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206 Keeping Your Files Safe Trusted Platform Module (TPM) To install TPM: 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages: ❖ Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility ❖ Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files have been installed, you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system's BIOS. To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the pg dn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted and then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled. 5 Press Y to save the changes. 6 Press the End key and then press the Y key to accept the changes. Your system will restart. For further information on how to set up and use this utility, please see the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide.

Section	Page
Tecra® M4 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	38
This guide	39
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	45
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
Adding external devices	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	54
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device	55
Using the TouchPad™	55
Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device	56
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	61
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	63
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	64
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	68
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility	71
Installing drivers and applications	72
Connecting an external USB keyboard	73
Connecting an external USB mouse	73
Connecting a printer	74
Setting up a printer	75
Using your computer in tablet mode	76
Using external display devices	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Display limitations	81
Turning off the computer	82
Closing the display panel	83
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	83
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	85
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	90
Function keys	90
Windows® special keys	91
Overlay keys	91
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	94
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	95
Saving your work	97
Using a file extension	97
Printing your work	98
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	99
Drive components and control buttons	100
Inserting discs (CD or DVD)	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	104
Creating a CD	105
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	105
Removing a disc with the computer on	105
Removing a disc with the computer off	106
Caring for CDs and DVDs	106
Powering down the computer	107
Turn Off or Shut down command	108
Restart command	108
Hibernation command	109
Standby command	109
Using Turn Off or Shut down	110
Using hibernation mode	113
Using Standby mode	116
Toshiba’s online resources	120
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	121
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	121
Running the computer on battery power	122
Battery Notice	122
Using additional batteries	123
Charging the batteries	123
Charging the main battery	124
Charging the RTC battery	125
Monitoring battery power	126
Determining remaining battery power	127
What to do when the battery runs low	127
Conserving battery power	128
Setting a power usage mode	129
Using battery alarms	130
Setting battery alarms	130
Turning off the display automatically	131
Enabling the screen saver and monitor power off time	131
Changing the battery	132
Removing the battery from the computer	132
Inserting a charged battery	134
Taking care of your battery	135
Maximizing battery life	135
Battery safety precautions	136
Disposing of used batteries safely	137
Traveling tips	139
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	140
Windows® XP special features	140
Personalizing your desktop	141
Customizing the taskbar	141
Bringing the world to your desktop	142
Changing desktop and browsing style	143
Personalizing individual windows	145
Customizing window toolbars	145
Displaying information about each folder	146
Setting up for communications	147
Determining the COM port	148
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	149
Connecting your computer to a network	150
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	151
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	152
Using Bluetooth	152
An overview of using the Internet	153
The Internet	154
The World Wide Web	154
Internet Service Providers	154
Connecting to the Internet	154
Surfing the Internet	155
Internet features	156
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	156
Exploring audio features	157
Using external speakers or headphones	157
Recording sounds	158
Using a microphone	158
Using tablet mode	159
Preparing to use the tablet	160
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	162
Returning the computer to its original configuration	164
Using the i.LINK® port	164
Using PC Cards	165
Inserting a PC Card	165
Removing a PC Card	166
Hot swapping PC Cards	166
Using an optional SD® card	167
Installing SD card drivers	168
Inserting an SD card	168
Formatting an optional SD card	168
Using standby or Hibernate while using the SD card	169
Removing an optional SD card	169
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	170
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay	170
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay	171
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	172
Fnesse	173
Starting Fnesse	173
Assigning a key to a program or document	174
Viewing existing key assignments	177
Changing or removing existing key assignments	177
Hotkey Utility	177
TOSHIBA Assist	178
CONNECT	180
SECURE	180
PROTECT & FIX	181
OPTIMIZE	181
Computer Diagnostic Tool	183
HDD Protection	184
Power Management	185
Power Usage Profiles	186
Creating a new power mode	186
Customizing a power mode	187
Mouse Utility	187
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	188
The Toshiba Rotation Utility	190
Tablet and Pen Settings	192
Cross Menu Utility	193
Creating a New Menu	194
TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility	195
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	196
TOSHIBA Button Controls	198
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	199
TOSHIBA Accessibility	200
Toshiba Mobile Extension	201
TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility	202
Booting from a bootable SD card	203
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe	205
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	205
Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system	207
User-level passwords	208
Setting a user-level password	208
Disabling the user-level password	209
Using the power-on (user-level) password	209
Using the instant (user-level) password	209
Using the HDD password	210
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	211
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	212
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	213
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	215
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	217
Problems that are easy to fix	217
Problems when you turn on the computer	219
The Windows ® operating system is not working	221
Using Startup options to fix problems	222
Internet problems	223
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	223
Resolving a hardware conflict	224
A plan of action	224
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	225
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	226
Memory problems	228
Power and the batteries	229
Keyboard problems	231
Display problems	232
Disk drive problems	234
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	237
Sound system problems	238
PC Card problems	238
Printer problems	242
Modem problems	243
Wireless device problems	244
DVD operating problems	247
Develop good computing habits	250
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	251
If you need further assistance	257
Before you contact Toshiba	257
Contacting Toshiba	258
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	259
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	259
Appendix A: Hot Keys	261
Volume Mute	261
Password security	261
Without a password	261
With a password	262
Power usage mode	262
Standby Mode	263
Hibernation mode	264
Display modes	265
Display brightness	265
Wireless device enable/disable	266
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	266
Zooming Applications In/Out	267
Keyboard hot keys	267
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	268
USA and Canada	268
United Kingdom	268
Australia	268
Europe	268
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	269
Getting Started	270
Starting ConfigFree	270
ConfigFree Utilities	272
Connectivity Doctor	272
Search for Wireless Devices	275
Profile Settings	281
ConfigFree SUMMIT	284
Quick Connect	289
Using the Automatic Switch	293
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	294
Glossary	295
Acronyms	295
Terms	297