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Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users Selecting a power plan 237 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Selecting a power plan To view the Power plan options for your Windows® 7 computer, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. For more information, see "Conserving battery power" on page 117 and "Power Plans" on page 118. Accessing the Mouse utility To configure mouse settings in Windows® 7, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Mouse under the Devices and Printers heading. Accessing Web Camera Application Help If your computer came with a Web camera (see the detailed specs for your computer), you can get help on using the Web camera application by clicking Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help. Removing hardware from your computer safely To safely remove hardware (for example, memory cards, USB thumb drives, etc.) from your Windows® 7 computer, follow these steps: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of the taskbar. If the icon is not visible on the taskbar, click the Show hidden icons button ( ) on the taskbar. 2 Click Eject [device name] for the device you want to remove. 3 Remove the hardware device from the computer when prompted to do so. Checking device properties/status To view the properties or check the status of a connected device in Windows® 7, access the Device Manager by clicking Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. For more information, see "Checking device properties" on page 186.

Section	Page
Tecra® A10 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery DVDs	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	64
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	69
Checking the HDD operating status	72
Installing drivers and applications	72
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	72
Using the TouchPad™	73
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	74
Control buttons	74
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	74
Using external display devices	74
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	75
Adjusting the quality of the external display	76
Using an external keyboard	76
Using a mouse	76
Connecting a printer	77
Setting up a printer	77
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	78
Turning off the computer	79
Options for turning off the computer	79
Using the Shut Down command	82
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	84
Using and configuring Sleep mode	86
Closing the display panel	89
Customizing your computer’s settings	89
Caring for your computer	89
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	90
Using a computer lock	90
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	94
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	95
Overlay keys	96
Using the overlay to type numeric data	96
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Start Search field	99
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	102
Using the optical drive	102
Optical drive components	103
Inserting an optical disc	104
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	120
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	133
The World Wide Web	133
Internet Service Providers	133
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Web Camera	137
Using PC Cards	137
Inserting a PC Card	137
Removing a PC Card	138
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	139
Smart Card Reader	139
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	140
Inserting memory media	140
Removing memory media	141
Using the i.LINK® port	141
Using an expansion device	142
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	142
Chapter 5: Utilities	143
TOSHIBA Assist	144
Connect	145
Secure	146
Protect & Fix	147
Optimize	148
TOSHIBA Application Installer	149
Setting passwords	150
Using an instant password	150
Using a supervisor password	151
Using a user password	152
Deleting a user password	153
TOSHIBA Security Assist	154
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	156
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	157
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	158
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	159
Booting from a bootable SD card	160
Mouse Utility	161
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	162
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
USB Sleep and Charge	164
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	166
Power supply mode settings	166
Battery settings	166
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	167
TOSHIBA Button Support	168
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	169
TOSHIBA Accessibility	170
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	171
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	172
Fingerprint utility limitations	172
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	172
Fingerprint Logon	173
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	173
Fingerprint reader limitations	174
ConfigFree®	175
Getting Started	175
ConfigFree® Utilities	176
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	180
The Windows® operating system is not working	183
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® operating system can help you	185
Resolving a hardware conflict	185
A plan of action	185
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	186
Memory problems	187
Power and the batteries	188
Keyboard problems	189
Display problems	190
Disk or internal storage drive problems	192
Optical drive problems	194
Sound system problems	195
PC Card problems	195
Printer problems	197
Modem problems	198
Wireless networking problems	199
DVD operating problems	201
Develop good computing habits	202
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	203
If you need further assistance	207
Before you contact Toshiba	207
Contacting Toshiba	208
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	209
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	211
Hot Key Cards	211
Using the Hot Key Cards	212
Application Cards	213
Using the Application Cards	214
Card Case	214
Hot key functions	215
Volume Mute	216
Lock (Instant security)	217
Power plan	218
Sleep mode	219
Hibernation mode	220
Output (Display switch)	221
Display brightness	222
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	223
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	224
Zoom (Display resolution)	225
Keyboard hot key functions	226
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	227
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	228
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	229
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	230
Cleaning the cooling module	231
Appendix D: Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users	233
Setting up your software	233
Getting detailed product specifications	233
Creating recovery DVDs/media	234
Registering your computer with Toshiba	234
Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop	234
Shutting down your computer	235
Checking total memory (RAM)	235
Using Windows® Explorer	235
Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control	236
Re-installing drivers and applications	236
Setting up a printer	236
Setting Power Options	236
Setting battery notifications	236
Selecting a power plan	237
Accessing the Mouse utility	237
Accessing Web Camera Application Help	237
Removing hardware from your computer safely	237
Checking device properties/status	237
Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7	238
Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address	238
If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD	238
If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD	238
Backing up your computer and creating system restore points	239
Using virtualization technology	239
Glossary	241