Tecra® A8 Series User’s Guide
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Model: Tecra® A8 Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
Industry Canada Requirement
FCC requirements
Disconnection
Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and Your Health
Regulatory Information
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
EU Declaration of Conformity
VCCI Class B Information
Modem Warning Notice
Using this Equipment in Japan
Device Authorization
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability
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Regulatory statements
Using this Equipment in Japan
2.4FH1
Device Authorization
Optical Drive Safety Instructions
Location of the Required Label
Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Computer Disposal Information
Contents
This guide
Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
Turning on the power
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the
recovery partition
Recovery media
Control buttons
Making your keyboard emulate a
Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Power management
Using additional batteries
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
Uploading to, and downloading files from
Starting Fn-esse®
Using the keyboard or pointing device to
assign a key
Changing or removing existing key
assignments
Power-onSecurity
Control Center
Password Bank
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint
sensor
Develop good computing habits
Windows XP
If you need further assistance
Before you contact Toshiba
Contacting Toshiba
Computer
Getting Started
Starting ConfigFree
Connectivity Doctor
Search for Wireless Devices
Introduction
This guide
Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
Service options
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Precautions
Selecting a place to work
1.Turn off the computer
2.Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer
3.Remove the battery pack
Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Adding optional external devices
Connecting to a power source
(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor
To connect AC power to the computer:
1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor
2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the back of
the computer
3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet
The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green
❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)
❖Glows green when the main battery is fully charged
Charging the main battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Your computer’s features and specifications
Turning on the power
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Adding memory (optional)
Installing a memory module
If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step
1Click Start, then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the system)
, then
(depending on the system)
The Turn off computer or Shut down window appears
(Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
7Remove the memory module slot cover
10Locate an empty memory slot
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Removing a memory module
The following message appears when you turn on the power:
Warning: Resume Failure
Press Any Key to Continue
Gently lift the memory module to a
(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module
Checking total memory
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition
Press and hold the
(Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen
Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method)
On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select
Recovery of Factory Default Software
Erasing the hard disk
2The next screen lists the two methods you can choose:
Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk
Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard
(Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen
3Select the desired method, then click Next
To recover only your C: drive:
On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select
2Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions
3Click Next to begin the restoration
4Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer
Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only
Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD
Recovery Area
Checking the HDD operating status
Installing drivers and applications
Using the TouchPad™
Scrolling with the TouchPad™
Control buttons
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
4Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab
Disable
Enable
Apply
Using external display devices
Connecting an external monitor or projector
❖Built-indisplay only
❖Built-indisplay and external monitor simultaneously
❖External monitor only
❖TV and built-indisplay
❖TV only
Using an external keyboard
Using a mouse
Connecting a printer
Setting up a printer
Connecting an optional external diskette drive
Turning off the computer
Options for turning off the computer
Turn Off or Shut Down
Hibernation mode
Standby mode
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
Turn Off
Shut Down
Turning off the computer more quickly
Restarting your computer
Using and configuring Hibernation mode
Configuring Hibernation mode options
Starting again from Hibernation mode
Using and configuring Standby mode
Configuring Standby mode options
Starting again from Standby mode
Closing the display panel
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
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Using the keyboard
Character keys
Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard
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Windows special keys
Overlay keys
Using the overlay to type numeric data
Using the overlay for cursor control
Starting a program
Starting a program from the Start menu
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
Starting a program from the Run dialog box
Saving your work
Saving files
File names
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Backing up your work
Restoring your work
Using the optical drive
Optical drive components
Inserting a compact disc
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Playing an audio CD
Playing CDs
Creating a CD
Removing a disc with the computer on
Removing a disc with the computer off
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
Toshiba’s online resources
Mobile Computing
Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign
Battery Notice
Power management
Using additional batteries
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring main battery power
input from the AC power supply
pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 128 for
information on replacing the main battery
), the on
off light
What to do when the main battery runs low
Setting battery alarms
Conserving battery power
Power Profiles
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
Changing the main battery
Removing the battery from the computer
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Inserting a charged battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Disposing of used batteries
Traveling tips
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Icons
The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:
Taskbar
System tray
Setting up for communications
Determining the COM port
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Setting up the connection
How to disable the Ethernet LAN port
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
An overview of using the Internet
The Internet
The World Wide Web
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Using external speakers or headphones
Using PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Setting up a PC Card for your computer
Using the SD Slot
Inserting memory media
Removing memory media
Using the i.LINK® port
Using an expansion device
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your computer
Toshiba Utilities
Toshiba Assist
Connect
Secure
Protect & Fix
Optimize
Toshiba Application Installer
Setting passwords
Using an instant password
Setting a user password
Disabling a user password
Using a supervisor or user password
Setting a supervisor password
Deleting a supervisor password
Toshiba Password Utility
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
Start Diagnostics
HDD Protection Utility
