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Toshiba PTA83C-KF201E User Manual

Toshiba PTA83C-KF201E User Manual (306 pages)

Toshiba User's Guide Laptop PC Tecra A8

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.4 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
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  38
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started

40
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

95
- Computing Tips
  95
- Using the Keyboard
  97
  - Character Keys
    97
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    97
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    98
  - Function Keys
    98
  - Windows Special Keys
    99
  - Overlay Keys
    99
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    100
- Starting a Program
  100
- Saving Your Work
  103
  - Saving Files
    104
  - File Names
    104
- Printing Your Work
  105
- Backing up Your Work
  106
  - Restoring Your Work
    107
- Using the Optical Drive
  107
  - Optical Drive Components
    108
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    109
  - Playing an Audio CD
    111
  - Playing Cds
    112
  - Creating a CD
    113
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    114
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    114
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    115
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

116
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  116
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  116
  - Battery Notice
    117
  - Power Management
    118
  - Using Additional Batteries
    118
- Charging Batteries
  119
  - Charging the Main Battery
    119
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    120
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  121
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    123
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    123
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    124
  - Conserving Battery Power
    125
  - Power Profiles
    126
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
    127
- Changing the Main Battery
  128
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    128
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    130
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  131
  - Safety Precautions
    131
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    132
  - Disposing of Used Batteries
    133
- Traveling Tips
  134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

135
- Exploring the Desktop
  135
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    136
- Setting up for Communications
  138
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    140
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    141
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  144
  - The Internet
    144
  - The World Wide Web
    145
  - Internet Service Providers
    145
  - Connecting to the Internet
    145
  - Surfing the Internet
    146
  - Internet Features
    146
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    147
- Exploring Audio Features
  147
  - Recording Sounds
    148
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    149
- Using PC Cards
  150
  - Inserting a PC Card
    151
  - Removing a PC Card
    151
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    152
- Using the SD Slot
  152
  - Inserting Memory Media
    152
  - Removing Memory Media
    153
- Using the I.link ® Port
  154
- Using an Expansion Device
  155
  - Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with Your Computer
    155
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

156
- Toshiba Assist
  157
  - Connect
    158
  - Secure
    159
  - Protect & Fix
    160
  - Optimize
    161
- Toshiba Application Installer
  162
- Setting Passwords
  163
  - Using an Instant Password
    164
  - Setting a User Password
    164
  - Disabling a User Password
    165
- Using a Supervisor or User Password
  165
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    165
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    166
- Toshiba Password Utility
  167
- PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  168
- HDD Protection Utility
  170
- Fn-Esse
  171
- Toshiba Hotkey Utility
  175
- Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  176
- Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  177
  - Booting from a Bootable SD Card
    178
- Toshiba Power Saver
  179
  - Preset Power Profiles
    180
  - Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
    180
  - Customizing a Power Profile
    181
- Mouse Utility
  181
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  182
- Toshiba Mobile Extension
  185
- Toshiba Zooming Utility
  186
- Toshiba Button Controls
  188
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  189
- Toshiba Accessibility
  190
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  191
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  192
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    192
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    192
  - Fingerprint Logon
    194
  - Power-On Security
    194
  - Control Center
    196
  - Password Bank
    198
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Sensor
    202
  - Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
    204
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

205
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  205
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  207
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  209
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  212
  - A Plan of Action
    212
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    213
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    214
  - Memory Problems
    216
  - Power and the Batteries
    217
  - Keyboard Problems
    219
  - Display Problems
    220
  - Disk Drive Problems
    222
  - Optical Drive Problems
    225
  - Sound System Problems
    226
  - PC Card Problems
    226
  - Printer Problems
    230
  - Modem Problems
    231
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    232
- DVD Operating Problems
  235
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  238
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    239
- If You Need Further Assistance
  245
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    245
  - Contacting Toshiba
    246
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  247
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  248
Appendix A: Hot Keys

250
- Volume Mute
  250
- Password Security
  251
- Power Usage Mode
  253
- Standby Mode
  254
- Hibernation Mode
  255
- Display Modes
  256
- Display Brightness
  257
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  257
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  258
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  258
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  259
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

260
- USA and Canada
  260
- United Kingdom
  260
- Australia
  260
- Europe
  260
- Computer
  261
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

262
- Getting Started
  262
  - Starting Configfree
    262
- Configfree Utilities
  264
  - Connectivity Doctor
    264
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    267
  - Profile Settings
    272
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    276
  - Quick Connect
    280
- Using the Automatic Switch
  283
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  283
- Glossary
  285
- Index
  300

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