Toshiba Tecra A8-S8415 Resource Guide for Tecra A8 - Page 2

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Contents

Introduction

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19

Setting up your computer and getting started

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21

Adding memory (optional)

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25

Your computer’s TFT display

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31

Inserting a PC Card

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31

Removing a PC Card

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32

Learning the basics

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32

Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device

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33

Using the optical drive

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35

Moving the computer

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37

Mobile computing

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38

Taking care of your battery

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42

If something goes wrong

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44

If you need further assistance

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48

Power cord/cable connectors

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49

Features and specifications

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49

Index

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50

Toshiba Tecra A8-S8415 Resource Guide for Tecra A8 - Page 2

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Section	Page
Introduction	19
This guide	19
Other documentation	21
Setting up your computer and getting started	21
Precautions	21
Your computer’s features and specifications	22
Connecting to a power source	22
Connecting a printer	24
Adding memory (optional)	25
Installing a memory module	25
Removing a memory module	29
Your computer’s TFT display	31
Inserting a PC Card	31
Removing a PC Card	32
Learning the basics	32
Computing tips	32
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	33
Using the TouchPad™	33
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	34
Control buttons	34
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	34
Using the optical drive	35
Inserting a compact disc	36
Removing a disc with the computer on	37
Removing a disc with the computer off	37
Moving the computer	37
Mobile computing	38
Running the computer on battery power	38
Monitoring main battery power	39
Setting battery notifications	39
Changing the main battery	40
Taking care of your battery	42
Safety precautions	42
Maintaining your battery	42
Disposing of used batteries	43
If something goes wrong	44
Problems that are easy to fix	44
Problems when you turn on the computer	45
Display problems	46
PC Card problems	47
If you need further assistance	48
Before you contact Toshiba	48
Contacting Toshiba	48
Toshiba voice contact	48
Power cord/cable connectors	49
Features and specifications	49
Index	50
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B	50
C	50
D	50
E	50
F	50
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K	50
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M	50
O	51
P	51
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