Toshiba M750 S7201 Portege M750 Series User Guide
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Portégé® M750 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 2
after handling. Model: Portégé® M750 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 7
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 8
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 9
subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et with an 802.11a radio device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 10
only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 11
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 12
This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 5000 Series This equipment is approved to the radio - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 14
14 Romania San Marino Singapore South Africa Sweden Taiwan UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Virgin Islands Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Korea Switzerland Turk Islands United Kingdom Vatican Zimbabwe Saint Martin Serbia Slovenia Spain Tahiti Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 15
15 Slovenia Sweden UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay South Korea Switzerland/ Liechtenstein Ukraine USA Spain Taiwan (ROC) United Kingdom Venezuela Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 16
of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 17
17 for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 18
18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 19
19 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 20
11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 21
or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 22
safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 23
23 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 24
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 25
module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 26
guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2008 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 27
information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 29
Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons the display panel 86 Using your computer in tablet mode 86 Customizing your computer's settings 87 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 30
media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 31
Contents 31 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice ........130 An overview of using the Internet 132 The Internet 132 The World Wide Web 132 Internet Service Providers 132 Connecting to the Internet 133 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 32
mode 136 Preparing to use the tablet 136 Using tablet mode 138 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 139 Returning the computer to its original configuration 140 Web Camera 140 Using PC Cards 141 Inserting a PC Card 141 Removing a PC Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........142 Using - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 33
settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 174 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 175 Windows® Mobility Center 176 Tablet PC Settings 177 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 179 TOSHIBA Accessibility 180 Trusted Platform - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 34
PC Card problems 205 Printer problems 207 Modem problems 208 Wireless networking problems 208 DVD operating problems 211 Develop good computing habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 35
resolution 236 Keyboard hot key functions 237 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 238 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 239 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 240 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 241 Cleaning the cooling module 242 Glossary 244 Index 258 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 36
with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 37
which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 38
, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 39
Safety icons 39 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 40
version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 41
provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 42
Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 43
hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 44
injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 45
the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 46
the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 45 "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 76) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 141) - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 47
plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 48
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 49
Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 50
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 51
to rotate the display panel or use your computer in tablet mode, see "Using your computer in tablet mode" on page 86. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode . This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 52
completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 53
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 54
the memory module slot cover. Before you turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 55
have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 56
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 57
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 58
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 59
could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 60
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 61
factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. Creating drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 62
Utilities To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 63
Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of the options and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 64
partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 65
Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 66
66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 67
) and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 68
, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process Screen will appear. Select one of the options and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Toshiba Recovery wizard ❖ System Recovery Options (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 69
Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 69 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 70
display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 71
finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 72
72 Getting Started Using external display devices The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Check your program's documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 73
Getting Started Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 74
; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 75
. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 76
Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 77
Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 78
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 79
Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 80
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 81
Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 82
82 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 83
Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 84
84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 85
Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 86
that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet. (Sample Illustration) Rotating the screen By orienting the screen so it screen over the keyboard, your system is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. When rotating the LCD screen of your computer, be - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 87
with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system. For more information on those your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 88
. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 89
Getting Started Caring for your computer 89 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 90
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 91
Learning the Basics Computing tips 91 ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 94
94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 95
Learning the Basics Starting a program 95 Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 97
Learning the Basics Saving your work 97 Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow (Sample - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 98
98 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 99
long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 100
100 Learning the Basics Backing up your work To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 101
become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 102
The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 103
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Setting the Optical Drive Auto Lock Right-click the Optical Drive Power icon in the Taskbar to change the Optical Drive Auto Lock settings. Enabling and Disabling Optical Drive Auto Lock: 1 Right-click on the Optical Drive Power icon on the Taskbar. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 104
104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 105
the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 106
For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE Due on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 107
slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 108
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 109
performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 110
. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 111
battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 112
112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 113
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 114
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System indicator lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Secondary battery light Internal storage drive light Wireless WAN indicator light** Wireless indicator light Bridge media indicator light* *Available on certain - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 115
mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 116
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 117
Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 118
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item. 6 Click - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 119
your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. 3 Unplug and remove any cables properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 120
120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 121
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 121 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 122
gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 123
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 123 Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 124
an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 125
cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 126
features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 127
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 127 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 128
to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button. Taskbar - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 129
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 208. Connecting your computer to a network You - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 130
about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 131
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 132
a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ 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 The Internet - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 133
Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 134
site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 135
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 135 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 136
feature of the system. For more information on those applications, see the documentation provided with them. Preparing to use the tablet 1 Lift the display panel. 2 Press the power button and hold it until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green, depending on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 137
the display panel down flat By default, the computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view. For more information on changing tablet screen settings, see "TOSHIBA Rotation Utility" on page 175. 6 To send the video to an external monitor, use the Cross Menu button (the Cross - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 138
by momentarily pressing in on the pen and then releasing it. Pull the pen from the holder. (Sample Illustration) Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer NOTE Your computer may have come equipped with an optional reserve pen to be used in case the primary pen is - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 139
as you would any pointing device. (Sample Illustration) Writing on the tablet To learn how to manually change the layout of the screen from portrait to landscape, see "TOSHIBA Rotation Utility" on page 175. NOTE You can also use tablet mode when the computer is in its original configuration, with - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 140
's Features Web Camera Returning the computer to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet, follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration: 1 Return the Toshiba tablet pen to its slot on the side of the computer. 2 Lift the display panel to its - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 141
be much more difficult to set up and use. Your computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. Inserting - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 142
NOTE Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the PC Card. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 143
of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 144
from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 145
, it is safe to remove it. Before you turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen. 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay II release toward the back of the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 146
The i.LINK® port on the front of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 147
files. Like the USB and i.LINK interfaces, the eSATA interface supports hot swapping (connecting and disconnecting devices while the computer is on . For more information, consult the user's manual that came with your Port Replicator, or visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. On some computer models, you can - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 148
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 149
❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ Windows® Mobility Center ❖ Tablet PC Settings ❖ Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 150
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 151
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist 151 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 152
152 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 153
in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 154
and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 155
additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. NOTE - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 156
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 157
down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 158
. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 159
, Utilities, and then Security Assist, or click the Security Assist icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window, you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 160
160 Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings-Select this category to set up security to be used in place of your Windows® account password, to log onto your personal account. ❖ Tablet Access Code Logon: Register a handwritten code or signature to be used in place of your Windows® account - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 161
and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 162
, and then HDD Protection, or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection, or select OFF to disable HDD protection - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 163
Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 164
SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card data on the drive may be lost. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. (Sample Image - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 165
-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card (see "TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility" on page 164 for instructions). 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive. 3 Insert a bootable SD card - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 166
Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 167
Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 168
168 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 169
and Charge Utility To start this utility click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then USB Sleep and Charge. USB Sleep and Charge (powered off). This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). The compatible - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 170
170 Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 171
Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility 171 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" group. Check the check box for the group to enable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" for the USB port assigned to that group. In the default - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 172
® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 173
. This button is located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 174
Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 175
in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Rotation Utility screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Rotation Utility screen 2 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode. 3 Click OK. NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility to change screen - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 176
Windows® Mobility Center Windows® Mobility Center The Windows® Mobility Center allows you to configure hardwarerelated settings, or launch applications while in Tablet mode using the Cross-Functional button. To start the Windows® Mobility Center: 1 Press and hold the Cross-Functional button for two - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 177
Tablet PC Settings 177 Tablet PC Settings The Tablet PC Settings utility allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen. To access this utility: 1 Click the Tablet PC Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Tablet PC Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) Tablet - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 178
to specify an action when a display system button is pressed. After making your selections, click Change, choose an Action, and then click OK. (Sample Image) Tablet PC Settings Tablet Buttons tab ❖ The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options. 2 Select the desired settings. 3 Click OK. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 179
that you can easily remember. To access the utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then Tablet Access Code Logon Utility. The Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen 2 To create an access code, click New - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 180
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 181
using the following procedures. To install TPM: 1 Launch the TOSHIBA Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages: ❖ Trusted Platform Module Utility ❖ Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 182
does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 183
Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 184
184 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 185
enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 186
Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 187
Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 187 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. You can switch - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 188
