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Tecra® M4 Series User's Guide If you need assistance, use one of the following: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information see "If - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 2
handling. Model: Tecra® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 3
"Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 6
, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 7
USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 8
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 9
service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 10
10 Finnish: Dutch: French: Swedish: Danish: German: Greek: Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 11
Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 12
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802.11a device. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 13
data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 14
14 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 15
15 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 16
16 Nederland: E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 17
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 Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 18
Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 19
Switzerland USA Netherlands Peru Spain UK Venezuela New Zealand Portugal Sweden Uruguay Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 20
optimal network performance 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 PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 21
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 22
the authorization to operate this equipment. 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 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 23
equipment. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 24
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 25
device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 26
, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 27
27 Trademarks Tecra and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks, of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 28
This guide 39 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 29
Turning on the power 54 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 30
Windows® Explorer....94 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....95 Saving your work 97 Using a file extension 97 Printing your work 98 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...........99 Drive components and control buttons...........100 Inserting discs (CD or DVD 101 Playing an audio - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 31
the RTC battery 125 Monitoring battery power 126 Determining remaining battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Conserving battery power 128 Setting a power usage mode 129 Using battery alarms 130 Setting battery alarms 130 Turning off the display automatically 131 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 32
155 Internet features 156 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 156 Exploring audio features 157 Using external speakers or headphones..........157 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 158 Using tablet mode 159 Preparing to use the tablet 160 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 162 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 33
164 Using the i.LINK® port 164 Using PC Cards 165 Inserting a PC Card 165 Removing a PC Card 166 Hot swapping PC Cards 166 Using an optional SD® card 167 Installing SD card drivers 168 Inserting an SD card 168 Formatting an optional SD card 168 Using standby or Hibernate while using the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 34
the user-level password 209 Using the power-on (user-level) password .....209 Using the instant (user-level) password..........209 Using the HDD password 210 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 211 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 35
226 Memory problems 228 Power and the batteries 229 Keyboard problems 231 Display problems 232 Disk drive problems 234 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...237 Sound system problems 238 PC Card problems 238 Printer problems 242 Modem problems 243 Wireless device problems 244 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 36
Toshiba's worldwide offices 259 Appendix A: Hot Keys 261 Volume Mute 261 Password security 261 Without a password 261 With a password 262 Power usage mode 262 Standby Mode 263 Hibernation mode 264 Display modes 265 Display brightness 265 Wireless device enable/disable 266 Disabling or - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 37
37 Contents Using the Automatic Switch 293 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 294 Glossary 295 Acronyms 295 Terms 297 Index 310 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 38
powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. You will find that your Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 39
the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 40
term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide. ❖ 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 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 41
line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 42
you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 43
heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 44
to prevent heat injury to skin. Please refer to the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" for more information. Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 45
if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Powering off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling fan may be located on - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 46
, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 49. Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 47
tablet pen, appears on your screen. Use the click and drag method to move the keyboard to another part of the screen, if desired. To drag the screen to another location . If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message "An Internet connection could not be chosen." - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 48
send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See the first time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing a memory module" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 49
) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 165) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter cord AC adapter Power cord - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 50
in the User's Guide. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 51
the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 52
charged and ready to power the computer. For more information about installing or removing the battery see "Changing the battery" on page 132. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press and hold the display release button. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 53
first time 53 To learn how to rotate the display panel or use your computer in tablet mode see "Using your computer in tablet mode" on page 76. NOTE While in be dimmer when the computer is operated on battery power. You may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen until in this guide. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 54
you plan to use AC power rather than battery power), make sure the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer. 2 Slide and hold the power switch until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 55
-Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then mouse. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch. To move the cursor - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 56
. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having or clicking the control buttons. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 57
Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode, data will be lost. Do not install or remove a memory module while any internal or external drive power is on. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 58
for a long time, the memory modules become hot. If this happens, let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them. You need a standard Phillips Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 59
AC adapter cord/cable. 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. 5 Turn the computer upside down, remove the battery, and locate the expansion memory - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 60
, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place so that it is seated properly. The clips on either side of - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 61
