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258 Index Card and Socket Services 172 checklist 210 CIS (Card Information Structure) 209 computer stops working 211 errors 211 hot swapping fails 211 inserting 172 modem default 159 not recognized 211 problem solving 209, 210 removing 173 replacing 174 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 171 Plug and Play 196 ports external diskette drive 63 power cable 47 cable connectors 227 computer will not start 190 monitoring 109 problem solving 200 taking care of your battery 116 Power Management 183 powering down 86 running on batteries 185 power usage mode 111 powering off 86 precautions 41 primary button 50 printer Add Printer Wizard 51 problem solving 212 printing a file 75 problem solving AC power 200 accessing disk drives 190 battery charge does not last 201 cannot access CD/DVD 206 cannot insert diskette in drive 205 cannot read a diskette 206 changing display properties 203 checking device properties 197 compact discs not running correctly 207 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 211 computer will not power up 190 contacting Toshiba 33, 215 corrupted/damaged data files 205 Device Manager 197 disabling a device 197, 198 disk drive is slow 205 display is blank 202 external display not working 204 external keyboard not working 201 external monitor 202 faulty memory 199 hardware conflict 194, 195 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 196 high-pitched noise 208 illegal operation 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 193 Internet connection is slow 193 keyboard not responding 190 keyboard produces unexpected characters 201 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 204 modem not receiving or transmitting 213 multi-function drive tray does not

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

Card and Socket Services

172

checklist

210

CIS (Card Information Structure)

209

computer stops working

211

errors

211

hot swapping fails

211

inserting

172

modem default

159

not recognized

211

problem solving

209

210

removing

173

replacing

174

PCMCIA (Personal Computer

Memory Card International

Association)

171

Plug and Play

196

ports

external diskette drive

power

cable

cable connectors

227

computer will not start

190

monitoring

109

problem solving

200

taking care of your battery

116

Power Management

183

powering down

running on batteries

185

power usage mode

111

powering off

precautions

primary button

printer

Add Printer Wizard

problem solving

212

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

200

accessing disk drives

190

battery charge does not last

201

cannot access CD/DVD

206

cannot insert diskette in drive

205

cannot read a diskette

206

changing display properties

203

checking device properties

197

compact discs not running

correctly

207

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

211

computer will not power up

190

contacting Toshiba

215

corrupted/damaged data files

205

Device Manager

197

disabling a device

197

198

disk drive is slow

205

display is blank

202

external display not working

204

external keyboard not working

201

external monitor

202

faulty memory

199

hardware conflict

194

195

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

196

high-pitched noise

208

illegal operation

189

Internet bookmarked site not

found

193

Internet connection is slow

193

keyboard

not responding

190

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

201

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

204

modem not receiving or

transmitting

213

multi-function drive tray does not