Main
Portg Z10-A Series
Users Guide
For the state of California only.
Model: Portg Z10-A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and Your Health
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
Regulatory statements
EU Declaration of Conformity
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries
Taiw an
Using this Equipment in Japan
VCCI Class B Information
2.4FH1
Device Authorization
Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Licenses
Device Recycling Information
Reuse, Donation, Recycling
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................24
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................29
20
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.............................. 58
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................67
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Devices Features .........80
22
Chapter 6: Utilities.................................................. 91
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong ..................105
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys.................. 129
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........135
Introduction
Page
26
This guide
Safety icons
Other icons used
28
Your devices features and specifications
(Sample Illustration) System icons
Documentation
Service options
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Setting up your device
Connecting to a power source
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Charging the main battery
Using the device for the first time
Initial setup
Setting up your software
Registering your device with Toshiba
To Shut down your device
(Sample Image) Shut down
To Restart your device
(Sample Image) Restart
To place your device in Sleep mode
(Sample Image) Sleep
Adding optional external devices
Adding memory
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
Creating recovery media
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(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
Restoring from recovery media
Refresh your PC (with users data)
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
(Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen
(Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen
Reset your PC
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
(Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
(Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen
(Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen
Installing drivers and applications
(Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
(Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device buttons
Using the touch pad
(Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons
pointer
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Adjusting touch pad settings
Disabling or enabling the touch pad
Connecting an external device
Using external display devices
(Sample Illustration) Video ports
Selecting video cables
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Directing the display output when your device is attached to the keyboard dock
(Sample Image) Display options window
Directing the display output when your device is in tablet mode
(Sample Image) Display options window
Customizing your devices settings
Caring for your device
Cleaning the device
Moving the device
Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Computing tips
Attaching and detaching the keyboard
Attaching and detaching the keyboard
(Sample Image) Attaching the keyboard
Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
Function keys
Backlit keyboard dock
Touch screen
Touch screen navigation
Mouse properties
Mouse properties
Starting an app
Starting an app
Starting an app from the Start screen
Saving your work
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
Saving your work
Backing up your work
Toshibas online resources
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 3
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the device on battery power
Running the device on battery power
Battery Notice
Charging batteries
Power management
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging batteries
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring battery power
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
Determining remaining battery power
What to do when the main battery runs low
Setting battery notifications
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
Conserving battery power
Power Plans
Power Options window
Using the eco power plan
Using the eco power plan
Changing the main battery
Changing the main battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Disposing of your device
Maintaining your battery
Disposing of your device
Traveling tips
Traveling tips
Chapter 4
Exploring Your Devices Features
Exploring the Start screen
Exploring the Start screen
Start screen
Charms
Exploring the desktop
Tiles
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Desktop screen
Exploring the desktop
Icons
Task bar
Windows
Store
Notification area
Windows Store
Setting up for communications
Setting up for communications
Connect to the Internet
Exploring audio features
Connecting your device to a network
Accessing a network
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen
Using external speakers or headphones
Using the Web Camera
Using the Web Camera
Using the Memory card reader
Using the Memory card reader
Inserting memory media
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media
Removing memory media
Using the Memory card reader
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Chapter 5
Utilities
eco Utility
eco Utility
(Sample Image) eco Utility
window
Password Utility
Using a supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password
(Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab
Deleting a supervisor password
Using a user password
Setting a user password
(Sample Image) User Password tab
Deleting a user password
System Settings
System Settings
(Sample Image) System Settings screen General tab options
System Settings
Function Key
Function Key
(Sample Image) Function Key, attached to keyboard dock
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Recovery Media Creator
Recovery Media Creator
Service Station
TOSHIBA Application Installer
TOSHIBA Application Installer
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen
PC Health Monitor
PC Health Monitor
Chapter 6
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the device
Problems when you turn on the device
Problems when you turn on the device
The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Refresh your device
Reset your device
Advanced options
Internet problems
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
The Windows operating system can help you
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Checking device properties
Power and the batteries
Power and the batteries
Power and the batteries
Keyboard problems
Keyboard problems
Touch pad problems
Display problems
Display problems
Disk or storage drive problems
Disk or storage drive problems
Error-checking
(Sample Image) Search results for computer
Disk or storage drive problems
(Sample Image) Selecting the drive
Sound system problems
Sound system problems
Printer problems
Wireless networking problems
Wireless networking problems
Wireless networking problems
Develop good computing habits
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system
Saving system configuration with restore points
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Backing up your data or your entire device with the Windows operating system
General tips for installing hardware and software
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If you need further assistance
If you need further assistance
Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
TOSHIBA Function Keys
Functions
Lock (Instant security)
Power plan
Sleep mode Hibernation mode
Page
Display brightness
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay
Disabling or enabling the Dual Point
Page
Keyboard Function keys
Zoom (Display resolution)
Appendix B
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Glossary
Acronyms
Page
Ter ms
A
Direct Current (DC)
program
B
BIOS
bus speed, frontside bus
system disk
reboot
C
CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
double-click
DVD-ROM
CD
D
folder
Alternating Current (AC)
enable
disk
E
disable
file extension
device
file name
F
bus
G
H
Sleep, Suspend
HDMI
software
I
non-interlaced
cache, CPU cache, L1 cache
World Wide Web
device
M
MIDI
system prompt
RAM, ROM
N
O
P
operating system, application, utility
R
boot, restart
ROM
RAM
ROM
S
T
active-matrix display
World Wide Web
W
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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