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Wireless WAN Device

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4-25

GPS Function

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4-27

Additional memory module

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4-27

LAN

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4-32

Memory media

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4-34

Smart Card

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4-37

External Display

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4-38

TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator III 180W/120W

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4-42

Security lock

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4-43

Optional TOSHIBA Accessories

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4-44

Sound System and Video mode

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4-44

Chapter 5

Utilities and Advanced Usage

Utilities and Applications

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5-1

Special features

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5-4

TOSHIBA Password Utility

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5-6

TOSHIBA System Settings

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5-9

USB Charge

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5-10

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

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5-12

TOSHIBA Product Improvement Program

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5-14

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

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5-15

TOSHIBA Setup Utility

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5-17

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving process

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6-1

Hardware and system checklist

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6-4

TOSHIBA support

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6-15

Chapter 7

Appendix

Specifications

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7-1

AC Power Cord and Connectors

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7-2

Information for Wireless Devices

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7-4

Information about Intel AMT

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7-14

Legal Footnotes

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7-17

Glossary

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7-19

Index

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Toshiba Tecra A50-C PS579C-04H008 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 3

Utilities and Advanced Usage, Troubleshooting, Appendix, Index

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory, and Safety	5
Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks	5
Copyright	5
Disclaimer	5
Trademarks	5
Regulatory Information	6
FCC information	6
EU Declaration of Conformity	7
VCCI Class B Information (Japan Only)	9
Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)	9
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:	9
REACH - Compliance Statement	11
Following information is only for Turkey:	11
Following information is only for India:	12
Video Standard Notice	12
OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues	12
FreeType License Issues	15
ENERGY STAR® Program	18
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	19
Optical disc drive safety instructions	19
Location of the Required Label	19
Precautions	20
General Precautions	20
Provide adequate ventilation	20
Creating a computer-friendly environment	20
Stress injury	21
Heat injury	21
Pressure or impact damage	21
Cleaning the computer	21
Moving the computer	22
Mobile phones	23
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	23
Safety Icons	23
Chapter 2 Getting Started	24
Equipment checklist	24
Hardware	24
Documentation	24
Conventions	24
Using your computer for the first time	25
Connecting the AC adaptor	25
Opening the display	27
Turning on the power	28
Initial setup	29
Getting to know Windows	29
Start menu	29
Windows taskbar	30
Task view	30
Search	30
Action center	30
Settings	30
Windows Store	30
Sign-in options	31
Turning off the power	31
Shut Down Mode	31
Restarting the computer	31
Sleep Mode	32
Hibernation Mode	33
System Recovery	35
Creating Recovery Media	35
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media	36
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Partition	38
Chapter 3 The Grand Tour	39
Front with the display closed	39
Left side	40
Right side	42
Back	44
Underside	44
Front with the display open	46
Internal Hardware Components	50
NVIDIA Graphic Control	51
Intel® Display Power Saving Technology	52
NVIDIA® GeForce ExperienceTM	53
Power Condition Descriptions	54
DC IN/Battery indicator	54
Power indicator	54
Chapter 4 Operating Basics	55
Using the Touch Pad	55
The Keyboard	55
Keyboard indicator	56
Function Keys	56
Windows special keys	58
Optical disc drive	58
Formats	58
Using the optical disc drive	58
Writable discs	61
Writing discs	61
Before writing or rewriting	62
TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER	63
Notes on use	64
Display Devices & Audio	65
Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER	65
Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER	65
Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual	66
Using the AccuPoint	66
AccuPoint precautions	66
Replacing the cap	66
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	67
How to Swipe your Finger	67
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor	68
Points to note about Fingerprint Utility	69
Set up Fingerprint Registration	70
Delete the Fingerprint Data	71
Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication	71
Fingerprint Pre-Boot authentication and Single Sign-On feature	72
Battery	73
Battery types	73
Care and use of the battery pack	74
Charging the batteries	75
Monitoring battery capacity	76
Maximizing battery operating time	76
Batteries exhausted time	77
Extending battery life	77
Replacing the battery pack	78
Wireless WAN Device	79
Installing a SIM card	79
Removing a SIM Card	81
GPS Function	81
Additional memory module	81
Installing a memory module	82
Removing a memory module	85
LAN	86
LAN cable types	87
Connecting the LAN cable	87
Memory media	88
Points to note about the memory media card	88
Memory media format	89
Media care	89
Inserting memory media	90
Removing memory media	91
Smart Card	91
Inserting a Smart Card	91
Removing a Smart Card	92
External Display	92
Connecting an external display	92
Wireless display	94
Changing the external playback settings	95
TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator III 180W/120W	96
Security lock	97
Connecting the security lock	97
Optional TOSHIBA Accessories	98
Sound System and Video mode	98
Volume Mixer	98
Microphone Level	99
Audio Enhancements	99
DTS Studio Sound	99
Realtek HD Audio Manager	100
Video mode	100
Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage	102
Utilities and Applications	102
Special features	105
TOSHIBA Password Utility	107
User Password	108
Supervisor Password	109
Starting the computer using a password	109
TOSHIBA System Settings	110
USB Charge	111
USB Sleep and Charge	111
System ON CDP Charge	113
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	113
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	114
TOSHIBA Product Improvement Program	115
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	116
Setting up HDD Protection	116
TOSHIBA Setup Utility	118
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting	119
Problem-solving process	119
Preliminary checklist	119
Analyzing the problem	120
If something goes wrong	121
Hardware and system checklist	122
Power	122
Keyboard	125
Internal display panel	125
Internal Storage	126
Optical Disc Drive	126
Memory Media Card	127
Pointing device	127
USB device	129
Sound system	130
External monitor	130
LAN	131
Wireless LAN	132
Bluetooth	132
TOSHIBA support	133
Before you call	133
TOSHIBA technical support	133
Chapter 7 Appendix	134
Specifications	134
Physical Dimensions	134
Environmental Requirements	134
Power Requirements	134
External RGB monitor port pin assignment	135
AC Power Cord and Connectors	135
Certification agencies	136
Information for Wireless Devices	137
Wireless Technology Interoperability	137
Wireless devices and your health	138
Wireless LAN Technology	138
Bluetooth wireless technology	140
Radio Regulatory Information	140
Device Authorization	146
Radio approvals for wireless devices	146
Information about Intel AMT	147
Disable the AMT function	147
Notes for system administrators	149
Legal Footnotes	150
Non-applicable Icons	150
CPU	150
Memory (Main System)	151
Battery Life	151
Internal Storage Drive Capacity	151
LCD	152
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)	152
Wireless LAN	152
Copy Protection	152
Glossary	152