Toshiba 2010 User Manual

Table of Contents

Portégé® 2010 User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
  - Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options

Chapter 1 - 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

Chapter 2 - 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
  - Customizing your computer’s settings
- Powering down the computer
  - Shut down command
  - Hibernation command
  - Standby command
- Turning off the computer
  - Closing the display panel
- Caring for your computer
  - Cleaning the computer
  - Moving the computer
  - Using a computer lock

Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Using the keyboard
  - Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
  - Character keys
  - Function keys
  - Windows® special keys
  - Overlay keys
- Exploring the desktop
  - Using the Start menu
- 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

Chapter 4 - 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

Chapter 5 - 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
  - Inserting a PC Card
  - Hot swapping PC Cards
  - Removing a PC Card
- Using a Secure Digital (SD) card
  - Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) card
  - Removing a Secure Digital (SD) card

Chapter 6 - Enhancing Productivity
- Windows® 2000 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
  - Shut down command
  - Hibernation command
  - Standby command
- Using Shut down
  - Shutting down off more quickly
  - Starting again after Shut down
- Using Hibernation
  - Enabling the Hibernation command
  - Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
  - Starting again from Hibernation
- Using Standby
  - Going into Standby mode more quickly
  - Starting again from Standby
  - Quickly changing your Shut down mode

Chapter 7 - 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

Chapter 8 - 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
  - Using Windows® 2000 Professional online Help
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  - A 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

Appendix A - Hot Keys
- Volume Control
- Volume Mute
- Password security
  - Without a password
  - With a password
- Power usage mode
- Standby mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display brightness
- Keyboard hot keys

Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors

Glossary

Index