Fn-esse®
Starting Fn-esse®
Using drag-and-dropto assign a key
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key
Making a direct key assignment
Making a popup assignment
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Toshiba Hotkey Utility
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility
Booting from a bootable SD card
Toshiba Power Saver
Preset Power Profiles
Quickly creating a new power profile
Customizing a power profile
Mouse Utility
Toshiba Hardware Setup
Dynamically
Switchable
Always
High
Low
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Toshiba Mobile Extension
Toshiba Zooming Utility
Help
Toshiba Button Controls
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
Toshiba Accessibility
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint utility limitations
Fingerprint Enrollment
6Swipe your finger on the sensor
A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon
8The final template will be created from these three samples
❖Reader busy. Wait for the sensor to complete its operation
Operation succeeded. The sensor successfully read or verified your fingerprint
Fingerprint Logon
Power-onSecurity
Enabling Power-onSecurity
Fingerprint Management
Control Center
Fingerprints
Settings
Help
Password Bank
Biomenu
Registering a new Web page or dialog
Replaying a registered Web page or dialog
Replaying registrations with multiple forms
Replaying a registered dialog
Editing an existing registration
Deleting a registration
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor
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Fingerprint sensor limitations
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
2Click the Applications tab
3Select the program you want to close, then click End Task
Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then
To power off your computer, do one of the following:
If you are not connected to a domain server:
Problems when you turn on the computer
The computer will not start
The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens
The computer displays the
message
The Windows® operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
The Windows® XP operating system can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Plug and Play
Resolving conflicts
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
Checking device properties
Memory problems
Power and the batteries
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does
Keyboard problems
Display problems
The screen does not look right
The built-inscreen flickers
Disk drive problems
Error-checking
Your data files are damaged or corrupted
Some programs run correctly but others do not
A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive
The drive cannot read a diskette
Optical drive problems
Sound system problems
PC Card problems
Card Information Structure
PC Card checklist
Resolving PC Card problems
Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card:
1Double-clickthe Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray
2Select the item you wish to remove
3Click Stop
4Remove the device when prompted to do so
Printer problems
Modem problems
Wireless networking problems
2Double-click Network Connections
4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties
5Select Obtain an IP address automatically
Run
Cmd
Special considerations for Windows XP
DVD operating problems
A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title
2Click Properties
Screen Saver
4Deselect Shut off Monitor
Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROMvideo window
Desktop Area
DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted
Desktop
3Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab
4Click Disable Display Stretch Feature
Develop good computing habits
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
Saving system configuration with Restore Points
2Click Help and Support
3Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore
Under
4Click Create a restore point, and then click Next
, and then click
Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP
View
Refresh
E-mail
Newsgroup files and
When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click
Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers
General tips for installing hardware and software
If you need further assistance
Before you contact Toshiba
Contacting Toshiba
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site
Toshiba voice contact
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshiba’s worldwide offices
Spain
United Kingdom
United States
The Rest of Europe
www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
Hot Keys
Volume Mute
Password security
Without a password
With a password
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
Power usage mode
Standby mode
Hibernation mode
Display modes
Display brightness
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
Zooming applications in/out
Keyboard hot keys
USA and Canada
AustraliaEurope
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Getting Started
Starting ConfigFree
Page
ConfigFree Utilities
Connectivity Doctor
Page
Stay on the
task tray
Log
About
Search for Wireless Devices
Creating a new wireless connection
(Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point
(Sample Image) Wireless settings screen
3Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device
Wireless settings screen
Creating a detected device wireless connection
Transferring files using Bluetooth®
Send to Bluetooth Devices
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device
Profile Settings
Internet settings
Devices
TCP/IP settings
Profile
Add
Change Icon
Captured Items
Auto Switch Settings
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ConfigFree SUMMIT
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Using ConfigFree SUMMIT
SUMMIT
Send to SUMMIT Devices
Quick Connect
Toshiba Wireless Projector
3Complete the settings. Refer to the online Help if necessary
(Sample Image) Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect
❖If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed
Direct Link Toshiba Device
Using the Automatic Switch
Semi-AutomaticSwitch Feature
3Select the Auto Switch (SSID) tab
List of target SSIDs and profiles
6Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID
7Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID
Switch
Glossary
Acronyms
286 Glossary
DOS
DPI
DSTN
DVD
Terms
288 Glossary
original file is lost or damaged
basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS
baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a
second). See also bits per second
Glossary
cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used
See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
See also
CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM
290 Glossary
controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer
CPU — See central processing unit (CPU)
CPU cache
cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
disk
disk drive
diskette
document
double-click
292 Glossary
— A very
high-capacity
storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each
DVD-ROM
function keys
earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit
software
Suspend
See also diskette
294 Glossary
internal device — See device
Internet
World Wide Web
than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache
memory — Typically refers to the computer’s main memory, where
computer’s main memory is RAM. See RAM, ROM
microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU)
microprocessor
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for
296 Glossary
online — Available through the computer. Online may refer to
from another company on a company network or the Internet
PC Edition and Windows® XP Home operating systems
palette — See color palette
program
operating system, application, utility
RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be
memory that can be
is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory
298 Glossary
serial
shortcut
software
Standby
utility
Web
Wi-Fi
World Wide Web (www)
Index
Index
302 Index
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304 Index
setting 163 PC Card
checklist
CIS (Card Information Structure)
computer stops working 228 configuring
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306 Index
taskbar 138 television
adjusting display 80 Toshiba
Toshiba Assist
traveling tips 134 troubleshooting