Toshiba R205-S209 Manual

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  • Portégé® R200/R205 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • 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
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • Setting up your computer
      • Setting up your software
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
    • Adding external devices
    • Connecting the AC adapter
    • Using 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
    • Removing a memory module
    • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities
      • Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
      • Hard disk drive recovery using the recovery partition
      • Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media
      • Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Connecting a mouse
    • Connecting a printer
    • Connecting the modem
    • Connecting other external devices
    • Using the TouchPad
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Using the Toshiba Assist button
      • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Powering off the computer
      • Closing the display panel
      • Different ways to turn the computer on and off
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • 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
      • Windows ® special keys
      • Overlay keys
    • Saving your work
      • Using a file extension
    • Printing your work
    • Backing up your files
      • Restoring your work
    • Connecting an external DVD-ROM/multi- function drive
    • Playing audio
    • Playing DVDs
    • 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
  • Chapter 3: 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
  • Chapter 4: Expansion Options
    • Using your computer at the office
    • Using an expansion device
    • Optional Slim Port Replicator
      • Back 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 an SD™ card
      • Removing an SD™ card
  • Chapter 5: 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
      • Using the Ethernet LAN Port
      • Accessing a LAN
    • Using audio features
      • Using external speakers or headphones
      • Recording sounds
      • Using a microphone
  • Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
    • Fnesse®
      • Starting Fnesse
      • Assigning a key to a program or document
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • Hotkey utility
    • Toshiba Mobile Extension
    • TOSHIBA Assist
      • Optimize
      • Connect
      • Secure
      • Protect and Fix
      • TOSHIBA Button Controls
    • HDD Protection
    • TOSHIBA Power Saver
    • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
    • TOSHIBA Password Utility
    • TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
    • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
    • SD™ Memory Card Format
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    • Hard disk drive passwords
      • 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
      • Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup
      • Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup
    • Fingerprint recognition utility
      • Enrolling in OmniPass
      • Replacing your passwords
      • Remembering passwords
      • Authentication settings
      • Password management
      • OmniPass user identities
      • Identities and password management
      • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor
      • Fingerprint sensor limitations
  • Chapter 7: 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
      • A plan of action
      • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
      • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Memory problems
      • Power and the batteries
      • Keyboard problems
      • Display problems
      • Disk drive problems
      • DVD-ROM or multi-function 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
  • 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
    • USA and Canada
    • United Kingdom
    • Australia
    • Europe
  • 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
  • Index