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242 Index eSATA/USB combo port Using 141 exploring the desktop 129 ExpressCard® 137 checklist 194 computer stops working 195 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 137 not recognized 196 removing 138 ExpressCard® problems 194 slot appears dead 195 external monitor not working 190 mouse 81 external display device Mini DisplayPort™ port 79 RGB (monitor) port 79 external display, adjusting 81 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 191 file extensions 102 file, backing up 95 files backing up 103 printing 102 restoring 103 saving 100 fingerprint authentication 169 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 169 Fn keys 97 function keys 97 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 185 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 218 starting again from 90 hot key disabling or enabling Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 222 disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 223 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 223 zooming out 223 Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 213 hot key power plan 121 I icon 130 desktop 130 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 130 safety 39 inserting ExpressCards® 137 installation memory module 51 installing main battery 122, 124 memory modules 51 mouse 81 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 slow connection 185 URL address not found 185

Section	Page
Tecra® A11 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Your computer’s features and specifications	40
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
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	49
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Adding optional external devices	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	61
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	65
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	70
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	76
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	77
Using the TouchPad™	77
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	78
Control buttons	78
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	78
Using external display devices	79
Connecting an external monitor or projector	79
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	80
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Using an external keyboard	81
Using a mouse	81
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	83
Using the Shut down command	85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Sleep mode	90
Closing the display panel	93
Customizing your computer’s settings	93
Caring for your computer	93
Cleaning the computer	93
Moving the computer	94
Using a computer lock	94
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	96
Character keys	96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	97
Function keys	97
Special Windows® keys	97
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	98
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	99
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	100
Saving your work	100
Printing your work	102
Backing up your work	103
Restoring your work	103
Using the optical disc drive	104
optical disc drive components	104
Media control buttons	105
Inserting an optical disc	106
Playing an audio CD	107
Playing optical media	108
Recording optical media	108
Removing a disc with the computer on	109
Removing a disc with the computer off	109
Caring for optical discs	110
Toshiba’s online resources	110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	111
Running the computer on battery power	112
Battery Notice	112
Power management	113
Using additional batteries	114
Charging batteries	114
Charging the main battery	114
Charging the RTC battery	115
Monitoring main battery power	116
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the main battery runs low	118
Setting battery notifications	118
Conserving battery power	119
Power Plans	120
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	121
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	122
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	123
Inserting a charged battery	124
Taking care of your battery	125
Safety precautions	125
Maintaining your battery	126
Disposing of used batteries	127
Traveling tips	128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	129
Exploring the desktop	129
Finding your way around the desktop	130
Setting up for communications	132
Connecting your computer to a network	133
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	134
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using the Web Camera	136
Using an ExpressCard®	137
Inserting an ExpressCard®	137
Removing an ExpressCard®	138
Using the Smart Card Reader	138
Using the Memory card reader	139
Inserting memory media	139
Removing memory media	140
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	141
Using the expansion port	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
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	153
TOSHIBA Security Assist	154
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	156
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	157
Mouse Utility	158
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	159
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	161
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	161
USB Sleep and Charge	161
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	163
Power supply mode settings	163
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	165
TOSHIBA Button Support	166
TOSHIBA Accessibility	167
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	168
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint utility limitations	169
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	169
Fingerprint Logon	170
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	170
Fingerprint reader limitations	172
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	173
TOSHIBA Service Station	174
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	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	184
Internet problems	185
The Windows® operating system can help you	185
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	186
Checking device properties	186
Memory problems	187
Power and the batteries	187
Keyboard problems	189
Display problems	189
Disk or storage drive problems	191
Error-checking	191
Optical disc drive problems	193
Sound system problems	194
ExpressCard® problems	194
ExpressCard® checklist	194
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	195
Printer problems	196
Modem problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD operating problems	199
Develop good computing habits	200
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	201
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	207
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	209
Hot Key Cards	209
Using the Hot Key Cards	210
Application Cards	211
Using the Application Cards	212
Card Case	213
Hot key functions	213
Volume Mute	214
Lock (Instant security)	215
Power plan	216
Sleep mode	217
Hibernation mode	218
Output (Display switch)	219
Display brightness	220
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	221
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	222
Zoom (Display resolution)	223
Keyboard hot key functions	223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	224
Glossary	225

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Index

eSATA/USB combo port

Using

141

exploring the desktop

129

ExpressCard®

137

checklist

194

computer stops working

195

errors

196

hot swapping fails

196

inserting

137

not recognized

196

removing

138

ExpressCard® problems

194

slot appears dead

195

external

monitor

not working

190

mouse

external display device

Mini DisplayPort™ port

RGB (monitor) port

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

191

file extensions

102

file, backing up

files

backing up

103

printing

102

restoring

103

saving

100

fingerprint

authentication

169

Fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

169

Fn keys

function keys

headphones

using

136

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

185

Hibernation mode

configuring

hot key

218

starting again from

hot key

disabling or enabling Toshiba

Dual Pointing Device

222

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

221

display brightness

220

Hibernation mode

218

keyboard overlays

223

Lock (Instant security)

215

Output (Display switch)

219

power plan

216

Sleep mode

217

volume mute

214

Zoom (Display resolution)

223

zooming in

223

zooming out

223

Hot Key Cards

209

Hot key functions

213

hot key power plan

121

icon

130

desktop

130

moving to desktop

130

recycle bin

130

safety

inserting

ExpressCards®

137

installation

memory module

installing

main battery

122

124

memory modules

mouse

Internet

bookmarked site not found

185

slow connection

185

URL address not found

185