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Toshiba Tecra A5 Series User Manual (280 pages)
A5-S116 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.51 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
14
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
Other Icons Used
39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
41
Selecting a Place to Work
41
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
41
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
42
Precautions
42
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
48
Charging the Main Battery
52
Using the Computer for the First Time
53
Opening the Display Panel
53
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
54
Turning on the Power
54
Adding Memory
55
Installing a Memory Module
56
Removing a Memory Module
61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
63
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
68
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
71
Installing Drivers and Applications
72
Using the Touchpad
72
Scrolling with the Touchpad
73
Control Buttons
73
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
74
Using the Toshiba Assist Button
75
Turning off the Computer
76
Closing the Display Panel
77
Using External Display Devices
77
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
78
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
79
Using an External Keyboard
79
Using a Mouse
80
Connecting a Printer
80
Setting up a Printer
81
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
82
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
83
Connecting a Microphone
83
Caring for Your Computer
84
Cleaning the Computer
84
Moving the Computer
84
Using a Computer Lock
84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
86
Computing Tips
86
Using the Keyboard
88
Character Keys
88
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
89
Function Keys
90
Windows Special Keys
90
Overlay Keys
90
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
91
Starting a Program
92
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
93
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
93
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
95
Saving Your Work
96
File Names
97
Printing Your Work
98
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
99
Drive Components and Control Buttons
100
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
100
System Control Buttons
101
Inserting a Compact Disc
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
104
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
104
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
105
Using PC Cards
105
Hot Swapping
106
Using Your Computer at the Office
106
Backing up Your Work
106
Restoring Your Work
107
Powering down the Computer
107
Using Turn off Computer or Shut down
108
Using Hibernation
110
Using Standby
112
Toshiba's Online Resources
114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
115
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
115
Running the Computer on Battery Power
115
Battery Notice
116
Charging the Batteries
117
Charging the Main Battery
117
Charging the RTC Battery
118
Monitoring Battery Power
119
What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
122
Changing the Main Battery
123
Removing the Battery from the Computer
123
Inserting a Charged Battery
125
Taking Care of Your Battery
126
Safety Precautions
126
Maximizing Battery Life
127
Disposing of Used Batteries
128
Conserving Power
129
Power Profiles
130
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
130
Additional Options for Power
131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
132
Exploring the Desktop
132
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
133
Start Button
134
Setting up for Communications
135
Determining the Com Port
136
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
137
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
137
An Overview of Using the Internet
140
The Internet
140
The World Wide Web
140
Internet Service Providers
141
Connecting to the Internet
141
Surfing the Internet
142
Internet Features
142
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
143
Exploring Audio Features
143
Playing an Audio CD
143
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
145
Creating a CD
145
Recording Sounds
146
Using External Speakers or Headphones
147
Using the I.link Port (Optional)
148
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
148
Inserting a PC Card
149
Removing a PC Card
150
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
150
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Optional)
150
Inserting Media
151
Removing Media
152
Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
152
Connecting to a Phone Line
152
Using an Expansion Device
153
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
155
TOSHIBA Assist
156
Connect
157
Secure
157
Protect & Fix
157
Optimize
157
TOSHIBA Application Installer
158
Using a Supervisor Password
159
Setting a Supervisor Password
159
Deleting a Supervisor Password
160
Setting User Passwords
161
Using an Instant Password
162
Setting a User Password
162
Disabling a User Password
162
PC Diagnostic Tool
163
TOSHIBA Power Saver
164
SD Memory Card Format
166
Mouse Utility
167
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
168
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
170
TOSHIBA Button Controls
171
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
172
Fn-Esse
173
Starting Fn-Esse
174
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
176
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
177
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
177
TOSHIBA HW Setup
178
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
181
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
181
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
183
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
185
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
186
Internet Problems
187
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
187
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
188
A Plan of Action
188
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
189
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
190
Memory Problems
192
Power and the Batteries
193
Keyboard Problems
195
Display Problems
196
Disk Drive Problems
198
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
201
Sound System Problems
202
PC Card Problems
202
Printer Problems
206
Modem Problems
207
Wireless Networking Problems
208
DVD Operating Problems
211
Develop Good Computing Habits
214
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
215
If You Need Further Assistance
221
Before You Contact Toshiba
221
Contacting Toshiba
222
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
223
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
223
Appendix A: Hot Keys
225
Volume Mute
225
Password Security
226
Without a Password
226
With a Password
226
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
227
Power Usage Mode
228
Standby Mode
228
Hibernation Mode
229
Display Modes
230
Display Brightness
231
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
231
Zooming Applications In/Out
231
Keyboard Hot Keys
232
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
233
Toshiba Computer
234
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
234
Getting Started
235
Starting Configfree
235
Configfree Utilities
237
Connectivity Doctor
237
Search for Wireless Devices
240
Profile Settings
245
Configfree SUMMIT
248
Quick Connect
253
Using the Automatic Switch
256
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
257
Glossary
258
Index
273
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Toshiba Tecra A5 Series Frequently Asked Questions (1 page)
Toshiba Tecra A5: Frequently Asked Questions
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