Toshiba A6-EZ6314 Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 4

    Fcc Requirements
  • 4

    Industry Canada Requirement
  • 5

    If Problems Arise
  • 5

    Telephone Company Procedures
  • 6

    Fax Branding
  • 7

    Wireless Interoperability
  • 8

    Wireless Lan and Your Health
  • 9

    Regulatory Information
  • 13

    Device Authorization
  • 13

    Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
  • 18

    Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
  • 19

    Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
  • 20

    Regulatory Statements
  • 26

    Table of Contents
  • 35

    Introduction
  • 36

    This Guide
  • 37

    Safety Icons
    • 38

      Other Icons Used
  • 38

    Other Documentation
  • 39

    Service Options

• 40

  Chapter 1: Getting Started

  • 40

    Selecting a Place to Work
    • 40

      Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    • 41

      Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    • 41

      Precautions
    • 44

      Important Information On Your Computer's Cooling Fan
  • 45

    Setting Up Your Computer
    • 45

      Setting Up Your Software
  • 46

    Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  • 47

    Adding Optional External Devices
  • 47

    Connecting to a Power Source
  • 51

    Charging the Main Battery
  • 52

    Using the Computer for the First Time
    • 52

      Opening the Display Panel
    • 53

      Your Computer's Features and Specifications
    • 53

      Turning On the Power
  • 54

    Adding Memory (Optional)
    • 55

      Installing a Memory Module
    • 60

      Removing a Memory Module
    • 63

      Checking Total Memory
  • 63

    Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
    • 64

      Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
    • 66

      Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
    • 71

      Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
    • 74

      Installing Drivers and Applications
  • 75

    Using the Touchpad
    • 75

      Scrolling with the Touchpad
    • 76

      Control Buttons
    • 76

      Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  • 78

    Using External Display Devices
    • 79

      Directing the Display Output When You Turn On the Computer
    • 80

      Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
  • 80

    Using an External Keyboard
  • 81

    Using a Mouse
  • 81

    Connecting a Printer
    • 82

      Setting Up a Printer
  • 83

    Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
  • 84

    Turning Off the Computer
    • 84

      Options for Turning Off the Computer
    • 85

      Hibernation Mode
    • 87

      Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down Commands
    • 89

      Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
    • 91

      Using and Configuring Standby Mode
    • 92

      Closing the Display Panel
  • 93

    Caring for Your Computer
    • 93

      Cleaning the Computer
    • 93

      Moving the Computer
    • 94

      Using a Computer Lock

• 95

  Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

  • 95

    Computing Tips
  • 97

    Using the Keyboard
    • 97

      Character Keys
    • 97

      Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    • 98

      Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    • 98

      Function Keys
    • 99

      Windows Special Keys
    • 99

      Overlay Keys
    • 100

      Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
  • 100

    Starting a Program
    • 101

      Starting a Program From the Start Menu
    • 102

      Starting a Program From Windows Explorer
    • 103

      Starting a Program From the Run Dialog Box
  • 104

    Saving Your Work
  • 105

    File Names
  • 106

    Printing Your Work
  • 107

    Backing Up Your Work
    • 108

      Restoring Your Work
  • 108

    Using the Optical Drive
    • 109

      Optical Drive Components
    • 110

      Inserting a Compact Disc
    • 112

      Playing an Audio CD
    • 113

      Playing Optical Media
    • 114

      Creating a CD/DVD
    • 115

      Removing a Disc with the Computer On
    • 115

      Removing a Disc with the Computer Off
    • 116

      Caring for CD or DVD Discs
  • 116

    Toshiba's Online Resources

• 117

  Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

  • 117

    Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  • 117

    Running the Computer On Battery Power
    • 118

      Battery Notice
    • 119

      Power Management
    • 119

      Using Additional Batteries
  • 120

    Charging Batteries
    • 120

      Charging the Main Battery
    • 121

      Charging the RTC Battery
  • 122

    Monitoring Main Battery Power
    • 124

      Determining Remaining Battery Power
    • 124

      What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    • 125

      Setting Battery Alarms
    • 125

      Conserving Battery Power
    • 126

      Power Profiles
    • 128

      Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
  • 129

    Changing the Main Battery
    • 129

      Removing the Battery From the Computer
    • 131

      Inserting a Charged Battery
  • 132

    Taking Care of Your Battery
    • 132

      Safety Precautions
    • 133

      Maximizing Battery Life
  • 135

    Disposing of Used Batteries
  • 136

    Traveling Tips

• 137

  Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

  • 137

    Exploring the Desktop
    • 138

      Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
  • 140

    Setting Up for Communications
    • 142

      Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    • 144

      Connecting Your Computer to a Network
  • 146

    An Overview of Using the Internet
    • 147

      The Internet
    • 147

      The World Wide Web
    • 147

      Internet Service Providers
    • 148

      Connecting to the Internet
    • 149

      Surfing the Internet
    • 149

      Internet Features
    • 150

      Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
  • 150

    Exploring Audio Features
    • 150

      Recording Sounds
    • 151

      Using a Microphone
    • 152

      Using External Speakers or Headphones
  • 153

    Using PC Cards
    • 153

      Inserting a PC Card
    • 154

      Removing a PC Card
    • 155

      Setting Up a PC Card for Your Computer
  • 155

    Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
    • 156

      Inserting Memory Media
    • 157

      Removing Memory Media
  • 158

    Using the I.link ® Port
  • 158

    Using an Expansion Device
    • 159

      Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III with Your Computer

• 160

  Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

  • 161

    TOSHIBA Assist
    • 162

      Connect
    • 162

      Secure
    • 162

      Protect & Fix
    • 163

      Optimize
  • 163

    TOSHIBA Application Installer
  • 164

    Setting Passwords
    • 165

      Using an Instant Password
    • 166

      Setting a User Password
    • 166

      Disabling a User Password
  • 167

    Using a Supervisor or User Password
    • 167

      Setting a Supervisor Password
    • 168

      Deleting a Supervisor Password
  • 169

    TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  • 170

    TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
  • 171

    Fn-Esse
    • 171

      Starting Fn-Esse
    • 172

      Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
    • 173

      Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
    • 174

      Viewing Existing Key Assignments
    • 174

      Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
  • 175

    TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  • 176

    TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  • 177

    TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
    • 178

      Booting From a Bootable SD Card
  • 179

    TOSHIBA Power Saver
    • 180

      Preset Power Profiles
    • 180

      Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
    • 180

      Customizing a Power Profile
  • 181

    Mouse Utility
  • 182

    Toshiba Hardware Setup
  • 185

    TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  • 187

    Toshiba Button Controls
  • 188

    CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  • 189

    Fingerprint Authentication Utility
    • 189

      Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    • 189

      Fingerprint Enrollment
    • 191

      Fingerprint Logon
    • 191

      Power-On Security
    • 193

      Control Center
    • 195

      Password Bank
    • 199

      Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    • 201

      Fingerprint Reader Limitations

• 202

  Chapter 6: if Something Goes Wrong

  • 202

    Problems That Are Easy to Fix
  • 204

    Problems When You Turn On the Computer
  • 208

    The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
    • 208

      Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
    • 209

      Internet Problems
    • 210

      The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
  • 211

    Resolving a Hardware Conflict
    • 211

      A Plan of Action
    • 212

      Resolving Hardware Conflicts On Your Own
    • 213

      Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    • 215

      Memory Problems
    • 216

      Power and the Batteries
    • 218

      Keyboard Problems
    • 219

      Display Problems
    • 221

      Disk Drive Problems
    • 224

      Optical Drive Problems
    • 225

      Sound System Problems
    • 226

      PC Card Problems
    • 229

      Printer Problems
    • 230

      Modem Problems
    • 231

      Wireless Networking Problems
  • 234

    DVD Operating Problems
  • 237

    Develop Good Computing Habits
    • 238

      Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
  • 244

    If You Need Further Assistance
    • 244

      Before You Contact Toshiba
    • 245

      Contacting Toshiba
  • 246

    Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  • 246

    Toshiba's Worldwide Offices

• 248

  Appendix A: Hot Keys

  • 248

    Volume Mute
  • 249

    Password Security
    • 249

      Without a Password
    • 249

      With a Password
    • 250

      Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
  • 251

    Power Profile
  • 251

    Standby Mode
  • 252

    Hibernation Mode
  • 253

    Display Modes
  • 253

    Display Brightness
  • 254

    Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  • 254

    Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  • 255

    Zooming Applications In/Out
  • 255

    Keyboard Hot Keys

• 256

  Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

• 257

  Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

  • 257

    Computer
  • 258

    Getting Started
    • 258

      Starting Configfree
  • 260

    Configfree Utilities
    • 260

      Connectivity Doctor
    • 263

      Search for Wireless Devices
    • 269

      Profile Settings
    • 273

      Configfree SUMMIT
    • 276

      Quick Connect
  • 280

    Using the Automatic Switch
  • 281

    Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  • 282

    Glossary
  • 297

    Index