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133 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your notebook computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays. 2 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK. 3 Click the Modems tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ports. 4 Make a note of the COM port number.

Section	Page
Tecra® M7 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and specifications	53
Turning on the power	53
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	68
Using external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	72
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	75
Turning off the computer	76
Options for turning off the computer	76
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	79
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	81
Using and configuring Standby mode	83
Closing the display panel	85
Using your computer in tablet mode	85
Customizing your computer’s settings	86
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	87
Moving the computer	87
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	89
Computing tips	89
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	91
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Windows® special keys	93
Overlay keys	93
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	94
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	95
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	96
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
Inserting a compact disc	103
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing CDs	106
Creating a CD	107
Removing a disc with the computer on	108
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	109
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	113
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring main battery power	115
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the main battery runs low	118
Setting battery alarms	119
Conserving battery power	119
Power Profiles	120
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	123
Inserting a charged battery	124
Taking care of your battery	126
Safety precautions	126
Maximizing battery life	127
Disposing of used batteries	128
Traveling tips	129
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	130
Exploring the desktop	130
Finding your way around the desktop	131
Setting up for communications	133
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	134
Connecting your computer to a network	136
An overview of using the Internet	138
The Internet	139
The World Wide Web	139
Internet Service Providers	139
Connecting to the Internet	140
Surfing the Internet	140
Internet features	141
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	142
Exploring audio features	142
Recording sounds	142
Using external speakers or headphones	144
Using tablet mode	145
Preparing to use the tablet	145
Using tablet mode	148
Using the Toshiba tablet pen	149
Returning the computer to its original configuration	150
Using PC Cards	150
Inserting a PC Card	151
Removing a PC Card	151
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	152
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	153
Inserting memory media	153
Removing memory media	154
Using the i.LINK® port	155
Using an expansion device	155
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	156
Toshiba Assist	157
Connect	159
Secure	160
Protect & Fix	161
Optimize	162
Toshiba Application Installer	163
Setting passwords	164
Using an instant password	164
Setting a user password	165
Disabling a user password	165
Using a supervisor or user password	166
Setting a supervisor password	166
Deleting a supervisor password	167
Toshiba Password Utility	168
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	169
HDD Protection Utility	170
Fn-esse®	171
Starting Fn-esse®	172
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	173
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	174
Viewing existing key assignments	175
Changing or removing existing key assignments	176
Toshiba Hotkey Utility	176
Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	177
Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility	178
Booting from a bootable SD card	179
Toshiba Power Saver	179
Preset Power Profiles	181
Quickly creating a new power profile	181
Customizing a power profile	181
Mouse Utility	182
Toshiba Hardware Setup	183
Tablet and Pen Settings	185
Toshiba Rotation Utility	186
Cross Menu Utility	188
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility	190
Toshiba Zooming Utility	191
Toshiba Button Controls	193
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	194
Toshiba Accessibility	195
Toshiba Mobile Extension	196
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	197
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	198
Fingerprint utility limitations	199
Fingerprint Enrollment	199
Fingerprint Logon	201
Power-on Security	201
Control Center	203
Password Bank	205
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	209
Fingerprint reader limitations	211
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	212
Problems that are easy to fix	212
Problems when you turn on the computer	214
The Windows ® operating system is not working	216
Using Startup options to fix problems	217
Internet problems	218
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	218
Resolving a hardware conflict	219
A plan of action	219
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	220
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	221
Memory problems	223
Power and the batteries	224
Keyboard problems	226
Display problems	227
Disk drive problems	229
Optical drive problems	232
Sound system problems	233
PC Card problems	233
Printer problems	237
Modem problems	238
Wireless networking problems	239
DVD operating problems	242
Develop good computing habits	245
Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP	246
If you need further assistance	252
Before you contact Toshiba	252
Contacting Toshiba	253
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	254
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	255
Appendix A: Hot Keys	257
Volume Mute	257
Password security	257
Without a password	258
With a password	258
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	259
Power usage mode	259
Standby mode	260
Hibernation mode	261
Display modes	262
Display brightness	262
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	263
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	263
Zooming applications in/out	264
Keyboard hot keys	264
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	265
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	266
Getting Started	267
Starting ConfigFree	267
ConfigFree Utilities	269
Connectivity Doctor	269
Search for Wireless Devices	272
Profile Settings	277
ConfigFree SUMMIT	281
Quick Connect	285
Using the Automatic Switch	288
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	288
Glossary	290