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307 Index operation 213 warning resume failure 215 Error-checking 230 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion capability 155 exploring the desktop 130 external monitor not working 229 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 75 external display, adjusting 72 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 230 FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 99 file, backing up 90 files backing up 100 printing 99 restoring 101 saving 97 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 FN keys 92 Fn-esse change/remove key assignments 176 starting 172 Fn-esse program 172 assigning a key 172 using drag-and-drop 173 function keys 92 H hardware conflicts 219 resolving 221 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows XP 218 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 262 display modes 262 Hibernation mode 261 instant password security 257 keyboard 264 keyboard overlays 263, 264 password security 257 power usage mode 259 Standby mode 260 volume mute 257 wireless device enable/disable 263 hot key power usage mode 121 hot key utility 176, 182 hot keys 257 I icon 131 desktop 131 Internet Explorer 131 moving to desktop 131 recycle bin 131 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 54 mouse 72 instant passwords, using 165 Internet bookmarked site not found 218

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

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Index

operation

213

warning resume failure

215

Error-checking

230

Ethernet LAN port

137

expansion capability

155

exploring the desktop

130

external

monitor

not working

229

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

230

FCC Notice “Declaration of

Conformity Information”

FCC requirements

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

100

printing

restoring

101

saving

Fingerprint Authentication Utility

198

FN keys

Fn-esse

change/remove key assignments

176

starting

172

Fn-esse program

172

assigning a key

172

using drag-and-drop

173

function keys

hardware conflicts

219

resolving

221

headphones

using

144

Help and Support

Windows XP

218

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

262

display modes

262

Hibernation mode

261

instant password security

257

keyboard

264

keyboard overlays

263

264

password security

257

power usage mode

259

Standby mode

260

volume mute

257

wireless device enable/disable

263

hot key power usage mode

121

hot key utility

176

182

hot keys

257

icon

131

desktop

131

Internet Explorer

131

moving to desktop

131

recycle bin

131

safety

Industry Canada requirement

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

165

Internet

bookmarked site not found

218