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Index 247 set up 129 computer caring for 88 cleaning 89 moving 89 non-system disk or disk error message 181 not accessing disk drives 180 running on battery power 109 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 180 computer lock 89 computing tips 91 ConfigFree® 174 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 130 control buttons 73 Ctrl keys 94 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 185 checking properties 185 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 192 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 192 cannot read a diskette 192 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 190 external monitor not working 190 screen is blank 189 display device external 73 display output settings 74 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 73 DVD player general problems 200 DVD, using 101 E ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 184 general hardware problem 184 non-system disk or disk error 181 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 190 warning resume failure 180 Error-checking 191 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 206 expansion capability 141 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 190 mouse 75 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 75 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 191

Section	Page
Tecra® A10 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Checking the HDD operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	71
Using the TouchPad™	72
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	73
Control buttons	73
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	73
Using external display devices	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	76
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	78
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	81
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	83
Using and configuring Sleep mode	85
Closing the display panel	88
Customizing your computer’s settings	88
Caring for your computer	88
Cleaning the computer	89
Moving the computer	89
Using a computer lock	89
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	91
Computing tips	91
Using the keyboard	93
Character keys	93
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Special Windows® keys	94
Overlay keys	95
Using the overlay to type numeric data	95
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Start Search field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Inserting an optical disc	103
Playing an audio CD	104
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	105
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	106
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	111
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	118
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	129
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	130
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Web Camera	136
Using PC Cards	136
Inserting a PC Card	136
Removing a PC Card	137
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	138
Smart Card Reader	138
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	139
Inserting memory media	139
Removing memory media	140
Using the i.LINK® port	140
Using an expansion device	141
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	141
Chapter 5: Utilities	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Connect	144
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA Application Installer	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor password	150
Using a user password	151
Deleting a user password	152
TOSHIBA Security Assist	153
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	155
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	156
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	157
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	158
Booting from a bootable SD card	159
Mouse Utility	160
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	161
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	163
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	163
USB Sleep and Charge	163
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	165
Power supply mode settings	165
Battery settings	165
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	166
TOSHIBA Button Support	167
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	170
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint utility limitations	171
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	171
Fingerprint Logon	172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	172
Fingerprint reader limitations	173
ConfigFree®	174
Getting Started	174
ConfigFree® Utilities	175
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	178
Problems that are easy to fix	178
Problems when you turn on the computer	179
The Windows® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	182
Internet problems	183
The Windows® operating system can help you	184
Resolving a hardware conflict	184
A plan of action	184
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	185
Memory problems	186
Power and the batteries	187
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	189
Disk or internal storage drive problems	191
Optical drive problems	193
Sound system problems	194
PC Card problems	194
Printer problems	196
Modem problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD operating problems	200
Develop good computing habits	201
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	202
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	208
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	210
Hot Key Cards	210
Using the Hot Key Cards	211
Application Cards	212
Using the Application Cards	213
Card Case	213
Hot key functions	214
Volume Mute	215
Lock (Instant security)	216
Power plan	217
Sleep mode	218
Hibernation mode	219
Output (Display switch)	220
Display brightness	221
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	222
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	223
Zoom (Display resolution)	224
Keyboard hot key functions	225
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	226
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	227
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	228
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	229
Cleaning the cooling module	230
Glossary	232

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Index

set up

129

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

181

not accessing disk drives

180

running on battery power

109

setting up

warning resume failure message

180

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree

174

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

130

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

127

major features

127

desktop exploration

126

desktop icons

127

Device Manager

185

checking properties

185

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

192

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

192

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

191

running slow

192

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

192

cannot read a diskette

192

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

190

external monitor not working

190

screen is blank

189

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

124

double-click

DVD player

general problems

200

DVD, using

101

ENERGY STAR

error messages

device driver conflict

184

general hardware problem

184

non-system disk or disk error

181

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

190

warning resume failure

180

Error-checking

191

eSATA

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

206

expansion capability

141

exploring the desktop

126

external

monitor

not working

190

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

191