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190 Index installing hardware/software 160 keyboard 130 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 137 on-screen eject button 140 optical disc drive 139 power and batteries 129 printer 146 restore points 157 screen does not look correct/ flickers 136 slow Internet connection 128 sound 143 touchpad 133 trouble running discs 140 trouble running programs 139 URL address not found 129 Web Camera 140 Windows operating system not working 126 wireless networking 147 troubleshooting keyboard clean the keyboard 132 latest keyboard driver 132 power cycle 130 system restore 132 uninstall/reinstall driver 131 troubleshooting network adapter uninstall/reinstall driver 150 troubleshooting sound check and set default speakers 143 latest sound driver 145 system restore 146 uninstall/reinstall driver 144 use the sound troubleshooter 143 troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 133 install external mouse 133 latest driver 134 power cycle 133 system restore 135 touchpad properties 135 uninstall/reinstall driver 133 troubleshooting Web Camera System Recovery 142 system restore 142 testing 140 third party apps 142 uninstall/reinstall driver 141 U updates downloading 153 user password, deleting 110 user password, setting 108 using a microphone 98 computer lock 63 DVDs 70 eco power plan 84 Expansion port 103 Memory card reader 101 optical disc drive 70 touchpad 55 Web Camera 100 using the keyboard 65 Utilities 104 V video projector adjusting display 61 W warranty standard limited warranty 30 Web Camera using 100 Web sites 161 Wi-Fi wireless networking 96 Windows operating system desktop 91 troubleshooting 126

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

installing hardware/software

160

keyboard 130

missing files/trouble accessing

a drive 137

on-screen eject button 140

optical disc drive 139

power and batteries 129

printer 146

restore points 157

screen does not look correct/

flickers 136

slow Internet connection 128

sound 143

touchpad 133

trouble running discs 140

trouble running programs 139

URL address not found 129

Web Camera 140

Windows operating system not

working 126

wireless networking 147

troubleshooting keyboard

clean the keyboard 132

latest keyboard driver 132

power cycle 130

system restore 132

uninstall/reinstall driver 131

troubleshooting network adapter

uninstall/reinstall driver 150

troubleshooting sound

check and set default speakers

143

latest sound driver 145

system restore 146

uninstall/reinstall driver 144

use the sound troubleshooter

143

troubleshooting touchpad

disable/enable 133

install external mouse 133

latest driver 134

power cycle 133

system restore 135

touchpad properties 135

uninstall/reinstall driver 133

troubleshooting Web Camera

System Recovery 142

system restore 142

testing 140

third party apps 142

uninstall/reinstall driver 141

updates

downloading 153

user password, deleting 110

user password, setting 108

using

a microphone 98

computer lock 63

DVDs 70

eco power plan 84

Expansion port 103

Memory card reader 101

optical disc drive 70

touchpad 55

Web Camera 100

using the keyboard 65

Utilities 104

video projector

adjusting display 61

warranty

standard limited warranty 30

Web Camera

using 100

Web sites 161

Wi-Fi

wireless networking 96

Windows operating system

desktop 91

troubleshooting 126