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248 Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control The message, Windows® needs your permission to continue, which appeared in previous versions of Microsoft® Windows® has been replaced with the following message in Windows® 7: Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer? For more information on Windows® 7 User Account Control, see the Windows® online help. Re-installing drivers and applications Use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to re-install drivers and applications originally bundled with your computer. To access the utility in Windows® 7, click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. Setting up a printer To launch the Add Printer Wizard in Windows® 7, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then click Add a printer under the Devices and Printers heading. For more information, see "Connecting a printer" on page 75. Setting Power Options You can program the computer to shut down or enter Sleep/ Hibernation mode when you close the display panel or press the computer's power button. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer will automatically enter Sleep or Hibernation mode. To access the Power Options dialog box in Windows® 7, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. For more information, see "Turning off the computer more quickly" on page 80. Setting battery notifications You can program the computer to alert you when battery power has been depleted to a certain level. You can also program the computer to enter Sleep/Hibernation mode or shut down when battery power has been depleted to this level. To change the default battery usage notification settings in Windows® 7, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized.

Section	Page
Portégé® M750 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	62
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	69
Checking the HDD operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the TouchPad™	72
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	72
Control buttons	72
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	73
Using external display devices	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	80
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Using your computer in tablet mode	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	88
Caring for your computer	88
Cleaning the computer	89
Moving the computer	89
Using a computer lock	89
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	91
Computing tips	91
Using the keyboard	93
Character keys	93
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Special Windows® keys	94
Overlay keys	95
Using the overlay to type numeric data	95
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Start Search field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	102
Using the optical drive	102
Optical drive components	103
Optical Drive Auto Lock	103
Inserting an optical disc	105
Playing an audio CD	106
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	107
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	120
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	133
The World Wide Web	133
Internet Service Providers	133
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using tablet mode	137
Preparing to use the tablet	137
Using tablet mode	139
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	140
Returning the computer to its original configuration	141
Web Camera	141
Using PC Cards	142
Inserting a PC Card	142
Removing a PC Card	143
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	144
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	145
Using the Ultra SlimBay II	145
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay II	146
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay II	147
Using the i.LINK® port	147
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	148
Using the expansion port	148
Chapter 5: Utilities	149
TOSHIBA Assist	150
Connect	151
Secure	152
Protect & Fix	153
Optimize	154
TOSHIBA Application Installer	155
Setting passwords	156
Using an instant password	156
Using a supervisor password	157
Using a user password	158
Deleting a user password	159
TOSHIBA Security Assist	160
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	162
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	163
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	164
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	165
Booting from a bootable SD card	166
Mouse Utility	167
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	168
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	170
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	170
USB Sleep and Charge	170
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	172
Power supply mode settings	172
Battery settings	172
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	173
TOSHIBA Button Support	174
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	175
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility	176
Windows® Mobility Center	177
Tablet PC Settings	178
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	180
TOSHIBA Accessibility	181
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	182
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	183
Fingerprint utility limitations	183
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	183
Fingerprint Logon	184
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	184
Fingerprint reader limitations	185
ConfigFree®	186
Getting Started	186
ConfigFree® Utilities	187
Important information for Wireless Key Logon	189
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	190
Problems that are easy to fix	190
Problems when you turn on the computer	191
The Windows® operating system is not working	194
Using Startup options to fix problems	194
Internet problems	195
The Windows® operating system can help you	196
Resolving a hardware conflict	196
A plan of action	196
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	197
Memory problems	198
Power and the batteries	199
Keyboard problems	200
Display problems	201
Disk or internal storage drive problems	203
Optical drive problems	204
Sound system problems	205
PC Card problems	206
Printer problems	208
Modem problems	209
Wireless networking problems	209
DVD operating problems	212
Develop good computing habits	213
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	214
If you need further assistance	219
Before you contact Toshiba	219
Contacting Toshiba	219
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	220
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	220
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	222
Hot Key Cards	222
Using the Hot Key Cards	223
Application Cards	224
Using the Application Cards	225
Card Case	225
Hot key functions	226
Optical disk drive	227
Volume Mute	228
Lock (Instant security)	229
Power plan	230
Sleep mode	231
Hibernation mode	232
Output (Display switch)	233
Display brightness	234
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	235
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	236
Zoom (Display resolution)	237
Keyboard hot key functions	238
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	239
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	240
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	241
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed	242
Cleaning the cooling module	243
Appendix D: Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users	245
Setting up your software	245
Getting detailed product specifications	245
Creating recovery DVDs/media	246
Registering your computer with Toshiba	246
Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop	246
Shutting down your computer	247
Checking total memory (RAM)	247
Using Windows® Explorer	247
Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control	248
Re-installing drivers and applications	248
Setting up a printer	248
Setting Power Options	248
Setting battery notifications	248
Selecting a power plan	249
Accessing the Mouse utility	249
Accessing Web Camera Application Help	249
Removing hardware from your computer safely	249
Checking device properties/status	249
Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7	250
Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address	250
If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD	250
If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD	250
Backing up your computer and creating system restore points	251
Using virtualization technology	251
Glossary	253