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Toshiba Tecra M4-SP625 User Manual (237 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.45 MB

Table of Contents
5
Manual Contents

13
Conventions

14
- Abbreviations
  14
- Icons
  14
- Keys
  14
- Key Operation
  15
- Display
  15
- Messages
  15
General Precautions

16
- Stress Injury
  16
- Heat Injury
  16
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  16
- PC Card Overheating
  17
- Mobile Phones
  17
Chapter 1 Introduction

18
- Equipment Checklist
  
  18
  - Hardware
    18
  - Software
    19
  - Documentation
    19
- Features
  
  19
  - Pointing Device
    25
- Special Features
  
  29
- Utilities
  
  32
- Options
  
  35
  - Slim Select Bay Options
    37
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

38
- Front with the Display Closed
  
  38
- Left Side
  
  40
- Right Side
  
  41
- Back Side
  
  42
- Underside
  
  44
  - Lan Active Indicator
    44
- Front with the Display Open
  
  46
- System Indicators
  
  48
- Keyboard Indicators
  
  50
- USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  
  51
- Optical Media Drives
  
  52
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    52
  - Writable Discs
    52
  - Cds
    52
  - Dvds
    52
  - Formats
    53
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    53
  - DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
    53
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    54
  - DVD Super Multi Drive Double Layer
    54
- AC Adaptor
  
  55
Chapter 3 Getting Started

57
- Setting up Your Work Space
  
  57
  - General Conditions
    58
  - Placement of the Computer
    59
  - Seating and Posture
    60
  - Lighting
    60
  - Work Habits
    61
  - Strategic Rest Breaks
    61
- Other Things to Note
  
  62
- Operating the Computer in Tablet Mode
  
  62
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  
  64
- Opening the Display
  
  66
- Turning on the Power
  
  66
- Starting up for the First Time
  
  67
- Turning off the Power
  
  67
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    67
  - Hibernation Mode
    68
  - Standby Mode
    69
- Restarting the Computer
  
  71
- Restoring Your Preinstalled Software
  
  72
  - Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
    72
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

73
- Dual Pointing Device
  
  73
  - Using the Touch Pad
    73
  - Using the Accupoint
    74
  - Accupoint Precautions
    74
  - Replacing the Cap
    75
Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen

75
- Removing the Tablet PC Pen
  77
- Inserting the Tablet PC Pen
  77
- Pen Actions
  77
- Single Tap
  78
- Double Tap
  78
- Press and Hold
  78
- Drag
  78
- Drag and Drop
  78
- Replacing the Pen Tip
  78
- Removing the Reserve Pen (Optional)
  79
- Inserting the Reserve Pen
  79
Changing to the Tablet Mode

80
Changing the Screen Orientation

82
Changing to the Laptop Mode

85
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

85
- Connecting the USB Floppy Disk Drive
  85
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
  86
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

86
- Removing a Module
  86
- Inserting a Module
  87
Using Optical Media Drives

88
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

92
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  92
- When Writing or Rewriting
  93
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

94
- Important Message
  94
- Disclaimer
  95
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  95
- When Writing or Rewriting
  97
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  98
- Data Verification
  99
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  99
- Video
  99
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum
  100
- How to Make a DVD-Video
  100
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator
  100
- Important Information for Use
  101
Media Care

103
- CD/Dvds
  103
- Floppy Disks
  103
Sound System

104
- Using the Microphone
  104
- Soundmax Control Panel
  104
- MIC Effect
  105
Modem

106
- Region Selection
  106
- Properties Menu
  107
- Setting
  107
- Modem Selection
  107
- Dialing Properties
  107
- Connecting
  107
- Disconnecting
  108
Wireless Communications

109
- Wireless LAN
  109
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Optional)
  109
- Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
  110
- Wireless Communication Switch
  111
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  111
Lan

112
- LAN Cable Types
  112
- Connecting LAN Cable
  112
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  113
Cleaning the Computer

113
Moving the Computer

114
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

114
- Taskbar Icon
  115
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
  116
- Detail Properties
  117
- Heat Dispersal
  
  118
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

119
- Typewriter Keys
  
  119
- Function Keys: F1
  
  120
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  
  120
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    120
- Hot Keys
  
  121
  - Fn Sticky Key
    124
- Windows Special Keys
  
  125
- Keypad Overlay
  
  125
  - Turning on the Overlays
    125
  - Arrow Mode
    125
  - Numeric Mode
    125
  - Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
    126
  - Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
    126
  - Temporarily Changing Modes
    126
- Generating ASCII Characters
  