Getting Started Installing a memory module 61 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 62
turn it on, perform the following: Slide and hold the power switch for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Sample removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 63
Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 64
of CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your optical disk drive is not writable, contact TOSHIBA Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows desktop. You can also launch - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 65
recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 66
. Be sure to save your work first. 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setting. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding. 2 Click Yes to begin - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 67
you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding. 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 68
a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can re-build the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 69
Be sure to save your work first. 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setting. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding. 2 Click Yes to begin - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 70
the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recovery Area This option recovers your C: drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. This will - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 71
the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility You can delete the HDD recovery partition without losing your data. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Hard Disk Recovery Utilities, then Delete Hard Disk Recovery - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 72
warning screen displays, click Yes to confirm. Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen After the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility has completed, it assigns the appropriate drive letter (for example, E: drive) for the extra space and formats the drive. Installing drivers and - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 73
Getting Started Connecting an external USB keyboard 73 clicking Start, All Programs, Hard Disk Recovery Utilities, and then Toshiba Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 74
printer may not function correctly. Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both. If the printer - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 75
up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 76
Started Using your computer in tablet mode Using your computer in tablet mode One of your computer's features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet. Sample rotating the screen To use your system in tablet mode, open your computer, carefully - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 77
of the pen to extend it and then pull it out from the right side of the computer. For more detailed information on using the computer in tablet mode see "Using tablet mode" on page 159. NOTE Included with your computer is the Cross Menu application which allows you to make Hot Key assignments - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 78
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. Using the Display Hot key The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 79
the computer's screen, to the right of the power switch. This section describes how to use these buttons. Cross-Functional button Windows Security button ESC/Display Rotation button Sample location of the display system buttons ❖ Windows Security button To activate the Task Manager, press and - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 80
it 90 degrees to be in tablet mode, you can then rotate the display orientation to match the new computer display's orientation. If the computer is held flat, the display's orientation will not change when you press the ESC/Display Rotation button. To activate the Escape key, press the ESC/Display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 81
the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 82
connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, power down the computer. The Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 83
a Windows® network server (domain server) or the Turn Off command if you are not connected. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For more information see "Powering down the computer" on page 107. Closing the display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 84
the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 85
computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the computer. Using - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 86
86 Getting Started Caring for your computer To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 87
Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved work if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can be - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 88
damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down the computer" on page 107 to learn more about standby. The operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shut down procedure - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 89
the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, which provide all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Home PgUp End Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 90
up on Keyboard while in standby mode are only functional when using the internal keyboard; they are not supported when using a USB keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 91
icons run programmed functions specific to your computer. For more information see "Hot Keys" on page 261. Windows® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows® special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys, located at the topright of the keyboard, that have special functions in the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 92
the keyboard Home PgUp End Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 93
while you type the letters. Use the numeric keys Press and hold down Shift while you use the overlay keys, then release Shift to return to the cursor you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have the following options - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 94
® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2. 2 Point to the program group, in this example - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 95
Files folder. 7 In the left pane of the window, click Windows NT. 8 In the left pane of the window, click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click WordPad. WordPad opens. To close the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 96
, type the full file path. Then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, you can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. When the Search screen displays, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Type WordPad in the Open text box and press Enter. HINT: To run the same program - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 97
your work 97 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Always save your data even when you are using the Stand By command. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 98
information on showing or hiding the extensions see your Windows® XP online help. Printing your work Verify that the Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system is set up for your printer the File menu of your program, click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. 3 Click OK to print. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 99
support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For the prior reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 100
indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 101
: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive-in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). HINT: The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 4 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 102
disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Be careful not to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 103
Control). Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window. To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media® Player option and click OK. Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 104
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 105
the contents of any CD or DVD. Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc tray partially opens. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 106
