Toshiba A30-C1340 Manual

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Table of Contents

  • Operating System C1 1F
  • Memory4F
  • Storage5F
  • Optical Drive6F
  • Display7F
  • Input Devices
  • Communications
  • Expandability
  • Ports
  • Physical Description
  • Power13F
  • Toshiba EasyGuard®14F
  • Software C1 15F (may vary depending on OS)
  • Environmental Specifications20F
Pages: 198 | Size: 9.6 MB

Table of Contents

  • Portégé® A30-C Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Setting up a work environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Computer user comfort recommendations
      • Good Working Posture
      • Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
      • Typing style
      • Taking breaks and varying tasks
      • Mobile computing tips
      • Transporting the notebook
      • Seeking additional help
      • Check list
      • Precautions
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • Setting up your computer
    • Adding memory
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Initial setup
      • Using the Start menu
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
    • To Shut down your computer
    • To Restart your computer
    • To place your computer in Sleep mode
    • Adding optional external devices
    • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
      • Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
      • Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
      • Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive
      • Reset your PC
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
    • Using the touchpad
      • Adjusting touchpad settings
      • Disabling or enabling the touchpad
      • Connecting an external device
    • Using external display devices
      • Selecting video cables
      • Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device
      • Connecting an external monitor or projector
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Function keys
      • Special Windows keys
      • Overlay keys
      • Backlit keyboard
    • Touch screen
      • Touch screen navigation
    • Mouse properties
    • Starting an app
    • Saving your work
    • Backing up your work
    • Using the optical disc drive
      • Optical disc drive components
      • Inserting an optical disc
      • Playing optical media
      • Recording optical media
      • Removing a disc with the computer on
      • Removing a disc with the computer off
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
      • Power management
    • Charging batteries
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring battery power
      • Determining remaining battery power
      • What to do when the main battery runs low
      • Setting battery notifications
      • Conserving battery power
      • Power Plans
    • Using the eco power plan
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Inserting a charged battery
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Windows Store
    • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Using the Web Camera
    • Using the Smart Card Slot
    • Using the Memory card reader
      • Inserting memory media
      • Removing memory media
    • Using the Expansion port
  • Chapter 5: Utilities
    • eco Utility
    • Password Utility
      • Using a supervisor password
      • Using a user password
      • Deleting a user password
    • System Settings
    • Sleep Utilities
      • USB Sleep and Charge
      • Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
      • Power supply mode settings
    • TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
    • Service Station
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • PC Health Monitor
    • Display Utility
    • Fingerprint Authentication Utility
      • Fingerprint utility limitations
      • Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
      • Fingerprint Logon
      • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
      • Fingerprint reader limitations
  • Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • The Windows operating system is not working
      • Using Startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard help
      • Perform a complete power cycle
      • Uninstall the keyboard driver
      • Download the latest keyboard driver
      • Perform a system restore
      • Clean the keyboard
    • Touchpad help
      • Disable then enable the touchpad
      • Install an external mouse
      • Perform a complete power cycle
      • Uninstall the touchpad driver
      • Download the latest touchpad driver
      • Perform a system restore
      • Adjust the touchpad properties
    • Display problems
    • Disk or storage drive problems
      • Error-checking
    • Optical disc drive problems
    • Web Camera help
      • Testing your internal Web Camera
      • Uninstall the Web Camera driver
      • Perform a system restore
      • Check for problems with third party applications
      • System Recovery
    • Sound help
      • Use the Sound troubleshooter
      • Check and set default speakers
      • Uninstall the audio driver
      • Download the latest sound driver
      • Perform a system restore
    • Printer problems
    • Wireless networking problems
    • Connecting to the Internet
      • Using a wireless connection
      • Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status
      • Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware
      • Uninstall the network adapter driver
      • Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP
    • Downloading drivers and updates
      • Using Toshiba Service Station
      • Manually download and install drivers and updates
      • How to determine the correct drivers to download
    • DVD operating problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system
    • Additional help
      • If you need further assistance
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
    • Functions
      • Volume Mute
      • Lock (Instant security)
      • Power plan
      • Sleep mode
      • Hibernation mode
      • Output (Display switch)
      • Display brightness
      • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
      • Disabling or enabling the touchpad
      • Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the scroll lock
      • Keyboard backlight
      • Zoom In/Out
      • Volume control
      • Zoom (Display resolution)
      • Cortana
  • Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
  • Glossary
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • W
  • Index