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Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer. NOTE While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 33

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