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Toshiba Tecra A8-S8513 User Manual (239 pages)
A8-S8513 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 8.24 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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
38
This Guide
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
41
Setting up Your Computer
42
Setting up Your Software
43
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
44
Adding Optional External Devices
44
Connecting to a Power Source
45
Charging the Main Battery
47
Using the Computer for the First Time
48
Opening the Display Panel
48
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
49
Turning on the Power
49
Adding Memory (Optional)
50
Installing a Memory Module
51
Removing a Memory Module
55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
58
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
60
Installing Drivers and Applications
65
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
66
Using the Touchpad
66
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
67
Disabling or Enabling the Dual Pointing Device
67
Using External Display Devices
68
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
68
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
69
Using an External Keyboard
69
Using a Mouse
69
Connecting a Printer
70
Setting up a Printer
70
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
71
Turning off the Computer
72
Options for Turning off the Computer
72
Using the Shut down Command
75
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
77
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
79
Closing the Display Panel
82
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
82
Caring for Your Computer
82
Cleaning the Computer
82
Moving the Computer
82
Using a Computer Lock
83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
84
Computing Tips
84
Using the Keyboard
85
Character Keys
85
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
86
Function Keys
86
Special Windows ® Keys
87
Overlay Keys
87
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
88
Starting a Program
88
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
88
Starting a Program from Windows
89
Explorer
89
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
90
Saving Your Work
90
Printing Your Work
92
Backing up Your Work
93
Restoring Your Work
93
Using the Optical Drive
93
Optical Drive Components
94
Inserting a Compact Disc
95
Playing an Audio CD
96
Playing Optical Media
97
Creating a CD/DVD
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
98
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
99
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
99
Toshiba's Online Resources
99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
100
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
100
Running the Computer on Battery Power
101
Battery Notice
101
Power Management
102
Using Additional Batteries
102
Charging Batteries
103
Charging the Main Battery
103
Charging the RTC Battery
104
Monitoring Main Battery Power
105
Determining Remaining Battery Power
106
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
107
Setting Battery Notifications
107
Conserving Battery Power
108
Power Plans
109
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
110
Changing the Main Battery
111
Removing the Battery from the Computer
111
Inserting a Charged Battery
113
Taking Care of Your Battery
113
Safety Precautions
114
Maintaining Your Battery
114
Disposing of Used Batteries
115
Traveling Tips
117
Exploring Your Computer's Features
118
Exploring the Desktop
118
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
119
Setting up for Communications
121
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
122
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
123
An Overview of Using the Internet
125
The Internet
125
The World Wide Web
126
Internet Service Providers
126
Connecting to the Internet
126
Surfing the Internet
127
Internet Features
127
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
127
Exploring Audio Features
128
Recording Sounds
128
Using External Speakers or Headphones
129
Using PC Cards
129
Inserting a PC Card
130
Removing a PC Card
130
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
131
Using the SD Slot
131
Inserting Memory Media
131
Removing Memory Media
132
Using the I.link ® Port
133
Using an Expansion Device
133
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with Your Computer
133
Chapter 4: Toshiba Utilities
134
TOSHIBA Assist
135
Connect
136
Secure
137
Protect & Fix
138
Optimize
139
Toshiba Application Installer
140
Setting Passwords
140
Using an Instant Password
141
Setting a User Password
141
Disabling a User Password
142
Using a User Password
142
Deleting a User Password
144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
144
HDD Protection Utility
145
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
146
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility
147
Booting from a Bootable SD Card
148
Mouse Utility
149
Toshiba Hardware Setup
150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
152
Toshiba Button Controls
153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
154
TOSHIBA Accessibility
155
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
157
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
157
Fingerprint Enrollment
157
Fingerprint Logon
159
Power-On Security
159
Control Center
160
Password Bank
162
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
165
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
167
Configfree
167
Getting Started
168
Configfree Utilities
168
Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong
171
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
171
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
173
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
175
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
176
Internet Problems
177
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
177
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
177
A Plan of Action
178
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
178
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
179
Memory Problems
180
Power and the Batteries
181
Keyboard Problems
182
Display Problems
183
Disk Drive Problems
185
Optical Drive Problems
187
Sound System Problems
188
PC Card Problems
188
Printer Problems
190
Modem Problems
191
Wireless Networking Problems
192
DVD Operating Problems
194
Develop Good Computing Habits
195
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows
196
If You Need Further Assistance
200
Before You Contact Toshiba
200
Contacting Toshiba
201
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
201
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
202
Appendix A: Hot Keys
204
Hot Key Cards
204
Using the Hot Key Cards
205
Application Cards
206
Using the Application Cards
206
Card Case
207
Hot Key Functions
208
Volume Mute
208
Password Security
209
Power Plan
210
Sleep Mode
211
Hibernation Mode
212
Display Modes
213
Display Brightness
214
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
215
Disabling or Enabling the Dual Mode Pad
216
Changing Screen Resolution
217
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
218
Toshiba Tecra A8-S8513 Detailed Product Specification (9 pages)
Toshiba Computer Hardware User Manual
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.19 MB
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