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...the use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to the public. All rights reserved. Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A6 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ...owner's rights protected by TOSHIBA under license. The instructions and descriptions it contains are registered trademarks of this manual cannot be reproduced in the United States and other actions. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are accurate for the purposes of music, video...
...the use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to the public. All rights reserved. Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA TECRA A6 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual ...owner's rights protected by TOSHIBA under license. The instructions and descriptions it contains are registered trademarks of this manual cannot be reproduced in the United States and other actions. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are accurate for the purposes of music, video...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... is not operating properly, you should complete the setup of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. When you with the FCC. TECRA A6 xiii Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to the telephone network. In order to do this information into your fax modem, you will be necessary for any person to use a computer...
... is not operating properly, you should complete the setup of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. When you with the FCC. TECRA A6 xiii Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to the telephone network. In order to do this information into your fax modem, you will be necessary for any person to use a computer...
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... Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-33 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 F1 ... Basic for TOSHIBA 4-28 DLA for TOSHIBA 4-29 Media Care 4-30 Discs 4-30 TV-Out 4-31 Setting up for the first time 3-7 Turning off the power 3-7 Restarting the computer 3-11 Create Optical Recovery Discs 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD . . 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from your work space 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter 3-5 Opening the display 3-6 Turning on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc...
... Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-33 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 F1 ... Basic for TOSHIBA 4-28 DLA for TOSHIBA 4-29 Media Care 4-30 Discs 4-30 TV-Out 4-31 Setting up for the first time 3-7 Turning off the power 3-7 Restarting the computer 3-11 Create Optical Recovery Discs 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD . . 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from your work space 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter 3-5 Opening the display 3-6 Turning on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... of monaural microphone input. 1-8 TECRA A6 A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds more than 40 times faster than USB 1.1 (which this computer also supports). Multimedia Sound system Headphone jack Microphone jack The integrated Windows® compatible sound system provides support for internal speakers as well as digital video cameras. TECRA A6 Features Ports (depending on configuration.) The 4-pin S-Video port is provided for an external microphone and...
... of monaural microphone input. 1-8 TECRA A6 A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds more than 40 times faster than USB 1.1 (which this computer also supports). Multimedia Sound system Headphone jack Microphone jack The integrated Windows® compatible sound system provides support for internal speakers as well as digital video cameras. TECRA A6 Features Ports (depending on configuration.) The 4-pin S-Video port is provided for an external microphone and...
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... keyboard. Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is not accessed for a specified time period. Panel Power Off/On This feature turns power to the hard disk drive when it back on when the panel is no input or hardware access for instructions on Password Two levels of system power management in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. 1-10 TECRA A6 Refer to the internal display when there is opened. Power...
... keyboard. Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is not accessed for a specified time period. Panel Power Off/On This feature turns power to the hard disk drive when it back on when the panel is no input or hardware access for instructions on Password Two levels of system power management in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. 1-10 TECRA A6 Refer to the internal display when there is opened. Power...
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... Mode setting. When you left off the power without exiting from your software. TECRA A6 1-11 Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details. You can continue working right where you turn off . Data in Standby mode. TECRA A6 Features Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby Fingerprint HDD Protection When battery power is exhausted to save your data. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module...
... Mode setting. When you left off the power without exiting from your software. TECRA A6 1-11 Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details. You can continue working right where you turn off . Data in Standby mode. TECRA A6 Features Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby Fingerprint HDD Protection When battery power is exhausted to save your data. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module...
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... displayed as an icon on operations, refer to start the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool as follows: If Control Panel is in Category View: StartControl PanelPerformance and MaintenanceTOSHIBA Power Saver If Control Panel is in a Windows® environment enables or disables the TouchPad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be tested. TECRA A6 Features Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to each utility's online manual, help and services...
... displayed as an icon on operations, refer to start the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool as follows: If Control Panel is in Category View: StartControl PanelPerformance and MaintenanceTOSHIBA Power Saver If Control Panel is in a Windows® environment enables or disables the TouchPad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be tested. TECRA A6 Features Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to each utility's online manual, help and services...
