Toshiba M9 S5515 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9
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Tecra® M9 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 2
Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® M9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 3
any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 4
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 5
service. If Problems Arise trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support instructions installed on this computer. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 7
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 8
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 9
signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 10
the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 11
being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4 (4) 1 2.4: This - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 12
12 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 13
13 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 14
, 40, 44, Channels: 52, 56, 60, Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112, 48 64 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor/Outdoor Austria O the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 15
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 16
16 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 17
/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 18
mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a). 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Canada USA 802. adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 19
network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 20
20 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Bulgaria - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 21
❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 22
being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4FH1 (4) 1 2.4: This - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 23
drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD . Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 24
to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 25
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 26
Trademarks Tecra is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 28
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 65 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Directing the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 29
the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 87 Starting a program 88 Starting a program from the Start menu...........88 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 30
battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery Service Providers 127 Connecting to the Internet 127 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 31
Contents 31 Surfing the Internet 128 Internet features 128 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 129 Exploring audio features 129 Recording sounds 129 Using external speakers or headphones..........130 Using PC Cards 130 Inserting a PC Card 131 Removing a PC Card 131 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 32
Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Problems that are easy to fix 177 Problems when you turn on the computer............178 The Windows® operating system is not working ..181 Using Startup options to fix problems 181 Internet problems 182 The Windows - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 33
185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 191 Sound system problems 192 PC Card problems 193 Printer problems 195 Modem problems 195 Wireless networking problems 196 DVD operating problems 199 Develop good - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 34
34 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Display modes 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device 222 Changing screen resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 35
be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 35 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 36
current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 37
37 Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 38
guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service .com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 177. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 39
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 40
power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage service center. Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 41
Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 42
memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 43
Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 44
adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 45
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 46
the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 112 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 47
Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 48
be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 49
Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow green- about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 50
running recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in minor - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 51
the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 52
built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 53
Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 54
(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 55
The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the Safe Mode into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 56
Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory ( - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 57
module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 58
has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 59
on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 64. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 60
60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 61
Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out- - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 62
62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 63
Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 64
64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 65
drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install primary button TouchPad™ Accupoint® II pointing device Accupoint® II secondary button TouchPad primary button TouchPad secondary button - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 66
Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, or enabling the Dual Pointing Device" on page 222. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 67
finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 68
and the other as an extended desktop ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 69
's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad/Accupoint® II the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can connect a USB-compatible - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 70
. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 71
drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure charge the main battery. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 72
than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 73
NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 74
, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 75
Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 76
, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 77
Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 78
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 79
to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 80
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 81
your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 115. Cleaning the computer Keep - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 82
82 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. (Where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 83
until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 90 for - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 84
lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on page 201. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 85
the Basics 85 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 86
specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 213. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 87
Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 88
file ❖ Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 89
this method, you should know the file name and location of the program's executable file (this file ends with .exe). This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You may need - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow ( - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 91
the new file a different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 92
your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 93
disk. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 203. HINT: Backing up all the files on versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 94
The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 95
Learning the Basics 95 Using the optical drive Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 96
disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the Windows Media® Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media® Player, you can open it through the Start menu. NOTE When using Windows - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 97
drive Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player control panel works much like an -Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 98
with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 99
a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 100
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 101
the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 102
battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 110. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery for both AC power and battery modes. Changes to these - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 103
for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 104
to a month when the computer is powered off. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting AC adaptor is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 105
the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 112 for information on replacing the main - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 106
/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights SDTM slot light AC power light On/off light Battery light Wireless indicator light Hard disk drive light (Sample Illustration) Power and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 107
can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare ❖ Connect the computer to an optional secondary battery (if available for your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 108
be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 109
various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the Windows® power-saving option plans These power-saving options control the way in which the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 110
main battery power Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 111
High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 112
or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 76. 3 Unplug - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 113
same time applying light pressure to the battery to slightly pull it away from the computer. Primary battery release latch (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 While continuing to lightly pull on the battery, slide the secondary battery release latch down, or away from the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 114
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 115
as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 116
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 117
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 117 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 118
org or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 119
The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 120
clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop including: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may be able - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 121
button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 122
specific to that modem. The Windows® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If the Windows® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 123
Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications 123 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (Available on certain models) - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 124
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 125
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure the Windows® operating system to disable the LAN port. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 Click Device - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 126
, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 196. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 127
. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 128
with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 129
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 130
more difficult to set up and use. Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 131
PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. NOTE Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 132
with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help. Using an SD™ card Your computer supports the use of an SD card. The card can an SD card while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to the card might still be in progress - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 133
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an SD™ card 133 Installing SD card drivers During installation of the SD card drivers, one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed. The message may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 134
, and then click on SD Memory Card Format. NOTE MultiMediaCards™ (MMC™s) are not supported by this product. Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting If you have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows® operating system format (see "Formatting an SD card" on page 134), you may - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 135
after you have physically removed the card from your computer. Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 136
136 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Ultra SlimBay 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay release toward the back of the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Sliding the release latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay out of the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Sliding out - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 137
must be properly aligned with your computer. To properly connect the Toshiba Express Port Replicator to your computer, see the Toshiba Express Port Replicator User's Guide or visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 138
❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 138 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 139
the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 140
140 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 141
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 142
142 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 143
