Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners . Uninterruptible Power Supplies About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions . Power Management Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display
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Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Other precautions Setting up your computer Adding memory Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Turning on the computer Opening the display panel Turning on the power Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up other devices Turning off the computer Closing the display panel Using external display devices Connecting the display device 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 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting a microphone
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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 Checking total memory 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 Using the TouchPad™ 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 Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock
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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 notifications Conserving battery power Power Plans Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips
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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 Using the TouchPad™ 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
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Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Charging the Battery Removing the Battery Storing a Battery Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems Dell Diagnostics Index Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media
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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 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 Removing a memory module
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Your Computer’s Configuration Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP Wizard Transferring Information to a New Computer Running the Files and Settings Transfer Microsoft Windows Vista™ Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter ® Windows® Vista™ Power Meter Microsoft Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes . Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties Charging the Battery . Removing the Battery Storing a Battery .
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