Toshiba U100 Manual

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Table of Contents

  • libretto U100
  • System Characteristics
    • Easyguard Protect & Fix
      • Easyguard Secure
      • Easyguard Connect
      • Easyguard Optimize
      • Toshiba Software and Utilities
      • Third-party Software
  • Limited Warranty
  • Accessories
Pages: 280 | Size: 4.3 MB

Table of Contents

  • libretto® U100/U105 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 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
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
    • Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (for the U100 model only)
      • 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
    • Using the Accupoint II pointing device
    • Turning off the computer
      • Closing the display panel
    • Devices for office computing
    • libretto® DVD Dock
      • Connecting the libretto® DVD Dock
      • Removing the libretto® DVD Dock
    • 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 local printer
    • Setting up your printer
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
  • 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
      • Using the overlay to type numeric data
    • 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
    • Printing your work
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Using the libretto® DVD Dock
      • libretto® DVD Dock control buttons
      • Inserting discs (CD or DVD)
    • Playing audio
      • Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    • Powering down the computer
      • Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
      • Using Hibernation
      • Using Standby
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
    • Charging the batteries
      • Charging the main battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring battery power
      • What to do when the battery alarm sounds
    • Changing batteries
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maximizing battery life
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Conserving power
      • Power profiles
      • Using a hot key to set the power profile
    • Additional options for power
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Setting up for communications
      • 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 external speakers or headphones
    • Inserting and removing PC Cards
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    • Using a Secure Digital (SD) card
      • Inserting an SD card
      • Removing an SD card
  • Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
    • Fn-esse®
      • Starting Fn-esse®
      • Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • TOSHIBA Assist
      • Connect
      • Secure
      • Protect & Fix
      • Optimize
    • PC Diagnostic Tool
    • Quick Launch Utility
    • Power Management
      • Mouse Utility
      • Hotkey Utility
      • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
    • Setting user passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Setting a user password
      • Disabling a user password
    • Using a supervisor password
      • Setting a supervisor password
      • Deleting a supervisor password
    • HDD Protection
    • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
    • TOSHIBA Accessibility
    • TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
      • Booting from a bootable SD card
    • 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 6: 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 device 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
    • Instant password security
    • Power usage profile
    • Standby mode
    • Hibernation mode
    • Display modes
    • Display brightness
    • Keyboard hot keys
  • Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
  • Appendix C: 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