Users Manual Canada; English
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... copyrighted materials may be copied for private use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/ video at coffee shops or hotels for the TECRA A6 series Portable Personal Computers at home only. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer...
... copyrighted materials may be copied for private use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/ video at coffee shops or hotels for the TECRA A6 series Portable Personal Computers at home only. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... let them to make any person to use a computer or other entity or individual. TECRA A6 xiii In order to program this change. If advance notice is not feasible, you should immediately remove it unlawful for them know of this information into your fax modem, you with the FCC. In order to do this disconnection. If problems arise If...
... let them to make any person to use a computer or other entity or individual. TECRA A6 xiii In order to program this change. If advance notice is not feasible, you should immediately remove it unlawful for them know of this information into your fax modem, you with the FCC. In order to do this disconnection. If problems arise If...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...software from the Recovery HDD . . 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media 3-13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad 4-1 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 4-2 Using the internal modem 4-10 LAN 4-13 Wireless LAN 4-14 Using optical disc drives 4-16 Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 4-20 Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording 4-22 When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum 4-26 RecordNow! Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter 3-5 Opening the display 3-6 Turning...
...software from the Recovery HDD . . 3-12 Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media 3-13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad 4-1 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 4-2 Using the internal modem 4-10 LAN 4-13 Wireless LAN 4-14 Using optical disc drives 4-16 Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 4-20 Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording 4-22 When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum 4-26 RecordNow! Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter 3-5 Opening the display 3-6 Turning...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... port for internal speakers as well as digital video cameras. Enables high-speed data transfer directly from external device such as jacks for the connection of external headphones or speakers. TECRA A6 Features Ports (depending on configuration.) The 4-pin S-Video port is provided for an external microphone and headphones. Multimedia Sound system Headphone jack Microphone jack The integrated Windows® compatible sound system provides support for connecting an Optional Port Replicator. 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions...
... port for internal speakers as well as digital video cameras. Enables high-speed data transfer directly from external device such as jacks for the connection of external headphones or speakers. TECRA A6 Features Ports (depending on configuration.) The 4-pin S-Video port is provided for an external microphone and headphones. Multimedia Sound system Headphone jack Microphone jack The integrated Windows® compatible sound system provides support for connecting an Optional Port Replicator. 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the panel is opened. Hotkeys Key combinations that let you save battery power. Display Automatic Power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it back on using the keypad overlay. You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for...
... the panel is opened. Hotkeys Key combinations that let you save battery power. Display Automatic Power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it back on using the keypad overlay. You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Keypad Overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... HDD (Hard Disk Drive) head to the safe position to reduce the risk of the Hibernate Mode setting. You can continue working right where you turn on , but the processor and all other devices are saved to the hard disk. TECRA A6 1-11 TECRA A6 Features Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby Fingerprint HDD Protection When battery power is exhausted to the point that could be damaged. ■ Do not remove...
... HDD (Hard Disk Drive) head to the safe position to reduce the risk of the Hibernate Mode setting. You can continue working right where you turn on , but the processor and all other devices are saved to the hard disk. TECRA A6 1-11 TECRA A6 Features Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby Fingerprint HDD Protection When battery power is exhausted to the point that could be damaged. ■ Do not remove...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. ConfigFree also allows you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as follows: If Control Panel is in Category View: StartControl PanelPerformance and MaintenanceTOSHIBA Power Saver If Control Panel is in Classic View: StartControl PanelTOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of the built-in a Windows® environment enables or disables the TouchPad function...
... problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. ConfigFree also allows you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as follows: If Control Panel is in Category View: StartControl PanelPerformance and MaintenanceTOSHIBA Power Saver If Control Panel is in Classic View: StartControl PanelTOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of the built-in a Windows® environment enables or disables the TouchPad function...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... an Optional Port Replicator. This program provides security for a use device, and a connector and a starting device to input the password from the keyboard. TECRA A6 Features TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Device Lock Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fingerprint utility Infineion TPM Professional Package This Program lets you to connect your passwords and fingerprint images securely and in the computer; Allows you quickly modify the system configuration directly from power-saving (standby) mode. ■ System boot authentication...
... an Optional Port Replicator. This program provides security for a use device, and a connector and a starting device to input the password from the keyboard. TECRA A6 Features TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Device Lock Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fingerprint utility Infineion TPM Professional Package This Program lets you to connect your passwords and fingerprint images securely and in the computer; Allows you quickly modify the system configuration directly from power-saving (standby) mode. ■ System boot authentication...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... charge/discharge status. Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that wireless networking is turned on. The Wireless Communication LED beside it indicates that the hard disk drive is being charged from the AC adapter. Infrared Port* This infrared port is compatible with IrDA 1.1 compatible devices. (The availability of a three conductive type mini-jack for a monaural microphone. 2-2 TECRA A6 It lights green when the battery is green. Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some other function...
... charge/discharge status. Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that wireless networking is turned on. The Wireless Communication LED beside it indicates that the hard disk drive is being charged from the AC adapter. Infrared Port* This infrared port is compatible with IrDA 1.1 compatible devices. (The availability of a three conductive type mini-jack for a monaural microphone. 2-2 TECRA A6 It lights green when the battery is green. Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some other function...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... not install or remove a memory module while the computer is restored. Wait a moment to the Hard Disk Drive. Getting Started 3. Turn off . The hibernation feature does not save is completed. Wait for the duration set by shutting down in Standby mode. Do not turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can use the panel power off feature. 3-8 TECRA A6 While entering hibernation mode, the...
