User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® A11 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive61Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering to a custom size partition65Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Creating recovery DVDs/media70Restoring from recovery DVDs/media72Erasing the Internal Storage Drive74Checking the internal storage drive operating status76Installing drivers and applications76Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device77Using the TouchPad™77Scrolling with the TouchPad™78Control buttons78Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™78Using external display devices79Connecting an external monitor or projector79Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Using an external keyboard81Using a mouse81Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode87Using and configuring Sleep mode90Closing the display panel93Customizing your computer’s settings93Caring for your computer93Cleaning the computer93Moving the computer94Using a computer lock94Chapter 2: Learning the Basics95Computing tips95Using the keyboard96Character keys96Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys97Function keys97Special Windows® keys97Starting a program98Starting a program from the Start menu98Starting a program from Windows® Explorer99Starting a program using the Search programs and files field100Saving your work100Printing your work102Backing up your work103Restoring your work103Using the optical disc drive104optical disc drive components104Media control buttons105Inserting an optical disc106Playing an audio CD107Playing optical media108Recording optical media108Removing a disc with the computer on109Removing a disc with the computer off109Caring for optical discs110Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice112Power management113Using additional batteries114Charging batteries114Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery115Monitoring main battery power116Determining remaining battery power117What to do when the main battery runs low118Setting battery notifications118Conserving battery power119Power Plans120Using a hot key to set the Power Plan121Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan122Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer123Inserting a charged battery124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maintaining your battery126Disposing of used batteries127Traveling tips128Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features129Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Setting up for communications132Connecting your computer to a network133Connecting a modem to a telephone line134Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones136Using the Web Camera136Using an ExpressCard®137Inserting an ExpressCard®137Removing an ExpressCard®138Using the Smart Card Reader138Using the Memory card reader139Inserting memory media139Removing memory media140Using the eSATA/USB combo port141Using the expansion port141Chapter 5: Utilities142TOSHIBA Assist143Connect144Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA Application Installer148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor password150Using a user password151TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility153TOSHIBA Security Assist154TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility156TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility157Mouse Utility158TOSHIBA Hardware Setup159USB Sleep and Charge Utility161Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility161USB Sleep and Charge161Enabling USB Sleep and Charge163Power supply mode settings163TOSHIBA Zooming Utility165TOSHIBA Button Support166TOSHIBA Accessibility167Trusted Platform Module (TPM)168Fingerprint Authentication Utility169Fingerprint utility limitations169Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility169Fingerprint Logon170Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader170Fingerprint reader limitations172TOSHIBA eco Utility™173TOSHIBA Service Station174TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor174ConfigFree®175Getting Started175ConfigFree® Utilities176Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong179Problems that are easy to fix179Problems when you turn on the computer180The Windows® operating system is not working183Using Startup options to fix problems184Internet problems185The Windows® operating system can help you185Fixing a problem with Device Manager186Checking device properties186Memory problems187Power and the batteries187Keyboard problems189Display problems189Disk or storage drive problems191Error-checking191Optical disc drive problems193Sound system problems194ExpressCard® problems194ExpressCard® checklist194Resolving ExpressCard® problems195Printer problems196Modem problems197Wireless networking problems198DVD operating problems199Develop good computing habits200Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system201If you need further assistance206Before you contact Toshiba206Contacting Toshiba206Other Toshiba Internet Web sites207Toshiba’s worldwide offices207Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards209Hot Key Cards209Using the Hot Key Cards210Application Cards211Using the Application Cards212Card Case213Hot key functions213Volume Mute214Lock (Instant security)215Power plan216Sleep mode217Hibernation mode218Output (Display switch)219Display brightness220Disabling or enabling wireless devices221Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device222Zoom (Display resolution)223Keyboard hot key functions223Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors224Glossary225Index240Size: 4.53 MBPages: 247Language: EnglishOpen manual