the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 107
the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Powering down the computer Sliding the power switch before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off. If you turn off the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 108
disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer. The Windows® XP Tablet PC time and battery power. ❖ When - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 109
than the Turn Off or Shut down option. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 110
down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer as follows: To turn off the computer - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 111
computer turns itself off. If you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer shuts down completely. Turning - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 112
112 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Setup Action tab. Sample Setup Action window - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 113
as follows: 1 Right-click the mouse on the Toshiba Power Saver icon located in the System Task Tray. 2 Click Hibernate. 3 Click Enable. Going into hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 114
Start, then Shut Down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Hibernate from the drop-down list of options. 3 Click OK. The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. Configuring your computer for Hibernation - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 115
1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click to select a profile. 5 Click the Setup Action tab. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 116
the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter standby mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. Open the display panel. ❖ Battery power. Open the display panel and slide - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 117
Start button, then select Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Stand By from the drop-down list of options. 3 Click OK. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 118
By sliding the power switch ❖ By closing the display panel ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn+F3 window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 119
will go into standby mode when you slide the power switch. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By so that the computer will go into standby mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 120
instructions to restart the computer when you enter standby mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. Open the display panel. ❖ Battery power. Open the display panel and slide and hold the power keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 258. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 121
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 122
capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 135 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 123
may want to carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The battery needs to be charged before you - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 124
your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and allows - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 125
and BIOS memory used to store your computer's configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 126
the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's battery light gives you an indication of the battery's current charge: ❖ Green means the battery is fully charged. ❖ Amber means the battery is charging (AC Adapter connected). ❖ Off (no illumination - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 127
click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value is shown as a percentage of remaining - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 128
: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor. ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives. ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 129
TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure the functions listed here. You may choose a power-saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs. If you are running on batteries and - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 130
usage mode 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window. 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode. 3 Release the Fn key. The computer is now in the selected mode. Using battery alarms You can configure the computer to warn - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 131
and monitor power off time 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Click the Screen Saver tab. Sample Display Properties window with Screen Saver tab 5 Select the screen saver that you want to use from the drop down list. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 132
(LCD display) is turned off. Select a setting for running off your battery, and a setting for running off AC power. 10 Click OK, then click OK again. Changing the battery When your battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC Adapter or install a fresh battery. TECHNICAL - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 133
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. 5 Slide the battery lock away from you. Sample unlocking the battery 6 Slide the release latch to the left. Releasing the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 134
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 135
At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. If it does not turn on, go to - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 136
is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra batteries, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 137
this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective 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 Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 138
heating apparatus (for example, a microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury. Always dispose of used battery use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Guide. Other battery packs have different - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 139
Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in "Selecting a place to work" on page of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords/cables, diskettes, etc. See your dealer for more information. NOTE When - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 140
The Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system offers you several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function which allows you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖ An improved help center, support automation, and automatic Windows - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 141
NOTE The procedures described in this user's guide assume that the default setup for Windows is in effect. If you make any of the changes described in this section, the instructions, sample screens, and steps listed elsewhere in this user's guide may differ slightly from your computer's settings - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 142
click Properties. Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows® Professional Tablet Edition operating system you can set up your desktop with The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click the Customize Desktop button. 5 Click the Web tab. 6 Follow the instructions - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 143
require a double-click will open with a single click. ❖ Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window. ❖ Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of being displayed alone. The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system, regardless of - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 144
Personalizing your desktop Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 145
this Web integration feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines-all in the window of your choice. Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 146
the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page. You can browse to another location by typing an address - a browsing backward and forward. Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 147
a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 148
and "Wireless device problems" on page 244. Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 149
In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 6 If the modem is not working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 7 Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone and Modem options box. 8 Close the Control Panel. For more - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 150
telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 151
Using the Ethernet LAN Port If your operating system is Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition, you can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) at work or from a remote location. When your computer starts, the Windows® operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 152
help with common Wi-Fi networking problems, see "Wireless device problems" on page 244. Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The may display an icon in the desktop's system tray to indicate that it is in use. Do not confuse the system tray's icon with other removable PC Card devices - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 153
of using the Internet If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth and you want to enable the Bluetooth module: 1 Slide the wireless antenna on/off switch to the on position. The antenna is enabled. 2 Hold down the function key (Fn) and press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted. 3 Release the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 154
Internet - a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 155
so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 156
where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 157
that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 158
on the computer. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control dial. Recording sounds An external microphone may be used with other software to record monaural audio sounds and save them as digital audio .WAV files on disk. DEFINITION: A .WAV (pronounced "wave") file is one of the formats for - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 159
allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet. Use the included electronic pen to write on the display. If you use any other tool (for example, a regular pen or pencil) you may damage the display. Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 160
160 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using tablet mode Preparing to use the tablet 1 Press the display panel release button and lift the display panel. 2 Slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green- about one second. 3 Rotate the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 161
primary portrait view. For more information on changing tablet screen settings see "The Toshiba Rotation Utility" on page 190. 6 To send the video to an external monitor, use the Cross Menu button (the Cross-Functional button) and select the supported display option. NOTE You should view video on - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 162
access the optional emergency pen, you must first remove the battery following the procedures described in "Changing the battery" on page 132. Once the battery is removed, locate the optional emergency pen inside the battery compartment. 2 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 163
clicks). ❖ To drag a screen to another location on the tablet, press the Toshiba tablet pen on the screen's Title Bar. Hold the pen down and drag the window to its new location. When working in a supported application, you can use the Toshiba tablet pen like a pen and simply draw or write directly - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 164
tablet pen to its slot on the right side of the computer. 2 Press the display latch release button. 3 Lift the display panel to its upright position. 4 Rotate the display . In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 165
. HINT: The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services software for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files included in the operating system. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 166
remove. 1 Locate the PC Card eject tab. 2 Push the eject button. The eject button pops out from the slot. 3 Push the eject button again so the card will pop out. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and pull it out of the slot. Hot swapping PC Cards With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 167
a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card while the system is accessing the card. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to the network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 168
, any data saved to the card may be lost. Formatting an optional SD card To format an SD card, use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on SD Memory Card Format. NOTE Multi Media Cards (MMCs) are not supported by this product. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 169
Features Using an optional SD® card Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting If you have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows® operating system format (see Formatting an SD Card in the preceding section), you may be unable to stop or eject your card. If this occurs, try restarting - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 170
you when you travel. For example, any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ Multi-function drive. ❖ DVD SuperMulti drive. HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 171
171 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using Slim SelectBay® modules 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay latch toward the back of the computer. 4 While holding the latch, slide the module out of the computer. Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay, slide the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 172
are described in this chapter: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Computer Diagnostic Tool ❖ The Toshiba Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ Power Management ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 172 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 173
Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files. With Fn-esse you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows® program ❖ Open a file in its associated Windows® program ❖ Display a customized folder of Windows® programs and/ or files from which to choose Fn-esse also has several - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 174
Fn-esse Sample Fn-esse keyboard The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are white. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are not shown. Assigning a key to a program or document There are two - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 175
Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard you want to assign to it. 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 176
the desired folder. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that appear in the popup list. 2 To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to pick only - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 177
displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned. To view items in a popup list, click the Expand popup lists check box. Changing or removing existing key you use the hot key combination for Stand By - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 178
178 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 3 Click OK. TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist . To access this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 179
179 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ CONNECT ❖ SECURE ❖ PROTECT & FIX ❖ OPTIMIZE - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 180
❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings SECURE The options in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password (see "Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system" on page 207) ❖ User password (see "Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system" on page 207) Sample TOSHIBA Assist - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 181
utilities: ❖ Computer Diagnostic Tool ❖ HDD Protection Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, PROTECT & FIX tab OPTIMIZE The OPTIMIZE tab displays icons for the following utilities: ❖ Power Management ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Toshiba Mobile Extension - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 182
182 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ The Toshiba Rotation Utility Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, OPTIMIZE tab - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 183
Tool Computer Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online , All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and click Computer Diagnostics. The Diagnostic Tool window appears. Sample Computer Diagnostic Tool screen 2 Select the devices that you would - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 184
