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Index 253 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 keyboard produces unexpected characters 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 186 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 176 power and batteries 182 printer 191, 192 program not responding 173 program not working properly 187 screen does not look right/flickers 185 Startup options 177 URL address not found 178 warning resume failure 175 Windows® operating system not working 177 program, starting 94 programs not running correctly 187 projector 72 connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 108 recording sounds 129 recording sounds 129 recycle bin icon 124 registering your computer in Windows® 7 227 registering computer 47 removing DVD with computer off 105 with computer on 104 ExpressCards® 132 hardware safely in Windows® 7 230 main battery 117 memory module 59 running the computer on battery power 107 S safety computer 122 disposing of batteries 121 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 119 saving files 96 screen does not look normal/flickers 185 screen problems blank screen 184 SD card formatting 135 installing drivers 134 using 133 using in Hibernation mode 135 using in Sleep mode 135 selecting a power plan in Windows® 7 230 set up communications 126 setting battery notifications in Windows® 7 229 Power Options in Windows® 7 229 setting up a printer in Windows® 7 229 AC adaptor 48 adding memory 53 computer 45, 55

Section	Page
Tecra® R10 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Checking the HDD operating status	70
Installing drivers and applications	70
Using the TouchPad™	71
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	71
Control buttons	71
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	72
Using external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	73
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	75
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	76
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	86
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	87
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	89
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	91
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Special Windows® keys	92
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	93
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program using the Start Search field	96
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	98
Backing up your work	99
Restoring your work	100
Using the optical drive	100
Optical drive components	101
Inserting an optical disc	102
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	109
Charging batteries	109
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	110
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	126
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	128
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
Web Camera	131
Using an ExpressCard®	131
Inserting an ExpressCard®	131
Removing an ExpressCard®	132
Smart Card Reader	133
Using an SD™ card	133
Installing SD card drivers	134
Inserting an SD card	134
Formatting an SD card	135
Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card	135
Removing an SD card	135
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	136
Using the expansion port	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 Security Assist	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	153
Booting from a bootable SD card	154
Mouse Utility	155
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	156
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	158
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	158
USB Sleep and Charge	158
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	160
Power supply mode settings	160
Battery settings	160
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	161
TOSHIBA Button Support	162
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	163
TOSHIBA Accessibility	164
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	165
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	166
Fingerprint utility limitations	166
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	166
Fingerprint Logon	167
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	167
Fingerprint reader limitations	168
ConfigFree®	169
Getting Started	169
ConfigFree® Utilities	170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	173
Problems that are easy to fix	173
Problems when you turn on the computer	174
The Windows® operating system is not working	177
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® operating system can help you	179
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	179
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	180
Memory problems	181
Power and the batteries	182
Keyboard problems	183
Display problems	184
Disk or internal storage drive problems	186
Optical drive problems	188
Sound system problems	189
ExpressCard® problems	189
Printer problems	191
Wireless networking problems	192
DVD operating problems	194
Develop good computing habits	195
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	196
If you need further assistance	201
Before you contact Toshiba	201
Contacting Toshiba	201
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	202
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	202
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	204
Hot Key Cards	204
Using the Hot Key Cards	205
Application Cards	206
Using the Application Cards	207
Card Case	208
Hot key functions	208
Volume Mute	209
Lock (Instant security)	210
Power plan	211
Sleep mode	212
Hibernation mode	213
Output (Display switch)	214
Display brightness	215
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	216
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	217
Zoom (Display resolution)	218
Keyboard hot key functions	219
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	220
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	221
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	222
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	223
Cleaning the cooling module	224
Appendix D: Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users	226
Setting up your software	226
Getting detailed product specifications	226
Creating recovery DVDs/media	227
Registering your computer with Toshiba	227
Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop	227
Shutting down your computer	228
Checking total memory (RAM)	228
Using Windows® Explorer	228
Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control	229
Re-installing drivers and applications	229
Setting up a printer	229
Setting Power Options	229
Setting battery notifications	229
Selecting a power plan	230
Accessing the Mouse utility	230
Accessing Web Camera Application Help	230
Removing hardware from your computer safely	230
Checking device properties/status	230
Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7	231
Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address	231
If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD	231
If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD	231
Backing up your computer and creating system restore points	232
Using virtualization technology	232
Glossary	234

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Index

high-pitched noise

189

Internet bookmarked site not

found

178

Internet connection is slow

178

keyboard

not responding

175

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

183

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

186

no sound

189

non-system disk or disk error

176

power and batteries

182

printer

191

192

program not responding

173

program not working properly

187

screen does not look right/flickers

185

Startup options

177

URL address not found

178

warning resume failure

175

Windows® operating system not

working

177

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

187

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

108

recording

sounds

129

recording sounds

129

recycle bin icon

124

registering

your computer in Windows® 7

227

registering computer

removing

DVD

with computer off

105

with computer on

104

ExpressCards®

132

hardware safely in Windows® 7

230

main battery

117

memory module

running the computer on battery power

107

safety

computer

122

disposing of batteries

121

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

119

saving files

screen

does not look normal/flickers

185

screen problems

blank screen

184

SD card

formatting

135

installing drivers

134

using

133

using in Hibernation mode

135

using in Sleep mode

135

selecting

a power plan in Windows® 7

230

set up communications

126

setting

battery notifications in

Windows® 7

229

Power Options in Windows® 7

229

setting up

a printer in Windows® 7

229

AC adaptor

adding memory

computer