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261 Index Power Save Modes 127 power usage mode hot key 135 power usage modes 134 powering down using Standby 118 powering off 112 precautions 45, 49 primary button 94 printer local, connecting 61 problem solving 213 printing a file 101 problem solving AC power 202 accessing disk drives 193 battery charge does not last 203 battery not charging 202 cannot access DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 208 cannot insert diskette in drive 208 cannot read a diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 200 compact discs not running correctly 209 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 212 computer will not power up 193 contacting Toshiba 216 corrupted/damaged data files 207 Device Manager 199 disabling a device 200 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive tray does not eject 209 external display not working 206 external keyboard not working 204 external monitor 204 faulty memory 201 hardware conflict 197, 198 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 199 high-pitched noise 209 illegal operation 192 Internet bookmarked site not found 196 Internet connection is slow 196 keyboard not responding 193 keyboard produces unexpected characters 203 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 214 no sound 209 non-system disk or disk error 194, 208 PC Card 210 checklist 211 error occurs 212 hot swapping fails 212 not recognized 212 slots appear dead 211, 212 Plug and Play 199 power and batteries 202 printer 213 program not responding 191 program not working properly 208 screen does not look right/flickers 205 system resources 198 trouble prevention 214 URL address not found 196 using Startup options 195 warning resume failure 194 Windows won't start 193

Section	Page
Tecra® M2V Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Other precautions	45
Setting up your computer	46
Connecting the AC adapter	47
Charging the battery	50
Turning on the computer	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	52
Setting up your software	53
Registering your computer with Toshiba	54
Setting up other devices	54
Turning off the computer	54
Closing the display panel	55
Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices	57
Using external display devices	57
Connecting an external monitor or projector	57
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	58
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Video limitations	59
Using a keyboard	60
Connecting a keyboard	60
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	60
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a mouse	61
Connecting a local printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	63
Connecting external speakers or headphones	64
Connecting an external microphone	65
Using an expansion device	65
Adding memory	66
Installing memory modules	66
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	76
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	76
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	77
Inserting and removing hard drives	78
Inserting and removing PC Cards	81
Inserting a PC Card	82
Removing a PC Card	83
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	84
Inserting an SD™ card	84
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	85
Connecting to a phone line	85
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	90
Function keys	90
Windows special keys	91
Overlay keys	91
Using the TouchPad™	93
Control buttons	94
Using the TOSHIBA Console button	94
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	97
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	98
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	102
DVD-ROM drive components	103
Inserting a compact disc	104
Removing a compact disc with the computer on	107
Removing a compact disc with the computer off	107
Caring for CDs and DVDs	107
Using PC Cards	108
Hot swapping	108
Using SD™ cards	109
Using your computer at the office	110
Using a computer lock	110
Caring for your computer	111
Cleaning the computer	111
Moving the computer	112
Powering down the computer	112
Using Turn Off or Shut down	113
Using Hibernation	115
Using Standby	117
Toshiba’s online resources	120
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	121
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	121
Running the computer on battery power	122
Battery Notice	122
Charging the main battery	123
Charging the RTC battery	124
Monitoring battery power	125
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	128
Changing batteries	129
Taking care of your battery	131
Safety precautions	131
Maximizing battery life	132
Disposing of used batteries safely	133
Conserving power	134
Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional	134
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	135
Additional options for power	136
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options	137
Exploring the desktop	137
Finding your way around the desktop	138
Exploring audio features	142
Using external speakers or headphones	142
Recording sounds	143
Playing an audio CD-ROM	145
Exchanging data with another computer	146
Transferring files	146
Getting help transferring files	146
Setting up for communications	147
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	148
Connecting your computer to a network	148
Toshiba’s online resources	151
An overview of using the Internet	152
The Internet	152
The World Wide Web	152
Internet Service Providers	153
Connecting to the Internet	153
Surfing the Internet	154
Internet features	154
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	155
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	156
Fn-esse	157
Starting Fn-esse	157
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	159
Viewing existing key assignments	161
Changing or removing existing key assignments	161
TOSHIBA HW Setup	161
Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup	162
TOSHIBA Power Saver	164
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	165
TOSHIBA Password Utility	167
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	169
TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	170
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility	171
PC Diagnostic Tool	172
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe	173
Using passwords in Windows	173
Setting user-level passwords	174
Using an instant user-level password	175
Using a power-on (user-level) password	176
Setting a power-on (user-level) password	176
Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card	178
Deleting a power on (user-level) password	178
Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card	179
Using the power-on (user-level) password	179
Using a supervisor password	180
Setting a supervisor password	180
Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card	182
Deleting a supervisor password	182
Deleting a supervisor on an SD™ Memory Card	183
Hard disk drive passwords	184
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	185
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	186
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	187
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	188
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	189
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	191
Problems that are easy to fix	191
Problems when you turn on the computer	193
The Windows ® operating system is not working	194
Using Startup options to fix problems	195
Internet problems	196
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	196
Resolving a hardware conflict	197
A plan of action	197
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	198
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	199
Memory problems	201
Power and the batteries	202
Keyboard problems	203
Display problems	204
Disk drive problems	206
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	208
Sound system problems	209
PC Card problems	210
Printer problems	213
Modem problems	214
Develop good computing habits	214
If you need further assistance	215
Before you call	216
Contacting Toshiba	216
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	217
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	218
Appendix A: Hot Keys	220
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	227
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	228
Getting Started	229
Starting ConfigFree	229
ConfigFree Utilities	230
Using the Automatic Switch	240
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	241
Glossary	242

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Index

261

Power Save Modes

127

power usage mode

hot key

135

power usage modes

134

powering down

using Standby

118

powering off

112

precautions

primary button

printer

local, connecting

problem solving

213

printing a file

101

problem solving

AC power

202

accessing disk drives

193

battery charge does not last

203

battery not charging

202

cannot access DVD-ROM or

multi-function drive

208

cannot insert diskette in drive

208

cannot read a diskette

208

changing display properties

205

checking device properties

200

compact discs not running

correctly

209

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

212

computer will not power up

193

contacting Toshiba

216

corrupted/damaged data files

207

Device Manager

199

disabling a device

200

disk drive is slow

207

display is blank

204

DVD-ROM or multi-function

drive tray does not eject

209

external display not working

206

external keyboard not working

204

external monitor

204

faulty memory

201

hardware conflict

197

198

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

199

high-pitched noise

209

illegal operation

192

Internet bookmarked site not

found

196

Internet connection is slow

196

keyboard

not responding

193

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

203

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

206

modem not receiving or

transmitting

214

no sound

209

non-system disk or disk error

194

208

PC Card

210

checklist

211

error occurs

212

hot swapping fails

212

not recognized

212

slots appear dead

211

212

Plug and Play

199

power and batteries

202

printer

213

program not responding

191

program not working properly

208

screen does not look right/flickers

205

system resources

198

trouble prevention

214

URL address not found

196

using Startup options

195

warning resume failure

194

Windows won’t start

193