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Index 189 latest sound driver 143 system restore 143 uninstall/reinstall driver 142 use the sound troubleshooter 140 troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 132 install external mouse 132 latest driver 134 power cycle 132 system restore 134 touchpad properties 134 uninstall/reinstall driver 133 troubleshooting Web Camera System Recovery 140 system restore 139 testing 138 third party apps 140 uninstall/reinstall driver 138 U updates downloading 151 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 158 USB Wakeup function does not work 158 user password, deleting 106 user password, setting 104 using a microphone 93 computer lock 64 eco power plan 82 Expansion port 98 Memory card reader 96 Smart Card slot 96 touchpad 55 Web Camera 95 using the keyboard 67 using the overlay for cursor control 68 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55 Utilities 100 V video projector adjusting display 62 W warranty standard limited warranty 30 Web Camera using 95 Web sites 159 Wi-Fi wireless networking 91 Windows operating system desktop 86 troubleshooting 125 wireless networking 91 troubleshooting 145

Section	Page
Tecra® Z40-C Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
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
Adding memory	40
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	42
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Using the Start menu	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	46
Creating a recovery drive using Toshiba Recovery Media Creator	47
Restoring from recovery media created by Toshiba Recovery Media Creator	50
Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive	51
Reset your PC	52
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	55
Using the touchpad	55
Adjusting touchpad settings	58
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	59
Connecting an external device	59
Using external display devices	60
Selecting video cables	60
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	60
Connecting an external monitor or projector	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Customizing your computer’s settings	62
Caring for your computer	63
Cleaning the computer	63
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	64
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	67
Function keys	67
Special Windows keys	67
Overlay keys	68
Backlit keyboard	69
Touch screen	69
Touch screen navigation	69
Mouse properties	70
Starting an app	71
Saving your work	72
Backing up your work	72
Toshiba’s online resources	72
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	73
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	73
Running the computer on battery power	73
Battery Notice	74
Power management	75
Charging batteries	75
Charging the RTC battery	76
Monitoring battery power	77
Determining remaining battery power	78
What to do when the main battery runs low	79
Setting battery notifications	79
Conserving battery power	80
Power Plans	81
Using the eco power plan	82
Changing the main battery	83
Taking care of your battery	83
Safety precautions	83
Maintaining your battery	84
Disposing of your computer	84
Traveling tips	84
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	86
Exploring the desktop	86
Finding your way around the desktop	87
Windows Store	91
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting your computer to a network	93
Exploring audio features	93
Recording sounds	93
Using external speakers or headphones	94
Using the Web Camera	95
Using the Smart Card Slot	96
Using the Memory card reader	96
Inserting memory media	97
Removing memory media	97
Using the Expansion port	98
Chapter 5: Utilities	100
eco Utility	101
Password Utility	102
Using a supervisor password	102
Using a user password	104
Deleting a user password	106
System Settings	107
Sleep Utilities	109
USB Sleep and Charge	109
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	111
Power supply mode settings	111
HDD Protection Utility	113
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	114
Service Station	114
TOSHIBA Application Installer	115
PC Health Monitor	116
Display Utility	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	127
Power and the batteries	128
Keyboard help	129
Perform a complete power cycle	129
Uninstall the keyboard driver	130
Download the latest keyboard driver	131
Perform a system restore	131
Clean the keyboard	131
Touchpad help	132
Disable then enable the touchpad	132
Install an external mouse	132
Perform a complete power cycle	132
Uninstall the touchpad driver	133
Download the latest touchpad driver	134
Perform a system restore	134
Adjust the touchpad properties	134
Display problems	135
Disk or storage drive problems	136
Error-checking	136
Web Camera help	138
Testing your internal Web Camera	138
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	138
Perform a system restore	139
Check for problems with third party applications	140
System Recovery	140
Sound help	140
Use the Sound troubleshooter	140
Check and set default speakers	141
Uninstall the audio driver	142
Download the latest sound driver	143
Perform a system restore	143
Printer problems	144
Wireless networking problems	145
Connecting to the Internet	146
Using a wireless connection	147
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	147
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	148
Uninstall the network adapter driver	148
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	149
Downloading drivers and updates	151
Using Toshiba Service Station	151
Manually download and install drivers and updates	151
How to determine the correct drivers to download	152
Develop good computing habits	153
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	154
Additional help	159
If you need further assistance	159
Contacting Toshiba	159
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	160
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	160
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	162
Functions	162
Volume Mute	163
Lock (Instant security)	163
Power plan	163
Sleep mode	163
Hibernation mode	164
Output (Display switch)	164
Display brightness	165
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	165
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	165
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay	166
Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay	166
Disabling or enabling the scroll lock	166
Keyboard backlight	166
Zoom In/Out	166
Volume control	167
Zoom (Display resolution)	167
Cortana	167
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	168
Glossary	169
A	171
B	171
C	173
D	174
E	175
F	176
G	176
H	176
I	177
K	177
L	177
M	178
N	179
O	179
P	179
R	180
S	181
T	182
U	182
W	182

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Index

latest sound driver 143

system restore 143

uninstall/reinstall driver 142

use the sound troubleshooter

140

troubleshooting touchpad

disable/enable 132

install external mouse 132

latest driver 134

power cycle 132

system restore 134

touchpad properties 134

uninstall/reinstall driver 133

troubleshooting Web Camera

System Recovery 140

system restore 139

testing 138

third party apps 140

uninstall/reinstall driver 138

updates

downloading 151

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use 158

USB Wakeup function

does not work 158

user password, deleting 106

user password, setting 104

using

a microphone 93

computer lock 64

eco power plan 82

Expansion port 98

Memory card reader 96

Smart Card slot 96

touchpad 55

Web Camera 95

using the keyboard 67

using the overlay for cursor control

using the Toshiba Dual Pointing

Device 55

Utilities 100

video projector

adjusting display 62

warranty

standard limited warranty 30

Web Camera

using 95

Web sites 159

Wi-Fi

wireless networking 91

Windows operating system

desktop 86

troubleshooting 125

wireless networking 91

troubleshooting 145