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258 Index power computer will not start 179 connecting cable to AC adaptor 46 cord/cable connectors 219 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 187 turning on 49 power button 50, 59, 130 Power Management 159 power profile hot key 112 power profiles 110 power source 45 connecting 46 powering down using Hibernation 76 using Standby 78 precautions 41 primary button 66 printer connecting 69 problem solving 196, 197 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 187 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 188 battery not charging 187 cannot insert diskette in drive 192 cannot read a diskette 193 changing display properties 190 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 195 computer will not power up 179 contacting Toshiba 208, 209 corrupted/damaged data files 192 Device Manager 185 disabling a device 185 disk drive is slow 192 display is blank 189 external display not working 191 external monitor 190 faulty memory 186 hardware conflict 183, 184 high-pitched noise 194 illegal operation 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 183 Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 modem not receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 194 non-system disk or disk error 180, 193 PC Card 194 checklist 195 error occurs 196 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 196 slot appears dead 195 power and batteries 187 printer 196, 197 program not responding 177 program not working properly 192 screen does not look right/flickers 190 Startup options 181 system resources 184 URL address not found 182 warning resume failure 179 Windows® operating system not working 181 program, starting 88 programs not running correctly 192 projector 67 connecting 67

Section	Page
Portégé® M700/M705 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	57
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	57
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the TouchPad™	65
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Standby mode	78
Closing the display panel	79
Using your computer in tablet mode	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
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
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	94
Optical drive components	95
Optical Drive Auto Lock	95
Inserting an optical disc	97
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing optical media	99
Creating a CD/DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the battery runs low	109
Setting battery alarms	110
Conserving battery power	110
Power Profiles	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	112
Changing the battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting your computer to a network	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Using tablet mode	130
Preparing to use the tablet	130
Using tablet mode	132
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	134
Returning the computer to its original configuration	134
Web Cam	134
Using PC Cards	135
Inserting a PC Card	135
Removing a PC Card	136
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	137
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	137
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	138
Using the Ultra SlimBay	139
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	139
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	141
Using the i.LINK® port	141
Using an expansion device	141
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	141
Chapter 5: Utilities	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Connect	144
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA Application Installer	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor password	150
Using a user password	151
Deleting a user password	152
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	153
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	154
Fn-esse®	155
Starting Fn-esse®	155
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	156
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	157
Booting from a bootable SD card	158
TOSHIBA Power Saver	159
Preset Power Profiles	160
Quickly creating a new power profile	160
Customizing a power profile	160
Mouse Utility	161
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	162
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	164
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	165
TOSHIBA Button Support	166
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	167
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	168
Tablet and Pen Settings	169
Cross Menu Utility	171
Creating a New Menu	172
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	173
TOSHIBA Accessibility	174
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	175
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	176
Fingerprint utility limitations	176
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	176
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	176
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	177
Problems that are easy to fix	177
Problems when you turn on the computer	179
The Windows® operating system is not working	181
Using Startup options to fix problems	181
Internet problems	182
The Windows® operating system can help you	183
Resolving a hardware conflict	183
A plan of action	183
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	184
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	185
Memory problems	186
Power and the batteries	187
Keyboard problems	189
Display problems	189
Disk drive problems	191
Optical drive problems	193
Sound system problems	194
PC Card problems	194
Printer problems	196
Modem problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD operating problems	200
Develop good computing habits	202
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	203
If you need further assistance	208
Before you contact Toshiba	208
Contacting Toshiba	209
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	210
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	210
Appendix A: Hot Keys	212
Volume Mute	212
Password security	213
Without a password	213
With a password	213
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	214
Power profile	214
Standby mode	215
Hibernation mode	215
Display modes	216
Display brightness	216
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	217
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	217
Zooming applications in/out	217
Keyboard hot keys	218
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	219
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	220
Getting Started	221
Starting ConfigFree®	221
ConfigFree® Utilities	223
Connectivity Doctor	223
Search for Wireless Devices	225
Profile Settings	230
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	232
Quick Connect	236
Using the Automatic Switch	238
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	239
Glossary	240

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Index

power

computer will not start

179

connecting cable to AC adaptor

cord/cable connectors

219

energy-saving features

102

problem solving

187

turning on

power button

130

Power Management

159

power profile

hot key

112

power profiles

110

power source

connecting

powering down

using Hibernation

using Standby

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

196

197

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

187

accessing disk drives

179

battery charge does not last

188

battery not charging

187

cannot insert diskette in drive

192

cannot read a diskette

193

changing display properties

190

checking device properties

186

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

195

computer will not power up

179

contacting Toshiba

208

209

corrupted/damaged data files

192

Device Manager

185

disabling a device

185

disk drive is slow

192

display is blank

189

external display not working

191

external monitor

190

faulty memory

186

hardware conflict

183

184

high-pitched noise

194

illegal operation

178

Internet bookmarked site not

found

183

Internet connection is slow

182

keyboard

not responding

179

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

191

modem not receiving or

transmitting

197

no sound

194

non-system disk or disk error

180

193

PC Card

194

checklist

195

error occurs

196

hot swapping fails

196

not recognized

196

slot appears dead

195

power and batteries

187

printer

196

197

program not responding

177

program not working properly

192

screen does not look right/flickers

190

Startup options

181

system resources

184

URL address not found

182

warning resume failure

179

Windows® operating system not

working

181

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

192

projector

connecting