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172 Index moving the computer 67 N network accessing 95 connecting your computer 95 networking wireless 94 notification area 93 notifications 93 O online resources Toshiba 75 optional external devices adding 46 P password deleting a supervisor 106 deleting a user 108 instant password 104 power-on password 104 setting 104 setting a supervisor 104 setting a user 106 supervisor password 104 user password 104 utility 104 port HDMI® 63 RGB 63 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 40 cord/cable 41 cord/cable connectors 153 energy-saving features 76 power down shut down 44 power light 81 power management 78 optimum performance 78 power plans selecting power plan options 84 power saving options 83 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 136 problem solving contacting Toshiba 145 Startup options 125 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive 47 refresh your PC 52 reset your PC 54 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 116 recycle bin icon 92 refresh your PC with user's data 52 registering computer 43 restart computer 45 restore points troubleshooting 139 running computer on battery power 76 S safety computer 87 disposing of computer 87 icons 28 precautions 36

Section	Page
Tecra® Z40 - 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	70
Overlay keys	71
Backlit keyboard	72
Touch screen	72
Touch screen navigation	72
Mouse properties	73
Starting an app	73
Starting an app from the Start screen	74
Saving your work	74
Backing up your work	75
Toshiba’s online resources	75
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	76
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	76
Running the computer on battery power	76
Battery Notice	77
Power management	78
Charging batteries	78
Charging the main battery	78
Charging the RTC battery	79
Monitoring battery power	80
Determining remaining battery power	81
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Setting battery notifications	82
Conserving battery power	83
Power Plans	84
Using the eco power plan	85
Changing the main battery	86
Taking care of your battery	86
Safety precautions	86
Maintaining your battery	87
Disposing of your computer	87
Traveling tips	87
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	89
Exploring the Start screen	89
Charms	90
Tiles	91
Exploring the desktop	91
Finding your way around the desktop	91
Windows® Store	93
Setting up for communications	94
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Exploring audio features	95
Recording sounds	95
Using external speakers or headphones	96
Using the Web Camera	97
Using the Smart Card Reader	97
Using the Memory card reader	98
Inserting memory media	98
Removing memory media	99
Using the expansion port	100
Chapter 5: Chapter 2: 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

moving the computer

network

accessing

connecting your computer

networking

wireless

notification area

notifications

online resources

Toshiba

optional external devices

adding

password

deleting a supervisor

106

deleting a user

108

instant password

104

power-on password

104

setting

104

setting a supervisor

104

setting a user

106

supervisor password

104

user password

104

utility

104

port

HDMI®

RGB

power

connecting cable to AC

adaptor

cord/cable

cord/cable connectors

153

energy-saving features

power down

shut down

power light

power management

optimum performance

power plans

selecting power plan options

power saving options

precautions

safety

printer

troubleshooting

136

problem solving

contacting Toshiba

145

Startup options

125

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC)

battery

recording sounds

recovery

creating recovery media

installing drivers and

applications

internal storage drive

refresh your PC

reset your PC

restoring from recovery media

Recovery Media Creator

116

recycle bin icon

refresh your PC

with user’s data

registering computer

restart computer

restore points

troubleshooting

139

running computer on battery power

safety

computer

disposing of computer

icons

precautions