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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Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer Problems Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your Computer 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems If the battery is not charging If battery life is short 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Reprogramming the Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Speaker Functions Power Management Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Touch Pad
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When Working Inside Your Computer Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge A Tour of Your Computer Front View Left Side View Right Side View . Back View . Bottom View 2 Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Font and Icon Sizes Adjusting Font Sizes Adjusting Icon Sizes Dell™ QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon. Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems E-Mail
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External component identification Top components Display components Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Keys Lights TouchPad Front components Left-side components Rear component Right-side components Bottom components 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location Computer major components Display assembly components Door/Cover Kit Cable Kit Mass storage devices Miscellaneous parts Sequential part number listing 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required Service considerations Plastic parts Cables and connectors Drive handling Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Packaging and transporting guidelines Workstation guidelines Equipment guidelines Unknown user password
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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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