User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® A10 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Setting up your software46Registering your computer with Toshiba47Adding optional external devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Your computer’s features and specifications52Turning on the power52Adding memory (optional)53Installing a memory module54Removing a memory module59Checking total memory61Hard Drive Recovery Utilities62Creating Recovery DVDs63Hard Disk Drive Recovery options64Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media69Checking the HDD operating status72Installing drivers and applications72Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device72Using the TouchPad™73Scrolling with the TouchPad™74Control buttons74Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™74Using external display devices74Directing the display output when you turn on the computer75Adjusting the quality of the external display76Using an external keyboard76Using a mouse76Connecting a printer77Setting up a printer77Connecting an optional external diskette drive78Turning off the computer79Options for turning off the computer79Using the Shut Down command82Using and configuring Hibernation mode84Using and configuring Sleep mode86Closing the display panel89Customizing your computer’s settings89Caring for your computer89Cleaning the computer90Moving the computer90Using a computer lock90Chapter 2: Learning the Basics92Computing tips92Using the keyboard94Character keys94Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard94Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys95Function keys95Special Windows® keys95Overlay keys96Using the overlay to type numeric data96Starting a program97Starting a program from the Start menu97Starting a program from Windows® Explorer98Starting a program using the Start Search field99Saving your work99Printing your work101Backing up your work102Restoring your work102Using the optical drive102Optical drive components103Inserting an optical disc104Playing an audio CD105Playing optical media106Recording optical media106Removing a disc with the computer on107Removing a disc with the computer off107Caring for optical discs108Toshiba’s online resources108Chapter 3: Mobile Computing109Toshiba’s energy-saver design109Running the computer on battery power110Battery Notice110Power management111Using additional batteries112Charging batteries112Charging the main battery112Charging the RTC battery113Monitoring main battery power114Determining remaining battery power115What to do when the main battery runs low116Setting battery notifications116Conserving battery power117Power Plans118Using a hot key to set the Power Plan119Changing the main battery120Removing the battery from the computer120Inserting a charged battery122Taking care of your battery123Safety precautions123Maintaining your battery124Disposing of used batteries125Traveling tips126Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features127Exploring the desktop127Finding your way around the desktop128Setting up for communications130Connecting your computer to a network130Connecting a modem to a telephone line131An overview of using the Internet133The Internet133The World Wide Web133Internet Service Providers133Connecting to the Internet134Surfing the Internet134Internet features134Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet135Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones136Web Camera137Using PC Cards137Inserting a PC Card137Removing a PC Card138Setting up a PC Card for your computer139Smart Card Reader139Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot140Inserting memory media140Removing memory media141Using the i.LINK® port141Using an expansion device142Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer142Chapter 5: Utilities143TOSHIBA Assist144Connect145Secure146Protect & Fix147Optimize148TOSHIBA Application Installer149Setting passwords150Using an instant password150Using a supervisor password151Using a user password152Deleting a user password153TOSHIBA Security Assist154TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility156TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility157TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility158TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility159Booting from a bootable SD card160Mouse Utility161TOSHIBA Hardware Setup162USB Sleep and Charge Utility164Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility164USB Sleep and Charge164Enabling USB Sleep and Charge166Power supply mode settings166Battery settings166TOSHIBA Zooming Utility167TOSHIBA Button Support168CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer169TOSHIBA Accessibility170Trusted Platform Module (TPM)171Fingerprint Authentication Utility172Fingerprint utility limitations172Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility172Fingerprint Logon173Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader173Fingerprint reader limitations174ConfigFree®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 problems183Internet problems184The Windows® operating system can help you185Resolving a hardware conflict185A plan of action185Fixing a problem with Device Manager186Memory problems187Power and the batteries188Keyboard problems189Display problems190Disk or internal storage drive problems192Optical drive problems194Sound system problems195PC Card problems195Printer problems197Modem problems198Wireless networking problems199DVD operating problems201Develop good computing habits202Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system203If you need further assistance207Before you contact Toshiba207Contacting Toshiba208Other Toshiba Internet Web sites209Toshiba’s worldwide offices209Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards211Hot Key Cards211Using the Hot Key Cards212Application Cards213Using the Application Cards214Card Case214Hot key functions215Volume Mute216Lock (Instant security)217Power plan218Sleep mode219Hibernation mode220Output (Display switch)221Display brightness222Disabling or enabling wireless devices223Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device224Zoom (Display resolution)225Keyboard hot key functions226Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors227Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor228Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor229If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed230Cleaning the cooling module231Appendix D: Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users233Setting up your software233Getting detailed product specifications233Creating recovery DVDs/media234Registering your computer with Toshiba234Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop234Shutting down your computer235Checking total memory (RAM)235Using Windows® Explorer235Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control236Re-installing drivers and applications236Setting up a printer236Setting Power Options236Setting battery notifications236Selecting a power plan237Accessing the Mouse utility237Accessing Web Camera Application Help237Removing hardware from your computer safely237Checking device properties/status237Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7238Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address238If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD238If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD238Backing up your computer and creating system restore points239Using virtualization technology239Glossary241Index255Size: 4.86 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
