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Toshiba Tecra M4-S515 User Manual (317 pages)
M4 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.29 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
14
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
38
Safety Icons
39
Other Icons Used
40
This Guide
39
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
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
92
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
Fn-Esse
173
Starting Fn-Esse
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
Index
310
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