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68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk- This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. This may take several hours, depending on the size of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen

Section	Page
Tecra® A6 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	55
Removing a memory module	60
Checking total memory	63
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	63
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	64
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	66
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	71
Installing drivers and applications	74
Using the TouchPad™	75
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	76
Control buttons	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	79
Adjusting the quality of the external display	80
Using an external keyboard	80
Using a mouse	81
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	83
Turning off the computer	84
Options for turning off the computer	84
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	87
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	89
Using and configuring Standby mode	91
Closing the display panel	92
Caring for your computer	93
Cleaning the computer	93
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	94
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	97
Character keys	97
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	98
Function keys	98
Windows special keys	99
Overlay keys	99
Using the overlay to type numeric data	100
Starting a program	100
Starting a program from the Start menu	101
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	102
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	103
Saving your work	104
Printing your work	106
Backing up your work	107
Restoring your work	108
Using the optical drive	108
Optical drive components	109
Inserting a compact disc	110
Playing an audio CD	112
Playing optical media	113
Creating a CD/DVD	114
Removing a disc with the computer on	115
Removing a disc with the computer off	115
Caring for CD or DVD discs	116
Toshiba’s online resources	116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Battery Notice	118
Power management	119
Using additional batteries	119
Charging batteries	120
Charging the main battery	120
Charging the RTC battery	121
Monitoring main battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	124
What to do when the main battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	125
Conserving battery power	125
Power Profiles	126
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	128
Changing the main battery	129
Removing the battery from the computer	129
Inserting a charged battery	131
Taking care of your battery	132
Safety precautions	132
Maximizing battery life	133
Disposing of used batteries	135
Traveling tips	136
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	137
Exploring the desktop	137
Finding your way around the desktop	138
Setting up for communications	140
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	142
Connecting your computer to a network	144
An overview of using the Internet	146
The Internet	147
The World Wide Web	147
Internet Service Providers	147
Connecting to the Internet	148
Surfing the Internet	149
Internet features	149
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	150
Exploring audio features	150
Recording sounds	150
Using external speakers or headphones	152
Using PC Cards	153
Inserting a PC Card	153
Removing a PC Card	154
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	155
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	155
Inserting memory media	156
Removing memory media	157
Using the i.LINK® port	158
Using an expansion device	158
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III with your computer	159
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	160
TOSHIBA Assist	161
Connect	162
Secure	162
Protect & Fix	162
Optimize	163
TOSHIBA Application Installer	163
Setting passwords	164
Using an instant password	165
Setting a user password	166
Disabling a user password	166
Using a supervisor or user password	167
Setting a supervisor password	167
Deleting a supervisor password	168
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	169
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	170
Fn-esse®	171
Starting Fn-esse®	171
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	172
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	173
Viewing existing key assignments	174
Changing or removing existing key assignments	174
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	175
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	176
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	177
Booting from a bootable SD card	178
TOSHIBA Power Saver	179
Preset Power Profiles	180
Quickly creating a new power profile	180
Customizing a power profile	180
Mouse Utility	181
Toshiba Hardware Setup	182
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	185
Toshiba Button Controls	187
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	188
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	189
Fingerprint utility limitations	189
Fingerprint Enrollment	189
Fingerprint Logon	191
Power-on Security	191
Control Center	193
Password Bank	195
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	199
Fingerprint reader limitations	201
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	202
Problems that are easy to fix	202
Problems when you turn on the computer	204
The Windows® operating system is not working	208
Using Startup options to fix problems	208
Internet problems	209
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	210
Resolving a hardware conflict	211
A plan of action	211
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	212
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	213
Memory problems	215
Power and the batteries	216
Keyboard problems	218
Display problems	219
Disk drive problems	221
Optical drive problems	224
Sound system problems	225
PC Card problems	226
Printer problems	229
Modem problems	230
Wireless networking problems	231
DVD operating problems	234
Develop good computing habits	237
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	238
If you need further assistance	244
Before you contact Toshiba	244
Contacting Toshiba	245
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	246
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	246
Appendix A: Hot Keys	248
Volume Mute	248
Password security	249
Without a password	249
With a password	249
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	250
Power profile	251
Standby mode	251
Hibernation mode	252
Display modes	253
Display brightness	253
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	254
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	254
Zooming applications in/out	255
Keyboard hot keys	255
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	256
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	257
Getting Started	258
Starting ConfigFree	258
ConfigFree Utilities	260
Connectivity Doctor	260
Search for Wireless Devices	263
Profile Settings	269
ConfigFree SUMMIT	273
Quick Connect	276
Using the Automatic Switch	280
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	281
Glossary	282