Main
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information
Industry Canada requirement
FCC requirements
Telephone Company Procedures
If Problems Arise
Disconnection
Fax Branding
Alarm Equipment
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and your Health
Regulatory Information
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
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USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Taiw an
Using this Equipment in Japan
Device Authorization
Radio approvals for wireless devices
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
Regulatory statements
European Union (EU) and EFTA
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
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Taiw an
Using this equipment in Japan
Device Authorization
2.4FH1
DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions
Location of the required label
Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Computer disposal information
Contents
Introduction ...............................................................37
Chapter 1: Getting Started.......................................... 42
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Chapter 2: Learning the Basics...................................77
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................. 102
Chapter 4: Expansion Options.................................. 123
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computers Features.......141
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities ......................................159
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe.......................... 181
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong...................... 191
Appendix A: Hot Keys...............................................235
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors............. 243
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ...............................244
Introduction
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This guide
Safety icons
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Other icons used
Other documentation
Service options
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Precautions
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Important information on your computers cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Adding external devices
Connecting to a power source
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Charging the main battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Your computers features and specifications
Turning on the power
Adding memory
Installing a memory module
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Removing a memory module
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Checking total memory
Connecting an external USB mouse
Connecting an external USB keyboard
Connecting a printer
Setting up a printer
Connecting the modem
Connecting to a phone line
Connecting to a network
Using the TouchPad
Primary and secondary control buttons
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
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Using the Cross-Functional button
Turning off the computer
Closing the display panel
Different ways to turn the computer on and off
Using your computer in tablet mode
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Customizing your computers settings
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
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Chapter 2
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
Hot keys
Windows special keys
Overlay keys
Using the overlay to type numeric data
Using the cursor control overlay
Starting a program
Saving your work
Saving files
File names
Using a file extension
Printing your work
Backing up your work
Restoring your work
Playing audio
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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
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Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
Using Hibernation
Enabling the Hibernation command
Going into Hibernation mode
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
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Starting again from Hibernation
Using Standby
Going into Standby mode more quickly
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Starting again from Standby
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 3
Mobile Computing
Toshibas 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
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Determining remaining battery power
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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
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Inserting a charged battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Disposing of used batteries
Traveling tips
Chapter 4
Expansion Options
Using your computer at the office
Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive
Connecting an optional external DVD drive
Inserting discs (CD or DVD)
Removing discs (CD or DVD)
Caring for CDs and DVDs
Using external display devices
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Using the Display Hot key
Using the Cross-Functional button
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Display limitations
Using tablet mode
Preparing to use the tablet
Using tablet mode
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Using the Toshiba tablet pen
Returning the computer to its original configuration
Using the i.LINK port
Using PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Hot swapping PC Cards
Hot swapping precautions
Using an optional SD card
Installing SD card drivers
Installing the SDcard in the SD slot
Formatting an optional SD card
Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting
Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card
Removing an optional SD card
Chapter 5
Exploring Your Computers Features
Windows XP special features
Personalizing your desktop
Customizing the taskbar
Bringing the world to your desktop
Turning on the Web content interface
Adding components to the Web content interface
Changing desktop and browsing style
Choosing a style
Personalizing individual windows
Customizing window toolbars
Displaying a toolbar in a window
Displaying information about each folder
Setting up for communications
Determining the COM port
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
Accessing a LAN
Using wireless LAN connectivity
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
Using audio features
Using external speakers or headphones
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Adjusting recording settings
Chapter 6
Toshiba Utilities
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
Assigning a key to a program or document
Using drag-and-drop
Using the keyboard or pointing device
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Hotkey utility
TOSHIBA Console
Customize Your Computer
Network
Security
Power Management
Power Usage Profiles
Creating a new power mode
Customizing a power mode
Toshiba Hardware Setup
The Toshiba Rotation Utility
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Cross Menu Utility
Creating a New Menu
TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
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Chapter 7
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 Setup
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup
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Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup
Chapter 8
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Your program stops responding.
Your program performs an illegal operation.
Problems when you turn on the computer
The computer will not start.
The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens.
The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive.
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message.
The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
My Internet connection is very slow.
My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in.
My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked.
The Windows XP operating system can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Plug and Play
Resolving conflicts
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
Checking device properties
Memory problems
Power and the batteries
The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable.
The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge.
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does.
Keyboard problems
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard.
Display problems
The screen is blank.
The screen does not look right.
The built-in screen flickers.
Disk drive problems
Error-checking
Your hard disk seems very slow.
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DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
You cannot access a disc in the drive.
You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out.
Some discs run correctly but others do not.
The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen.
Sound system problems
You do not hear any sound from the computer.
The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
PC Card problems
Card Information Structure
PC Card checklist
Resolving PC Card problems
The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.
The system does not recognize your PC Card.
A PC Card error occurs.
Printer problems
The printer will not print.
The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
Modem problems
The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data.
Wireless networking problems
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Special considerations for Windows XP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point.
The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work.
DVD operating problems
A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.
Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window.
DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted.
The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title.
Develop good computing habits
Save your work frequently.
On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.
Read the users guides.
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
Saving system configuration with Restore Points
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Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP
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Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers
General tips for installing hardware and software
If you need further assistance
Before you contact Toshiba
Contacting Toshiba
Toshibas Technical Support Website
Toshiba voice contact
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
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
Zooming applications in/out
Appendix B
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Appendix C
Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer
Getting Started
Starting ConfigFree
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ConfigFree Utilities
Connectivity Doctor
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Search for Wireless Devices
Creating a new wireless connection
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Creating a detected device wireless connection
Transferring files using Bluetooth
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Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device
Profile Settings
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ConfigFree SUMMIT
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Using ConfigFree SUMMIT
Quick Connect
Toshiba Wireless Projector
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Direct Link Toshiba Device
Using the Automatic Switch
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
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Glossary
Acronyms
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