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Toshiba Portege 3490CT User Manual

Toshiba Portege 3490CT
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TOSHIBA
C499-1200M1
Portégé
®
3490CT
Users Guide
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Toshiba Portege 3490CT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
ModelPortege 3490CT
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Finding Your Way Around Toshiba Portégé

AC Adapter Connection

Details the AC adapter and its connection for powering the computer.

Getting Started with Your Toshiba Portégé

Setting Up Your Computer

Steps for initial computer configuration and connecting peripherals.

Connecting the Modem

Instructions for connecting the computer's built-in modem.

Connecting to a Power Source

How to connect the computer to AC power or battery.

Using the Computer for the First Time

Steps for powering on the computer for the initial startup.

Setting Up Your Software

Guidance on installing and configuring operating system software.

Turning Off the Computer

Procedures for safely shutting down or hibernating the computer.

Learning the Basics of Your Toshiba Portégé

Saving Your Work

Procedures for saving documents and data to disk.

Mobile Computing with Your Toshiba Portégé

Running the Computer on Battery Power

Information on using the computer's battery for power.

Maximizing Battery Life

Tips and strategies to extend the battery's operational life.

Charging Batteries

Procedures for charging the main and RTC batteries.

What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low

Actions to take when the computer's main battery charge is low.

Conserving Battery Power

Explanation of power-saving modes and settings.

Expansion Options for Your Toshiba Portégé

Using the LAN Port Replicator

Details on connecting to networks and peripherals via LAN Replicator.

Enhancing Productivity on Your Toshiba Portégé

Powering Down the Computer

Methods for shutting down, hibernating, or standing by the computer.

Toshiba Utilities for System Management

Toshiba Hardware Setup

Configuring hardware settings through Windows interface.

Power Saver Utility

Managing computer power settings and modes.

Setting User Passwords

Methods for setting instant, power-on, and supervisor passwords.

Using a Hard Disk Drive Password

Securing the hard disk drive with a password.

Using a Supervisor Password

Setting supervisor passwords to restrict hardware configuration changes.

Troubleshooting Common Toshiba Portégé Issues

Problems That Are Easy to Fix

Solutions for common software issues like unresponsive programs.

Problems When Turning On the Computer

Troubleshooting startup issues like the computer not starting.

Windows 98 Second Edition Not Working

Steps to fix issues with the operating system startup.

Resolving a Hardware Conflict

Methods for identifying and resolving hardware conflicts.

Fixing Problems with Device Manager

Using Device Manager to check and change device configurations.

Power and Battery Troubleshooting

Resolving issues related to AC adapter, power cables, and batteries.

Display Problems

Troubleshooting issues with the screen display.

Disk Drive Problems

Resolving issues with hard disk and diskette drives.

If You Need Further Assistance

Steps to take for additional technical support.

Appendix A: Toshiba Portégé Hot Keys

Appendix B: Features and Specifications

External Power and Battery Specifications

Details on power supply, batteries, and charging.

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