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244 Index printer connecting 70 problem solving 195 printing a file 93 problem solving AC power 186 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 186 battery not charging 186 cannot insert diskette in drive 191 cannot read a diskette 191 changing display properties 189 checking device properties 184 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 194 computer will not power up 178 contacting Toshiba 205, 206 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 184 disk drive is slow 190 display is blank 188 external display not working 189 external monitor 188 faulty memory 185 hardware conflict 183 high-pitched noise 193 Internet bookmarked site not found 182 Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 modem not receiving or transmitting 196 no sound 192 non-system disk or disk error 180 PC Card 193 checklist 193 error occurs 195 hot swapping fails 194 not recognized 194 slot appears dead 193 power and batteries 186 printer 195 program not responding 177 program not working properly 191 screen does not look right/flickers 188 Startup options 181 URL address not found 182 warning resume failure 179 Windows® operating system not working 181 program, starting 89 programs not running correctly 191 projector 68 connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 104 recording sounds 129 recording sounds 129 recycle bin icon 122 registering computer 43 removing main battery 114 RJ-11 jack 126 running the computer on battery power 103 S safety computer 120 disposing of batteries 119 icons 37 precautions 40 saving files 91 screen blank 188 does not look normal/flickers 188 secondary button 66, 67

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

printer

connecting

problem solving

195

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

186

accessing disk drives

179

battery charge does not last

186

battery not charging

186

cannot insert diskette in drive

191

cannot read a diskette

191

changing display properties

189

checking device properties

184

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

194

computer will not power up

178

contacting Toshiba

205

206

corrupted/damaged data files

191

Device Manager

184

disk drive is slow

190

display is blank

188

external display not working

189

external monitor

188

faulty memory

185

hardware conflict

183

high-pitched noise

193

Internet bookmarked site not

found

182

Internet connection is slow

182

keyboard

not responding

179

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

190

modem not receiving or

transmitting

196

no sound

192

non-system disk or disk error

180

PC Card

193

checklist

193

error occurs

195

hot swapping fails

194

not recognized

194

slot appears dead

193

power and batteries

186

printer

195

program not responding

177

program not working properly

191

screen does not look right/flickers

188

Startup options

181

URL address not found

182

warning resume failure

179

Windows® operating system not

working

181

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

191

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

104

recording

sounds

129

recording sounds

129

recycle bin icon

122

registering computer

removing

main battery

114

RJ-11 jack

126

running the computer on battery power

103

safety

computer

120

disposing of batteries

119

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

188

does not look normal/flickers

188

secondary button