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230 Index external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting 66 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 179 file extensions 90 file, backing up 82 files backing up 91 printing 90 restoring 91 saving 88 fingerprint authentication 151 enrollment 152 Fn keys 84 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 172 resolving 173 headphones using 127 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 70 configuring 74 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 208 display modes 207 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 password security 203 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 zooming 212 hot key power plan 108 http 124 I i.LINK port 131 icon 117 desktop 117 Internet Explorer 117 moving to desktop 117 recycle bin 117 safety 35 Windows Media® Player 117 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 67 instant passwords, using 138 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 connecting to 124 features 125 slow connection 171 surfing 125 uploading and downloading files 126 URL address not found 171 using 123 Internet Explorer icon 117 Internet Service Providers 124 ISPs 124 J jack RJ-11 121 K keyboard character keys 83 function keys 84 hot keys 212 not working 168 overlay keys 85 special Windows® keys 84 troubleshooting 176 using 83 keyboard, external 67

Section	Page
Tecra® A6 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	62
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	64
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	68
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	69
Using the Shut Down command	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Sleep mode	76
Closing the display panel	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program using the Start Search field	88
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	91
Using the optical drive	91
Optical drive components	92
Inserting a compact disc	93
Playing an audio CD	94
Playing optical media	95
Creating a CD/DVD	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	96
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD discs	97
Toshiba’s online resources	97
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	98
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	98
Running the computer on battery power	99
Battery Notice	99
Power management	100
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	101
Charging the main battery	101
Charging the RTC battery	102
Monitoring main battery power	103
Determining remaining battery power	104
What to do when the main battery runs low	105
Setting battery notification	105
Conserving battery power	106
Power Plans	107
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	108
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maintaining your battery	113
Disposing of used batteries	114
Traveling tips	115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	116
Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	117
Setting up for communications	119
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	120
Connecting your computer to a network	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	124
Internet Service Providers	124
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	125
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	126
Exploring audio features	126
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	127
Using PC Cards	127
Inserting a PC Card	128
Removing a PC Card	128
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	129
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	129
Inserting memory media	129
Removing memory media	130
Using the i.LINK® port	131
Using an expansion device	131
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III with your computer	131
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	142
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	142
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	143
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	144
Mouse Utility	145
Toshiba Hardware Setup	146
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	148
TOSHIBA Button Support	149
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	150
TOSHIBA Accessibility	151
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	151
Fingerprint utility limitations	152
Fingerprint Enrollment	152
Fingerprint Logon	153
Power-on Security	154
Control Center	155
Password Bank	157
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	160
Fingerprint reader limitations	162
ConfigFree™	162
Getting Started	163
ConfigFree Utilities	163
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	170
Using Startup options to fix problems	170
Internet problems	171
The Windows® operating system can help you	172
Resolving a hardware conflict	172
A plan of action	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	173
Memory problems	174
Power and the batteries	175
Keyboard problems	176
Display problems	177
Disk drive problems	179
Optical drive problems	180
Sound system problems	181
PC Card problems	182
Printer problems	184
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD operating problems	188
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	194
Before you contact Toshiba	194
Contacting Toshiba	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Appendix A: Hot Keys	198
Hot Key Cards	198
Using the Hot Key Cards	199
Application Cards	200
Using the Application Cards	200
Card Case	201
Hot Key functions	202
Volume Mute	202
Password security	203
Power plan	204
Sleep mode	205
Hibernation mode	206
Display modes	207
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	210
Changing screen resolution	211
Keyboard hot key functions	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Glossary	214

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Index

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

179

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

151

enrollment

152

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

172

resolving

173

headphones

using

127

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

172

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

208

display modes

207

Hibernation mode

206

keyboard overlays

212

password security

203

power plan

204

Sleep mode

205

volume mute

202

zooming

212

hot key power plan

108

http

124

i.LINK port

131

icon

117

desktop

117

Internet Explorer

117

moving to desktop

117

recycle bin

117

safety

Windows Media® Player

117

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

138

Internet

bookmarked site not found

171

connecting to

124

features

125

slow connection

171

surfing

125

uploading and downloading files

126

URL address not found

171

using

123

Internet Explorer icon

117

Internet Service Providers

124

ISPs

124

jack

RJ-11

121

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

212

not working

168

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

176

using

keyboard, external