icons
• Other icons used
• Other documentation
• Service options
• Getting Started
• Selecting a place to work
• Creating a computer-friendly environment
• Keeping yourself comfortable
• Precautions
• Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
• Setting up your computer
• Setting up your software
• Registering your computer with Toshiba
• Adding optional external devices
• Connecting to a power source
• Charging the main battery
• Using the computer for the first time
• Opening the display panel
• Your computer’s features and specifications
• Turning on the power
• Adding memory (optional)
• Installing a memory module
• Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
• Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
• Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition
• Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
• Installing drivers and applications
• Scrolling with the TouchPad™
• Control buttons
• Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
• Using external display devices
• Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
• Adjusting the quality of the external display
• Using an external keyboard
• Using a mouse
• Connecting a printer
• Setting up a printer
• Connecting an optional external diskette drive
• Turning off the computer
• Options for turning off the computer
• Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
• Using and configuring Hibernation mode
• Using and configuring Standby mode
• Closing the display panel
• Using your computer in tablet mode