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Index 189 software 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 61 Shut down computer 44 Sleep computer 45 Sleep mode 45 sounds recording 98 speakers using external 99 Special Windows keys Application key 67 Windows key 67 starting an app 69 Startup menu problem solving 126 Startup options Advanced options 127 Reset your computer 127 supervisor password, deleting 108 supervisor password, set up 106 system indicator lights 80 AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 71 LEDs 41, 42, 79, 100 System Settings 111 T taking care of battery 88 Task view taskbar 94 television adjusting display 61 tips for computing 64 Toshiba online resources 74 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 162 TOSHIBA Application Installer 116 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 164 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 115 touch screen navigation 67 touchpad troubleshooting 133 using 55 traveling tips 90 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify hardware 150 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify network status 149 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify TCP/IP 151 troubleshooting 136 AC power light is blinking 125 battery light is blinking 126 bookmarked site not found 129 computer will not start 124 contacting Toshiba 161 corrupted/damaged data files 139 data/entire system backup 159 display error message 137 display problems screen is blank 136 DVD player 155 eject button 139 error message, warning resume failure 124 Error-checking 137 external display problems 137 external monitor 136 good computing habits 156 hard disk drive is slow 138

Section	Page
Tecra® A50-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 touchpad	55
Adjusting touchpad settings	57
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	58
Connecting an external device	58
Using external display devices	59
Selecting video cables	59
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	59
Connecting an external monitor or projector	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	60
Adjusting the quality of the external display	61
Customizing your computer’s settings	61
Caring for your computer	62
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	62
Using a computer lock	63
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	64
Computing tips	64
Using the keyboard	65
Print screen	66
Function keys	66
Special Windows keys	67
Touch screen	67
Touch screen navigation	67
Mouse properties	68
Starting an app	69
Saving your work	70
Backing up your work	70
Using the optical disc drive	70
Optical disc drive components	71
Inserting an optical disc	72
Playing optical media	73
Recording optical media	73
Removing a disc with the computer on	74
Removing a disc with the computer off	74
Toshiba’s online resources	74
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	75
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	75
Running the computer on battery power	75
Battery Notice	76
Power management	77
Charging batteries	77
Charging the RTC battery	78
Monitoring battery power	79
Determining remaining battery power	80
What to do when the main battery runs low	81
Setting battery notifications	81
Conserving battery power	82
Power Plans	83
Using the eco power plan	84
Changing the main battery	85
Removing the battery from the computer	85
Inserting a charged battery	87
Taking care of your battery	88
Safety precautions	88
Maintaining your battery	88
Disposing of used batteries	89
Traveling tips	90
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	91
Exploring the desktop	91
Finding your way around the desktop	92
Windows Store	96
Setting up for communications	96
Connecting your computer to a network	98
Exploring audio features	98
Recording sounds	98
Using external speakers or headphones	99
Using the Web Camera	100
Using the Memory card reader	101
Inserting memory media	101
Removing memory media	102
Using the Expansion port	103
Chapter 5: Utilities	104
eco Utility	105
Password Utility	106
Using a supervisor password	106
Using a user password	108
Deleting a user password	110
System Settings	111
HDD Protection Utility	114
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	115
Service Station	115
TOSHIBA Application Installer	116
PC Health Monitor	117
Display Utility	118
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	119
Fingerprint utility limitations	119
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	119
Fingerprint Logon	120
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	120
Fingerprint reader limitations	122
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	123
Problems that are easy to fix	123
Problems when you turn on the computer	124
The Windows operating system is not working	126
Using Startup options to fix problems	126
Internet problems	128
Power and the batteries	129
Keyboard help	130
Perform a complete power cycle	130
Uninstall the keyboard driver	131
Download the latest keyboard driver	132
Perform a system restore	132
Clean the keyboard	132
Touchpad help	133
Disable then enable the touchpad	133
Install an external mouse	133
Perform a complete power cycle	133
Uninstall the touchpad driver	133
Download the latest touchpad driver	134
Perform a system restore	135
Adjust the touchpad properties	135
Display problems	136
Disk or storage drive problems	137
Error-checking	137
Optical disc drive problems	139
Web Camera help	140
Testing your internal Web Camera	140
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	141
Perform a system restore	142
Check for problems with third party applications	142
System Recovery	142
Sound help	143
Use the Sound troubleshooter	143
Check and set default speakers	143
Uninstall the audio driver	144
Download the latest sound driver	145
Perform a system restore	146
Printer problems	146
Wireless networking problems	147
Connecting to the Internet	148
Using a wireless connection	149
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	149
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	150
Uninstall the network adapter driver	150
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	151
Downloading drivers and updates	153
Using Toshiba Service Station	153
Manually download and install drivers and updates	153
How to determine the correct drivers to download	154
DVD operating problems	155
Develop good computing habits	156
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	157
Additional help	161
If you need further assistance	161
Contacting Toshiba	161
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	162
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	162
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	164
Functions	164
Volume Mute	165
Lock (Instant security)	165
Power plan	165
Sleep mode	165
Hibernation mode	166
Output (Display switch)	166
Display brightness	167
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	167
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	167
Zoom In/Out	168
Volume control	168
Zoom (Display resolution)	168
Cortana	168
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	169
Glossary	170
A	172
B	172
C	174
D	175
E	176
F	177
G	177
H	177
I	178
K	178
L	178
M	179
N	180
O	180
P	180
R	181
S	182
T	183
U	183
W	183

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Index

software 42

work environment 31

settings

customize computer settings

Shut down

computer 44

Sleep

computer 45

Sleep mode 45

sounds

recording 98

speakers

using external 99

Special Windows keys

Application key 67

Windows key 67

starting an app 69

Startup menu

problem solving 126

Startup options

Advanced options 127

Reset your computer 127

supervisor password, deleting 108

supervisor password, set up 106

system indicator lights 80

AC power 40

drive in-use indicator 71

LEDs 41, 42, 79, 100

System Settings 111

taking care of battery 88

Task view

taskbar 94

television

adjusting display 61

tips

for computing 64

Toshiba

online resources 74

registering computer

Toshiba Web site 44

worldwide offices 162

TOSHIBA Application Installer 116

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions 164

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

115

touch screen navigation 67

touchpad

troubleshooting 133

using 55

traveling tips 90

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify hardware 150

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify network status 149

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify TCP/IP 151

troubleshooting 136

AC power light is blinking 125

battery light is blinking 126

bookmarked site not found

129

computer will not start 124

contacting Toshiba 161

corrupted/damaged data files

139

data/entire system backup

159

display error message 137

display problems

screen is blank 136

DVD player 155

eject button 139

error message, warning

resume failure 124

Error-checking 137

external display problems 137

external monitor 136

good computing habits 156

hard disk drive is slow 138