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252 Index program not working properly 197 screen does not look right/ flickers 194 system resources 188 trouble prevention 204 URL address not found 186 warning resume failure 183 Windows won't start 183 Windows XP not working 184 program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 197 projector 76 connecting 76 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 114 recording .wav files 148 sounds 148 recording sounds 148 Recovery media 39 recycle bin icon 136 RJ-11 jack 155 Run dialog box 89 S safety disposing of batteries 124 icons 38 saving files 90 screen blank 193 does not look normal/flickers 194 seating 43 secondary button 73 Secure Digital (SD) Cards 153 security 163 selecting a place to work 41 setting up adding memory 56 computer 57 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 setting up a connection 139 setting up your computer 48 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 shutting down more quickly 104 SmartMedia 153 sound problem solving 199 sounds recording 148 speakers external, connecting 80 using external 149 Stand By mode hot key 211 Standby 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109 starting again from 110 start button 136 starting a program 87 Run dialog box 89 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Start menu 87 starting up the computer from Shut down 105 from Standby 110 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 173 supervisor password, set up 171 System Setup 183 system tray 137

Section	Page
Tecra® A3 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Other precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	48
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Setting up other devices	50
Connecting to a power source	50
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Your computer’s features and specifications	55
Turning on the power	55
Adding memory	56
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	71
Installing drivers and applications	72
Using the TouchPad™	72
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	73
Control buttons	73
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	74
Turning off the computer	75
Closing the display panel	76
Using external display devices	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Using an external keyboard	78
Using a mouse	78
Connecting a USB mouse	79
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	79
Connecting external speakers or headphones	80
Connecting a microphone	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Windows special keys	85
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	93
Inserting a compact disc	95
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	98
Using the i.LINK® port	99
Using your computer at the office	99
Using a computer lock	99
Caring for your computer	100
Cleaning the computer	100
Moving the computer	101
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	102
Preparing for communications	102
Powering down the computer	103
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	103
Using Hibernation	106
Using Standby	108
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
Charging the batteries	113
Charging the main battery	114
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring battery power	116
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	118
Changing batteries	119
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maximizing battery life	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Conserving power	125
Power profiles	125
Using a hot key to set the power profile	126
Additional options for power	127
Chapter 4: Expansion Options	128
Devices for office computing	128
Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module	129
Connecting a local printer	129
Setting up your printer	131
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity	134
Exploring the desktop	134
Finding your way around the desktop	135
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	139
Connecting your computer to a network	139
An overview of using the Internet	141
The Internet	142
The World Wide Web	142
Internet Service Providers	142
Connecting to the Internet	143
Surfing the Internet	143
Internet features	144
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	145
Exploring audio features	145
Playing an audio CD	145
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	146
Creating a CD	147
Recording sounds	148
Using external speakers or headphones	149
Using PC Cards	150
Hot swapping	150
Inserting a PC Card	151
Removing a PC Card	152
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	153
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	153
Inserting memory media	153
Removing memory media	154
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	155
Connecting to a phone line	155
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	157
Fnesse®	158
Starting Fnesse®	158
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	160
Viewing existing key assignments	161
Changing or removing existing key assignments	161
TOSHIBA Assist	162
Customizing Your Computer	163
Network	163
Security	163
TOSHIBA Power Saver	163
Mouse utility	165
Hotkey utility	166
TOSHIBA HW Setup	166
Setting user passwords	168
Using an instant password	169
Setting a user password	169
Disabling a user password	170
Using a supervisor password	171
Setting a supervisor password	171
Deleting a supervisor password	173
Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	173
Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	174
TOSHIBA Application Installer	178
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	180
Problems that are easy to fix	180
Problems when you turn on the computer	182
The Windows® operating system is not working	184
Using Startup options to fix problems	184
Internet problems	185
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	186
Resolving a hardware conflict	187
A plan of action	187
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	187
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	189
Memory problems	191
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	193
Display problems	193
Disk drive problems	196
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	198
Sound system problems	199
PC Card problems	199
Printer problems	202
Modem problems	203
Develop good computing habits	204
If you need further assistance	205
Before you contact Toshiba	205
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	207
Appendix A: Hot Keys	209
Volume Mute	209
Instant password security	210
Power usage profile	210
Stand By mode	211
Hibernation mode	212
Display modes	213
Display brightness	214
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	214
Zooming applications in/out	214
Keyboard hot keys	215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	216
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	217
Getting Started	218
Starting ConfigFree	218
ConfigFree Utilities	219
Connectivity Doctor	219
Search for Wireless Devices	222
Profile Settings	224
Quick Connect	226
Using the Automatic Switch	229
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	230
Glossary	231

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Index

252

program not working properly

197

screen does not look right/

flickers

194

system resources

188

trouble prevention

204

URL address not found

186

warning resume failure

183

Windows won’t start

183

Windows XP not working

184

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

197

projector

connecting

protection of stored data

recharging

main battery

114

recording

.wav files

148

sounds

148

recording sounds

148

Recovery media

recycle bin icon

136

RJ-11 jack

155

Run dialog box

safety

disposing of batteries

124

icons

saving files

screen

blank

193

does not look normal/flickers

194

seating

secondary button

Secure Digital (SD) Cards

153

security

163

selecting a place to work

setting up

adding memory

computer

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

177

setting up a connection

139

setting up your computer

settings

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

177

shutting down more quickly

104

SmartMedia

153

sound

problem solving

199

sounds

recording

148

speakers

external, connecting

using external

149

Stand By mode hot key

211

Standby

108

Standby mode

going into more quickly

109

starting again from

110

start button

136

starting a program

Run dialog box

Windows Explorer

Windows Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

105

from Standby

110

stored data protection

supervisor password, deleting

173

supervisor password, set up

171

System Setup

183

system tray

137