your computer's hard disk drive (HDD) against window 2 Set the HDD protection settings as you desire, or select the default settings by clicking Default. 3 For additional settings, click Setup Detail and choose the desired settings. 4 To enable one-click access to HDD Protection, select the Display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 185
Assist, select the PROTECT & FIX tab and click the Power Management icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the Power Saver Properties window shows the power usage for both AC power and battery power. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 186
or create and use your own customized mode. The preset profiles cannot be deleted. By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 187
187 Toshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window. 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the Setup Action page. 3 Click Apply. 4 Click OK. Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 188
Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, which is part window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following: ❖ General - Allows you to view the current BIOS version or to change settings back to default. ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 189
to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority - Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system. You can also manually choose the boot-up sequence by sliding the power switch, then quickly pressing the right - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 190
you want to use the fast resume option, be sure to connect the AC adapter to the computer. By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog you to change the default setting of the display format (primary portrait) to three other display formats: ❖ Primary landscape ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 191
to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings. NOTE The Escape key, located between the Cross-Functional button and the Windows Security button on the front of the display can "lock" the display in its current display setting - landscape or portrait. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 192
in the TOSHIBA Assist and click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon. The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears. Tablet and Pen Settings window ❖ The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed, and the menu location. ❖ While the Display tab can be used to change the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 193
allows you to specify an action when a display system button is pressed. After making your selections, click Change, choose an Action, and then click OK. Tablet and Pen Settings Tablet Buttons tab ❖ The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options. 2 Select the desired settings. 3 Click OK - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 194
press the Cross-Functional button. Creating a New Menu NOTE You can add up to five menus. To create a new menu: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then Cross Menu. The Cross Menu Setting window appears. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 195
have finished adding applications to the menu, click OK. TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code controlling who can log onto Windows. NOTE When creating and registering an access code, you can choose any character or symbol you want. The - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 196
Tablet PC, and then Tablet Access Code Logon Utility. The Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen 2 To create an access code Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows® Media Player, and Adobe® Reader (you can select - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 197
197 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility To access this utility, select the OPTIMIZE tab in the TOSHIBA Assist window and click the Zooming Utility icon. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen For more information about how to use - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 198
Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard. To access this utility: 1 Select the OPTIMIZE tab in TOSHIBA Assist and click the TOSHIBA Button Controls icon. The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 199
. NOTE When you change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows session. If you shut down, restart, the drive speed. To change the setting, open the Acoustic Silencer by doubleclicking the tasktray icon. 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 200
Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The Toshiba Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 201
and Notification Messages, by checking or unchecking the appropriate box. Sample TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service tab options 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Advance Port Replicator III. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 202
Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer. To create a bootable SD card: 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk. NOTE - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 203
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 202 for instructions). 2 Verify that you do not have a floppy in the optional external floppy disk drive. 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot. 4 Power on the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 204
204 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 5 During the boot process, press the F12 key. The system displays the Boot menu. 6 Use the arrow keys to select the SD/Floppy icon. 7 Press the Enter key. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 205
This section only applies to systems with TPM. Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a security encryption device for your system's hard disk drive. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures. 205 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 206
Platform Module Utility ❖ Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM 's BIOS. To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the pg dn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 207
supports the following types of passwords on your computer: ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when you need to leave the computer temporarily. ❖ An HDD password- A hard disk drive - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 208
media. 6 If you want to save the password, click OK and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do not want to save the password, click Cancel. 7 Click OK on the Toshiba Password Utility window. Your user password is now in effect. Use it when you start the computer (power-on password). - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 209
OK at the bottom of the Toshiba Password Utility window. The user password is disabled. Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on (userlevel) password in effect, the computer prompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 210
the hot key. Using the HDD password Your computer comes with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 211
Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well. If you set a hard disk drive user password and later - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 212
System Setup displays: Registered. If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again. 8 Press End to save the change. 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change, Press Y. Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 213
, your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive. If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk, contact your network administrator for instructions.To register master and user passwords in System Setup, use the following steps. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 214
of letters and numbers in your password. 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password, type it again and press Enter. If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered for both User and Master passwords. If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat steps - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 215
Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup: 1 Click Start, then click Shutdown, and click OK. The computer shuts down. 2 Hold down the Esc key and slide and hold - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 216
216 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup HINT: You must delete the hard disk drive master password before you can delete the hard disk drive user password. To delete the master and user - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 217
