Toshiba Tecra A7-S712 Resource Guide for Tecra A7 - Page 2

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Contents

Introduction

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19

Setting up your computer and getting started

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21

Adding memory (optional)

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25

Your computer’s TFT display

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31

Inserting a PC Card

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31

Removing a PC Card

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32

Learning the basics

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32

Using the TouchPad™

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33

Using the optical drive

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33

Moving the computer

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36

Mobile computing

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37

Taking care of your battery

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41

If something goes wrong

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43

If you need further assistance

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47

Power cord/cable connectors

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49

Features and specifications

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49

Index

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50

Section	Page
Introduction	19
This guide	19
Other documentation	21
Setting up your computer and getting started	21
Precautions	21
Your computer’s features and specifications	22
Connecting to a power source	22
Connecting a printer	24
Adding memory (optional)	25
Installing a memory module	25
Removing a memory module	29
Your computer’s TFT display	31
Inserting a PC Card	31
Removing a PC Card	32
Learning the basics	32
Computing tips	32
Using the TouchPad™	33
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	33
Control buttons	33
Using the optical drive	33
Inserting a compact disc	35
Removing a disc with the computer on	36
Removing a disc with the computer off	36
Moving the computer	36
Mobile computing	37
Running the computer on battery power	37
Monitoring main battery power	38
Setting battery notifications	39
Changing the main battery	39
Taking care of your battery	41
Safety precautions	41
Maintaining your battery	42
Disposing of used batteries	42
If something goes wrong	43
Problems that are easy to fix	43
Problems when you turn on the computer	44
Display problems	45
PC Card problems	46
If you need further assistance	47
Before you contact Toshiba	47
Contacting Toshiba	48
Toshiba voice contact	48
Power cord/cable connectors	49
Features and specifications	49
Index	50
A	50
B	50
C	50
D	50
E	50
F	50
I	50
K	50
L	50
M	50
O	51
P	51
R	51
S	51
T	51

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