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Toshiba PTA83U-0F6021 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
Selecting a Place to Work
40
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
40
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
41
Precautions
41
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
43
Setting up Your Computer
44
Setting up Your Software
45
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
46
Adding Optional External Devices
47
Connecting to a Power Source
47
Charging the Main Battery
51
Using the Computer for the First Time
52
Opening the Display Panel
52
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
53
Turning on the Power
53
Adding Memory (Optional)
55
Installing a Memory Module
55
Removing a Memory Module
60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
63
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
64
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
71
Installing Drivers and Applications
74
Using the Touchpad
75
Scrolling with the Touchpad
75
Control Buttons
76
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
76
Using External Display Devices
78
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
78
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
80
Using an External Keyboard
80
Using a Mouse
80
Connecting a Printer
81
Setting up a Printer
82
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
83
Turning off the Computer
84
Options for Turning off the Computer
84
Hibernation Mode
85
Standby Mode
86
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
87
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
89
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
91
Closing the Display Panel
93
Caring for Your Computer
93
Cleaning the Computer
93
Moving the Computer
93
Using a Computer Lock
94
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
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
101
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
101
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
102
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
Starting Fn-Esse
171
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
172
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
173
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
174
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
175
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
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
210
Internet Problems
211
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
211
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
Without a Password
251
With a Password
251
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
252
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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Toshiba PTA83U-0F6021 Specifications (9 pages)
Toshiba Tecra A8-EZ8312: Specifications
Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.18 MB
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