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Connecting a printer
NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow 
the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a local printer.
NOTE: You must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not 
come with your printer, you may purchase one from an electronics 
or computer store.
If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant, make sure your printer 
cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.
CAUTION: Your printer documentation may require you to install 
the printer software before physically connecting the printer to 
your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by 
the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.
CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the computer’s 
power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or 
both.
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer 
through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USB-
compatible, check its documentation.
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, 
which may come with your printer. You can purchase one 
from a computer or electronics store.
To connect a USB printer:
1Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on 
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2Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
To connect a parallel printer:
CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the 
computer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
1Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the 
computer’s parallel port. 
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
2Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
See your printer documentation for additional configuration 
steps, or see “Setting up a printer,” below.
Setting up a printer
If you started your computer with a printer connected and 
turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and 
Play). If this is not the case, then you must install the printer 
driver for the model of printer that is connected to your 
computer. You install the printer driver either by following 
the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using 
the operating system Add Printer Wizard.
If you plan to set up a printer later, click Cancel.
Using the Add Printer Wizard
To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard:
1Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other 
Hardware.
2Select Printers and Faxes.
To the computer
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The Printers and Faxes window appears.
Sample Printers and Faxes window
3Click Add Printer.
The Add Printer Wizard starts.
Sample Add Printer Wizard 
						

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4Click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the operating 
system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder 
of this section. See your printer manual.
5If the printer you are setting up:
❖Is not connected to a network, select Local printer 
attached to this computer.
If you select Local printer, check “Automatically detect 
and install my Plug and Play printer.”
❖Is connected to a network, select Network printer, 
or a printer attached to another computer.
6Click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your 
printer.
7From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your 
printer, then click Next.
8Select the port settings according to the instructions in 
your printer’s documentation and the port to which your 
printer is connected, then click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer 
name.
9Enter a name for your printer.
HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name 
is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference.
10To set up the printer to be the default printer for the 
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11Click Next.
The operating system prompts you to print a test page.
12If your printer is connected and turned on, click Next.
To complete the setup procedure without printing a test 
page, click No, then click Next.
13Click Finish.
You are now ready to print.
Depending on your program, you may see various 
messages indicating the status of your print job.
Turning off the computer
It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not 
using it for a while. 
If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the 
computer plugged into a power source (even though the 
computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the 
computer off, it may take up to three hours to recharge the 
main battery.
When you power down the computer, you have three options 
to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and 
Standby. Each option has its advantages. 
❖Use the Turn Off command if you are using the 
Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the 
Windows® XP Professional operating system when not 
connected to a domain server. 
❖Use the Shut down command if you are using the 
Windows® XP Professional operating system and 
connected to a domain server. 
❖If you have work in progress and are not connected to a 
network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate 
commands to save your system settings to memory so 
that, when you turn on the computer again, you will 
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❖To leave the computer off for a longer period, you can use 
the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to 
a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a 
domain server instead. 
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. 
Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data.
For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on 
page 87. 
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your 
computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For 
information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see 
“Running the computer on battery power” on page 98.
Cleaning the computer
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel 
and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your 
Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning 
products.
CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the 
computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never 
spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or 
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Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make 
sure all disk activity has ended (the disk activity lights stop 
glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by 
the back (where the ports are located).
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand 
reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case 
for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your 
Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba’s Web site at 
toshiba.com.
Using a computer lock
You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such 
as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an 
optional PORT-Noteworthy
® computer lock cable.
PORT-Noteworthy
® computer lock cable
To secure the computer:
1Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy 
object.
Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the 
cable off the object.
2Pass the locking end through the loop.
3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot, 
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The computer is now securely locked to deter computer 
theft. 
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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
This chapter lists some computing tips and provides 
important information about basic features.
Computing tips
❖Save your work frequently.
Your work temporarily stays in the computer’s memory 
until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved 
work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must 
restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge 
while you are working. Your computer can be configured 
to warn you when the battery is running low. See “Power 
management” on page 99.    
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you 
can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset 
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❖Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. 
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe 
place.
If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data 
on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
❖Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to 
conserve disk space and help your computer perform at 
its optimal level. Consult your Windows
® XP operating 
system documentation for more information on these and 
other utilities. 
❖Always use the proper procedure to turn off the 
computer. (See “Powering down the computer” on 
page 87.)
CAUTION: The operating system records information, such as 
your desktop setup, during its shut down procedure. If you don’t 
let the operating system shut down normally, details such as new 
icon positions may be lost.
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