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Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Hibernate. Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance.

Section	Page
Tecra® M5 SeriesUser’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Using the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	54
Using the TouchPad™	55
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	56
Adding memory (optional)	57
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	62
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	65
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	67
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	72
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Connecting an external keyboard	76
Connecting a keyboard	76
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	76
Connecting an external mouse	77
Connecting a mouse	77
Connecting a printer	78
Setting up a printer	79
Using external display devices	80
Connecting the display device	80
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	82
Adjusting the quality of the external display	83
Display limitations	83
Turning off the computer	84
Options for turning off the computer	84
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	86
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	89
Using and configuring Standby mode	91
Closing the display panel	92
Caring for your computer	93
Cleaning the computer	93
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	97
Character keys	97
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	98
Function keys	98
Windows® special keys	99
Overlay keys	99
Starting a program	101
Starting a program from the Start menu	102
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	102
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	103
Saving your work	104
Printing your work	106
Backing up your work	106
Restoring your work	107
Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	107
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	108
Inserting a compact disc	109
Playing an audio CD	111
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	112
Creating a CD	113
Removing a disc with the computer on	114
Removing a disc with the computer off	114
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	115
Toshiba’s online resources	115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	116
Running the computer on battery power	116
Battery Notice	117
Power management	118
Using additional batteries	118
Charging batteries	119
Charging the main battery	119
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring main battery power	121
Determining remaining main battery power	123
What to do when the main battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	125
Conserving battery power	125
Power Profiles	126
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile mode	127
Changing the main battery	128
Removing the battery from the computer	128
Inserting a charged battery	130
Taking care of your battery	131
Safety precautions	131
Maximizing battery life	132
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	135
Exploring the desktop	135
Finding your way around the desktop	136
Setting up for communications	138
Determining the COM port	139
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	140
Connecting your computer to a network	141
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	142
An overview of using the Internet	143
The Internet	143
The World Wide Web	144
Internet Service Providers	144
Connecting to the Internet	144
Surfing the Internet	145
Internet features	145
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	146
Exploring audio features	147
Using external speakers or headphones	147
Recording sounds	148
Using an expansion device	150
Using an optional Advanced Port Replicator III+ with your computer	150
Using the i.LINK® port	151
Using PC Cards	151
Inserting a PC Card	151
Removing a PC Card	152
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	153
Using an ExpressCard™	153
Inserting an ExpressCard	153
Removing an ExpressCard	154
Using an SD® card	155
Installing SD card drivers	155
Inserting an SD card	155
Formatting an SD card	156
Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card	157
Removing an SD card	157
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	158
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	159
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	160
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	161
TOSHIBA Assist	162
Connect	163
Secure	164
Protect & Fix	165
Optimize	165
TOSHIBA Application Installer	166
Setting passwords	167
Using an instant password	168
Using a supervisor or user password	168
TOSHIBA Password Utility	171
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	172
HDD Protection Utility	173
Fn-esse®	174
Starting Fn-esse®	175
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	176
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	176
Viewing existing key assignments	178
Changing or removing existing key assignments	178
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	178
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	179
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	180
Booting from a bootable SD card	182
TOSHIBA Power Saver	182
Preset Power Profiles	183
Quickly creating a new power profile	184
Customizing a power profile	184
Mouse Utility	184
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	185
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	188
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	189
TOSHIBA Button Controls	191
TOSHIBA Mic Effect	192
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	193
TOSHIBA Accessibility	194
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	195
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	197
Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	198
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	199
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	200
Fingerprint Enrollment	200
Fingerprint Logon	202
Power-on Security	202
Control Center	204
Fingerprint utility limitations	205
Password Bank	205
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	209
Fingerprint reader limitations	211
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	212
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	212
User-level passwords	213
Setting a user-level password	214
Disabling the user-level password	214
Using the power-on (user-level) password	215
Using the instant (user-level) password	215
Using the HDD password	215
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	216
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	217
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	218
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	220
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	222
Problems that are easy to fix	222
Problems when you turn on the computer	224
The Windows ® operating system is not working	226
Using Startup options to fix problems	227
Internet problems	228
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	228
Resolving a hardware conflict	229
A plan of action	229
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	230
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	231
Memory problems	233
Power and the batteries	234
Keyboard problems	236
Display problems	237
Disk drive problems	239
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	242
Sound system problems	243
PC Card problems	243
Printer problems	247
Modem problems	248
Wireless networking problems	249
DVD operating problems	252
Develop good computing habits	255
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	256
If you need further assistance	262
Before you contact Toshiba	262
Contacting Toshiba	263
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	264
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	264
Appendix A: Hot Keys	266
Volume Mute	266
Password security	267
Without a password	267
With a password	267
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	268
Power Profile mode	269
Standby mode	270
Hibernation mode	271
Display modes	272
Display brightness	272
Wireless device enable/disable	273
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	273
Zooming applications in/out	274
Keyboard hot keys	274
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	275
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	276
Getting Started	277
Starting ConfigFree	277
ConfigFree Utilities	279
Connectivity Doctor	279
Search for Wireless Devices	282
Profile Settings	287
ConfigFree SUMMIT	291
Quick Connect	295
Using the Automatic Switch	298
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	298
Glossary	300
Acronyms	300
Terms	302