User ManualTable of ContentsTecra M3 Series1System Characteristics1Operating System1Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology featuring:1Choice of processors:1Chipset1Choice of Integrated Wi-Fi™ compliant wireless LAN:1Memory1Mass Storage1Choice of Hard Drives1Choice of Optical Disk Drives1Display1Graphics1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Ports1Physical Description1Sound1Power Supply2Battery2Security2BIOS2Software2Toshiba Software and Utilities2Third-party Software2Environmental Specifications2Limited Warranty2Upgrades and Extensions for Products with a 1-year Standard,2Warranty Extension2SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage2ServiceExpress2Business On-Site Repair3SystemGuard + ServiceExpress3SystemGuard + Business On-Site Repair3Recommended Services for Products with a 3-year Standard, Li3Warranty Extension3SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage3ServiceExpress3Business On-Site Repair3SystemGuard + ServiceExpress3SystemGuard + Business On-Site Repair3Accessories3Memory3Power3Cases-Security3Expansion3Input Devices3Storage and Backup3Slim Select Bay3Multimedia3Wireless LAN3Bluetooth4Subject to Change4Return Policy4Size: 173 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsTecra® M3 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used40Other documentation40Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Creating a computer-friendly environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan46Setting up your computer46Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Adding external devices49Connecting to a power source50Using the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power56Turning off the computer57Closing the display panel58Caring for your computer58Cleaning the computer58Moving the computer59Using a computer lock59Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices61Using external display devices61Connecting the display device62Directing the display output when you turn on the computer63Adjusting the quality of the external display64Video limitations65Using an external keyboard65Connecting a keyboard65Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key66Using a mouse66Connecting a mouse66Connecting a local printer67Connecting a USB printer67Connecting a parallel printer67Connecting an optional external diskette drive68Connecting external speakers or headphones69Connecting an external microphone70Using an expansion device70Adding memory71Installing memory modules71Hard Drive Recovery Utilities77Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs78Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition80Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media83Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility86Installing drivers and applications87Using Slim SelectBay® modules87Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®88Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®89Inserting and removing hard drives89Inserting and removing PC Cards93Setting up a PC Card for your computer93Inserting a PC Card93Removing a PC Card94Hot swapping95Inserting an ExpressCard™96Removing an ExpressCard™96Inserting an SD™ card97Connecting your modem to a telephone line98Connecting to a phone line98Using the i.LINK® port100Chapter 3: Learning the Basics101Computing tips101Using the keyboard103Character keys103Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard103Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys104Function keys104Windows® special keys105Overlay keys105Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device107Using the TouchPad™108Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device109Using the Toshiba Assist button110Starting a program111Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer112Starting a program from the Run dialog box113Saving your work114File names116Using a file extension116Printing your work116Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive117DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components118Inserting a compact disc119Removing a compact disc with the computer on122Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off123Caring for CDs and DVDs123Using your computer at the office124Powering down the computer124Using Turn Off or Shut down125Using Hibernation127Using Standby130Toshiba’s online resources132Chapter 4: Mobile Computing133Toshiba’s energy-saver design133Running the computer on battery power133Battery Notice134Power management135Using additional batteries135Charging batteries136Charging the main battery136Charging the RTC battery137Monitoring battery power139Determining remaining battery power140What to do when the main battery runs low142Setting battery alarms142Conserving battery power143Power Profiles143Using a hot key to set the Power Profile145Changing the main battery146Removing the battery from the computer146Inserting a charged battery148Taking care of your battery148Safety precautions148Maximizing battery life149Disposing of used batteries safely150Traveling tips152Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features153Exploring the desktop153Finding your way around the desktop154Exploring audio features158Using external speakers or headphones158Recording sounds159Exchanging data with another computer162Getting help transferring files162Setting up for communications162Connecting the modem to a telephone line164Connecting your computer to a network164Using Wireless LAN Connectivity165An overview of using the Internet167The Internet167The World Wide Web167Internet Service Providers168Connecting to the Internet168Surfing the Internet169Internet features169Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet170Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities171Fn-esse172Starting Fn-esse172Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys174Viewing existing key assignments175Changing or removing existing key assignments176TOSHIBA HW Setup176Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup176TOSHIBA Power Saver179TOSHIBA Mobile Extension180TOSHIBA Password Utility182TOSHIBA Zooming Utility184TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer185TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility186PC Diagnostic Tool187TOSHIBA Mic Effect188TOSHIBA Application Installer188Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe190Using passwords in Windows190Setting user-level passwords192Using an instant user-level password192Setting a Windows user password193Using a power-on (user-level) password193Setting a power-on (user-level) password193Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card195Deleting a power on (user-level) password195Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card196Using the power-on (user-level) password196Using a supervisor password197Setting a supervisor password197Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card199Deleting a supervisor password199Deleting a supervisor token on an optional SD™ Memory Card200Hard disk drive passwords200Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup201Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup202Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup203Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup204Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup205Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong207Problems that are easy to fix207Problems when you turn on the computer209The Windows ® operating system is not working211Using Startup options to fix problems212Internet problems213The Windows® XP operating system can help you213Resolving a hardware conflict214A plan of action214Resolving hardware conflicts on your own215Fixing a problem with Device Manager216Memory problems218Power and the batteries219Keyboard problems221Display problems222Disk drive problems224DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems227Sound system problems228PC Card problems228Printer problems232Modem problems233Wireless networking problems234DVD operating problems237Develop good computing habits240Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP241If you need further assistance247Before you contact Toshiba247Contacting Toshiba248Other Toshiba Internet Web sites249Toshiba’s worldwide offices249Appendix A: Hot Keys251Volume Mute251Password security252Without a password252With a password252Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged253Power usage mode254Standby mode254Hibernation mode255Display modes256Display brightness256Disabling or enabling wireless devices257Disabling or enabling the TouchPad257Keyboard hot keys257Zooming applications in/out258Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors259Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer260Getting Started261Starting ConfigFree261ConfigFree Utilities263Connectivity Doctor263Search for Wireless Devices266Profile Settings271ConfigFree SUMMIT275Quick Connect279Using the Automatic Switch282Semi-Automatic Switch Feature282Glossary284Index299Size: 4.02 MBPages: 306Language: EnglishOpen manual
