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Toshiba TECRA A50 series manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Toshiba TECRA A50 series User Manual (197 pages)
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Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.46 MB
Table of Contents
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
9
Regulatory Statements
11
Device Authorization
17
Table of Contents
20
Introduction
26
This Guide
28
Safety Icons
29
Other Icons Used
29
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
30
Documentation
30
Service Options
30
Chapter 1: Getting Started
31
Selecting a Place to Work
31
Setting up a Work Environment
31
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
32
Computer User Comfort Recommendations
32
Good Working Posture
32
Using the Notebook with an External Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor
33
Typing Style
34
Taking Breaks and Varying Tasks
35
Mobile Computing Tips
35
Transporting the Notebook
35
Seeking Additional Help
36
Check List
36
Precautions
37
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
39
Setting up Your Computer
39
Connecting to a Power Source
40
Charging the Main Battery
42
Using the Computer for the First Time
43
Initial Setup
43
Setting up Your Software
44
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
44
To Shut down Your Computer
45
To Restart Your Computer
46
To Place Your Computer in Sleep Mode
46
Adding Optional External Devices
47
Adding Memory (Optional)
47
Installing a Memory Module
48
Removing a Memory Module
54
Checking Total Memory
56
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
57
Creating Recovery Media
58
Restoring from Recovery Media
60
Refresh Your PC (with User's Data)
62
Reset Your PC
64
Installing Drivers and Applications
67
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
68
Using the Touch Pad
69
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
72
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
72
Connecting an External Device
72
Using External Display Devices
73
Selecting Video Cables
73
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
74
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
74
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
74
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
76
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
76
Caring for Your Computer
76
Cleaning the Computer
76
Moving the Computer
77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
78
Computing Tips
78
Using the Keyboard
79
Function Keys
80
Special Windows ® Keys
80
Backlit Keyboard
81
Touch Screen Navigation
81
Mouse Properties
82
Starting an App
82
Starting an App from the Start Screen
82
Saving Your Work
83
Backing up Your Work
83
Using the Optical Disc Drive
84
Optical Disc Drive Components
85
Inserting an Optical Disc
85
Playing Optical Media
86
Recording Optical Media
86
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
87
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
87
Toshiba's Online Resources
88
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
89
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
89
Running the Computer on Battery Power
89
Battery Notice
90
Power Management
91
Charging Batteries
91
Charging the Main Battery
91
Charging the RTC Battery
92
Monitoring Battery Power
93
Determining Remaining Battery Power
94
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
95
Setting Battery Notifications
95
Conserving Battery Power
96
Power Plans
97
Using the Eco Power Plan
98
Changing the Main Battery
99
Removing the Battery from the Computer
99
Inserting a Charged Battery
100
Taking Care of Your Battery
101
Safety Precautions
102
Maintaining Your Battery
102
Disposing of Used Batteries
102
Traveling Tips
104
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
105
Exploring the Start Screen
105
Charms
106
Tiles
107
Exploring the Desktop
107
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
107
Windows Store
109
Notification Area
109
Setting up for Communications
110
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
111
Exploring Audio Features
111
Recording Sounds
111
Using External Speakers or Headphones
112
Using the Web Camera
113
Using the Smart Card Reader
113
Using an Expresscard
114
Inserting an Expresscard
114
Removing an Expresscard
114
Using the Memory Card Reader
115
Inserting Memory Media
116
Removing Memory Media
116
Using the Expansion Port
117
Chapter 5: Utilities
119
Eco Utility
120
Password Utility
121
Using a Supervisor Password
121
Deleting a Supervisor Password
123
Using a User Password
123
Setting a User Password
123
Deleting a User Password
125
System Settings
126
Sleep Utilities
128
USB Sleep and Charge
128
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
130
Power Supply Mode Settings
130
Function Key
132
Recovery Media Creator
133
Service Station
133
TOSHIBA Application Installer
134
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
135
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
135
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
135
Fingerprint Logon
136
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
136
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
138
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
139
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
139
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
140
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
142
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
142
Internet Problems
145
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
146
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
146
Checking Device Properties
146
Memory Problems
147
Power and the Batteries
148
Keyboard Problems
150
Display Problems
150
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
152
Error-Checking
152
Optical Disc Drive Problems
153
Sound System Problems
155
Expresscard Problems
155
Expresscard Checklist
155
Resolving Expresscard ® Problems
156
Printer Problems
158
Wireless Networking Problems
159
DVD Operating Problems
160
Develop Good Computing Habits
161
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
162
If You Need Further Assistance
167
Contacting Toshiba
168
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
168
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
168
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
170
Functions
170
Lock (Instant Security)
171
Power Plan
171
Sleep Mode
171
Hibernation Mode
171
Output (Display Switch)
172
Display Brightness
173
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
173
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
173
Volume Mute
174
Keyboard Function Keys
174
Zoom (Display Resolution)
174
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
175
Glossary
176
Index
191
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