Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® M780 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the TouchPad™18Adjusting TouchPad™ settings19Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™20Using the optical disc drive20Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 913 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® M780 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the TouchPad™18Adjusting TouchPad™ settings19Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™20Using the optical disc drive20Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 913 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® M780 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)61Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions66Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media71Erasing the Internal Storage Drive73Checking the internal storage drive operating status75Installing drivers and applications75Using the TouchPad™75Adjusting TouchPad™ settings77Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™78Using external display devices78Directing the display output when you turn on the computer79Adjusting the quality of the external display80Using an external keyboard80Using a mouse80Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode87Using and configuring Sleep mode90Closing the display panel93Using your computer in tablet mode93Customizing your computer’s settings94Caring for your computer94Cleaning the computer95Moving the computer95Using a computer lock95Chapter 2: Learning the Basics97Computing tips97Using the keyboard98Character keys99Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard99Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys99Function keys99Special Windows® keys100Overlay keys100Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu102Starting a program from Windows® Explorer102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field103Saving your work104Printing your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work107Using the optical disc drive107Optical disc drive components108Inserting an optical disc109Playing an audio CD111Playing optical media111Recording optical media111Removing a disc with the computer on112Removing a disc with the computer off112Caring for optical discs113Toshiba’s online resources113Chapter 3: Mobile Computing114Toshiba’s energy-saver design114Running the computer on battery power115Battery Notice115Power management116Using additional batteries117Charging batteries117Charging the main battery117Charging the RTC battery118Monitoring main battery power119Determining remaining battery power120What to do when the main battery runs low121Setting battery notifications121Conserving battery power122Power Plans123Using a hot key to set the Power Plan124Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan125Changing the main battery125Removing the battery from the computer125Inserting a charged battery127Taking care of your battery128Safety precautions128Maintaining your battery129Disposing of used batteries130Traveling tips131Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features132Exploring the desktop132Finding your way around the desktop133Setting up for communications135Connecting your computer to a network136Connecting a modem to a telephone line137Exploring audio features138Recording sounds138Using external speakers or headphones139Using tablet mode139Preparing to use the tablet139Using tablet mode141Using the Toshiba tablet pen142Returning the computer to its original configuration143Using the Web Camera143Using an ExpressCard®144Inserting an ExpressCard®144Removing an ExpressCard®145Using the Memory card reader145Inserting memory media146Removing memory media147Using the Ultra SlimBay II148Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay II148Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay II149Using the i.LINK® port150Using the eSATA/USB combo port150Using the expansion port150Chapter 5: Utilities152TOSHIBA Assist153Connect154Secure155Protect & Fix156Optimize157TOSHIBA Application Installer158Setting passwords159Using an instant password159Using a supervisor password160Using a user password161TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility163TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility164TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility165Mouse Utility166TOSHIBA Hardware Setup167USB Sleep and Charge Utility169Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility169USB Sleep and Charge169Enabling USB Sleep and Charge171Power supply mode settings171TOSHIBA Zooming Utility173TOSHIBA Button Support174TOSHIBA Rotation Utility175Windows® Mobility Center176Tablet PC Settings177TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility179TOSHIBA Accessibility180Trusted Platform Module (TPM)181Fingerprint Authentication Utility182Fingerprint utility limitations182Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility182Fingerprint Logon182Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader183Fingerprint reader limitations184TOSHIBA eco Utility™185TOSHIBA Service Station186TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor186ConfigFree®187Getting Started187ConfigFree® Utilities188Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong191Problems that are easy to fix191Problems when you turn on the computer192The Windows® operating system is not working195Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® operating system can help you197Fixing a problem with Device Manager197Checking device properties197Memory problems198Power and the batteries199Keyboard problems200Display problems201Disk or storage drive problems202Error-checking203Optical disc drive problems204Sound system problems205ExpressCard® problems206ExpressCard® checklist206Resolving ExpressCard® problems206Printer problems208Modem problems209Wireless networking problems209DVD operating problems211Develop good computing habits212Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system213If you need further assistance218Before you contact Toshiba218Contacting Toshiba218Other Toshiba Internet Web sites219Toshiba’s worldwide offices219Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards221Hot Key Cards221Using the Hot Key Cards222Application Cards223Using the Application Cards224Card Case225Hot key functions225Optical disk drive226Volume Mute227Lock (Instant security)228Power plan229Sleep mode230Hibernation mode231Output (Display switch)232Display brightness233Disabling or enabling wireless devices234Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™235Zoom (Display resolution)236Keyboard hot key functions237Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors238Glossary239Index254Size: 4.66 MBPages: 263Language: EnglishOpen manual
