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Index 239 handling 94 inserting 93 removing 96, 97 compact disk drive using 91 computer caring for 79 cleaning 79 moving 79 non-system disk or disk error message 179 not accessing disk drives 178 running on battery power 99 setting up 41, 49 warning resume failure message 178 computer lock 80 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 122 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 117 major features 117 desktop exploration 116 desktop icons 117 Device Manager 183 checking properties 183 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 189 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 190 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 189 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 190 cannot read a diskette 190 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 187 external monitor not working 188 screen is blank 187 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 114 double-click 65 DVD creating 96 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 91 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver conflict 182 general hardware problem 182 non-system disk or disk error 179 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 warning resume failure 178 Error-checking 189 Ethernet LAN port 122 expansion capability 136 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 116 ExpressCard inserting 129 removing 130 external

Section	Page
Tecra® M5 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	37
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	62
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	63
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	67
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Shut Down command	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Sleep mode	76
Closing the display panel	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program using the Start Search field	88
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	91
Using the optical drive	91
Optical drive components	92
Inserting a compact disc	93
Playing an audio CD	94
Playing optical media	95
Creating a CD/DVD	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	96
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD discs	97
Toshiba’s online resources	97
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	98
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	98
Running the computer on battery power	99
Battery Notice	99
Power management	100
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	101
Charging the main battery	101
Charging the RTC battery	102
Monitoring main battery power	103
Determining remaining battery power	104
What to do when the main battery runs low	105
Setting battery notification	105
Conserving battery power	106
Power Plans	107
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	108
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maintaining your battery	113
Disposing of used batteries	114
Traveling tips	115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	116
Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	117
Setting up for communications	119
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	120
Connecting your computer to a network	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	124
Internet Service Providers	124
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	125
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	126
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	127
Using PC Cards	127
Inserting a PC Card	128
Removing a PC Card	128
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	129
Using an ExpressCard™	129
Inserting an ExpressCard™	129
Removing an ExpressCard™	130
Using an SD™ card	130
Installing SD card drivers	131
Inserting an SD card	131
Formatting an SD card	132
Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card	132
Removing an SD card	132
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	133
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	134
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	135
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Using an expansion device	136
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your computer	136
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
Toshiba Application Installer	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA Security Assist	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	153
Booting from a bootable SD card	154
Mouse Utility	154
Toshiba Hardware Setup	155
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	157
TOSHIBA Button Support	158
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	159
TOSHIBA Accessibility	160
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	161
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	161
Fingerprint utility limitations	162
Fingerprint Enrollment	162
Fingerprint Logon	163
Power-on Security	164
Control Center	165
Password Bank	167
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	170
Fingerprint reader limitations	172
ConfigFree™	172
Getting Started	173
ConfigFree Utilities	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	176
Problems that are easy to fix	176
Problems when you turn on the computer	177
The Windows® operating system is not working	180
Using Startup options to fix problems	180
Internet problems	181
The Windows® operating system can help you	182
Resolving a hardware conflict	182
A plan of action	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	183
Memory problems	184
Power and the batteries	185
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk drive problems	189
Optical drive problems	190
Sound system problems	191
PC Card problems	192
Printer problems	194
Modem problems	194
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	198
Develop good computing habits	199
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	200
If you need further assistance	204
Before you contact Toshiba	204
Contacting Toshiba	205
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	206
Appendix A: Hot Keys	208
Hot Key Cards	208
Using the Hot Key Cards	209
Application Cards	210
Using the Application Cards	210
Card Case	211
Hot Key functions	212
Volume Mute	212
Password security	213
Power plan	214
Sleep mode	215
Hibernation mode	216
Display modes	217
Display brightness	218
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	219
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	220
Changing screen resolution	221
Keyboard hot key functions	222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	223
Glossary	224

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Index

handling

inserting

removing

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

179

not accessing disk drives

178

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

178

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

122

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

117

major features

117

desktop exploration

116

desktop icons

117

Device Manager

183

checking properties

183

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

189

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

190

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

189

running slow

189

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

190

cannot read a diskette

190

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

187

external monitor not working

188

screen is blank

187

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

114

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

198

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

182

general hardware problem

182

non-system disk or disk error

179

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

188

warning resume failure

178

Error-checking

189

Ethernet LAN port

122

expansion capability

136

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

116

ExpressCard

inserting

129

removing

130

external