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34 Contents Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........188 Optical drive problems 190 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer problems 193 Modem problems 194 Wireless networking problems 195 DVD operating problems 197 Develop good computing habits 198 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 211 Volume Mute 212 Lock (Instant security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Output (Display switch 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 220 Zoom (Display resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222

Section	Page
Tecra® M10 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Checking the HDD operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	71
Using the TouchPad™	72
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	73
Control buttons	73
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	73
Using external display devices	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	76
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	78
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	81
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	83
Using and configuring Sleep mode	85
Closing the display panel	88
Customizing your computer’s settings	88
Caring for your computer	88
Cleaning the computer	89
Moving the computer	89
Using a computer lock	89
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	91
Computing tips	91
Using the keyboard	93
Character keys	93
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Special Windows® keys	94
Overlay keys	95
Using the overlay to type numeric data	95
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Start Search field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Inserting an optical disc	103
Playing an audio CD	104
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	105
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	106
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	111
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	118
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	129
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	130
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Web Camera	136
Using PC Cards	136
Inserting a PC Card	136
Removing a PC Card	137
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	138
Smart Card Reader	138
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	139
Inserting memory media	139
Removing memory media	140
Using the i.LINK® port	140
Using an expansion device	141
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	141
Chapter 5: Utilities	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Connect	144
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA Application Installer	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor password	150
Using a user password	151
Deleting a user password	152
TOSHIBA Security Assist	153
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	155
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	156
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	157
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	158
Booting from a bootable SD card	159
Mouse Utility	160
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	163
TOSHIBA Button Support	164
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	165
TOSHIBA Accessibility	166
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	167
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	168
Fingerprint utility limitations	168
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	168
Fingerprint Logon	169
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	169
Fingerprint reader limitations	170
ConfigFree®	171
Getting Started	171
ConfigFree® Utilities	172
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	175
Problems that are easy to fix	175
Problems when you turn on the computer	176
The Windows® operating system is not working	179
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® operating system can help you	181
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	181
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	182
Memory problems	183
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	185
Display problems	186
Disk or internal storage drive problems	188
Optical drive problems	190
Sound system problems	191
PC Card problems	191
Printer problems	193
Modem problems	194
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	197
Develop good computing habits	198
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	199
If you need further assistance	203
Before you contact Toshiba	203
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	205
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	207
Hot Key Cards	207
Using the Hot Key Cards	208
Application Cards	209
Using the Application Cards	210
Card Case	210
Hot key functions	211
Volume Mute	212
Lock (Instant security)	213
Power plan	214
Sleep mode	215
Hibernation mode	216
Output (Display switch)	217
Display brightness	218
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	219
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	220
Zoom (Display resolution)	221
Keyboard hot key functions	222
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	223
Glossary	224
A	226
B	226
C	227
D	229
E	230
F	231
G	231
H	231
I	232
K	232
L	232
M	233
N	234
O	234
P	234
R	235
S	236
T	236
U	237
W	237

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Contents

Disk or internal storage drive problems

..........

188

Optical drive problems

....................................

190

Sound system problems

.................................

191

PC Card problems

...........................................

191

Printer problems

.............................................

193

Modem problems

............................................

194

Wireless networking problems

........................

195

DVD operating problems

.......................................

197

Develop good computing habits

...........................

198

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system

...............

199

If you need further assistance

...............................

203

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

203

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

204

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

205

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

205

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

..................................

207

Hot Key Cards

.......................................................

207

Using the Hot Key Cards

.................................

208

Application Cards

..................................................

209

Using the Application Cards

............................

210

Card Case

........................................................

210

Hot key functions

..................................................

211

Volume Mute

..................................................

212

Lock (Instant security)

....................................

213

Power plan

.....................................................

214

Sleep mode

.....................................................

215

Hibernation mode

..........................................

216

Output (Display switch)

.................................

217

Display brightness

..........................................

218

Disabling or enabling wireless devices

............

219

Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual

Pointing Device

.........................................

220

Zoom (Display resolution)

..............................

221

Keyboard hot key functions

...........................

222