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Index 171 external display, adjusting 65 F files backing up 69, 76 saving 75 fingerprint authentication 118 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 118 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 150 Function keys disabling touch pad 150 Disabling/enabling cursor control overlay 151 Disabling/enabling numeric overlay 151 Disabling/enabling scroll lock 151 display brightness 150 Hibernation mode 148 keyboard Function keys 152 Lock (Instant security) 148 Output (Display switch) 149 Power plan 148 Sleep mode 148 volume mute 151 Zoom (Display resolution) 152 function keys 70 H headphones using 97 I icon desktop 93 moving to desktop 93 recycle bin 93 safety 28 Shut down 44, 45, 46 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 71 troubleshooting 131 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 72 overlay keys 71 overlay to type numeric data 72 L LEDs system indicator lights 82 AC adaptor light 81 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 98 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 88 memory adding 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 99 removing memory media 100 using 99 microphone using 96 monitor connecting 64 monitor problems troubleshooting 132 monitoring battery power 81 mouse properties 74

Section	Page
Tecra® Z40/Z50 - A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	25
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Your computer’s features and specifications	29
Documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Setting up a work environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Computer user comfort recommendations	31
Good Working Posture	31
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	32
Typing style	33
Taking breaks and varying tasks	34
Mobile computing tips	34
Transporting the notebook	34
Seeking additional help	35
Check list	35
Precautions	36
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	38
Connecting to a power source	39
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Adding memory	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	47
Creating recovery media	48
Restoring from recovery media	50
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	52
Reset your PC	54
Installing drivers and applications	57
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	58
Using the touch pad	59
Adjusting touch pad settings	62
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	62
Connecting an external device	62
Using external display devices	63
Selecting video cables	63
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	63
Connecting an external monitor or projector	64
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Customizing your computer’s settings	66
Caring for your computer	66
Cleaning the computer	66
Moving the computer	67
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	68
Computing tips	68
Using the keyboard	69
Function keys	70
Special Windows® keys	71
Overlay keys	71
Backlit keyboard	72
Touch screen	72
Touch screen navigation	73
Mouse properties	74
Starting an app	74
Starting an app from the Start screen	74
Saving your work	75
Backing up your work	76
Toshiba’s online resources	76
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	77
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	77
Running the computer on battery power	77
Battery Notice	78
Power management	79
Charging batteries	79
Charging the main battery	79
Charging the RTC battery	80
Monitoring battery power	81
Determining remaining battery power	82
What to do when the main battery runs low	83
Setting battery notifications	83
Conserving battery power	84
Power Plans	85
Using the eco power plan	86
Changing the main battery	87
Taking care of your battery	87
Safety precautions	87
Maintaining your battery	88
Disposing of your computer	88
Traveling tips	88
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	90
Exploring the Start screen	90
Charms	91
Tiles	92
Exploring the desktop	92
Finding your way around the desktop	92
Windows® Store	94
Setting up for communications	95
Connecting your computer to a network	96
Exploring audio features	96
Recording sounds	96
Using external speakers or headphones	97
Using the Web Camera	98
Using the Smart Card Reader	98
Using the Memory card reader	99
Inserting memory media	99
Removing memory media	100
Using the expansion port	101
Chapter 5: Utilities	102
eco Utility®	103
Password Utility	104
Using a supervisor password	104
Using a user password	106
Deleting a user password	108
System Settings	109
Sleep Utilities	111
USB Sleep and Charge	111
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	113
Power supply mode settings	113
Function Key	115
Recovery Media Creator	116
Service Station	116
TOSHIBA Application Installer	117
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	118
Fingerprint utility limitations	118
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	118
Fingerprint Logon	119
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	119
Fingerprint reader limitations	121
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	122
Problems that are easy to fix	122
Problems when you turn on the computer	123
The Windows® operating system is not working	125
Using Startup options to fix problems	125
Internet problems	128
The Windows® operating system can help you	129
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	129
Checking device properties	129
Power and the batteries	130
Keyboard problems	131
Display problems	132
Disk or storage drive problems	134
Error-checking	134
Sound system problems	135
Printer problems	136
Wireless networking problems	137
Develop good computing habits	138
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	139
If you need further assistance	144
Contacting Toshiba	145
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	145
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	146
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	147
Functions	147
Lock (Instant security)	148
Power plan	148
Sleep mode	148
Hibernation mode	148
Output (Display switch)	149
Display brightness	150
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	150
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	150
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	151
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	151
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	151
Volume Mute	151
Keyboard Function keys	152
Zoom (Display resolution)	152
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	153
Glossary	154
A	156
B	157
C	158
D	159
E	160
F	161
G	162
H	162
I	163
K	163
L	163
M	164
N	164
O	165
P	165
R	166
S	167
T	168
U	168
W	168

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Index

external display, adjusting

files

backing up

saving

fingerprint

authentication

118

Fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

118

Function Key

115

Function Keys

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

150

Function keys

disabling touch pad

150

Disabling/enabling cursor

control overlay

151

Disabling/enabling numeric

overlay

151

Disabling/enabling scroll lock

151

display brightness

150

Hibernation mode

148

keyboard Function keys

152

Lock (Instant security)

148

Output (Display switch)

149

Power plan

148

Sleep mode

148

volume mute

151

Zoom (Display resolution)

152

function keys

headphones

using

icon

desktop

moving to desktop

recycle bin

safety

Shut down

Initial setup

using your computer for the

first time

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

function keys

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

131

using

keys

function keys

overlay for cursor control

overlay keys

overlay to type numeric data

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

Licenses

maintaining your battery

memory

adding

Memory card reader

inserting memory media

removing memory media

100

using

microphone

using

monitor

connecting

monitor problems

troubleshooting

132

monitoring battery power

mouse properties