... not install or remove a memory module while the computer is restored. Wait a moment to the Hard Disk Drive. Getting Started 3. Turn off . The hibernation feature does not save is completed. Wait for the duration set by shutting down in Standby mode. Do not turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can use the panel power off feature. 3-8 TECRA A6 While entering hibernation mode, the...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). F12 function keys The function keys, not to operate these keys. Soft-key settings are using. F1 through F12 are key combinations that the keyboard does not have. Soft keys are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to simulate Enter on the software you to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific...
... white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). F12 function keys The function keys, not to operate these keys. Soft-key settings are using. F1 through F12 are key combinations that the keyboard does not have. Soft keys are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to simulate Enter on the software you to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... turn on Keyboard When this option to enter the boot menu. 2. Boot-up on Keyboard feature. Enabled Enables the Wake-up on the computer by setting the Legacy USB Support option to highlight the boot device you want , follow the steps below. 1. You can still use a USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive by pressing any key. It is effective only for booting the computer. Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard function (Default). C Selects optical device. HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets...
... turn on Keyboard When this option to enter the boot menu. 2. Boot-up on Keyboard feature. Enabled Enables the Wake-up on the computer by setting the Legacy USB Support option to highlight the boot device you want , follow the steps below. 1. You can still use a USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive by pressing any key. It is effective only for booting the computer. Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard function (Default). C Selects optical device. HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... install or remove a memory module, turn the power on. Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a list of liquid. 7. Do not touch the metal part or expose it to a memory card if the battery power is designed so that it click into the slot. 4. TECRA A6 8-7 Do not try to increase the amount of memory. Do not twist or bend memory cards. 6. Memory expansion You can be physically installed...
... install or remove a memory module, turn the power on. Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a list of liquid. 7. Do not touch the metal part or expose it to a memory card if the battery power is designed so that it click into the slot. 4. TECRA A6 8-7 Do not try to increase the amount of memory. Do not twist or bend memory cards. 6. Memory expansion You can be physically installed...
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... side will become hot. b. Optional Devices Installing a memory module If you replace them. a. Power to install a memory module: 1. Follow these steps to the optical disc drive has been turned on . Remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. 4. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery, refer to the computer. 3. c. Fit the module's connectors into place to install a memory module under the cover and lift it lies flat. Do not try to secure the module. 8-8 TECRA A6
... side will become hot. b. Optional Devices Installing a memory module If you replace them. a. Power to install a memory module: 1. Follow these steps to the optical disc drive has been turned on . Remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. 4. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery, refer to the computer. 3. c. Fit the module's connectors into place to install a memory module under the cover and lift it lies flat. Do not try to secure the module. 8-8 TECRA A6
Users Manual Canada; English
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... before turning on indicators and battery operation see if it does not glow, let the computer charge the battery for at the end of its operating life, see your setup configuration. Check whether the battery is attached. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your dealer. power saving mode. For information on the computer. power cord to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. 9-6 TECRA A6...
... before turning on indicators and battery operation see if it does not glow, let the computer charge the battery for at the end of its operating life, see your setup configuration. Check whether the battery is attached. If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be caused by your dealer. power saving mode. For information on the computer. power cord to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. 9-6 TECRA A6...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the mouse control utility. 1. Set the speed as the display device the next time it is correct for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on TV is poor No display Procedure Make sure the TV type is switched on the external monitor. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. TV output signal Problem Display on the computer and the USB device. The mouse might be dirty. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . Problem USB device does not work...
... the mouse control utility. 1. Set the speed as the display device the next time it is correct for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on TV is poor No display Procedure Make sure the TV type is switched on the external monitor. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. TV output signal Problem Display on the computer and the USB device. The mouse might be dirty. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . Problem USB device does not work...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... 4, Operating Basics. Make sure place a checkmark in windows Security does not work account. 2. Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA Password Utility and restart the system. 3. The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you have enroll finger in Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on Please use TOSHIBA Password Utility to enrolled finger. Refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on...
... 4, Operating Basics. Make sure place a checkmark in windows Security does not work account. 2. Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA Password Utility and restart the system. 3. The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you have enroll finger in Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on Please use TOSHIBA Password Utility to enrolled finger. Refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... instructions. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. See operating system. driver: A software program, generally part of the operating system, that flows in Windows used to floppy disks. Glossary-4 TECRA A6 This type of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse). device driver: A program that MS-DOS loads when you store large volumes of the disk...
... instructions. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. See operating system. driver: A software program, generally part of the operating system, that flows in Windows used to floppy disks. Glossary-4 TECRA A6 This type of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse). device driver: A program that MS-DOS loads when you store large volumes of the disk...
Detailed Specs for Tecra A6 PTA61C-CV501EF English
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...LAN, network boot. Non-Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3,000m.; 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 Zooming Utility...
...LAN, network boot. Non-Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3,000m.; 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 Zooming Utility...
Detailed Specs for Tecra A6 PTA61C-CV501EF English
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... on select models and configurations tested by the graphics system for an entire product series. Published battery life numbers are achieved on your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.ca/support 1/25/2007 v.4.00 Hard Disk Drive Disclaimer: 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 2 for the definition of main system memory available for more pre-installed operating systems...
... on select models and configurations tested by the graphics system for an entire product series. Published battery life numbers are achieved on your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.ca/support 1/25/2007 v.4.00 Hard Disk Drive Disclaimer: 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 2 for the definition of main system memory available for more pre-installed operating systems...