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Hardware, Utilities and Options Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. Access each function using the following procedures. *1 To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch the program automatically. When power-off, Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program. TOSHIBA Presentation button The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same functionality as the Connect display button in the Mobility Center. Pressing this button when an external display is connected will open the Windows Vista TMM (Transient Multimon Manager) screen. Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options. HDD automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options. System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options. Keypad overlay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for information on using this feature. Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. User's Manual 3-6

Section	Page
TECRA R10	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright	6
Disclaimer	6
Trademarks	6
FCC information	7
EU Conformity Statement	8
VCCI Class B Information	8
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:	9
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	10
Optical disc drive safety instructions	11
International precautions	12
Preface	14
Conventions	14
General Precautions	17
Provide adequate ventilation	17
Creating a computer-friendly environment	18
Stress injury	18
Heat injury	18
Pressure or impact damage	19
Mobile phones	19
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	19
Chapter	20
Chapter 1	20
Getting Started	20
Equipment checklist	20
Getting Started	22
System Recovery Options	31
System Recovery	32
Chapter 2	35
The Grand Tour	35
Front with the display closed	35
Left side	36
Right side	38
Back	40
Underside	40
Front with the display open	42
Indicators	45
Optical disc drives	47
AC adaptor	49
Chapter 3	51
Hardware, Utilities and Options	51
Hardware	51
Special features	56
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	59
Utilities and Applications	61
Optional devices	65
Optional accessories	82
Chapter 4	83
Operating Basics	83
Using the Touch Pad	83
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	84
Web Camera	92
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	93
Using optical disc drives	96
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives	100
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER	106
Media care	107
Sound System	108
Wireless communications	111
LAN	114
Computer Handling	116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	117
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility	119
Heat dispersal	121
Chapter 5	122
The Keyboard	122
Typewriter keys	122
Function keys: F1 … F12	123
Soft keys: FN key combinations	123
Hot keys	124
Windows special keys	126
Keypad overlay	127
Generating ASCII characters	128
Chapter 6	129
Power and Power-Up Modes	129
Power conditions	129
Monitoring of power condition	132
Battery	133
TOSHIBA Password Utility	142
Power-up modes	145
Panel power on/off	146
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	146
Chapter 7	147
HW Setup	147
Accessing HW Setup	147
HW Setup window	147
Chapter 8	154
Troubleshooting	154
Problem solving process	154
Hardware and system checklist	156
TOSHIBA support	175
Appendix	177
Appendix A	177
Specifications	177
Physical Dimensions	177
Environmental Requirements	177
Appendix B	179
Display Controller and Video mode	179
Display controller	179
Video mode	179
Appendix C	180
Wireless LAN	180
Card Specifications	180
Radio Characteristics	181
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	182
Appendix D	185
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	185
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	186
Regulatory statements	186
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	188
Appendix E	190
AC Power Cord and Connectors	190
Certification agencies	190
Appendix F	192
TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer	192
Appendix G	193
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	193
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	194
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed.	194
Cleaning the cooling module	195
Appendix H	197
Legal Footnotes	197
Non-applicable Icons*1	197
CPU*2	197
Memory (Main System)*3	198
Battery Life*4	199
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5	199
LCD*6	199
Graphics Processor Unit (\	199
Wireless LAN*8	200
USB Sleep and Charge*9	200
Copy Protection*10	200
Glossary	201

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Hardware, Utilities and Options

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are

advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.

Access each function using the following procedures.

*1 To access the Power Options, click

Start

Control Panel

System

and Maintenance

Power Options

TOSHIBA Assist

button

Press this button to launch the program

automatically. When power-off, Sleep Mode and

Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the

computer and launch the program.

TOSHIBA

Presentation button

The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same

functionality as the Connect display button in the

Mobility Center. Pressing this button when an

external display is connected will open the

Windows Vista TMM (Transient Multimon

Manager) screen.

Hot keys

Hot keys are specific key combinations that let

you quickly change the system configuration

directly from the keyboard without running a

system program.

Display automatic

power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

computer's display panel when there is no

keyboard input for a specified time, with power

being restored the next time a key is pressed.

This can be specified in the Power Options.

HDD automatic

power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a

specified time, with power being restored when

the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be

specified in the Power Options.

System automatic

Sleep/Hibernation

Mode

This feature automatically shuts down the system

into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when

there is no input or hardware access for a

specified time. This can be specified in the Power

Options.

Keypad overlay

A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the

keyboard. Please refer to the

Keypad overlay

section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for

information on using this feature.

Power on password

Two levels of password security, supervisor and

user, are available to prevent unauthorized

access to your computer.