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254 Index software in Windows® 7 226 work environment 42 shutting down computer in Windows® 7 228 Sleep mode 78 hot key 212 starting again from 86 Smart Card Reader 133 solid state drive (SSD) 101 sound problem solving 189 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button 125 Start Search field 96 starting a program 94 Start Search field 96 Windows® Explorer 95 Windows® Start menu 94 starting up the computer from Shut down 81 from Sleep 86 Startup menu problem solving 177 supervisor password, deleting 146 supervisor password, set up 145 T Taskbar 125 television adjusting display 73 Toshiba registering computer 47 worldwide offices 202 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Toshiba accessories memory 53 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 TOSHIBA Assist 138 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 Toshiba EasyGuard® 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 151 Toshiba online resources 105 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Security Assist 148 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TouchPad™ control buttons 71 primary button 71 secondary button 71 using 71 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 194 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 188 Windows® 7 231 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 165 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 52 U uninstalling programs in Windows® 7 231 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 158 USB-compatible printer 74 user password, disabling 147 user password, setting 146 using IPCONFIG to determine computer's IP address in Windows® 7 231

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

software in Windows® 7

226

work environment

shutting down

computer in Windows® 7

228

Sleep mode

hot key

212

starting again from

Smart Card Reader

133

solid state drive (SSD)

101

sound

problem solving

189

sounds

recording

129

speakers

using external

130

start button

125

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

177

supervisor password, deleting

146

supervisor password, set up

145

Taskbar

125

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

202

TOSHIBA Accessibility

164

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

143

TOSHIBA Assist

138

TOSHIBA Button Support

162

Toshiba EasyGuard®

107

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

156

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

151

Toshiba online resources

105

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

150

TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility

153

TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card

Format Utility

152

TOSHIBA Security Assist

148

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

161

TouchPad™

control buttons

primary button

secondary button

using

traveling tips

122

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

194

external keyboard

183

keyboard

183

optical drive

188

Windows® 7

231

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

165

turning on the computer

turning on the power

uninstalling

programs in Windows® 7

231

USB Sleep and Charge Utility

158

USB-compatible

printer

user password, disabling

147

user password, setting

146

using

IPCONFIG to determine

computer’s IP address in

Windows® 7

231