User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660

[. . . ] 204 205 205 207 207 208 208 208 208 209 210 13 Maintaining Your Computer . 212 214 216 219 219 220 221 223 225 226 228 228 229 229 v Cleaning the mouse . . 285 286 286 287 289 289 290 291 291 292 293 293 293 294 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . 307 vii viii Checking Out Your Gateway 600 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook. [. . . ] If you are using Windows XP, you can change the Intel SpeedStep settings in the BIOS Setup utility. If you are using Windows 2000, you can change the SpeedStep settings in Windows. To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP: 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on your notebook. Highlight In Battery only, then change the value by pressing the + key. Highlight In AC mode, then change the value by pressing the + key. 164 www. gateway. com Changing power settings 6 7 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. Select Yes, then press ENTER. To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 2000: 1 2 3 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab. www. gateway. com 165 Chapter 8: Managing Power 4 Change any of the following settings: s To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Running on batteries list, then click Maximum Performance. s To run the processor at reduced speed (using less power) regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Plugged in list, then click Battery Optimized Performance. To turn off the SpeedStep technology control, click the Advanced tab, click the Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control check box, then click Apply. s s To remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar, click the Advanced tab, click the Remove icon from taskbar check box, then click Apply. 5 Click OK. 166 www. gateway. com Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn about: s s s s s 9 Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook's power efficiently Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities. You can also download an electronic copy from www. gateway. com/support/manlib/. www. gateway. com 167 Chapter 9: Travel Tips Modem s Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To exit the BIOS Setup utility, open the Exit menu, then select Exit Saving Changes. When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3. Power s Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. s s s For information on conserving battery power, see "Conserving battery power" on page 156. For information on using alternate power sources, see "Using alternate power sources" on page 156. For information on monitoring the battery charge, see "Monitoring the battery charge" on page 148. s s 170 www. gateway. com Additional tips Additional tips s If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. s s www. gateway. com 171 Chapter 9: Travel Tips 172 www. gateway. com Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows. Read this chapter to learn how to: s s s s 10 Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad settings Add, change, and switch user accounts in Windows XP www. gateway. com 173 Chapter 10: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays. [. . . ] Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should make sure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself. [. . . ]