  127
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

128
- Power Conditions
  
  128
- Power Indicators
  
  131
  - Battery Indicators
    131
  - DC in Indicator
    131
  - Power Indicator
    132
- Battery Types
  
  132
  - Battery Pack
    132
  - 2Nd Battery Pack (Option)
    133
  - Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery
    133
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  
  133
  - Safety Precautions
    133
  - Charging the Batteries
    137
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    138
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    139
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    139
  - Extending Battery Life
    140
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  
  141
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    141
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    142
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  
  143
  - User Password
    143
  - Supervisor Password
    144
  - Starting the Computer by Password
    145
- Tablet Mode
  
  145
- Power-Up Modes
  
  146
  - Windows Utilities
    146
  - Hot Keys
    146
- Panel Power On/Off
  
  146
- System Auto off
  
  146
Chapter 7 HW Setup

147
- Accessing HW Setup
  
  147
- HW Setup Window
  
  147
  - Power on Display
    148
  - Boot Priority
    149
  - Device Config
    152
  - Device Configuration
    152
  - Parallel Port Mode
    153
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM
  
  155
  - Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
    155
  - Execute-Disable Bit Capability
    156
  - Security Controller
    156
  - Diagnostic Mode
    157
  - Fast Standby Hold Time
    157
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

159
- PC Card
  
  160
  - Inserting a PC Card
    160
  - Removing a PC Card
    161
- SD Card
  
  162
  - Formatting an SD Memory Card
    163
  - Inserting an SD Card
    163
  - Removing an SD Card
    163
  - SD Card Care
    164
  - Creation of a Boot Disk
    164
- Memory Expansion
  
  165
  - Installing a Memory Module
    166
  - Removing a Memory Module
    167
- Battery Pack
  
  168
- Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack
  
  168
  - Inserting
    169
  - Removing
    169
- Universal AC Adaptor
  
  169
- Battery Charger
  
  170
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor
  
  170
- USB FDD Kit
  
  171
- Tablet PC Pen
  
  171
- Reserve Pen
  
  171
- External Monitor
  
  171
  - Using Hot Keys
    172
  - Changing the Resolution
    173
- Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT
  
  173
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  
  174
  - Precautions
    174
  - Connecting
    175
  - Disconnecting
    175
- Advanced Port Replicator Iil
  
  176
- Parallel Printer
  
  177
- Security Lock
  
  178
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

179
- Problem Solving Process
  
  179
  - Preliminary Checklist
    180
  - Analyzing the Problem
    180
- Hardware and System Checklist
  
  181
  - System Start-Up
    181
  - Self Test
    182
  - Power
    182
  - Ac Power
    183
  - Password
    184
  - Keyboard
    185
  - Internal LCD Display Panel
    185
  - Hard Disk Drive
    186
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    186
  - DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
    187
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    189
  - USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
    190
  - SD Card
    190
  - PC Card
    190
  - Pointing Device
    191
  - Usb Mouse
    192
  - Usb
    193
  - Memory Expansion
    194
  - Sound System
    194
  - External Monitor
    195
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    195
  - Modem
    196
  - Lan
    197
  - Wireless LAN
    197
  - Bluetooth
    197
  - Printer
    198
  - TV Output Signal
    198
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries
  
  199
- TOSHIBA Support
  
  200
  - Before You Call
    200
  - Where to Write
    200
    
    Specifications
    201
    
    Physical Dimensions
    201
    
    Environmental Requirements
    201
    
    Power Requirements
    202
    
    Display Controller and Modes
    204
    
    Video Modes
    204
    
    Card Specifications
    212
    
    Radio Characteristics
    212
    
    Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    216
    
    Certification Agencies
    216
    
    If Your Computer Is Stolen
    218
    
    Toshiba Theft Registration
    219

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Toshiba Tecra M4-SP625 User Manual (237 pages)

Table of Contents

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Optical Media Drives

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Other Things to Note

Operating the Computer in Tablet Mode

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring Your Preinstalled Software

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Dual Pointing Device

Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen

Changing to the Tablet Mode

Changing the Screen Orientation

Changing to the Laptop Mode

Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

Using Optical Media Drives

Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

Media Care

Sound System

Modem

Wireless Communications

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Function Keys: F1

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hot Keys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

TOSHIBA Password Utility

Tablet Mode

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power On/Off

System Auto off

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC Card