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270 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or, you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices.

Section	Page
Tecra® M3 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Creating a computer-friendly environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
Adding external devices	49
Connecting to a power source	50
Using the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Your computer’s features and specifications	55
Turning on the power	56
Turning off the computer	57
Closing the display panel	58
Caring for your computer	58
Cleaning the computer	58
Moving the computer	59
Using a computer lock	59
Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices	61
Using external display devices	61
Connecting the display device	62
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	63
Adjusting the quality of the external display	64
Video limitations	65
Using an external keyboard	65
Connecting a keyboard	65
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	66
Using a mouse	66
Connecting a mouse	66
Connecting a local printer	67
Connecting a USB printer	67
Connecting a parallel printer	67
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	68
Connecting external speakers or headphones	69
Connecting an external microphone	70
Using an expansion device	70
Adding memory	71
Installing memory modules	71
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	77
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	78
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	80
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	83
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	86
Installing drivers and applications	87
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	87
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	88
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	89
Inserting and removing hard drives	89
Inserting and removing PC Cards	93
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	93
Inserting a PC Card	93
Removing a PC Card	94
Hot swapping	95
Inserting an ExpressCard™	96
Removing an ExpressCard™	96
Inserting an SD™ card	97
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	98
Connecting to a phone line	98
Using the i.LINK® port	100
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	101
Computing tips	101
Using the keyboard	103
Character keys	103
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	103
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	104
Function keys	104
Windows® special keys	105
Overlay keys	105
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	107
Using the TouchPad™	108
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	109
Using the Toshiba Assist button	110
Starting a program	111
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	112
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	113
Saving your work	114
File names	116
Using a file extension	116
Printing your work	116
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	117
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	118
Inserting a compact disc	119
Removing a compact disc with the computer on	122
Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off	123
Caring for CDs and DVDs	123
Using your computer at the office	124
Powering down the computer	124
Using Turn Off or Shut down	125
Using Hibernation	127
Using Standby	130
Toshiba’s online resources	132
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	133
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	133
Running the computer on battery power	133
Battery Notice	134
Power management	135
Using additional batteries	135
Charging batteries	136
Charging the main battery	136
Charging the RTC battery	137
Monitoring battery power	139
Determining remaining battery power	140
What to do when the main battery runs low	142
Setting battery alarms	142
Conserving battery power	143
Power Profiles	143
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	145
Changing the main battery	146
Removing the battery from the computer	146
Inserting a charged battery	148
Taking care of your battery	148
Safety precautions	148
Maximizing battery life	149
Disposing of used batteries safely	150
Traveling tips	152
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	153
Exploring the desktop	153
Finding your way around the desktop	154
Exploring audio features	158
Using external speakers or headphones	158
Recording sounds	159
Exchanging data with another computer	162
Getting help transferring files	162
Setting up for communications	162
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	164
Connecting your computer to a network	164
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity	165
An overview of using the Internet	167
The Internet	167
The World Wide Web	167
Internet Service Providers	168
Connecting to the Internet	168
Surfing the Internet	169
Internet features	169
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	170
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	171
Fn-esse	172
Starting Fn-esse	172
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	174
Viewing existing key assignments	175
Changing or removing existing key assignments	176
TOSHIBA HW Setup	176
Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup	176
TOSHIBA Power Saver	179
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension	180
TOSHIBA Password Utility	182
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	184
TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	185
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility	186
PC Diagnostic Tool	187
TOSHIBA Mic Effect	188
TOSHIBA Application Installer	188
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe	190
Using passwords in Windows	190
Setting user-level passwords	192
Using an instant user-level password	192
Setting a Windows user password	193
Using a power-on (user-level) password	193
Setting a power-on (user-level) password	193
Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card	195
Deleting a power on (user-level) password	195
Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card	196
Using the power-on (user-level) password	196
Using a supervisor password	197
Setting a supervisor password	197
Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card	199
Deleting a supervisor password	199
Deleting a supervisor token on an optional SD™ Memory Card	200
Hard disk drive passwords	200
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	201
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	202
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	203
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	204
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	205
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	207
Problems that are easy to fix	207
Problems when you turn on the computer	209
The Windows ® operating system is not working	211
Using Startup options to fix problems	212
Internet problems	213
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	213
Resolving a hardware conflict	214
A plan of action	214
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	215
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	216
Memory problems	218
Power and the batteries	219
Keyboard problems	221
Display problems	222
Disk drive problems	224
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	227
Sound system problems	228
PC Card problems	228
Printer problems	232
Modem problems	233
Wireless networking problems	234
DVD operating problems	237
Develop good computing habits	240
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	241
If you need further assistance	247
Before you contact Toshiba	247
Contacting Toshiba	248
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	249
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	249
Appendix A: Hot Keys	251
Volume Mute	251
Password security	252
Without a password	252
With a password	252
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	253
Power usage mode	254
Standby mode	254
Hibernation mode	255
Display modes	256
Display brightness	256
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	257
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	257
Keyboard hot keys	257
Zooming applications in/out	258
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	259
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	260
Getting Started	261
Starting ConfigFree	261
ConfigFree Utilities	263
Connectivity Doctor	263
Search for Wireless Devices	266
Profile Settings	271
ConfigFree SUMMIT	275
Quick Connect	279
Using the Automatic Switch	282
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	282
Glossary	284