Manuale UtenteSommarioTecra® A10 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding optional external devices46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module53Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities61Creating Recovery DVDs62Hard Disk Drive Recovery options63Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Checking the HDD operating status71Installing drivers and applications71Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device71Using the TouchPad™72Scrolling with the TouchPad™73Control buttons73Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™73Using external display devices73Directing the display output when you turn on the computer74Adjusting the quality of the external display75Using an external keyboard75Using a mouse75Connecting a printer76Setting up a printer76Connecting an optional external diskette drive77Turning off the computer78Options for turning off the computer78Using the Shut Down command81Using and configuring Hibernation mode83Using and configuring Sleep mode85Closing the display panel88Customizing your computer’s settings88Caring for your computer88Cleaning the computer89Moving the computer89Using a computer lock89Chapter 2: Learning the Basics91Computing tips91Using the keyboard93Character keys93Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard93Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys94Function keys94Special Windows® keys94Overlay keys95Using the overlay to type numeric data95Starting a program96Starting a program from the Start menu96Starting a program from Windows® Explorer97Starting a program using the Start Search field98Saving your work98Printing your work100Backing up your work101Restoring your work101Using the optical drive101Optical drive components102Inserting an optical disc103Playing an audio CD104Playing optical media105Recording optical media105Removing a disc with the computer on106Removing a disc with the computer off106Caring for optical discs107Toshiba’s online resources107Chapter 3: Mobile Computing108Toshiba’s energy-saver design108Running the computer on battery power109Battery Notice109Power management110Using additional batteries111Charging batteries111Charging the main battery111Charging the RTC battery112Monitoring main battery power113Determining remaining battery power114What to do when the main battery runs low115Setting battery notifications115Conserving battery power116Power Plans117Using a hot key to set the Power Plan118Changing the main battery119Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting a charged battery121Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maintaining your battery123Disposing of used batteries124Traveling tips125Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop127Setting up for communications129Connecting your computer to a network129Connecting a modem to a telephone line130An overview of using the Internet132The Internet132The World Wide Web132Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet133Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Web Camera136Using PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Smart Card Reader138Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot139Inserting memory media139Removing memory media140Using the i.LINK® port140Using an expansion device141Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer141Chapter 5: Utilities142TOSHIBA Assist143Connect144Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA Application Installer148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor password150Using a user password151Deleting a user password152TOSHIBA Security Assist153TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility155TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility156TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility157TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility158Booting from a bootable SD card159Mouse Utility160TOSHIBA Hardware Setup161USB Sleep and Charge Utility163Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility163USB Sleep and Charge163Enabling USB Sleep and Charge165Power supply mode settings165Battery settings165TOSHIBA Zooming Utility166TOSHIBA Button Support167CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer168TOSHIBA Accessibility169Trusted Platform Module (TPM)170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint utility limitations171Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Logon172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader172Fingerprint reader limitations173ConfigFree®174Getting Started174ConfigFree® Utilities175Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong178Problems that are easy to fix178Problems when you turn on the computer179The Windows® operating system is not working182Using Startup options to fix problems182Internet problems183The Windows® operating system can help you184Resolving a hardware conflict184A plan of action184Fixing a problem with Device Manager185Memory problems186Power and the batteries187Keyboard problems188Display problems189Disk or internal storage drive problems191Optical drive problems193Sound system problems194PC Card problems194Printer problems196Modem problems197Wireless networking problems198DVD operating problems200Develop good computing habits201Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system202If you need further assistance206Before you contact Toshiba206Contacting Toshiba207Other Toshiba Internet Web sites208Toshiba’s worldwide offices208Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards210Hot Key Cards210Using the Hot Key Cards211Application Cards212Using the Application Cards213Card Case213Hot key functions214Volume Mute215Lock (Instant security)216Power plan217Sleep mode218Hibernation mode219Output (Display switch)220Display brightness221Disabling or enabling wireless devices222Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device223Zoom (Display resolution)224Keyboard hot key functions225Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors226Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor227Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor228If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed229Cleaning the cooling module230Glossary232Index246Dimensioni: 4,15 MBPagine: 252Language: EnglishApri il manuale
