User ManualTable of ContentsTecra® M8 Series User’s Guide1Contents27Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan41Setting up your computer42Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba43Adding optional external devices43Connecting to a power source44Charging the main battery46Using the computer for the first time47Opening the display panel47Your computer’s features and specifications48Turning on the power48Adding memory (optional)49Installing a memory module50Removing a memory module55Checking total memory56Hard Drive Recovery Utilities57Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs57Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition59Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media63Installing drivers and applications66Using the TouchPad™66Scrolling with the TouchPad™67Control buttons67Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™67Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse69Connecting a printer69Setting up a printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive71Turning off the computer71Options for turning off the computer72Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands74Using and configuring Hibernation mode76Using and configuring Standby mode77Closing the display panel78Customizing your computer’s settings78Caring for your computer79Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard83Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Special Windows® keys84Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data85Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu86Starting a program from Windows® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work88Printing your work90Backing up your work91Restoring your work92Using the optical drive92Optical drive components93Inserting a compact disc93Playing an audio CD95Playing optical media96Creating a CD/DVD96Removing a disc with the computer on97Removing a disc with the computer off97Caring for CD or DVD discs98Toshiba’s online resources98Chapter 3: Mobile Computing99Toshiba’s energy-saver design99Running the computer on battery power100Battery Notice100Power management101Using additional batteries102Charging batteries102Charging the main battery102Charging the RTC battery103Monitoring main battery power104Determining remaining battery power106What to do when the main battery runs low106Setting battery alarms107Conserving battery power107Power Profiles108Using a hot key to set the Power Profile109Changing the main battery109Removing the battery from the computer110Inserting a charged battery111Taking care of your battery113Safety precautions113Maintaining your battery114Disposing of used batteries115Traveling tips116Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features117Exploring the desktop117Finding your way around the desktop118Setting up for communications120Connecting a modem to a telephone line121Connecting your computer to a network122An overview of using the Internet124The Internet124The World Wide Web125Internet Service Providers125Connecting to the Internet125Surfing the Internet126Internet features126Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet127Exploring audio features127Recording sounds127Using external speakers or headphones128Web Cam129Using PC Cards129Inserting a PC Card129Removing a PC Card130Setting up a PC Card for your computer131Using an ExpressCard™131Inserting an ExpressCard™131Removing an ExpressCard™132Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133Inserting memory media133Removing memory media134Using the i.LINK® port134Chapter 5: Utilities135TOSHIBA Assist136Connect137Secure138Protect & Fix139Optimize140TOSHIBA Application Installer141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password142Using a user password144Deleting a user password145TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility147TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility148TOSHIBA Power Saver149Preset Power Profiles150Quickly creating a new power profile150Customizing a power profile150Mouse Utility151Toshiba Hardware Setup152TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153Toshiba Button Controls155CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer156TOSHIBA Accessibility157Fingerprint Authentication Utility158Fingerprint utility limitations158Fingerprint Enrollment158Fingerprint Logon160Power-on Security160Control Center161Password Bank163Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader167Fingerprint reader limitations168Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong169Problems that are easy to fix169Problems when you turn on the computer171The Windows® operating system is not working173Using Startup options to fix problems173Internet problems174The Windows® operating system can help you175Resolving a hardware conflict175A plan of action175Resolving hardware conflicts on your own176Fixing a problem with Device Manager177Memory problems179Power and the batteries179Keyboard problems181Display problems181Disk drive problems183Optical drive problems185Sound system problems186PC Card problems186ExpressCard™ problems189Printer problems191Modem problems192Wireless networking problems193DVD operating problems195Develop good computing habits197Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system198If you need further assistance202Before you contact Toshiba202Contacting Toshiba203Other Toshiba Internet Web sites203Toshiba’s worldwide offices204Appendix A: Hot Keys206Volume Mute206Password security206Without a password206With a password207Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged207Power profile208Standby mode208Hibernation mode209Display modes210Display brightness210Disabling or enabling wireless devices211Disabling or enabling the TouchPad211Zooming applications in/out211Keyboard hot keys212Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors213Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer214Getting Started215Starting ConfigFree215ConfigFree Utilities217Connectivity Doctor217Search for Wireless Devices219Profile Settings224ConfigFree SUMMIT226Quick Connect230Using the Automatic Switch232Semi-Automatic Switch Feature233Glossary234A236B236C237D238E240F240G241H241I242K242L242M243N243O244P244R245S246T246U246W247Index248Size: 4.18 MBPages: 254Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsTecra M8 S8011 DPS Green Spec v1.23.pdf1Tecra M8 Line Drawings Vista 2007.05.16.pdf6Size: 315 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
