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Contents 31 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

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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Contents

Toshiba Application Installer

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143

Setting passwords

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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

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162

Fingerprint Logon

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163

Power-on Security

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164

Control Center

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165

Password Bank

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167

Care and maintenance of your fingerprint

reader

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170

Fingerprint reader limitations

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172

ConfigFree™

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172

Getting Started

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173

ConfigFree Utilities

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173