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Index 199 icons 29 precautions 37 safety precautions battery 91 saving files 72 selecting a place to work 31 power plan options 86 video cables 60 Service Station 122 setting low battery notifications 84 setting up AC adaptor 40 communications 99 computer 39 software 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 62 Shut down computer 44 Sleep computer 45 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 117 Smart Card slot using 104 sounds recording 101 speakers using external 102 Special Windows keys Application key 68 Windows key 68 starting an app 71 Startup menu problem solving 133 Startup options Advanced options 134 Reset your computer 134 supervisor password, deleting 112 supervisor password, set up 110 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 74 LEDs 41, 42, 82, 83, 103 System Settings 115 T taking care of battery 91 Task view taskbar 97 television adjusting display 62 tips for computing 65 Toast notifications 69 Toshiba online resources 77 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 171 Toshiba AccuPoint II 55 TOSHIBA Application Installer 123 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 173 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 touch screen navigation 70 touchpad troubleshooting 140 using 55 traveling tips 93 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify hardware 158 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify network status 157 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify TCP/IP 159 troubleshooting 143 AC power light is blinking 132 battery light is blinking 133

Section	Page
Tecra® A40/C40-C Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Adding memory	40
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Using the Start menu	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	46
Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	47
Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	50
Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive	51
Reset your PC	52
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	55
Using the touchpad	55
Adjusting touchpad settings	58
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	59
Connecting an external device	59
Using external display devices	60
Selecting video cables	60
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	60
Connecting an external monitor or projector	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Customizing your computer’s settings	62
Caring for your computer	63
Cleaning the computer	63
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	64
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	67
Function keys	67
Special Windows keys	68
Overlay keys	68
Backlit keyboard	69
Touch screen	69
Touch screen navigation	70
Mouse properties	71
Starting an app	71
Saving your work	72
Backing up your work	72
Using the optical disc drive	73
Optical disc drive components	74
Inserting an optical disc	74
Playing optical media	75
Recording optical media	75
Removing a disc with the computer on	76
Removing a disc with the computer off	77
Toshiba’s online resources	77
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	78
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	78
Running the computer on battery power	78
Battery Notice	79
Power management	80
Charging batteries	80
Charging the RTC battery	81
Monitoring battery power	82
Determining remaining battery power	83
What to do when the main battery runs low	84
Setting battery notifications	84
Conserving battery power	85
Power Plans	86
Using the eco power plan	87
Changing the main battery	88
Removing the battery from the computer	88
Inserting a charged battery	90
Taking care of your battery	91
Safety precautions	91
Maintaining your battery	91
Disposing of used batteries	92
Traveling tips	93
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	94
Exploring the desktop	94
Finding your way around the desktop	95
Windows Store	99
Setting up for communications	99
Connecting your computer to a network	101
Exploring audio features	101
Recording sounds	101
Using external speakers or headphones	102
Using the Web Camera	103
Using the Smart Card Slot	104
Using the Memory card reader	104
Inserting memory media	105
Removing memory media	105
Using the Expansion port	106
Chapter 5: Utilities	108
eco Utility	109
Password Utility	110
Using a supervisor password	110
Using a user password	112
Deleting a user password	114
System Settings	115
Sleep Utilities	117
USB Sleep and Charge	117
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	119
Power supply mode settings	119
HDD Protection Utility	121
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	122
Service Station	122
TOSHIBA Application Installer	123
PC Health Monitor	124
Display Utility	125
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	126
Fingerprint utility limitations	126
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	126
Fingerprint Logon	127
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	127
Fingerprint reader limitations	129
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	130
Problems that are easy to fix	130
Problems when you turn on the computer	131
The Windows operating system is not working	133
Using Startup options to fix problems	133
Internet problems	136
Power and the batteries	136
Keyboard help	138
Perform a complete power cycle	138
Uninstall the keyboard driver	138
Download the latest keyboard driver	139
Perform a system restore	140
Clean the keyboard	140
Touchpad help	140
Disable then enable the touchpad	140
Install an external mouse	141
Perform a complete power cycle	141
Uninstall the touchpad driver	141
Download the latest touchpad driver	142
Perform a system restore	143
Adjust the touchpad properties	143
Display problems	143
Disk or storage drive problems	145
Error-checking	145
Optical disc drive problems	147
Web Camera help	148
Testing your internal Web Camera	148
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	148
Perform a system restore	149
Check for problems with third party applications	150
System Recovery	150
Sound help	150
Use the Sound troubleshooter	150
Check and set default speakers	150
Uninstall the audio driver	152
Download the latest sound driver	153
Perform a system restore	153
Printer problems	154
Wireless networking problems	155
Connecting to the Internet	156
Using a wireless connection	157
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	157
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	158
Uninstall the network adapter driver	158
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	159
Downloading drivers and updates	161
Using Toshiba Service Station	161
Manually download and install drivers and updates	161
How to determine the correct drivers to download	162
DVD operating problems	163
Develop good computing habits	164
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	165
Additional help	170
If you need further assistance	170
Contacting Toshiba	171
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	171
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	171
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	173
Functions	173
Volume Mute	174
Lock (Instant security)	174
Power plan	174
Sleep mode	174
Hibernation mode	175
Output (Display switch)	175
Display brightness	176
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	176
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	176
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	177
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	177
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	177
Keyboard backlight	177
Zoom In/Out	177
Volume control	178
Zoom (Display resolution)	178
Cortana	178
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	179
Glossary	180
A	182
B	182
C	184
D	185
E	186
F	187
G	187
H	187
I	188
K	188
L	188
M	189
N	190
O	190
P	190
R	191
S	192
T	193
U	193
W	193

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Index

icons 29

precautions 37

safety precautions

battery 91

saving files 72

selecting

a place to work 31

power plan options 86

video cables 60

Service Station 122

setting

low battery notifications 84

setting up

AC adaptor 40

communications 99

computer 39

software 42

work environment 31

settings

customize computer settings

Shut down

computer 44

Sleep

computer 45

Sleep mode 45

Sleep Utilities 117

Smart Card slot

using 104

sounds

recording 101

speakers

using external 102

Special Windows keys

Application key 68

Windows key 68

starting an app 71

Startup menu

problem solving 133

Startup options

Advanced options 134

Reset your computer 134

supervisor password, deleting 112

supervisor password, set up 110

system indicator lights

AC power 40

drive in-use indicator 74

LEDs 41, 42, 82, 83, 103

System Settings 115

taking care of battery 91

Task view

taskbar 97

television

adjusting display 62

tips

for computing 65

Toast notifications 69

Toshiba

online resources 77

registering computer

Toshiba Web site 44

worldwide offices 171

Toshiba AccuPoint II 55

TOSHIBA Application Installer 123

Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions 173

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

122

touch screen navigation 70

touchpad

troubleshooting 140

using 55

traveling tips 93

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify hardware 158

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify network status 157

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify TCP/IP 159

troubleshooting 143

AC power light is blinking 132

battery light is blinking 133