User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® M11 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 software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media72Erasing the Internal Storage Drive74Checking the internal storage drive operating status75Installing drivers and applications76Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device76Using the TouchPad™77Adjusting TouchPad™ settings79Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™80Using external display devices80Connecting an external monitor or projector81Directing the display output when you turn on the computer81Adjusting the quality of the external display82Using an external keyboard83Using a mouse83Connecting a printer83Setting up a printer84Turning off the computer84Options for turning off the computer85Using the Shut down command87Using and configuring Hibernation mode89Using and configuring Sleep mode92Closing the display panel95Customizing your computer’s settings95Caring for your computer95Cleaning the computer95Moving the computer96Using a computer lock96Chapter 2: Learning the Basics98Computing tips98Using the keyboard99Character keys100Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard100Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys100Function keys100Special Windows® keys101Overlay keys101Starting a program102Starting a program from the Start menu102Starting a program from Windows® Explorer103Starting a program using the Search programs and files field104Saving your work104Printing your work106Backing up your work107Restoring your work108Using the optical disc drive108Optical disc drive components109System control buttons110Inserting an optical disc110Playing an audio CD112Playing optical media112Recording optical media113Removing a disc with the computer on113Removing a disc with the computer off114Caring for optical discs114Toshiba’s online resources114Chapter 3: Mobile Computing115Toshiba’s energy-saver design115Running the computer on battery power116Battery Notice116Power management117Using additional batteries118Charging batteries118Charging the main battery118Charging the RTC battery119Monitoring main battery power120Determining remaining battery power121What to do when the main battery runs low122Setting battery notifications122Conserving battery power123Power Plans124Using a hot key to set the Power Plan125Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan126Changing the main battery126Removing the battery from the computer127Inserting a charged battery128Taking care of your battery130Safety precautions130Maintaining your battery131Disposing of used batteries132Traveling tips133Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features134Exploring the desktop134Finding your way around the desktop135Setting up for communications137Connecting your computer to a network138Connecting a modem to a telephone line138Exploring audio features140Recording sounds140Using external speakers or headphones140Using the Web Camera141Using an ExpressCard®142Inserting an ExpressCard®142Removing an ExpressCard®142Using the Smart Card Reader143Using the Memory card reader144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Using the eSATA/USB combo port146Using the expansion port146Chapter 5: Utilities147TOSHIBA Assist148Connect149Secure150Protect & Fix151Optimize152TOSHIBA Application Installer153Setting passwords154Using an instant password154Using a supervisor password154Using a user password156TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility158TOSHIBA Security Assist159TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility161TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility162Mouse Utility163TOSHIBA Hardware Setup164USB Sleep and Charge Utility166Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility166USB Sleep and Charge166Enabling USB Sleep and Charge168Power supply mode settings168TOSHIBA Zooming Utility170TOSHIBA Button Support171TOSHIBA Accessibility172Trusted Platform Module (TPM)173Fingerprint Authentication Utility174Fingerprint utility limitations174Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility174Fingerprint Logon175Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader175Fingerprint reader limitations177TOSHIBA eco Utility™178TOSHIBA Service Station179TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor179ConfigFree®180Getting Started180ConfigFree® Utilities181Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong184Problems that are easy to fix184Problems when you turn on the computer185The Windows® operating system is not working187Using Startup options to fix problems188Internet problems189The Windows® operating system can help you189Fixing a problem with Device Manager190Checking device properties190Memory problems191Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems193Disk or storage drive problems195Error-checking195Optical disc drive problems197Sound system problems198ExpressCard® problems198ExpressCard® checklist199Resolving ExpressCard® problems199Printer problems201Modem problems201Wireless networking problems202DVD operating problems204Develop good computing habits205Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system206If you need further assistance210Before you contact Toshiba210Contacting Toshiba211Other Toshiba Internet Web sites212Toshiba’s worldwide offices212Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards214Hot Key Cards214Using the Hot Key Cards215Application Cards216Using the Application Cards217Card Case217Hot key functions218Volume Mute218Lock (Instant security)219Power plan220Sleep mode221Hibernation mode222Output (Display switch)223Display brightness224Disabling or enabling wireless devices225Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device226Zoom (Display resolution)227Keyboard hot key functions228Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors229Glossary230A232B233C233D235E236F236G237H237I238K238L238M239N240O240P240R241S242T243U243W243Index244Size: 4.62 MBPages: 253Language: EnglishOpen manual