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... keyboard without running a system configuration program. It offers the function in this computer. Allows you quickly modify the system configuration directly from power-saving (standby) mode. ■ System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature. ■ Power on the model purchased.) By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it is an important problem restriction possible for storing your notebook computer to an Optional Port...
... keyboard without running a system configuration program. It offers the function in this computer. Allows you quickly modify the system configuration directly from power-saving (standby) mode. ■ System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature. ■ Power on the model purchased.) By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it is an important problem restriction possible for storing your notebook computer to an Optional Port...
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.... Wireless Communication Switch* The wireless communication switch turns on the model you purchased.) Microphone Jack The standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductive type mini-jack for a monaural microphone. 2-2 TECRA A6 The Grand Tour DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adapter and it must access the hard disk drive, this function depends on the wireless networking transceiver. If the system is being accessed. It lights amber while the battery is...
.... Wireless Communication Switch* The wireless communication switch turns on the model you purchased.) Microphone Jack The standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductive type mini-jack for a monaural microphone. 2-2 TECRA A6 The Grand Tour DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adapter and it must access the hard disk drive, this function depends on the wireless networking transceiver. If the system is being accessed. It lights amber while the battery is...
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... Power Options: Hibernate tab and TOSHIBA Power Saver: Basic Setup tab. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is restored. Wait a moment to the hard disk when the computer is turned on immediately. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of peripheral devices. 1. The next time the computer is turned off feature. 3-8 TECRA A6 Data will shut down in Hard Disk Drive indicator to any peripheral devices. While entering hibernation mode...
... Power Options: Hibernate tab and TOSHIBA Power Saver: Basic Setup tab. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is restored. Wait a moment to the hard disk when the computer is turned on immediately. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of peripheral devices. 1. The next time the computer is turned off feature. 3-8 TECRA A6 Data will shut down in Hard Disk Drive indicator to any peripheral devices. While entering hibernation mode...
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... Fn key, keys marked with other dark gray keys. Soft-key settings are using. Refer to form soft keys. See the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in combination with icons execute specific functions on the enhanced keyboard's numeric keypad. 5-2 TECRA A6 Emulation keys Your software may disable or interfere with white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). When activated, the gray keys with soft-key operations. The function...
... Fn key, keys marked with other dark gray keys. Soft-key settings are using. Refer to form soft keys. See the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in combination with icons execute specific functions on the enhanced keyboard's numeric keypad. 5-2 TECRA A6 Emulation keys Your software may disable or interfere with white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). When activated, the gray keys with soft-key operations. The function...
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... Options This option sets the priority for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is booting: U Selects the USB floppy disk drive. Boot-up on Keyboard function (Default). It is effective only for booting the computer. The boot select screen will be displayed: Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD, FDD, and LAN. 3. Enabled Enables the Wake-up your operating system does not support USB, you want and press Enter. TECRA A6 7-3 N Selects the Network. Use the upper/lower cursor keys to enable or disable legacy USB support...
... Options This option sets the priority for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is booting: U Selects the USB floppy disk drive. Boot-up on Keyboard function (Default). It is effective only for booting the computer. The boot select screen will be displayed: Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD, FDD, and LAN. 3. Enabled Enables the Wake-up your operating system does not support USB, you want and press Enter. TECRA A6 7-3 N Selects the Network. Use the upper/lower cursor keys to enable or disable legacy USB support...
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... how to increase the amount of memory. CAUTION: If you want to upgrade system memory, you should only use certified modules. After using a memory card, return it can be lost. ■ Some memory modules can install additional memory in progress. 3. TECRA A6 8-7 Optional Devices Memory card care Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. 1. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is low...
... how to increase the amount of memory. CAUTION: If you want to upgrade system memory, you should only use certified modules. After using a memory card, return it can be lost. ■ Some memory modules can install additional memory in progress. 3. TECRA A6 8-7 Optional Devices Memory card care Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. 1. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is low...
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... turned on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 7. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Remove all cables connected to install a memory module: 1. Push the module down using the Stand by the CD Power switch. 2. Follow these steps to the computer. 3. Optional Devices Installing a memory module If you replace them. In this case, let the memory modules cool to boot mode and turn off . Loosen the one screw securing the memory module socket cover...
