User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® M10 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding optional external devices46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module53Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities61Creating Recovery DVDs62Hard Disk Drive Recovery options63Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Checking the HDD operating status71Installing drivers and applications71Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device71Using the TouchPad™72Scrolling with the TouchPad™73Control buttons73Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™73Using external display devices73Directing the display output when you turn on the computer74Adjusting the quality of the external display75Using an external keyboard75Using a mouse75Connecting a printer76Setting up a printer76Connecting an optional external diskette drive77Turning off the computer78Options for turning off the computer78Using the Shut Down command81Using and configuring Hibernation mode83Using and configuring Sleep mode85Closing the display panel88Customizing your computer’s settings88Caring for your computer88Cleaning the computer89Moving the computer89Using a computer lock89Chapter 2: Learning the Basics91Computing tips91Using the keyboard93Character keys93Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard93Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys94Function keys94Special Windows® keys94Overlay keys95Using the overlay to type numeric data95Starting a program96Starting a program from the Start menu96Starting a program from Windows® Explorer97Starting a program using the Start Search field98Saving your work98Printing your work100Backing up your work101Restoring your work101Using the optical drive101Optical drive components102Inserting an optical disc103Playing an audio CD104Playing optical media105Recording optical media105Removing a disc with the computer on106Removing a disc with the computer off106Caring for optical discs107Toshiba’s online resources107Chapter 3: Mobile Computing108Toshiba’s energy-saver design108Running the computer on battery power109Battery Notice109Power management110Using additional batteries111Charging batteries111Charging the main battery111Charging the RTC battery112Monitoring main battery power113Determining remaining battery power114What to do when the main battery runs low115Setting battery notifications115Conserving battery power116Power Plans117Using a hot key to set the Power Plan118Changing the main battery119Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting a charged battery121Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maintaining your battery123Disposing of used batteries124Traveling tips125Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop127Setting up for communications129Connecting your computer to a network129Connecting a modem to a telephone line130An overview of using the Internet132The Internet132The World Wide Web132Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet133Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Web Camera136Using PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card136Removing a PC Card137Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Smart Card Reader138Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot139Inserting memory media139Removing memory media140Using the i.LINK® port140Using an expansion device141Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer141Chapter 5: Utilities142TOSHIBA Assist143Connect144Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA Application Installer148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor password150Using a user password151Deleting a user password152TOSHIBA Security Assist153TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility155TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility156TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility157TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility158Booting from a bootable SD card159Mouse Utility160TOSHIBA Hardware Setup161TOSHIBA Zooming Utility163TOSHIBA Button Support164CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer165TOSHIBA Accessibility166Trusted Platform Module (TPM)167Fingerprint Authentication Utility168Fingerprint utility limitations168Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility168Fingerprint Logon169Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader169Fingerprint reader limitations170ConfigFree®171Getting Started171ConfigFree® Utilities172Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong175Problems that are easy to fix175Problems when you turn on the computer176The Windows® operating system is not working179Using Startup options to fix problems179Internet problems180The Windows® operating system can help you181Resolving a hardware conflict181A plan of action181Fixing a problem with Device Manager182Memory problems183Power and the batteries184Keyboard problems185Display problems186Disk or internal storage drive problems188Optical drive problems190Sound system problems191PC Card problems191Printer problems193Modem problems194Wireless networking problems195DVD operating problems197Develop good computing habits198Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system199If you need further assistance203Before you contact Toshiba203Contacting Toshiba204Other Toshiba Internet Web sites205Toshiba’s worldwide offices205Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards207Hot Key Cards207Using the Hot Key Cards208Application Cards209Using the Application Cards210Card Case210Hot key functions211Volume Mute212Lock (Instant security)213Power plan214Sleep mode215Hibernation mode216Output (Display switch)217Display brightness218Disabling or enabling wireless devices219Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device220Zoom (Display resolution)221Keyboard hot key functions222Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors223Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor224Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor225If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed226Cleaning the cooling module226Glossary229A231B231C232D234E235F236G236H236I237K237L237M238N239O239P239R240S241T241U242W242Index243Size: 4.03 MBPages: 249Language: EnglishOpen manual