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254 Index main battery 107 checking device properties 197 cleaning CD or DVDs 84 computer 65 click 50 closing programs 136 comfort chair 39 lighting 40 work habits 41 command Shut down 86 Turn Off 86 commands Hibernate 87 powering down 86 Standby 88 communications programs 84 setting up 84 system resources 195 via modem 85 compact discs inserting 79 problem solving 207 removing 83 computer cleaning 65 lock 66 moving 66 non-system disk or disk error message 191 not accessing disk drives 190 placement 39 protection 37 running on battery power 105 setting up 42, 55 transferring information 161 turning off 150 turning on 48 using at the office 158 warning resume failure message 191 work area 37 computing tips 68 connecting AC adapter 45 external monitor 61, 158 external speakers 171 modem 85 mouse 60 power cable 47 television 61 to a network 85 USB mouse 60 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 83 DVDs 83 control buttons 50 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 78 critical applications 2 customizing taskbar 152 D date and time setting 142 DC-IN 46 desktop 121 browsing style 154 creating new icon 122 creating shortcuts 136 major features 121 properties 140 shortcut menu 125 Start button 122

Section	Page
Tecra® A1 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	34
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	35
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Other precautions	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	48
Using the TouchPad™	49
Control buttons	50
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	50
Setting up a printer	51
Installing additional memory (optional)	54
Removing a memory module	58
Connecting a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Connecting a USB printer	60
Connecting a parallel printer	60
Using external display devices	61
Connecting an external monitor	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Display limitations	62
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	63
Using an external keyboard	64
Turning off the computer	64
Caring for your computer	65
Cleaning the computer	65
Moving the computer	66
Using a computer lock	66
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	68
Computing tips	68
Using the keyboard	69
Character keys	70
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	70
Function keys	70
Windows® special keys	71
Overlay keys	71
Emulating a full-size keyboard	73
Starting a program	73
Saving your work	74
Printing your work	75
Backing up your files	75
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	76
DVD-ROM drive components	77
Inserting a disc	78
Playing an audio CD	80
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	82
Removing a disc with the computer on	83
Removing a disc with the computer off	83
Caring for CDs and DVDs	84
Setting up for communications	84
Connecting the modem to a phone line	85
Connecting your computer to a network	85
Powering down the computer	86
Turn Off or Shut down command	86
Restart command	87
Hibernation command	87
Standby command	88
Using Turn Off or Shut down	89
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	90
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	93
Using Hibernation	93
Enabling the Hibernation command	93
Going into Hibernation mode	95
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	96
Starting again from Hibernation mode	99
Using Standby	100
Going into Standby mode more quickly	101
Starting again from Standby	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	106
Power management	106
Charging the batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	110
Conserving battery power	111
What to do when the battery runs low	111
Setting battery alarms	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting the battery in the computer	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Disposing of used batteries safely	118
Traveling tips	118
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	120
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Windows® XP file system	123
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	124
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	127
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	128
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	129
Lesson 6: Starting programs	131
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	133
Using the taskbar	133
Minimizing and maximizing windows	133
Resizing and moving windows	134
Lesson 8: Closing programs	136
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	136
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	137
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	138
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	140
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	142
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	144
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	146
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	147
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	147
Using the online tours and tutorials	149
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	150
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options	151
Windows® XP special features	151
Personalizing your desktop	152
Customizing the taskbar	152
Bringing the world to your desktop	153
Changing desktop and browsing style	154
Personalizing individual windows	155
Customizing window toolbars	156
Displaying information about each folder	157
Using your computer at the office	158
Setting up for communications	159
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	160
Setting up a dial-up connection	160
Exchanging data with another computer	161
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	161
Getting help transferring files	161
Setting up a wireless connection	162
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	162
Connecting to the Internet	162
An overview of using the Internet	163
The Internet	164
The World Wide Web	164
Internet Service Providers	164
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	165
Surfing the Internet	165
Internet features	165
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	166
Toshiba’s online resources	166
Exploring video features	167
Changing the display properties setting	167
Display settings hot key	168
Exploring audio features	169
Recording sounds	169
Using a microphone	169
Adjusting recording settings	170
Using external speakers or headphones	171
Using PC Cards	171
PC Card supporting software	172
Inserting PC Cards	172
Removing PC Cards	173
Hot swapping	174
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	175
TOSHIBA Accessibility	175
Fn-esse	177
Starting Fn-esse	177
Assigning a key to a program or document	178
Viewing existing key assignments	180
Changing or removing existing key assignments	180
Hotkey utility	180
TOSHIBA Console	181
Customize Your Computer	182
Network	183
Security	183
Power Management	183
Toshiba Hardware Setup	186
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	188
Problems that are easy to fix	188
Problems when you turn on the computer	190
The Windows ® operating system is not working	191
Using Startup options to fix problems	192
Internet problems	193
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	193
Resolving a hardware conflict	194
A plan of action	194
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	195
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	197
Memory module problems	199
Power and the batteries	200
Keyboard problems	201
Display problems	202
Disk drive problems	204
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	206
Sound system problems	208
PC Card problems	209
Printer problems	212
Modem problems	213
Develop good computing habits	213
If you need further assistance	214
Before you call	215
Contacting Toshiba	215
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	216
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	217
Appendix A: Hot Keys	220
Volume Mute	220
Instant password security	220
Without a password	220
With a password	221
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	221
Power usage mode	222
Standby mode	223
Hibernation mode	224
Display modes	225
Display brightness	226
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	226
Keyboard hot keys	226
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	227
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	228
Getting Started	229
ConfigFree Main Screen	229
Starting ConfigFree	230
Configuring ConfigFree	230
ConfigFree Utilities	231
Connectivity Doctor	231
Device Settings	232
Profile Settings	234
Quick Connect	235
Using Auto Switch	236
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	237
Auto Switch (SSID)	237
Glossary	238

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Index

main battery

107

checking device properties

197

cleaning

CD or DVDs

computer

click

closing programs

136

comfort

chair

lighting

work habits

command

Shut down

Turn Off

commands

Hibernate

powering down

Standby

communications

programs

setting up

system resources

195

via modem

compact discs

inserting

problem solving

207

removing

computer

cleaning

lock

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

191

not accessing disk drives

190

placement

protection

running on battery power

105

setting up

transferring information

161

turning off

150

turning on

using at the office

158

warning resume failure message

191

work area

computing tips

connecting

AC adapter

external monitor

158

external speakers

171

modem

mouse

power cable

television

to a network

USB mouse

conserving battery power

111

Contents

CDs

DVDs

control buttons

control buttons for DVD-ROM or

multi-function drive

critical applications

customizing

taskbar

152

date and time

setting

142

DC-IN

desktop

121

browsing style

154

creating new icon

122

creating shortcuts

136

major features

121

properties

140

shortcut menu

125

Start button

122