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Index 197 ExpressCard®, hot swapping fails 157 ExpressCard®, not recognized 157 external display problems 151 external keyboard 150 external monitor 150 good computing habits 161 hard disk drive is slow 153 high-pitched noise 155 installing hardware/software 165 keyboard 150 memory problems 147 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 152 on-screen eject button 154 optical disc drive 153 power and batteries 148 printer 158 restore points 163 screen does not look correct/ flickers 151 slow Internet connection 145 sound system 155 trouble running discs 154 trouble running programs 153 URL address not found 145 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 159 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 123 using a microphone 111 DVDs 84 eco power plan 98 expansion port 117 ExpressCard® 114 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 Smart Card Reader 113 touch pad 69 Web Camera 113 using the keyboard 79 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 Utilities 119 V video projector adjusting display 76 W warranty standard limited warranty 30 Web Camera using 113 Web sites 168 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 110 Windows® Charms Devices 106 Search 106 Settings 106 Share 106 Start 106 Windows® charms 106 Windows® key 80 Windows® operating system desktop 107, 114, 116, 157 troubleshooting 142 Windows® Store 109 wireless networking 110 troubleshooting 159

Section	Page
Tecra® A50/W50-A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	43
Initial setup	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	45
To Restart your computer	46
To place your computer in Sleep mode	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	57
Creating recovery media	58
Restoring from recovery media	60
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	62
Reset your PC	64
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	68
Using the touch pad	69
Adjusting touch pad settings	72
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	72
Connecting an external device	72
Using external display devices	73
Selecting video cables	73
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	74
Connecting an external monitor or projector	74
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	76
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	79
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Backlit keyboard	81
Touch screen navigation	81
Mouse properties	82
Starting an app	82
Starting an app from the Start screen	82
Saving your work	83
Backing up your work	83
Using the optical disc drive	84
Optical disc drive components	85
Inserting an optical disc	85
Playing optical media	86
Recording optical media	86
Removing a disc with the computer on	87
Removing a disc with the computer off	87
Toshiba’s online resources	88
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	89
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	89
Running the computer on battery power	89
Battery Notice	90
Power management	91
Charging batteries	91
Charging the main battery	91
Charging the RTC battery	92
Monitoring battery power	93
Determining remaining battery power	94
What to do when the main battery runs low	95
Setting battery notifications	95
Conserving battery power	96
Power Plans	97
Using the eco power plan	98
Changing the main battery	99
Removing the battery from the computer	99
Inserting a charged battery	100
Taking care of your battery	101
Safety precautions	102
Maintaining your battery	102
Disposing of used batteries	102
Traveling tips	104
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	105
Exploring the Start screen	105
Charms	106
Tiles	107
Exploring the desktop	107
Finding your way around the desktop	107
Windows® Store	109
Setting up for communications	110
Connecting your computer to a network	111
Exploring audio features	111
Recording sounds	111
Using external speakers or headphones	112
Using the Web Camera	113
Using the Smart Card Reader	113
Using an ExpressCard®	114
Inserting an ExpressCard®	114
Removing an ExpressCard®	114
Using the Memory card reader	115
Inserting memory media	116
Removing memory media	116
Using the expansion port	117
Chapter 5: Utilities	119
eco Utility®	120
Password Utility	121
Using a supervisor password	121
Using a user password	123
Deleting a user password	125
System Settings	126
Sleep Utilities	128
USB Sleep and Charge	128
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	130
Power supply mode settings	130
Function Key	132
Recovery Media Creator	133
Service Station	133
TOSHIBA Application Installer	134
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	135
Fingerprint utility limitations	135
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	135
Fingerprint Logon	136
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	136
Fingerprint reader limitations	138
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	139
Problems that are easy to fix	139
Problems when you turn on the computer	140
The Windows® operating system is not working	142
Using Startup options to fix problems	142
Internet problems	145
The Windows® operating system can help you	146
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	146
Checking device properties	146
Memory problems	147
Power and the batteries	148
Keyboard problems	150
Display problems	150
Disk or storage drive problems	152
Error-checking	152
Optical disc drive problems	153
Sound system problems	155
ExpressCard® problems	155
ExpressCard® checklist	155
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	156
Printer problems	158
Wireless networking problems	159
DVD operating problems	160
Develop good computing habits	161
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	162
If you need further assistance	167
Contacting Toshiba	168
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	168
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	168
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	170
Functions	170
Lock (Instant security)	171
Power plan	171
Sleep mode	171
Hibernation mode	171
Output (Display switch)	172
Display brightness	173
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	173
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	173
Volume Mute	174
Keyboard Function keys	174
Zoom (Display resolution)	174
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	175
Glossary	176
A	178
B	179
C	180
D	181
E	182
F	183
G	184
H	184
I	185
K	185
L	185
M	186
N	186
O	187
P	187
R	188
S	189
T	190
U	190
W	190

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Index

ExpressCard®, hot swapping

fails

157

ExpressCard®, not recognized

157

external display problems

151

external keyboard

150

external monitor

150

good computing habits

161

hard disk drive is slow

153

high-pitched noise

155

installing hardware/software

165

keyboard

150

memory problems

147

missing files/trouble accessing

a drive

152

on-screen eject button

154

optical disc drive

153

power and batteries

148

printer

158

restore points

163

screen does not look correct/

flickers

151

slow Internet connection

145

sound system

155

trouble running discs

154

trouble running programs

153

URL address not found

145

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

166

USB Wakeup function

does not work

167

Windows® operating system

not working

142

wireless networking

159

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

166

USB Wakeup function

does not work

167

user password, deleting

125

user password, setting

123

using

a microphone

111

DVDs

eco power plan

expansion port

117

ExpressCard®

114

Memory card reader

115

optical disc drive

Smart Card Reader

113

touch pad

Web Camera

113

using the keyboard

using the Toshiba Dual Pointing

Device

Utilities

119

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web Camera

using

113

Web sites

168

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

110

Windows® Charms

Devices

106

Settings

106

Start

106

Windows® charms

106

Windows® key

Windows® operating system

desktop

107

114

116

157

troubleshooting

142

Windows® Store

109

wireless networking

110

troubleshooting

159