User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® A4 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Setting up your software46Registering your computer with Toshiba47Adding optional external devices48Connecting to a power source48Using the main battery52Using the computer for the first time53Opening the display panel53Your computer’s features and specifications54Turning on the power54Adding memory (optional)55Installing a memory module56Removing a memory module61Hard Drive Recovery Utilities63Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs64Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition65Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility71Installing drivers and applications72Using the TouchPad™73Scrolling with the TouchPad™74Control buttons74Disabling or enabling the TouchPad74Turning off the computer76Closing the display panel77Using external display devices77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer78Adjusting the quality of the external display79Using an external keyboard79Using a mouse79Connecting a local printer80Connecting a USB printer80Connecting a parallel printer81Setting up your printer81Connecting an optional external diskette drive82Caring for your computer83Cleaning the computer83Moving the computer84Using a computer lock84Chapter 2: Learning the Basics86Computing tips86Using the keyboard88Character keys88Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard88Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys89Function keys89Windows special keys90Overlay keys90Using the overlay to type numeric data91Starting a program91Starting a program from the Start menu92Starting a program from Windows® Explorer92Starting a program from the Run dialog box93Saving your work95Printing your work97Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive98Inserting a compact disc100Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off102Caring for CD or DVD Discs103Powering down the computer103Using Hibernation106Using Standby107Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power111Battery Notice112Power management113Using additional batteries113Charging batteries114Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery115Monitoring battery power116What to do when the main battery runs low119Setting battery alarms119Conserving battery power120Power Profiles121Using a hot key to set the Power Profile122Changing batteries123Removing the battery from the computer123Inserting a charged battery125Taking care of your battery126Safety precautions126Maximizing battery life127Disposing of used batteries128Traveling tips129Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features130Exploring the desktop130Finding your way around the desktop131Setting up for communications133Connecting the modem to a telephone line135Connecting your computer to a network136An overview of using the Internet138The Internet139The World Wide Web139Internet Service Providers139Connecting to the Internet140Surfing the Internet140Internet features141Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet141Exploring audio features142Playing an audio CD142Playing CDs using Auto-Run143Creating a CD144Recording sounds145Using external speakers or headphones146Inserting and removing PC Cards147Inserting a PC Card147Removing a PC Card148Hot swapping149Setting up a PC Card for your computer149Inserting and removing an ExpressCard™150Inserting an ExpressCard150Removing an ExpressCard151Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot151Inserting memory media151Removing memory media152Using an expansion device153Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities154Fn-esse®155Starting Fn-esse®155Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys157Viewing existing key assignments158Changing or removing existing key assignments158TOSHIBA Assist159Connect160Secure160Protect & Fix160Optimize160TOSHIBA Power Saver161Mouse utility163Hotkey utility163TOSHIBA Mobile Extension164TOSHIBA HW Setup165Setting user passwords167Using an instant password168Setting a user password169Disabling a user password169Using a supervisor password170Setting a supervisor password170Deleting a supervisor password171Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility172Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility173TOSHIBA Application Installer177Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong179Problems that are easy to fix179Problems when you turn on the computer181The Windows ® operating system is not working183Using Startup options to fix problems184Internet problems185The Windows® XP operating system can help you185Resolving a hardware conflict186A plan of action186Resolving hardware conflicts on your own187Fixing a problem with Device Manager188Memory problems190Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems194Disk drive problems196DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems199Sound system problems200PC Card problems200Printer problems204Modem problems205Wireless networking problems206DVD operating problems209Develop good computing habits212Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP213If you need further assistance219Before you contact Toshiba219Contacting Toshiba220Other Toshiba Internet Web sites221Toshiba’s worldwide offices221Appendix A: Hot Keys223Volume Mute223Instant password security224Power usage profile224Standby mode225Hibernation mode226Display modes227Display brightness227Disabling or enabling the TouchPad228Zooming applications in/out228Keyboard hot keys228Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors229Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer230Getting Started231Starting ConfigFree231ConfigFree Utilities233Connectivity Doctor233Search for Wireless Devices236Profile Settings241ConfigFree SUMMIT245Quick Connect249Using the Automatic Switch252Semi-Automatic Switch Feature252Glossary254Index269Size: 3.64 MBPages: 276Language: EnglishOpen manual
