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Toshiba Tecra M3-138 User Manual

Toshiba Tecra M3-138 User Manual (236 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.48 MB

Table of Contents

Working Environment
3
Table of Contents
7
Manual Contents
15
Preface
15
Conventions
16
- Abbreviations
  16
- Icons
  16
- Keys
  16
- Key Operation
  17
- Display
  17
- Messages
  17
General Precautions
19
- Stress Injury
  19
- Heat Injury
  19
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  20
- PC Card Overheating
  20
- Mobile Phones
  20
- Disclaimers
  20
  - Copy Protection
    21
  - Hdd Drive Capacity
    21
Chapter 1 Introduction

23
- Features
  25
- Display Controller
  28
- Special Features
  33
- Utilities
  36
- Options
  39
- Slim Select Bay Options
  40
- Equipment Checklist
  23
  - Hardware
    23
  - Software
    24
  - Documentation and Backup Media
    24
Chapter 2 : the Grand Tour

41
- Front with the Display Closed
  41
- Left Side
  42
- Right Side
  44
- Back Side
  45
- Underside
  46
- Front with the Display Open
  48
- System Indicators
  51
- Keyboard Indicators
  52
- USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  53
- Optical Media Drives
  54
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    54
  - Writable Discs
    54
  - Cds
    55
  - Dvds
    55
  - Formats
    55
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    55
  - DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
    55
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    56
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
    56
- AC Adaptor
  57
Chapter 3 Getting Started

59
- Setting up Your Work Space
  59
  - General Conditions
    60
  - Placement of the Computer
    60
  - Seating and Posture
    61
  - Lighting
    61
  - Work Habits
    62
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  62
- Opening the Display
  64
- Turning on the Power
  65
- Starting up for the First Time
  65
- Turning off the Power
  66
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    66
  - Hibernation Mode
    66
    
    Starting Hibernation
    67
    
    Automatic Hibernation
    67
  - Standby Mode
    68
- Restarting the Computer
  69
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software
  70
  - Restoring the Complete System
    70
  - Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
    70
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

71
- TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
  71
  - Using the Touch Pad
    71
  - Using the Accupoint
    72
  - Accupoint Precautions
    72
  - Replacing the Cap
    73
- Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  74
  - Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
    74
  - Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
    74
- Changing Slim Select Bay Modules
  75
  - Removing a Module
    75
  - Inserting a Module
    76
- Using Optical Media Drives
  77
- Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
  80
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    81
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    82
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
  82
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive
  82
- Media Care
  92
  - CD/Dvds
    92
  - Floppy Disks
    92
- Sound System
  93
  - Using the Microphone
    93
  - Soundmax Control Panel
    93
  - MIC Effect
    94
- Modem
  94
  - Region Selection
    94
  - Properties Menu
    95
  - Setting
    95
  - Modem Selection
    96
  - Dialing Properties
    96
  - Connecting
    96
  - Disconnecting
    97
- Wireless Communications
  97
- Lan
  100
  - LAN Cable Types
    100
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    101
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    101
- Cleaning the Computer
  102
- Moving the Computer
  102
- Heat Dispersal
  103
Chapter 5 : the Keyboard

105
- Typewriter Keys
  105
- Function Keys: F1
  106
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  106
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    106
- Hot Keys
  107
  - Fn Sticky Key
    110
- Windows Special Keys
  111
- Keypad Overlay
  111
- Generating ASCII Characters
  113
Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes

115
- Power Conditions
  115
- Power Indicators
  118
  - Battery Indicators
    118
  - DC in Indicator
    118
  - Power Indicator
    119
- Battery Types
  119
  - Battery Pack
    119
  - 2Nd Battery Pack (Option)
    120
  - Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery
    120
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  120
  - Safety Precautions
    121
  - Charging the Batteries
    123
  - Battery Charging Notice
    124
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    125
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    125
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    126
  - Extending Battery Life
    126
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  127
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    127
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    128
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  129
  - User Password
    129
  - Supervisor Password
    131
  - Starting the Computer by Password
    131
- Power-Up Modes
  132
  - Windows Utilities
    132
  - Hot Keys
    132
- Panel Power On/Off
  132
- System Auto off
  132
Chapter 7 : HW Setup

133
- Accessing HW Setup
  133
- HW Setup Window
  133
  - Power on Display
    134
  - Boot Priority
    135
  - Device Config
    139
  - Device Configuration
    139
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

141
- Power Devices
  141
- Peripheral Devices
  141
- PC Card
  142
  - Inserting a PC Card
    142
  - Removing a PC Card
    143
- Expresscard
  143
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    143
  - Removing an Expresscard
    144
- SD Card
  145
  - Formatting an SD Memory Card
    145
  - Inserting an SD Card
    145
  - Removing an SD Card
    146
  - SD Card Care
    147
  - Creation of a Boot Disk
    147
- Memory Expansion
  147
  - Installing Memory Module
    148
  - Removing Memory Module
    151
- Battery Pack
  152
- Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack
  152
  - Inserting
    153
  - Removing
    153
- AC Adaptor
  153
- Battery Charger
  154
- Hard Disk Drive Pack
  154
  - Removing the HDD Pack
    154
  - Installing the HDD Pack
    155
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)
  156
- USB Floppy Disk Drive
  157
- External Monitor
  157
  - Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button
    158
  - Changing the Resolution
    159
- Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT
  159
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  160
  - Precautions
    160
  - Connecting
    161
  - Disconnecting
    161
- Advanced Port Replicator Iil
  162
- Parallel Printer
  163
- Security Lock
  164
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

165
- Problem Solving Process
  165
  - Preliminary Checklist
    166
  - Analyzing the Problem
    166
- Hardware and System Checklist
  167
  - System Start-Up
    167
  - Self Test
    168
  - Power
    168
- Ac Power
  169
  - Password
    171
  - Keyboard
    171
  - Internal LCD Display Panel
    172
  - Hard Disk Drive
    172
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    173
  - DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
    174
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
    175
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    176
  - USB Floppy Disk Drive
    177
  - SD Card
    178
  - PC Card
    178
  - Expresscard
    178
  - Infrared Port
    179
  - TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
    179
  - Usb Mouse
    180
  - Usb
    181
  - Memory Expansion
    181
  - Sound System
    182
  - External Monitor
    182
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    183
  - Modem
    183
  - Lan
    184
  - Wireless LAN
    184
  - Bluetooth
    185
  - Printer
    185
  - TV Output Signal
    186
- TOSHIBA Support
  186
  - Before You Call
    186
  - Where to Write
    186
- Specifications
  187
Appendix A : Specifications

187
- Physical Dimensions
  187
  - Environmental Requirements
    187
  - Built-In Modem
    188
- Display Controller and Modes
  191
Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes

191
- Video Modes
  191
- Wireless LAN
  201
Appendix C : Wireless LAN

201
Appendix D : Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

207
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
  207
- Regulatory Statements
  207
  - General
    207
  - European Union (EU) and EFTA
    207
  - Canada - Industry Canada (IC
    207
  - Caution: FCC Interference Statement
    208
  - Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
    208
  - Taiwan
    209
- Using Bluetooth
  210
  - Device Authorization
    211
  - Wireless Technology
    212
Appendix E : AC Power Cord and Connectors

213
- Certification Agencies
  213
- If Your Computer Is Stolen
  215
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  216

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