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Toshiba A9-S9018X A9-S9019X A9-S9020X User Manual [PDF]
Pages: 259 | Size: 3.97 MBTable of Contents
- Tecra® A9 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
- Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Creating a computer-friendly environment
- Keeping yourself comfortable
- Precautions
- 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
- 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
- Adding memory (optional)
- Installing a memory module
- Removing a memory module
- Checking total memory
- Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
- Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
- Hard Disk Drive Recovery options
- Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
- Installing drivers and applications
- Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
- Using the TouchPad™
- Scrolling with the TouchPad™
- Control buttons
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
- Using external display devices
- Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
- Adjusting the quality of the external display
- 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
- Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
- Using and configuring Hibernation mode
- Using and configuring Standby mode
- Closing the display panel
- Customizing your computer’s settings
- Caring for your computer
- Cleaning the computer
- Moving the computer
- Using a computer lock
- Selecting a place to work
- Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Using the keyboard
- Character keys
- Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
- Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
- Function keys
- Special Windows® keys
- Overlay keys
- Using the overlay to type numeric data
- 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
- Printing your work
- Backing up your work
- Restoring your work
- Using the optical drive
- Optical drive components
- Inserting an optical disc
- Playing an audio CD
- Playing optical media
- Recording optical media
- Removing a disc with the computer on
- Removing a disc with the computer off
- Caring for optical discs
- Toshiba’s online resources
- Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
- Battery Notice
- Power management
- Using additional batteries
- Charging batteries
- Charging the main battery
- Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring main battery power
- Determining remaining battery power
- 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
- 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
- Setting up for communications
- Connecting your computer to a network
- Connecting a modem to a telephone line
- 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 external speakers or headphones
- Using PC Cards
- Inserting a PC Card
- Removing a PC Card
- Setting up a PC Card for your computer
- Smart Card Reader
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
- Inserting memory media
- Removing memory media
- Using the i.LINK® port
- Using an expansion device
- Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer
- Exploring the desktop
- Chapter 5: Utilities
- TOSHIBA Assist
- Connect
- Secure
- Protect & Fix
- Optimize
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
- Setting passwords
- Using an instant password
- Using a supervisor password
- Using a user password
- Deleting a user password
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
- Fn-esse®
- Starting Fn-esse®
- 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
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
- Fingerprint utility limitations
- Fingerprint Enrollment
- Fingerprint Logon
- Power-on Security
- Control Center
- Password Bank
- Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
- Fingerprint reader limitations
- TOSHIBA Assist
- 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
- The Windows® operating system can help you
- Resolving a hardware conflict
- A plan of action
- Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- Memory problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- Display problems
- Disk drive problems
- Optical drive problems
- Sound system problems
- PC Card problems
- Printer problems
- Modem problems
- Wireless networking problems
- DVD operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
- Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
- If you need further assistance
- Before you contact Toshiba
- Contacting Toshiba
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A: Hot Keys
- Volume Mute
- Password security
- Without a password
- With a password
- Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
- Power profile
- Standby mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display brightness
- Disabling or enabling wireless devices
- Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
- Zooming applications in/out
- Keyboard hot keys
- Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
- Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer
- Getting Started
- Starting ConfigFree®
- ConfigFree® Utilities
- Connectivity Doctor
- Search for Wireless Devices
- Profile Settings
- ConfigFree® SUMMIT
- Quick Connect
- Using the Automatic Switch
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
- Getting Started
- Glossary
- A
- B
- C
- D
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- F
- G
- H
- I
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- W
- Index
