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

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 Special Windows® 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 optical drive Optical drive components Inserting a compact disc Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resources Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver design Outdoor display switch 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 Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop 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 to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an SD™ card Installing SD card drivers Inserting an SD card Formatting an SD card Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card Removing an SD card Using the i.LINK® port Using an expansion device Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer Chapter 5: Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Using a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Using drag-and-drop to assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility Booting from a bootable SD card TOSHIBA Power Saver Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profile Customizing a power profile Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 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® 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 Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems Printer problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices

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