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34 Contents Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Error-checking 195 Optical disc drive problems 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard® problems 198 ExpressCard® checklist 199 Resolving ExpressCard® problems 199 Printer problems 201 Modem problems 201 Wireless networking problems 202 DVD operating problems 204 Develop good computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 214 Hot Key Cards 214 Using the Hot Key Cards 215 Application Cards 216 Using the Application Cards 217 Card Case 217 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 218 Lock (Instant security 219 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Output (Display switch 223 Display brightness 224

Section	Page
Tecra® M11 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Your computer’s features and specifications	40
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
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	49
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Adding optional external devices	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	76
Using the TouchPad™	77
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	79
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	80
Using external display devices	80
Connecting an external monitor or projector	81
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	81
Adjusting the quality of the external display	82
Using an external keyboard	83
Using a mouse	83
Connecting a printer	83
Setting up a printer	84
Turning off the computer	84
Options for turning off the computer	85
Using the Shut down command	87
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	89
Using and configuring Sleep mode	92
Closing the display panel	95
Customizing your computer’s settings	95
Caring for your computer	95
Cleaning the computer	95
Moving the computer	96
Using a computer lock	96
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	98
Computing tips	98
Using the keyboard	99
Character keys	100
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	100
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	100
Function keys	100
Special Windows® keys	101
Overlay keys	101
Starting a program	102
Starting a program from the Start menu	102
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	103
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	104
Saving your work	104
Printing your work	106
Backing up your work	107
Restoring your work	108
Using the optical disc drive	108
Optical disc drive components	109
System control buttons	110
Inserting an optical disc	110
Playing an audio CD	112
Playing optical media	112
Recording optical media	113
Removing a disc with the computer on	113
Removing a disc with the computer off	114
Caring for optical discs	114
Toshiba’s online resources	114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	116
Battery Notice	116
Power management	117
Using additional batteries	118
Charging batteries	118
Charging the main battery	118
Charging the RTC battery	119
Monitoring main battery power	120
Determining remaining battery power	121
What to do when the main battery runs low	122
Setting battery notifications	122
Conserving battery power	123
Power Plans	124
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	125
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	126
Changing the main battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	127
Inserting a charged battery	128
Taking care of your battery	130
Safety precautions	130
Maintaining your battery	131
Disposing of used batteries	132
Traveling tips	133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	134
Exploring the desktop	134
Finding your way around the desktop	135
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting your computer to a network	138
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	138
Exploring audio features	140
Recording sounds	140
Using external speakers or headphones	140
Using the Web Camera	141
Using an ExpressCard®	142
Inserting an ExpressCard®	142
Removing an ExpressCard®	142
Using the Smart Card Reader	143
Using the Memory card reader	144
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	145
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	146
Using the expansion port	146
Chapter 5: Utilities	147
TOSHIBA Assist	148
Connect	149
Secure	150
Protect & Fix	151
Optimize	152
TOSHIBA Application Installer	153
Setting passwords	154
Using an instant password	154
Using a supervisor password	154
Using a user password	156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	158
TOSHIBA Security Assist	159
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	162
Mouse Utility	163
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	164
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	166
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	166
USB Sleep and Charge	166
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	168
Power supply mode settings	168
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	170
TOSHIBA Button Support	171
TOSHIBA Accessibility	172
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	173
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	174
Fingerprint utility limitations	174
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	174
Fingerprint Logon	175
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	175
Fingerprint reader limitations	177
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	178
TOSHIBA Service Station	179
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	179
ConfigFree®	180
Getting Started	180
ConfigFree® Utilities	181
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	184
Problems that are easy to fix	184
Problems when you turn on the computer	185
The Windows® operating system is not working	187
Using Startup options to fix problems	188
Internet problems	189
The Windows® operating system can help you	189
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	190
Checking device properties	190
Memory problems	191
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	193
Display problems	193
Disk or storage drive problems	195
Error-checking	195
Optical disc drive problems	197
Sound system problems	198
ExpressCard® problems	198
ExpressCard® checklist	199
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	199
Printer problems	201
Modem problems	201
Wireless networking problems	202
DVD operating problems	204
Develop good computing habits	205
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	206
If you need further assistance	210
Before you contact Toshiba	210
Contacting Toshiba	211
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	212
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	212
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	214
Hot Key Cards	214
Using the Hot Key Cards	215
Application Cards	216
Using the Application Cards	217
Card Case	217
Hot key functions	218
Volume Mute	218
Lock (Instant security)	219
Power plan	220
Sleep mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Output (Display switch)	223
Display brightness	224
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	225
Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	226
Zoom (Display resolution)	227
Keyboard hot key functions	228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	229
Glossary	230
A	232
B	233
C	233
D	235
E	236
F	236
G	237
H	237
I	238
K	238
L	238
M	239
N	240
O	240
P	240
R	241
S	242
T	243
U	243
W	243

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Contents

Keyboard problems

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193

Display problems

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193

Disk or storage drive problems

.............................

195

Error-checking

................................................

195

Optical disc drive problems

...................................

197

Sound system problems

.......................................

198

ExpressCard

problems

........................................

198

ExpressCard

checklist

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199

Resolving ExpressCard

problems

.................

199

Printer problems

...................................................

201

Modem problems

..................................................

201

Wireless networking problems

..............................

202

DVD operating problems

.......................................

204

Develop good computing habits

...........................

205

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system

...............

206

If you need further assistance

...............................

210

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

210

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

211

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

212

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

212

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards

..................................

214

Hot Key Cards

.......................................................

214

Using the Hot Key Cards

.................................

215

Application Cards

..................................................

216

Using the Application Cards

............................

217

Card Case

........................................................

217

Hot key functions

..................................................

218

Volume Mute

..................................................

218

Lock (Instant security)

....................................

219

Power plan

.....................................................

220

Sleep mode

.....................................................

221

Hibernation mode

...........................................

222

Output (Display switch)

.................................

223

Display brightness

..........................................

224