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Index 187 keys function keys 66 L LEDs system indicator lights AC adaptor light 79 AC power light 40, 41 battery light 41, 42 Web Camera light 100 Licenses 17 lights system indicator lights 80 lock computer, using 63 M maintaining your battery 88 manual eject hole optical disc drive 72 memory adding 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 101 removing memory media 102 using 101 microphone using 98 monitor connecting 60 monitor problems troubleshooting 136 monitoring battery power 79 mouse properties 68 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 98 connecting your computer 98 networking wireless 96 O online resources Toshiba 74 optical disc Auto-Run feature 73 handling 72 inserting 72 playing optical media 73 positioning 72 recording optical media 73 removing with computer off 74 removing with computer on 74 optical disc drive components 71 drive in-use indicator light 71 eject button 71 handling an optical disc 72 inserting an optical disc 72 manual eject hole 72 playing optical media 73 recording optical media 73 removing a disc 74 troubleshooting 139 using 70, 71 optical discs troubleshooting 140 optical media recording 73 optional external devices adding 46 P password deleting a supervisor 108 deleting a user 110 instant password 106 power-on password 106 setting 106 setting a supervisor 106 setting a user 108 supervisor password 106 user password 106 utility 106 PC Health Monitor 117

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

keys

function keys 66

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light 79

AC power light 40, 41

battery light 41, 42

Web Camera light 100

Licenses 17

lights

system indicator lights 80

lock

computer, using 63

maintaining your battery 88

manual eject hole

optical disc drive 72

memory

adding 40

Memory card reader

inserting memory media 101

removing memory media 102

using 101

microphone

using 98

monitor

connecting 60

monitor problems

troubleshooting 136

monitoring battery power 79

mouse properties 68

moving the computer 62

network

accessing 98

connecting your computer 98

networking

wireless 96

online resources

Toshiba 74

optical disc

Auto-Run feature 73

handling 72

inserting 72

playing optical media 73

positioning 72

recording optical media 73

removing with computer off 74

removing with computer on 74

optical disc drive

components 71

drive in-use indicator light 71

eject button 71

handling an optical disc 72

inserting an optical disc 72

manual eject hole 72

playing optical media 73

recording optical media 73

removing a disc 74

troubleshooting 139

using 70, 71

optical discs

troubleshooting 140

optical media

recording 73

optional external devices

adding 46

password

deleting a supervisor 108

deleting a user 110

instant password 106

power-on password 106

setting 106

setting a supervisor 106

setting a user 108

supervisor password 106

user password 106

utility 106

PC Health Monitor 117