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281 Index checking device properties 197 click 64 communications network connection 131 system resources 195 compact disc positioning 98 compact discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101, 102 computer non-system disk or disk error message 191 not accessing disk drives 190 running on battery power 105 setting up 43 warning resume failure message 190 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 132 control buttons 64 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 196 checking properties 197 disabling a device 197 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 205 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 205 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 204 running slow 205 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 205 cannot read a diskette 206 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 202 external monitor not working 203 screen is blank 201 display device external 66 display output settings 67 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 123 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 195 double-click 64 DVD player general problems 216 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 194 general hardware problem 194 non-system disk or disk error 191, 206 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 203 program has performed an illegal operation 188 warning resume failure 190 Error-checking 204 Ethernet LAN port 132

Section	Page
Tecra® M6 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Setting up other devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
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
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	53
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	53
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	55
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	60
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	65
Using external display devices	66
Connecting an external monitor or projector	66
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Standby mode	79
Closing the display panel	80
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Windows special keys	87
Overlay keys	87
Using the overlay to type numeric data	88
Starting a program	88
Starting a program from the Start menu	89
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	89
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	90
Saving your work	91
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	96
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing CDs	100
Creating a CD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	102
Toshiba’s Online Resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	107
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery alarms	114
Conserving battery power	114
Power Profiles	115
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	118
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maximizing battery life	121
Disposing of used batteries	123
Traveling tips	124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Setting up for communications	128
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	130
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	134
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	135
Connecting to the Internet	135
Surfing the Internet	136
Internet features	136
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	137
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	139
Using PC Cards	140
Inserting a PC Card	140
Removing a PC Card	141
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	142
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	142
Inserting memory media	142
Removing memory media	143
Using the i.LINK® port	144
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	145
Toshiba Assist	146
Connect	147
Secure	148
Protect & Fix	149
Optimize	150
Toshiba Application Installer	151
Setting passwords	152
Using an instant password	152
Setting a user password	153
Disabling a user password	153
Using a supervisor password	154
Setting a supervisor password	154
Deleting a supervisor password	155
Fn-esse®	155
Starting Fn-esse®	156
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	157
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	157
Viewing existing key assignments	159
Changing or removing existing key assignments	159
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	160
Toshiba Power Saver	161
Preset Power Profiles	162
Quickly creating a new power profile	162
Customizing a power profile	162
Mouse Utility	163
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	164
Toshiba Hardware Setup	165
Toshiba Zooming Utility	167
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	168
HDD Protection Utility	169
Toshiba Button Controls	170
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	171
Toshiba Accessibility	172
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	173
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	174
Fingerprint utility limitations	174
Fingerprint Enrollment	174
Fingerprint Logon	176
Power-on Security	176
Control Center	178
Password Bank	180
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	184
Fingerprint reader limitations	186
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	187
Problems that are easy to fix	187
Problems when you turn on the computer	189
The Windows ® operating system is not working	191
Using Startup options to fix problems	192
Internet problems	193
The Windows® operating system can help you	193
Resolving a hardware conflict	194
A plan of action	194
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	195
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	196
Memory problems	198
Power and the batteries	199
Keyboard problems	200
Display problems	201
Disk drive problems	204
Optical drive problems	206
Sound system problems	207
PC Card problems	208
Printer problems	211
Modem problems	212
Wireless networking problems	213
DVD operating problems	216
Develop good computing habits	219
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	220
If you need further assistance	226
Before you contact Toshiba	226
Contacting Toshiba	227
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	228
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	229
Appendix A: Hot Keys	231
Volume Mute	231
Password security	232
Without a password	232
With a password	232
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	233
Power usage mode	234
Standby mode	235
Hibernation mode	236
Display modes	237
Display brightness	237
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	238
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	238
Keyboard hot keys	239
Zooming applications in/out	239
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	240
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	241
Getting Started	242
Starting ConfigFree	242
ConfigFree Utilities	244
Connectivity Doctor	244
Search for Wireless Devices	247
Profile Settings	252
ConfigFree SUMMIT	256
Quick Connect	260
Using the Automatic Switch	263
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	263
Glossary	265
Terms	267

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Index

281

checking device properties

197

click

communications

network connection

131

system resources

195

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

101

102

computer

non-system disk or disk error

message

191

not accessing disk drives

190

running on battery power

105

setting up

warning resume failure message

190

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

132

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

126

major features

126

desktop exploration

125

desktop icons

126

Device Manager

196

checking properties

197

disabling a device

197

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

205

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

205

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

204

running slow

205

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

205

cannot read a diskette

206

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

202

external monitor not working

203

screen is blank

201

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

123

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

195

double-click

DVD player

general problems

216

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

194

general hardware problem

194

non-system disk or disk error

191

206

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

203

program has performed an illegal

operation

188

warning resume failure

190

Error-checking

204

Ethernet LAN port

132