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 144
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. To select multiple items - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 145
enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures computer temporarily. NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 146
to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 147
. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Delete. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK. A message displays confirming that the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 148
. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 149
Assist, or click the Security Assist icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window, you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 150
when your system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation. ❖ Screen Saver: Set up what you want your system to do when it comes back from the Windows® screen saver. ❖ Setting for resuming from standby or hibernation: Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 151
features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 152
Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection, or select OFF to disable HDD protection. 3 Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired. 4 Click OK. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 153
card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting. The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window. 5 When formatting is completed, click Close to exit the utility. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 154
154 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer. This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help documentation - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 155
from a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card (see "TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility" on page 154 for instructions). 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive. 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot. 4 Power - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 156
settings as desired, then click OK. Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 157
. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button, then quickly - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 158
screen resolution" on page 223). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 159
button is located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 160
make listening to music CDs more enjoyable. NOTE When you change the optical drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows® session. If you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. The setting can also be - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 161
you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 162
, refer to the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide. Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 163
wizard. NOTE When Control Center is opened for the first time, you must click "Elevate administrative privileges" on the main Control Center window before you can access most of the system settings in the Control Center (see "Elevate Administrative Privileges for User" on page 168). Otherwise - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 164
Windows® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessary, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports -wait for the reader to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation-the reader could not read your fingerprint. Swipe - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 165
Security. (This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint automatically without having to enter the Windows® logon password. NOTE Your hardware must support Power-on security to use the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 166
System Settings. 2 Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during , and installed applications. (Sample Image) Main Fingerprint Control Center Window - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 167
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 167 Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user's fingerprint templates-Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard. You can enroll, edit, or delete fingerprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implemented, control whether they are - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 168
you to access all of the system settings in the Control Center. It also removes this option from the main Fingerprint Control Center window. Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and logon information for Web sites and dialogs, helping to automate the task of entering this information - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 169
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 169 Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new Web page. To create a new registration: 1 Display a Web page you want to register. 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next time you - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 170
170 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ If the page has multiple registered forms, but there is no active form, all existing registered forms for the page are displayed. You then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 171
your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects. ❖ Do not - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 172
172 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures, especially during dry seasons such as winter. ❖ Clean the reader with - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 173
™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree, see the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 174
with an "X." ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 175
Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 175 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.You can - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 176
Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 177
all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are , and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 177 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 178
you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 179
conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 180
Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself, or the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 181
be equal to or greater than that required by the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 182
❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 183
using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 184
page 184. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 185
For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 186
or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. See "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 112. The battery - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 187
need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see F11 to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make while the computer was turned on. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 188
, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 189
For more information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 190
usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 191
head window cover replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 192
battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual of disc you are using. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD slide out." on page 192. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer's speakers - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 193
) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 194
you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by an I/O I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 184 for as "warm swapping" and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 195
computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 70 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 196
general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 197
(Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set you should confer with a support technician at a later time. address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 198
], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 199
the Windows® operating support group for further advice. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 200
"Computing tips" on page 83 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Use Windows® to back up files, or the external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to a CD, DVD, - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 201
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 202
, click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and save all open files. 7 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. 8 Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 203
Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard drive. Since problems You can not back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 204
installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows® installation. This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 205
followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 206
the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 207
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P. 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 208
208 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 209
Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication switch ❖ TouchPad switch ❖ Display resolution switch 209 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 210
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. The Cards appear only when the pointing device is moved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Hot Key Card can be displayed by pressing the associated hot key. NOTE - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 211
Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 156. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 212
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 213
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the top row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 214
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 215
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 Password security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable security, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 216
power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans: (Sample Image) Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 217
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 217 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 218
218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 219
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 219 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display Mode - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 220
220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 221
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled- - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 222
222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the Dual Pointing Device. For more information on using the Dual Pointing Device, see "Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on page 65. Selecting - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 223
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 223 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 224
224 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 225
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 226
in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 227
disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 228
transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 229
information. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 230
device's primary button without moving the pointing device. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the pointing device's left button the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 231
a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 232
computer to a printer. See also upload. drag - To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 233
233 Glossary file extension - The three characters following the period (pronounced "dot") at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. folder - Also called directory. A container for - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 234
the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 235
235 Glossary local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 236
works. Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista™ Ultimate and Windows Vista™ Home Basic operating systems. optical , it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 237
you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. See also - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 238
. Compare hardware. Suspend - A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off the USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 239
239 Glossary W Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi® - A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 240
docking solutions 137 memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 86 Application Cards 211 audio files 129 audio features 129 B backing up files 84 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 46, 105 charge not lasting 186 charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 241
Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 67 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 199 DVD, using 93 E - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 242
hardware conflicts 183 resolving 184 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 183 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again URL address not found 182 using 126 Internet Explorer icon 120 Internet Service Providers 127 ISPs 127 J jack RJ-11 124 K keyboard character keys - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 243
Index 243 special Windows® keys 86 troubleshooting 187 using 85 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 49 problem solving 185 removing expansion slot cover 52 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 56 microphone - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 244
problem solving 195 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 186 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 186 battery keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 modem not found 182 warning resume failure 179 Windows® operating system not working 181 - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 245
battery power 101 S safety computer 118 disposing of batteries Windows® Explorer 89 Windows® Start menu 88 starting up the computer from Shut down 76 from Sleep 81 Startup menu problem utilities 138 traveling tips 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 187 keyboard - Toshiba M9 S5515 | Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M9 - Page 246
38 Web 127 Web sites 206 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 126 Windows Media® Player 96 Windows Media® Player icon 120 Windows® Explorer 89 Windows® operating system Help and Support 183 problem solving 181 Windows® operating system desktop 119 Windows® Start menu 88 wireless networking 126 Wizards Dial-Up
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If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 177
in this guide.
Tecra
®
M9 Series
User’s Guide