Home » Toshiba Manuals » Laptops » Toshiba Portege M750-S7202 » Manual Viewer

Toshiba Portege M750-S7202 Portege M750 Series User Guide - Page 138

Using tablet mode, releasing it. Pull the pen from the holder.

View all Toshiba Portege M750-S7202 manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 138 highlights

138 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using tablet mode Using tablet mode 1 Remove the Toshiba tablet pen which is located on the side of the computer by momentarily pressing in on the pen and then releasing it. Pull the pen from the holder. (Sample Illustration) Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer NOTE Your computer may have come equipped with an optional reserve pen to be used in case the primary pen is unavailable. To access the optional reserve pen, turn the computer upside down to locate the optional reserve pen slot. NOTE To protect the computer's display, make sure you change from tablet mode to computer mode and close the display before you turn the computer upside down. Location of the (optional) reserve pen (Sample Illustration) Location of the (optional) reserve pen

Section	Page
Portégé® M750 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Checking the HDD operating status	70
Installing drivers and applications	70
Using the TouchPad™	71
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	71
Control buttons	71
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	72
Using external display devices	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Using an external keyboard	74
Using a mouse	74
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	76
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	77
Using the Shut Down command	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Sleep mode	83
Closing the display panel	86
Using your computer in tablet mode	86
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	93
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Overlay keys	94
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	95
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	96
Starting a program using the Start Search field	97
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Optical Drive Auto Lock	102
Inserting an optical disc	104
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	111
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	118
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	129
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	130
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Using tablet mode	136
Preparing to use the tablet	136
Using tablet mode	138
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	139
Returning the computer to its original configuration	140
Web Camera	140
Using PC Cards	141
Inserting a PC Card	141
Removing a PC Card	142
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	142
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	143
Inserting memory media	143
Removing memory media	144
Using the Ultra SlimBay II	144
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay II	145
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay II	146
Using the i.LINK® port	146
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	147
Using the expansion port	147
Chapter 5: Utilities	148
TOSHIBA Assist	149
Connect	150
Secure	151
Protect & Fix	152
Optimize	153
TOSHIBA Application Installer	154
Setting passwords	155
Using an instant password	155
Using a supervisor password	156
Using a user password	157
Deleting a user password	158
TOSHIBA Security Assist	159
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	162
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	163
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	164
Booting from a bootable SD card	165
Mouse Utility	166
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	167
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	169
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	169
USB Sleep and Charge	169
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	171
Power supply mode settings	171
Battery settings	171
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	172
TOSHIBA Button Support	173
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	174
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	175
Windows® Mobility Center	176
Tablet PC Settings	177
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	179
TOSHIBA Accessibility	180
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	181
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	182
Fingerprint utility limitations	182
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	182
Fingerprint Logon	183
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	183
Fingerprint reader limitations	184
ConfigFree®	185
Getting Started	185
ConfigFree® Utilities	186
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	188
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	189
Problems that are easy to fix	189
Problems when you turn on the computer	190
The Windows® operating system is not working	193
Using Startup options to fix problems	193
Internet problems	194
The Windows® operating system can help you	195
Resolving a hardware conflict	195
A plan of action	195
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	196
Memory problems	197
Power and the batteries	198
Keyboard problems	199
Display problems	200
Disk or internal storage drive problems	202
Optical drive problems	203
Sound system problems	204
PC Card problems	205
Printer problems	207
Modem problems	208
Wireless networking problems	208
DVD operating problems	211
Develop good computing habits	212
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	213
If you need further assistance	218
Before you contact Toshiba	218
Contacting Toshiba	218
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	219
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	219
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	221
Hot Key Cards	221
Using the Hot Key Cards	222
Application Cards	223
Using the Application Cards	224
Card Case	224
Hot key functions	225
Optical disk drive	226
Volume Mute	227
Lock (Instant security)	228
Power plan	229
Sleep mode	230
Hibernation mode	231
Output (Display switch)	232
Display brightness	233
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	234
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	235
Zoom (Display resolution)	236
Keyboard hot key functions	237
Power Cord/Cable Connectors	238
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	239
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	240
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	241
Cleaning the cooling module	242
Glossary	244
A	246
B	246
C	247
D	249
E	250
F	251
G	251
H	251
I	252
K	252
L	252
M	253
N	254
O	254
P	254
R	255
S	256
T	257
U	257
W	257