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Toshiba Tecra M5L-386 User Manual

Toshiba Tecra M5L-386 User Manual (322 pages)

M5 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.56 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
- Other Icons Used
  39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started

41
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

95
- Computing Tips
  95
- Using the Keyboard
  97
  - Character Keys
    97
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    97
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    98
  - Function Keys
    98
  - Windows ® Special Keys
    99
  - Overlay Keys
    99
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    100
- Starting a Program
  101
- Saving Your Work
  104
- File Names
  105
- Printing Your Work
  106
- Backing up Your Work
  106
  - Restoring Your Work
    107
- Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
  107
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
    108
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    109
  - Playing an Audio CD
    111
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    112
  - Creating a CD
    113
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    114
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    114
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    115
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

116
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  116
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  116
  - Battery Notice
    117
  - Power Management
    118
  - Using Additional Batteries
    118
- Charging Batteries
  119
  - Charging the Main Battery
    119
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    120
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  121
  - Determining Remaining Main Battery Power
    123
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    124
  - Setting Battery Alarms
    125
  - Conserving Battery Power
    125
  - Power Profiles
    126
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile Mode
    127
- Changing the Main Battery
  128
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    128
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    130
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  131
  - Safety Precautions
    131
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    132
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  133
- Traveling Tips
  134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

135
- Exploring the Desktop
  135
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    136
  - Start Button
    137
- Setting up for Communications
  138
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  143
  - The Internet
    143
  - The World Wide Web
    144
  - Internet Service Providers
    144
  - Connecting to the Internet
    144
  - Surfing the Internet
    145
  - Internet Features
    145
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    146
- Exploring Audio Features
  147
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    147
  - Recording Sounds
    148
  - Connecting an External Microphone
    149
- Using an Expansion Device
  150
  - Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III+ with Your Computer
    150
- Using the I.link ® Port
  151
- Using PC Cards
  151
  - Inserting a PC Card
    151
  - Removing a PC Card
    152
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    153
- Using an Expresscard
  153
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    153
  - Removing an Expresscard
    154
- Using an SD® Card
  155
  - Installing SD Card Drivers
    155
  - Inserting an SD Card
    155
  - Formatting an SD Card
    156
  - Using Standby or Hibernate While Using the SD Card
    157
  - Removing an SD Card
    157
- Using Slim Selectbay Modules
  158
  - Removing a Module from the Slim Selectbay
    159
  - Inserting a Module into the Slim Selectbay
    160
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

161
- TOSHIBA Assist
  162
  - Connect
    163
  - Secure
    164
  - Protect & Fix
    165
  - Optimize
    165
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  166
- Setting Passwords
  167
  - Using an Instant Password
    168
  - Using a Supervisor or User Password
    168
    
    Setting a Supervisor Password
    169
    
    Deleting a Supervisor Password
    169
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  171
- PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  172
- HDD Protection Utility
  173
- Fn-Esse
  174
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  178
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  179
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
  180
  - Booting from a Bootable SD Card
    182
- TOSHIBA Power Saver
  182
  - Preset Power Profiles
    183
  - Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
    184
  - Customizing a Power Profile
    184
- Mouse Utility
  184
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  185
- TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  188
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  189
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
  191
- TOSHIBA MIC Effect
  192
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  193
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  194
- TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
  195
  - TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
    197
  - Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
    198
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  199
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  200
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    200
  - Fingerprint Logon
    202
  - Power-On Security
    202
  - Control Center
    204
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    205
  - Password Bank
    205
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    209
  - Fingerprint Reader Limitations
    211
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe

212
- Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
  212
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

222
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  222
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  224
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  226
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  229
  - A Plan of Action
    229
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    230
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    231
  - Memory Problems
    233
  - Power and the Batteries
    234
  - Keyboard Problems
    236
  - Display Problems
    237
  - Disk Drive Problems
    239
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
    242
  - Sound System Problems
    243
  - PC Card Problems
    243
  - Printer Problems
    247
  - Modem Problems
    248
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    249
- DVD Operating Problems
  252
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  255
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
    256
- If You Need Further Assistance
  262
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    262
  - Contacting Toshiba
    263
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  264
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  264
Appendix A: Hot Keys

266
- Volume Mute
  266
- Password Security
  267
- Power Profile Mode
  269
- Standby Mode
  270
- Hibernation Mode
  271
- Display Modes
  272
- Display Brightness
  272
- Wireless Device Enable/Disable
  273
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
  273
- Zooming Applications In/Out
  274
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  274
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

275
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

276
- Getting Started
  277
  - Starting Configfree
    277
- Configfree Utilities
  279
  - Connectivity Doctor
    279
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    282
  - Profile Settings
    287
  - Configfree SUMMIT
    291
  - Quick Connect
    295
- Using the Automatic Switch
  298
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  298
- Glossary
  300
- Acronyms
  300
- Terms
  302
- Index
  315

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