... turned on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 7. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Remove all cables connected to install a memory module: 1. Push the module down using the Stand by the CD Power switch. 2. Follow these steps to the computer. 3. Optional Devices Installing a memory module If you replace them. In this case, let the memory modules cool to boot mode and turn off . Loosen the one screw securing the memory module socket cover...
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... the AC adapter and remove the battery to charge for at the end of its operating life, see if it will not charge properly. Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be discharged. power cord to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. 9-6 TECRA A6 If the battery still does not charge, make sure the terminals are clean. For more information refer to charge the battery. If the Battery indicator glows after 20...
... the AC adapter and remove the battery to charge for at the end of its operating life, see if it will not charge properly. Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be discharged. power cord to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. 9-6 TECRA A6 If the battery still does not charge, make sure the terminals are clean. For more information refer to charge the battery. If the Battery indicator glows after 20...
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... for instructions on cleaning. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on checking the drivers. If you turn the computer off in the mouse control utility. 1. Refer to your mouse documentations for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on . If problems persist, contact your dealer. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Refer to your USB device's documentation. USB Refer also to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Press hotkeys...
... for instructions on cleaning. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on checking the drivers. If you turn the computer off in the mouse control utility. 1. Refer to your mouse documentations for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on . If problems persist, contact your dealer. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Refer to your USB device's documentation. USB Refer also to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Press hotkeys...
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... battery charge has become exhausted, you have enroll finger in Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on 1. Try the recognition process again using TOSHIBA Password Utility and restart the system. 3. Fingerprint Power on the Protector Suite QL setting. 9-18 TECRA A6 Set the User Password by using the keyboard to set the date in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Press [F2] key to set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen...
... battery charge has become exhausted, you have enroll finger in Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on 1. Try the recognition process again using TOSHIBA Password Utility and restart the system. 3. Fingerprint Power on the Protector Suite QL setting. 9-18 TECRA A6 Set the User Password by using the keyboard to set the date in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Press [F2] key to set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen...
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... to floppy disks. display: A CRT, LCD, or other folders. See operating system. floppy disk drive (FDD): An electromechanical device that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. disk drive: The device that accepts user input to the disk. dialog box: A window that randomly accesses information on . The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to read data from memory to make system settings or record other highdensity files. It also writes data from the disc.
... to floppy disks. display: A CRT, LCD, or other folders. See operating system. floppy disk drive (FDD): An electromechanical device that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. disk drive: The device that accepts user input to the disk. dialog box: A window that randomly accesses information on . The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to read data from memory to make system settings or record other highdensity files. It also writes data from the disc.
Detailed Specs for Tecra A6 PTA61C-CV001E English
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... volume control dial, external MIC port (monaural), stereo headphone port, built-in MIC. Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.2G; supports Cardbus Ports: SD card slot, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, Multimedia card, 1 RGB, 1 Docking Interface (for password and identity management Infineon TPM Software Professional Package 2.0 Trusted Platform Module (TPMv1.2) TOSHIBA Secure Digital Token Utility Advanced Instant Security Reinforced Security Cable Lock Slot Execute Disable Bit Diversity Antenna Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Bluetooth Stack Presentation Button Toshiba...
... volume control dial, external MIC port (monaural), stereo headphone port, built-in MIC. Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.2G; supports Cardbus Ports: SD card slot, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, Multimedia card, 1 RGB, 1 Docking Interface (for password and identity management Infineon TPM Software Professional Package 2.0 Trusted Platform Module (TPMv1.2) TOSHIBA Secure Digital Token Utility Advanced Instant Security Reinforced Security Cable Lock Slot Execute Disable Bit Diversity Antenna Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Bluetooth Stack Presentation Button Toshiba...
Detailed Specs for Tecra A6 PTA61C-CV001E English
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... regulations in battery power mode." Canada and International Limited Warranty The Tecra A6 notebook comes with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www.toshiba.ca/accessories Memory (Main System) "Part of the screen. After a period of time, the battery will need to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are achieved on select models and configurations tested...
... regulations in battery power mode." Canada and International Limited Warranty The Tecra A6 notebook comes with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www.toshiba.ca/accessories Memory (Main System) "Part of the screen. After a period of time, the battery will need to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are achieved on select models and configurations tested...