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Features, Utilities and Options Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's LCD display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. System automatic Standby/Hibernation This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. You can specify the time and select either the System Standby or System Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay. Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and disables the computer providing data security. Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power supply detects the battery's charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery capacity by using the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver. User's Manual 3-6

Section	Page
TECRA M7	1
Table of Contents	2
Preface	23
Conventions	23
General Precautions	25
Creating a computer-friendly environment	25
Stress injury	25
Heat injury	26
Pressure or impact damage	26
PC card overheating	26
Mobile phones	26
Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort	26
Chapter	27
Chapter 1	27
Getting Started	27
Equipment checklist	27
Getting Started	29
Operating the computer in Tablet mode	30
Connecting the AC adaptor	32
Opening the display	34
Turning on the power	34
Starting up for the first time	35
Turning off the power	35
Restarting the computer	39
Create Optical Recovery Discs	39
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	40
Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media	40
Chapter 2	41
The Grand Tour	41
Front with the display closed	41
Left side	43
Right side	44
Back side	45
Underside	47
Front with the display open	48
Operation buttons	51
System indicators	51
Keyboard indicators	52
Optical disc drives	53
AC adaptor	56
Chapter 3	57
Features, Utilities and Options	57
Features	57
Special features	62
Utilities	64
Optional devices	68
PC card	69
Bridge media slot	71
Memory expansion	78
Battery Pack	83
Universal AC Adaptor	84
Slice Expansion Battery	84
Battery Charger	85
USB FDD Kit	85
Tablet PC Pen	87
Reserve Pen	87
External monitor	87
TV	88
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT	89
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	90
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator	92
Bluetooth USB Adaptor	93
Wireless Optical Mouse with Bluetooth Technology	93
Wireless Stereo Headset with Bluetooth Technology	93
Security lock	93
Options	94
Chapter 4	96
Operating Basics	96
Using the Touch Pad	96
Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen	97
Changing to the Tablet mode	102
Changing the screen orientation	104
Using Accelerometer Utilities	106
Changing to the laptop mode	107
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	107
Using optical disc drives	114
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive	118
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive	120
Media care	126
Sound System	127
Modem	128
Wireless communications	131
LAN	135
Cleaning the computer	137
Moving the computer	137
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	138
Heat dispersal	140
Chapter 5	141
The Keyboard	141
Typewriter keys	141
Function keys: F1 … F12	142
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	142
Hot keys	143
Windows special keys	147
Keypad overlay	147
Generating ASCII characters	149
Chapter 6	150
Power and Power-Up Modes	150
Power conditions	150
Power indicators	153
Battery types	154
Care and use of the battery pack	156
Replacing the battery pack	160
TOSHIBA Password Utility	162
Tablet mode	166
Power-up modes	166
Panel power on/off	167
System Auto Off	167
Chapter 7	168
HW Setup & BIOS Setup	168
Accessing HW Setup	168
HW Setup window	168
BIOS Setup Program	175
Chapter 8	179
Troubleshooting	179
Problem solving process	179
Hardware and system checklist	181
TOSHIBA support	200
Apendix	203
Appendix A	203
Specifications	203
Physical Dimensions	203
Appendix B	206
Display Controller and Modes	206
Display controller	206
Video mode	206
PowerMizer	207
Appendix C	208
AT Commands	208
Appendix D	217
S-registers	217
S-register values	217
AT command set result codes	222
Appendix E	224
V.90	224
V.90 mode	224
AT Command	226
Appendix F	227
Wireless LAN	227
Card Specifications	227
Radio Characteristics	228
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	229
Appendix G	232
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	232
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	234
Regulatory statements	234
Using Bluetooth® Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	236
Appendix H	239
AC Power Cord and Connectors	239
Certification agencies	239
Appendix I	241
TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer	241
Appendix J	242
Legal Footnotes	242
Non-applicable Icons*1	242
CPU*2	242
Memory (Main System)*3	243
Battery Life*4	243
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5	244
LCD*6	244
Graphics Processor Unit (\	244
Wireless LAN*8	244
Copy Protection*9	244
Images*10	244
Glossary	245

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Features, Utilities and Options

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are

advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hot keys

Hot keys are specific key combinations that let

you quickly change the system configuration

directly from the keyboard without running a

system program.

Display automatic

power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

computer’s LCD display panel when there is no

keyboard input for a specified time. Power is

restored when any key is pressed. You can

specify the time in the Monitor power off item of

the

Basic Setup

tab in

TOSHIBA Power Saver

HDD automatic

power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a

specified time. Power is restored when the hard

disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the

HDD power off item of the

Basic Setup

tab in

TOSHIBA Power Saver

System automatic

Standby/Hibernation

This feature automatically shuts down the system

into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode

when there is no input or hardware access for a

specified time. You can specify the time and

select either the System Standby or System

Hibernation item of the

Basic Setup

tab in

TOSHIBA Power Saver

Keypad overlay

A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.

Refer to the

Keypad overlay

section in Chapter 5,

The Keyboard, for instructions on using the

keypad overlay.

Power on password

Two levels of password security, supervisor and

user, are available to prevent unauthorized

access to your computer.

Instant security

A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and

disables the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power

supply

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent

power supply detects the battery’s charge and

calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also

protects electronic components from abnormal

conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC

adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery

capacity by using the Battery remaining

item in

TOSHIBA Power Saver