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. If you are responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows Task Manager window appears. 217 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 218
power off your computer, do one of the following: If you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer shuts down - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 219
how the error can be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer. 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 adapter and power cord/cable properly - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 220
and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in standby mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be affected - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 221
batteries" on page 123. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any key the Starting Windows XP Tablet PC Edition - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 222
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 before Windows starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 223
using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 224
you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window's left pane. A list of category links appear - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 225
task. A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 226
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 Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 227
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's -click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 228
button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 229
. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 230
, then try charging it again. Check the power options using the Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 231
battery power see "Charging the batteries" on page 123. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may to any of the keys. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 232
Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 233
OK. For more information see Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 234
AC power again. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 235
/DVD drives. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 5 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 236
computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 237
Replace power to operate. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 238
is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 239
them. Use the Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 240
Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 241
116. The system does not recognize your PC Card. Refer to the PC Card documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 242
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 Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 243
Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or bps (bits 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, set up properly - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 244
conflict Wireless device problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 245
❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, 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 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 246
firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 247
Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection. The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 248
Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 227 for instructions on using Device Manager to - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 249
screen saver: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. In the Screen Saver list, the current screen saver is highlighted. 4 Click the down - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 250
feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 87 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 251
manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems Help and Support. 3 Under - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 252
re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Windows XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we've created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 253
button) to see a list of locations that includes My Documents-a likely location of your data. 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window. If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window, press F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows to display them. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 254
work are typically stored in the My Documents folder. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail apps. Visit the vendors' Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 255
restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list.) 4 A list of your Favorites folders will them. Windows XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, Help and Support, or - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 256
printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 252). ❖ Have your factory instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows problems. For best results, follow this sequence: - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 257
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 Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 258
the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Website For technical support, or The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 259
259 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 260
Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 261
mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Password security Fn + This hot key blanks the display. Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 262
first enable it by using Toshiba Password Utilities. Refer to "Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system" on page 207. Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win- dow and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 263
Mode Standby Mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into standby mode. ❖ A message box is displayed, by default, to confirm that the computer is going into standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample Stand By confirmation box ❖ For more information about standby - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 264
by default to confirm the computer is going into hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernation confirmation box ❖ If hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on hibernation mode see "Using hibernation mode" on page 113 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 265
Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV/LCD ❖ TV Sample display options window Display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 266
Keys Wireless device enable/disable Wireless device enable/disable Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless -Fi. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad see - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 267
to zoom-out. For more information see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 196. Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 268
Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. 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 approved BS - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 269
and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information see "Connectivity Doctor" on page 272. ❖ Search for Wireless Devices-The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood, and displays information about them - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 270
included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 271
then NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 272
Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 273
hubs, and bridges ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ Wired connection line (link speed) ❖ Wireless connection line (signal strength and link speed) ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 274
location. You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. If multiple triangles display, wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off, the problem description screen will normally display - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 275
