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Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for optical discs" on page 99. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.

Section	Page
Tecra® A9 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	64
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	65
Using the TouchPad™	65
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	71
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Standby mode	78
Closing the display panel	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	84
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	85
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	85
Overlay keys	86
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	88
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Inserting an optical disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing optical media	97
Recording optical media	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for optical discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	100
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	100
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	101
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	103
Charging batteries	103
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	104
Monitoring main battery power	105
Determining remaining battery power	107
What to do when the main battery runs low	107
Setting battery alarms	108
Conserving battery power	108
Power Profiles	109
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	110
Changing the main battery	110
Removing the battery from the computer	111
Inserting a charged battery	112
Taking care of your battery	114
Safety precautions	114
Maintaining your battery	115
Disposing of used batteries	116
Traveling tips	117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	118
Exploring the desktop	118
Finding your way around the desktop	119
Setting up for communications	121
Connecting your computer to a network	121
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	122
An overview of using the Internet	124
The Internet	124
The World Wide Web	124
Internet Service Providers	124
Connecting to the Internet	125
Surfing the Internet	125
Internet features	126
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	126
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Using PC Cards	128
Inserting a PC Card	129
Removing a PC Card	129
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	130
Smart Card Reader	130
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	131
Inserting memory media	131
Removing memory media	132
Using the i.LINK® port	132
Using an expansion device	133
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	133
Chapter 5: Utilities	134
TOSHIBA Assist	135
Connect	136
Secure	137
Protect & Fix	138
Optimize	139
TOSHIBA Application Installer	140
Setting passwords	141
Using an instant password	141
Using a supervisor password	142
Using a user password	143
Deleting a user password	144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	145
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	146
Fn-esse®	147
Starting Fn-esse®	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	149
Booting from a bootable SD card	150
TOSHIBA Power Saver	151
Preset Power Profiles	152
Quickly creating a new power profile	152
Customizing a power profile	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	158
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	159
TOSHIBA Button Controls	160
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	161
TOSHIBA Accessibility	162
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	163
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	164
Fingerprint utility limitations	164
Fingerprint Enrollment	164
Fingerprint Logon	166
Power-on Security	166
Control Center	168
Password Bank	169
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	173
Fingerprint reader limitations	174
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	175
Problems that are easy to fix	175
Problems when you turn on the computer	177
The Windows® operating system is not working	179
Using Startup options to fix problems	180
Internet problems	180
The Windows® operating system can help you	181
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	182
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Memory problems	185
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	187
Display problems	188
Disk drive problems	190
Optical drive problems	191
Sound system problems	192
PC Card problems	193
Printer problems	195
Modem problems	196
Wireless networking problems	196
DVD operating problems	199
Develop good computing habits	201
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	202
If you need further assistance	207
Before you contact Toshiba	207
Contacting Toshiba	208
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	209
Appendix A: Hot Keys	211
Volume Mute	211
Password security	211
Without a password	211
With a password	212
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	212
Power profile	213
Standby mode	213
Hibernation mode	214
Display modes	215
Display brightness	215
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	216
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	216
Zooming applications in/out	216
Keyboard hot keys	217
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	218
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	219
Getting Started	220
Starting ConfigFree®	220
ConfigFree® Utilities	222
Connectivity Doctor	222
Search for Wireless Devices	224
Profile Settings	229
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	231
Quick Connect	235
Using the Automatic Switch	237
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	238
Glossary	239
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C	242
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