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Index 249 click 67 communications network connection 122 set up 120 system resources 176 compact disc positioning 94 compact discs handling 94 inserting 93 removing 97 computer caring for 79 cleaning 79 moving 79 non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 100 setting up 42, 50 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 79 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 123 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 177 devices keyboard 69 mouse 69 Disk Defragmenter 184 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 184 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 181 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 115 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 176 double-click 67 DVD creating 96 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 185 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 182 program has performed an illegal operation 170

Section	Page
Tecra® M8 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	57
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	71
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Standby mode	77
Closing the display panel	78
Customizing your computer’s settings	78
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	88
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	92
Using the optical drive	92
Optical drive components	93
Inserting a compact disc	93
Playing an audio CD	95
Playing optical media	96
Creating a CD/DVD	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD discs	98
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	100
Power management	101
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery alarms	107
Conserving battery power	107
Power Profiles	108
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	109
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	113
Safety precautions	113
Maintaining your battery	114
Disposing of used batteries	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	117
Exploring the desktop	117
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Setting up for communications	120
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	121
Connecting your computer to a network	122
An overview of using the Internet	124
The Internet	124
The World Wide Web	125
Internet Service Providers	125
Connecting to the Internet	125
Surfing the Internet	126
Internet features	126
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	127
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Web Cam	129
Using PC Cards	129
Inserting a PC Card	129
Removing a PC Card	130
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	131
Using an ExpressCard™	131
Inserting an ExpressCard™	131
Removing an ExpressCard™	132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	134
Chapter 5: Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
TOSHIBA Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	142
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
TOSHIBA Power Saver	149
Preset Power Profiles	150
Quickly creating a new power profile	150
Customizing a power profile	150
Mouse Utility	151
Toshiba Hardware Setup	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
Toshiba Button Controls	155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint utility limitations	158
Fingerprint Enrollment	158
Fingerprint Logon	160
Power-on Security	160
Control Center	161
Password Bank	163
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	167
Fingerprint reader limitations	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	177
Memory problems	179
Power and the batteries	179
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	183
Optical drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
PC Card problems	186
ExpressCard™ problems	189
Printer problems	191
Modem problems	192
Wireless networking problems	193
DVD operating problems	195
Develop good computing habits	197
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	198
If you need further assistance	202
Before you contact Toshiba	202
Contacting Toshiba	203
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	203
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	204
Appendix A: Hot Keys	206
Volume Mute	206
Password security	206
Without a password	206
With a password	207
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	207
Power profile	208
Standby mode	208
Hibernation mode	209
Display modes	210
Display brightness	210
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	211
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	211
Zooming applications in/out	211
Keyboard hot keys	212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	214
Getting Started	215
Starting ConfigFree	215
ConfigFree Utilities	217
Connectivity Doctor	217
Search for Wireless Devices	219
Profile Settings	224
ConfigFree SUMMIT	226
Quick Connect	230
Using the Automatic Switch	232
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	233
Glossary	234
A	236
B	236
C	237
D	238
E	240
F	240
G	241
H	241
I	242
K	242
L	242
M	243
N	243
O	244
P	244
R	245
S	246
T	246
U	246
W	247

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Index

click

communications

network connection

122

set up

120

system resources

176

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

172

not accessing disk drives

171

running on battery power

100

setting up

warning resume failure message

171

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

123

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

118

major features

118

desktop exploration

117

desktop icons

118

Device Manager

177

checking properties

178

disabling a device

177

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

184

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

184

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

183

running slow

184

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

184

cannot read a diskette

185

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

182

external monitor not working

183

screen is blank

181

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

115

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

176

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

195

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

175

general hardware problem

175

non-system disk or disk error

172

185

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

182

program has performed an illegal

operation

170