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Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 173. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Hibernate. Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off.

Section	Page
Tecra® A6 SeriesUser’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	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	53
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	55
Adding memory (optional)	56
Installing a memory module	56
Removing a memory module	62
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	64
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	67
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	72
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the TouchPad™	76
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	77
Control buttons	77
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	78
Using external display devices	79
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	80
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Using an external keyboard	81
Using a mouse	82
Connecting a printer	82
Setting up a printer	83
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	84
Connecting external speakers or headphones	85
Connecting a microphone	85
Turning off the computer	86
Options for turning off the computer	86
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	89
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	91
Using and configuring Standby mode	93
Closing the display panel	95
Caring for your computer	95
Cleaning the computer	95
Moving the computer	96
Using a computer lock	96
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	98
Computing tips	98
Using the keyboard	100
Character keys	100
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	101
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	101
Function keys	102
Windows special keys	102
Overlay keys	103
Using the overlay to type numeric data	103
Starting a program	105
Starting a program from the Start menu	105
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	106
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	107
Saving your work	108
Printing your work	110
Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	112
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	113
Inserting a compact disc	114
Playing an audio CD	116
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	117
Creating a CD	118
Removing a disc with the computer on	119
Removing a disc with the computer off	119
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	120
Backing up your work	120
Restoring your work	121
Toshiba’s online resources	121
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	122
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	122
Running the computer on battery power	122
Battery Notice	123
Power management	124
Using additional batteries	125
Charging batteries	125
Charging the main battery	126
Charging the RTC battery	127
Monitoring main battery power	128
Determining remaining main battery power	130
What to do when the main battery runs low	131
Setting battery alarms	132
Conserving battery power	132
Power Profiles	133
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	134
Changing the main battery	135
Removing the battery from the computer	135
Inserting a charged battery	137
Taking care of your battery	138
Safety precautions	138
Maximizing battery life	139
Disposing of used batteries	140
Traveling tips	141
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	142
Exploring the desktop	142
Finding your way around the desktop	143
Setting up for communications	145
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	147
Connecting your computer to a network	147
An overview of using the Internet	150
The Internet	150
The World Wide Web	150
Internet Service Providers	151
Connecting to the Internet	151
Surfing the Internet	152
Internet features	152
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	153
Exploring audio features	153
Recording sounds	153
Using external speakers or headphones	155
Using the i.LINK® port	156
Inserting and removing PC Cards	156
Inserting a PC Card	157
Removing a PC Card	157
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	158
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	159
Inserting memory media	159
Removing media	160
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	161
Connecting to a phone line	161
Using an expansion device	162
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III with your computer	163
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	164
TOSHIBA Assist	165
Connect	166
Secure	166
Protect & Fix	166
Optimize	166
TOSHIBA Application Installer	167
Using a supervisor password	168
Setting a supervisor password	168
Deleting a supervisor password	170
Setting user passwords	170
Using an instant password	171
Setting a user password	171
Disabling a user password	172
PC Diagnostic Tool	172
TOSHIBA Power Saver	173
SD Memory Card Format	175
Mouse Utility	177
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	178
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	179
TOSHIBA Button Controls	181
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	182
Fn-esse®	183
Starting Fn-esse®	183
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	185
Viewing existing key assignments	187
Changing or removing existing key assignments	187
TOSHIBA HW Setup	187
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	190
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	190
Fingerprint Enrollment	191
Fingerprint Logon	192
The Power-on Security	193
Control Center	194
Fingerprint utility limitations	196
Password Bank	196
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor	200
Fingerprint sensor 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	206
Using Startup options to fix problems	207
Internet problems	208
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	208
Resolving a hardware conflict	209
A plan of action	209
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	210
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	211
Memory problems	213
Power and the batteries	214
Keyboard problems	216
Display problems	217
Disk drive problems	219
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	222
Sound system problems	223
PC Card problems	224
Printer problems	227
Modem problems	228
Wireless networking problems	229
DVD operating problems	232
Develop good computing habits	235
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	236
If you need further assistance	242
Before you contact Toshiba	242
Contacting Toshiba	243
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	244
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	244
Appendix A: Hot Keys	246
Volume Mute	246
Password security	247
Without a password	247
With a password	247
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	248
Power usage mode	249
Standby mode	249
Hibernation mode	250
Display modes	251
Display brightness	251
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	252
Zooming applications in/out	252
Keyboard hot keys	253
Appendix B: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	254
Getting Started	255
Starting ConfigFree	255
ConfigFree Utilities	257
Connectivity Doctor	257
Search for Wireless Devices	260
Profile Settings	266
ConfigFree SUMMIT	269
Quick Connect	273
Using the Automatic Switch	276
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	276
Appendix C: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	278
Glossary	279