Toshiba Z40-B1420 Manual

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Pages: 174 | Size: 6.58 MB

Table of Contents

  • Tecra® Z40 - A 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
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Initial setup
      • Setting up your software
    • 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
    • Adding memory
    • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
      • Creating recovery media
      • Restoring from recovery media
      • Refresh your PC (with user’s data)
      • Reset your PC
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
    • Using the touch pad
      • Adjusting touch pad settings
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • 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
  • 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
      • Starting an app from the Start screen
    • Saving your work
    • Backing up your work
    • 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 main battery
      • 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
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of your computer
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the Start screen
      • Charms
      • Tiles
    • 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 Reader
    • Using the Memory card reader
      • Inserting memory media
      • Removing memory media
    • Using the expansion port
  • Chapter 5: Chapter 2: 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
    • Function Key
    • Recovery Media Creator
    • Service Station
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • 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
      • The Windows® operating system can help you
    • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Checking device properties
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard problems
    • Display problems
    • Disk or storage drive problems
      • Error-checking
    • Sound system problems
    • Printer problems
    • Wireless networking problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    • If you need further assistance
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
    • Functions
      • Lock (Instant security)
      • Power plan
      • Sleep mode
      • Hibernation mode
      • Output (Display switch)
      • Display brightness
      • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the scroll lock
      • Volume Mute
      • Keyboard Function keys
      • Zoom (Display resolution)
  • 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
Pages: 174 | Size: 6.86 MB

Table of Contents

  • Tecra® Z40/Z50 - A 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
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Initial setup
      • Setting up your software
    • 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
    • Adding memory
    • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
      • Creating recovery media
      • Restoring from recovery media
      • Refresh your PC (with user’s data)
      • Reset your PC
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
    • Using the touch pad
      • Adjusting touch pad settings
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • 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
  • 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
      • Starting an app from the Start screen
    • Saving your work
    • Backing up your work
    • 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 main battery
      • 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
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of your computer
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the Start screen
      • Charms
      • Tiles
    • 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 Reader
    • 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
    • Function Key
    • Recovery Media Creator
    • Service Station
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • 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
      • The Windows® operating system can help you
    • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Checking device properties
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard problems
    • Display problems
    • Disk or storage drive problems
      • Error-checking
    • Sound system problems
    • Printer problems
    • Wireless networking problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    • If you need further assistance
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
    • Functions
      • Lock (Instant security)
      • Power plan
      • Sleep mode
      • Hibernation mode
      • Output (Display switch)
      • Display brightness
      • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
      • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
      • Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay
      • Disabling or enabling the scroll lock
      • Volume Mute
      • Keyboard Function keys
      • Zoom (Display resolution)
  • 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