188 Utilities Important information for Wireless Key Logon To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 189
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 190
Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 191
conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 192
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 193
If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 194
advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 195
Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 196
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 197
not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 198
the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 199
, such as a PC Card or memory module toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 111. Keyboard problems - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 200
the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 201
information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 202
usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 203
the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive problems" on page 202). Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 204
), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 205
you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 195. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 206
own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 196 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card or Sleep mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 207
the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 75 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 208
per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 209
verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 210
separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes support group for further advice. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 211
can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned " on page 196 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 212
Computing tips" on page 90 for instructions. On a regular basis, back problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 213
operating system quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 214
the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 215
only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on-screen help to complete your backup. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up." General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 216
complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows . This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 217
"USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In that case, use a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer's instructions. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 218
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 219
along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 220
20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 221
Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Optical - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 222
222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 223
on page 172. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 167. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 173. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 224
Application Cards NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 225
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 225 2 Click the Open cards case button. 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 226
disk drive or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key Powers on/Powers off the optical disk drive on your computer. When ODD is Powered on, the optical disc drive tray can be opened by selecting eject. The optical disc drive tray must be closed manually. Selecting this Card or pressing the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 227
Cards Hot key functions 227 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 228
Hot key functions Lock (Instant security) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 229
Power plan or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 229 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 230
Cards Hot key functions Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 231
Hot key functions 231 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 232
Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 233
NOTE Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 233 Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 234
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi- - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 235
Cards Hot key functions 235 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 72. Selecting - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 236
Cards Hot key functions Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 237
turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 238
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 239
Appendix C TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions your Toshiba computer. It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. Additionally, Toshiba - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 240
have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region. Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Add/Remove Programs in the Windows® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 241
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed A message will be displayed if any changes that may interfere with the operation of a program are detected. Follow the on-screen instructions. For example, if the following message is displayed, use the numbered procedures to remedy the problem: Please - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 242
242 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Cleaning the cooling module The following information is dependent on if access to the cooling module is available. Access is available on certain - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 243
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 243 6 Clean the cooling module using a small vacuum designed for computers, or other cleaning tool. Cooling module (Sample Illustration) Cooling module NOTE Do - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 244
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 245
Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 246
transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 247
signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 248
unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor - A symbol that indicates the current position - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 249
the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 250
the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 251
251 Glossary F file - A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file allocation table (FAT) - The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files. - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 252
252 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 253
253 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 254
of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 255
you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. See also - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 256
ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 257
Toshiba tablet pen - The writing instrument used with the tablet. It is stored on the side of the computer. TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 258
power plan 229 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 119 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 button power 52, 62 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 102 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 259
202 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 203 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 202 running slow 202 diskette drive cannot problems 211 E EasyGuard® 109 eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 195 general hardware problem - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 260
Index problem with options 144 hardware conflicts 195 resolving 196 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 195 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 hot key 231 bin 127 safety 39 inserting PC Cards 141 installation memory module 53 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 261
Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 92 function keys 93 hot keys 237 not working 191 overlay keys 94 special Windows® keys 93 troubleshooting 119 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 102 memory adding 52 problem solving 197 removing memory module - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 262
fails 206 inserting 141 not recognized 206 problem solving 205 removing 142 setting up 142 PC Card problems computer stops working 206 slot appears dead device properties 196 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 206 computer will not power up 190 contacting Toshiba 218 corrupted/damaged data files - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 263
trouble accessing a drive 202 modem not receiving or transmitting 208 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 192 PC Card 205 checklist 205 error occurs 207 hot swapping fails 206 not recognized 206 PC look normal/flickers 200 rotating 86 screen problems blank screen 200 set up communications 129 - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 264
menu problem solving 193 supervisor password, deleting 157 supervisor password, set up 156 T Tablet and Pen Settings 177 tablet mode using 86, 136 Tablet PC Settings 177 tablet pen using 86, 139 Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba registering - Toshiba M750 S7201 | Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 265
140 Web sites 218 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® Mobility Center 176 Windows® operating system Help and Support 195 problem solving 193 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu 95 wireless networking 129 Wizards Connect to the Internet 130 World Wide
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If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 189
in this guide.
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