User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® A3 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Other precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer48Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Setting up other devices50Connecting to a power source50Charging the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power55Adding memory56Installing a memory module57Removing a memory module60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities62Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs63Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition65Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility71Installing drivers and applications72Using the TouchPad™72Scrolling with the TouchPad™73Control buttons73Disabling or enabling the TouchPad74Turning off the computer75Closing the display panel76Using external display devices76Directing the display output when you turn on the computer77Adjusting the quality of the external display78Using an external keyboard78Using a mouse78Connecting a USB mouse79Connecting an optional external diskette drive79Connecting external speakers or headphones80Connecting a microphone80Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard84Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Windows special keys85Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data86Starting a program87Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer88Starting a program from the Run dialog box89Saving your work90Printing your work92Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive93Inserting a compact disc95Removing a disc with the computer on97Removing a disc with the computer off98Caring for CD or DVD Discs98Using the i.LINK® port99Using your computer at the office99Using a computer lock99Caring for your computer100Cleaning the computer100Moving the computer101Backing up your work101Restoring your work102Preparing for communications102Powering down the computer103Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down103Using Hibernation106Using Standby108Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice112Charging the batteries113Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery114Monitoring battery power116What to do when the battery alarm sounds118Changing batteries119Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maximizing battery life123Disposing of used batteries124Conserving power125Power profiles125Using a hot key to set the power profile126Additional options for power127Chapter 4: Expansion Options128Devices for office computing128Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module129Connecting a local printer129Setting up your printer131Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity134Exploring the desktop134Finding your way around the desktop135Setting up for communications137Connecting the modem to a telephone line139Connecting your computer to a network139An overview of using the Internet141The Internet142The World Wide Web142Internet Service Providers142Connecting to the Internet143Surfing the Internet143Internet features144Uploading and downloading files from the Internet145Exploring audio features145Playing an audio CD145Playing CDs using Auto-Run146Creating a CD147Recording sounds148Using external speakers or headphones149Using PC Cards150Hot swapping150Inserting a PC Card151Removing a PC Card152Setting up a PC Card for your computer153Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot153Inserting memory media153Removing memory media154Connecting your modem to a telephone line155Connecting to a phone line155Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities157Fnesse®158Starting Fnesse®158Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys160Viewing existing key assignments161Changing or removing existing key assignments161TOSHIBA Assist162Customizing Your Computer163Network163Security163TOSHIBA Power Saver163Mouse utility165Hotkey utility166TOSHIBA HW Setup166Setting user passwords168Using an instant password169Setting a user password169Disabling a user password170Using a supervisor password171Setting a supervisor password171Deleting a supervisor password173Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility173Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility174TOSHIBA Application Installer178Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong180Problems that are easy to fix180Problems when you turn on the computer182The Windows® operating system is not working184Using Startup options to fix problems184Internet problems185The Windows® XP operating system can help you186Resolving a hardware conflict187A plan of action187Resolving hardware conflicts on your own187Fixing a problem with Device Manager189Memory problems191Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems193Disk drive problems196DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems198Sound system problems199PC Card problems199Printer problems202Modem problems203Develop good computing habits204If you need further assistance205Before you contact Toshiba205Contacting Toshiba206Other Toshiba Internet Web sites207Toshiba’s worldwide offices207Appendix A: Hot Keys209Volume Mute209Instant password security210Power usage profile210Stand By mode211Hibernation mode212Display modes213Display brightness214Disabling or enabling the TouchPad214Zooming applications in/out214Keyboard hot keys215Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors216Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer217Getting Started218Starting ConfigFree218ConfigFree Utilities219Connectivity Doctor219Search for Wireless Devices222Profile Settings224Quick Connect226Using the Automatic Switch229Semi-Automatic Switch Feature230Glossary231Index246Size: 3.93 MBPages: 253Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® A3 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Other precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer48Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Setting up other devices50Connecting to a power source50Charging the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power55Adding memory56Installing a memory module57Removing a memory module60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities62Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs63Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition65Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility71Installing drivers and applications72Using the TouchPad™72Scrolling with the TouchPad™73Control buttons73Disabling or enabling the TouchPad74Turning off the computer75Closing the display panel76Using external display devices76Directing the display output when you turn on the computer77Adjusting the quality of the external display78Using an external keyboard78Using a mouse78Connecting a USB mouse79Connecting an optional external diskette drive79Connecting external speakers or headphones80Connecting a microphone80Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard84Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Windows special keys85Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data86Starting a program87Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer88Starting a program from the Run dialog box89Saving your work90Printing your work92Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive93Inserting a compact disc95Removing a disc with the computer on97Removing a disc with the computer off98Caring for CD or DVD Discs98Using the i.LINK® port99Using your computer at the office99Using a computer lock99Caring for your computer100Cleaning the computer100Moving the computer101Backing up your work101Restoring your work102Preparing for communications102Powering down the computer103Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down103Using Hibernation106Using Standby108Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice112Charging the batteries113Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery114Monitoring battery power116What to do when the battery alarm sounds118Changing batteries119Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maximizing battery life123Disposing of used batteries124Conserving power125Power profiles125Using a hot key to set the power profile126Additional options for power127Chapter 4: Expansion Options128Devices for office computing128Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module129Connecting a local printer129Setting up your printer131Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity134Exploring the desktop134Finding your way around the desktop135Setting up for communications137Connecting the modem to a telephone line139Connecting your computer to a network139An overview of using the Internet141The Internet142The World Wide Web142Internet Service Providers142Connecting to the Internet143Surfing the Internet143Internet features144Uploading and downloading files from the Internet145Exploring audio features145Playing an audio CD145Playing CDs using Auto-Run146Creating a CD147Recording sounds148Using external speakers or headphones149Using PC Cards150Hot swapping150Inserting a PC Card151Removing a PC Card152Setting up a PC Card for your computer153Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot153Inserting memory media153Removing memory media154Connecting your modem to a telephone line155Connecting to a phone line155Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities157Fnesse®158Starting Fnesse®158Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys160Viewing existing key assignments161Changing or removing existing key assignments161TOSHIBA Assist162Customizing Your Computer163Network163Security163TOSHIBA Power Saver163Mouse utility165Hotkey utility166TOSHIBA HW Setup166Setting user passwords168Using an instant password169Setting a user password169Disabling a user password170Using a supervisor password171Setting a supervisor password171Deleting a supervisor password173Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility173Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility174TOSHIBA Application Installer178Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong180Problems that are easy to fix180Problems when you turn on the computer182The Windows® operating system is not working184Using Startup options to fix problems184Internet problems185The Windows® XP operating system can help you186Resolving a hardware conflict187A plan of action187Resolving hardware conflicts on your own187Fixing a problem with Device Manager189Memory problems191Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems193Disk drive problems196DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems198Sound system problems199PC Card problems199Printer problems202Modem problems203Develop good computing habits204If you need further assistance205Before you contact Toshiba205Contacting Toshiba206Other Toshiba Internet Web sites207Toshiba’s worldwide offices207Appendix A: Hot Keys209Volume Mute209Instant password security210Power usage profile210Stand By mode211Hibernation mode212Display modes213Display brightness214Disabling or enabling the TouchPad214Zooming applications in/out214Keyboard hot keys215Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors216Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer217Getting Started218Starting ConfigFree218ConfigFree Utilities219Connectivity Doctor219Search for Wireless Devices222Profile Settings224Quick Connect226Using the Automatic Switch229Semi-Automatic Switch Feature230Glossary231Index246Size: 3.93 MBPages: 253Language: EnglishOpen manual