used in the neighborhood, and displays information about them on a virtual map. To search for wireless devices: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices. A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected. NOTE - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 276
connection. Placing the pointer over the displayed "point of light" shows detailed information about the wireless device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 277
connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 278
the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 279
Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map: 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map. 2 Configured devices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 280
280 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or, you can - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 281
281 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting from a - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 282
that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 283
are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled.) 11 Under Execute this program after switching, click the Browse button and select the program, file, or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile. For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 284
284 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine- - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 285
to distribute presentations, reports, or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations. The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections: ❖ Wireless LAN via Access Point ❖ Wireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet) ❖ Bluetooth PAN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 286
286 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ To share a file with one user, drag and drop the file on the user's icon. NOTE - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 287
287 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. NOTE If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 288
all users NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. 3 Select the - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 289
and select Send to SUMMIT Devices. 2 Click Send. To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. An Access Point may not always be available - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 290
access point, the connection is broken and reestablished later. To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Settings. The Quick Connect properties - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 291
the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector. Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Connect changes this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then connects to the projector - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 292
-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer's wireless network setting to ad-hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT feature. Sample using - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 293
computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on. This feature is particularly useful if you want your options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices. With these options, the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 294
Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notification window appears. You can then click this window . In this case, several notification windows are displayed. By clicking these windows, you can switch to the profile for that location. - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 295
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 compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 296
infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 297
random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film 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 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 298
locate the startup files. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 299
memory Windows® operating system, this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. See also double-click. color palette - A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed parts of the system are set up (that is, configured - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 300
- An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 301
digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 302
Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension - See file extension. external device - See device. F file - A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 303
system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 304
the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - A small image displayed on - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 305
-polarized light to pass to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 306
Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows® XP Home operating systems. P palette - See color PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 307
CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a memory is used for your computer's main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 308
or displayed on To reset the 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 of some Windows® operating - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 309
where users are to enter commands. T Toshiba tablet pen - The writing instrument used with the tablet. It is stored on the right side of the computer. TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 310
keyboard 89 battery additional ones 123 alarms 130 caring for 135 changing 132 charge indicator light 126 charge not lasting 230 conserving power 128 disposal 137 light 51 low charge 127 monitoring power 126 not charging 229 power usage mode 129 remaining power 127 unlocking 134 BIOS Setup 188 See - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 311
225 compact discs removing 105 computer lock 85 non-system disk or disk error message 221 not accessing disk drives 220 setting up 46, 58 warning resume failure message 220 computing tips 87 configuring hard drive passwords 210 password 207 CONNECT 180 connecting external monitor 78 external USB - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 312
Index disposing of used batteries 137 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 225 double-click 56 downloading 156 DVD player general problems 247 DVD-ROM drive opening 101 problems 237 troubleshooting 237 using 99 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive removing 105 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 237 E email 156 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 313
93 Fn-esse 173 function keys 90 not working 220 overlays 91 troubleshooting 231 Windows special keys 91 L LCD panel closing 83 screen saver 131 lights AC power 51 battery 51 M Master password 210 memory problem solving 228 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module removing 62 microphone using - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 314
209 hard disk drive 207 instant 209, 210 power-on 207 types 207 user-level 207, 209, 210 passwords 207 PC Card checklist 239 CIS (Card Information Structure) 239 computer stops working 240 errors 241 hot swapping 166 hot swapping fails 241 inserting 166 modem default 148 not recognized 241 problem - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 315
a file 98 problem solving AC power 229 accessing disk drives 220 battery charge does not last 230 battery not charging 229 cannot insert diskette in drive 236 cannot read a diskette 236 changing display properties 233 checking device properties 227 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 240 computer - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 316
starting a program 93 Run dialog box 95 Windows Explorer 94 Windows Start menu 94 starting the computer password 209 Startup menu problem solving 222 stored data protection 2 T Tablet and Pen Settings 192, 198 taskbar customizing 141 toolbars displaying in a window 146 Toshiba Internet Web sites 259 - Toshiba Tecra M4-S315 | User Guide - Page 317
177 Power Management 185 V volume control 157 W Web address 155 Web browsers 154 Web content interface 142 Web sites 258 Toshiba 259 Wi-Fi module 152 Windows Explorer 94 Windows Media Player 103 Windows Start menu 94 Windows XP Help and Support 223 problem solving 221 special features 140 wireless
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PMAD00040010
03/05
Tecra
®
M4 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance, use one of the following:
Toshiba’s Support Website
pcsupport.toshiba.com
Toshiba Global Support Centre
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 217
in this guide.