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Index 241 set up 124 computer caring for 82 cleaning 82 moving 83 non-system disk or disk error message 180 not accessing disk drives 179 running on battery power 103 setting up 42, 51 warning resume failure message 179 computer lock 83 computing tips 84 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 184 checking properties 184 devices keyboard 70 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 188 display device external 68 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 199 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 183 general hardware problem 183 non-system disk or disk error 180 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 189 warning resume failure 179 Error-checking 190 expansion capability 135 expansion memory slot 52 exploring the desktop 121 external 70 monitor not working 189 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 190 file extensions 93 file, backing up 85 files

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	57
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	58
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	66
Using the TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	79
Closing the display panel	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	82
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Moving the computer	83
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	84
Computing tips	84
Using the keyboard	86
Character keys	86
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	87
Function keys	87
Special Windows® keys	87
Overlay keys	88
Using the overlay to type numeric data	88
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	91
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	95
Inserting an optical disc	96
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing optical media	99
Recording optical media	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for optical discs	100
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	111
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting your computer to a network	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Using PC Cards	131
Inserting a PC Card	131
Removing a PC Card	132
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	132
Smart Card Reader	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Using an expansion device	135
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
TOSHIBA Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	148
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	149
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	151
Booting from a bootable SD card	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	158
TOSHIBA Button Support	159
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	160
TOSHIBA Accessibility	161
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	162
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	163
Fingerprint utility limitations	163
Fingerprint Enrollment	163
Fingerprint Logon	165
Power-on Security	165
Control Center	166
Password Bank	168
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	171
Fingerprint reader limitations	173
ConfigFree®	173
Getting Started	174
ConfigFree® Utilities	174
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	177
Problems that are easy to fix	177
Problems when you turn on the computer	178
The Windows® operating system is not working	181
Using Startup options to fix problems	181
Internet problems	182
The Windows® operating system can help you	183
Resolving a hardware conflict	183
A plan of action	183
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	184
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	200
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	201
If you need further assistance	205
Before you contact Toshiba	205
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	207
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	209
Hot Key Cards	209
Using the Hot Key Cards	210
Application Cards	211
Using the Application Cards	212
Card Case	212
Hot key functions	213
Volume Mute	214
Password security	215
Power plan	216
Sleep mode	217
Hibernation mode	218
Display modes	219
Display brightness	220
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	221
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	222
Changing screen resolution	223
Keyboard hot key functions	224
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	225
Glossary	226
A	228
B	228
C	229
D	231
E	232
F	233
G	233
H	233
I	234
K	234
L	234
M	235
N	236
O	236
P	236
R	237
S	238
T	238
U	239
W	239

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Index

set up

124

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

180

not accessing disk drives

179

running on battery power

103

setting up

warning resume failure message

179

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

125

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

122

major features

122

desktop exploration

121

desktop icons

122

Device Manager

184

checking properties

184

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

190

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

191

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

190

running slow

190

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

191

cannot read a diskette

191

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

188

external monitor not working

189

screen is blank

188

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

119

double-click

DVD player

general problems

199

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

183

general hardware problem

183

non-system disk or disk error

180

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

189

warning resume failure

179

Error-checking

190

expansion capability

135

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

121

external

monitor

not working

189

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

190

file extensions

file, backing up

files