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Index 245 network connection 128 set up 127 compact disk drive using 97 computer caring for 84 cleaning 84 moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 106 setting up 43, 51 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 84 computing tips 86 ConfigFree® 176 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 128 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 187 checking properties 187 devices keyboard 69 mouse 69 Disk Defragmenter 193 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 194 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 193 running slow 193 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 194 cannot read a diskette 194 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 192 screen is blank 191 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 67 DVD creating 103 DVD player general problems 202 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 186 general hardware problem 186 non-system disk or disk error 183 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 192 warning resume failure 182 Error-checking 193 expansion capability 144 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 124 external monitor not working 192 mouse 69 external diskette drive

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	58
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	65
Installing drivers and applications	66
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 display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	70
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 Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	79
Closing the display panel	82
Using your computer in tablet mode	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	97
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	98
Optical Drive Auto Lock	98
Inserting an optical disc	100
Playing an audio CD	101
Playing optical media	102
Creating a CD/DVD	103
Removing a disc with the computer on	103
Removing a disc with the computer off	104
Caring for CD or DVD discs	104
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	106
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Plans	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	116
Changing the battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Using Wireless LAN connectivity	127
Connecting your computer to a network	128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	132
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	133
Using external speakers or headphones	133
Using tablet mode	134
Preparing to use the tablet	134
Using tablet mode	136
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	137
Returning the computer to its original configuration	138
Web Cam	138
Using PC Cards	139
Inserting a PC Card	139
Removing a PC Card	140
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	140
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	141
Inserting memory media	141
Removing memory media	142
Using the Ultra SlimBay	142
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay	143
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay	144
Using the i.LINK® port	144
Using an expansion device	144
Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer	145
Chapter 5: Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
TOSHIBA Application Installer	152
Setting passwords	153
Using an instant password	153
Using a user password	153
Deleting a user password	154
TOSHIBA Security Assist	155
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	157
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	158
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	159
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	160
Booting from a bootable SD card	161
Mouse Utility	161
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	162
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	164
TOSHIBA Button Support	166
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	167
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	168
Windows® Mobility Center	169
Tablet PC Settings	170
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	172
TOSHIBA Accessibility	173
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	174
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	175
Fingerprint utility limitations	175
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	175
ConfigFree®	176
Getting Started	176
ConfigFree® Utilities	177
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	179
If Something Goes Wrong	180
Problems that are easy to fix	180
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows® operating system is not working	184
Using Startup options to fix problems	184
Internet problems	185
The Windows® operating system can help you	186
Resolving a hardware conflict	186
A plan of action	186
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	187
Memory problems	188
Power and the batteries	189
Keyboard problems	190
Display problems	191
Disk drive problems	193
Optical drive problems	194
Sound system problems	195
PC Card problems	196
Printer problems	198
Modem problems	199
Wireless networking problems	199
DVD operating problems	202
Develop good computing habits	203
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	204
If you need further assistance	208
Before you contact Toshiba	208
Contacting Toshiba	209
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	209
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	210
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	212
Hot Key Cards	212
Using the Hot Key Cards	213
Application Cards	214
Using the Application Cards	215
Card Case	215
Hot key functions	216
Volume Mute	217
Optical disk drive	218
Password security	219
Power plan	220
Sleep mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Display modes	223
Display brightness	224
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	225
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	226
Changing screen resolution	227
Keyboard hot key functions	228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	229
Glossary	230

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Index

network connection

128

set up

127

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

183

not accessing disk drives

182

running on battery power

106

setting up

warning resume failure message

182

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

176

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

128

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

125

major features

125

desktop exploration

124

desktop icons

125

Device Manager

187

checking properties

187

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

193

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

194

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

193

running slow

193

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

194

cannot read a diskette

194

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

191

external monitor not working

192

screen is blank

191

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

122

double-click

DVD

creating

103

DVD player

general problems

202

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

186

general hardware problem

186

non-system disk or disk error

183

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

192

warning resume failure

182

Error-checking

193

expansion capability

144

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

124

external

monitor

not working

192

mouse

external diskette drive