Toshiba Hardware Setup | Toshiba GMAD00134010 specification

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Toshiba Hardware Setup

Toshiba Hardware Setup

Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it:

❖Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Assist, or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist.

The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears.

(Sample Image) Toshiba Hardware Setup screen – General tab options

The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs:

❖General—Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values

❖Password—Allows you to set a user password

❖Display—Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display

NOTE	When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If
	data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in
	Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. For more information, see “Directing
	the display output when you turn on the computer” on page 68.

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual Toshiba Hardware Setup

Contents

Tecra M8 Series User’s Guide GMAD00134010 06/07 Model Tecra M8 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems AriseDisconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada IC EU Declaration of Conformity Vcci Class B Information Using this Equipment in Japan Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement Taiwan Device Authorization 4DSOF4 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment België European Community Countries Peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode Venezuela Venezuela Vietnam USA Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization 4FH1 Location of the Required Label Optical Drive Safety InstructionsCopyright Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Connecting an optional external diskette drive Learning the Basics Mobile Computing Utilities Preset Power Profiles Appendix a Hot Keys Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your During the product design approval process May apply This guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Safety icons Other icons used Service options Other documentation Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never block the air vents Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Setting up your computer Setting up your computerSetting up your software Network settings Registering your computer with Toshiba Connecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panelSample Illustration Opening the display panel Slowly open or close the display panel Sample Illustration System icons Your computer’s features and specificationsTurning on the power Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optional Click Turn Off or Shut Down Installing a memory moduleAdding memory optional Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Removing/installing the bottom module Another, you must remove the top module first before Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Adding memory optional Removing a memory module Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Checking total memory Try again Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsHard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovery media for your system Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next Erasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Select Recover to a custom size partition Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Your selections Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaSample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the C partition of the HDD only Checking the HDD operating status Click Disk Management Using the TouchPad Installing drivers and applicationsUsing the TouchPad Direction Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projectorScrolling with the TouchPad Control buttons Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computerTurned on Using an external keyboard Using a mouseConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external display Setting up a printer Connecting a printerFollowing procedure Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Hibernation mode Options for turning off the computerTurn Off or Shut Down Turning off the computer Standby mode Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Turn OffShut Down Turning off the computer more quickly Sample Image Setup action settings screen When I press the power buttonWhen I close the lid Restarting your computer These options are set separately for how they operate while Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Configuring Standby mode options Starting again from Hibernation modeUsing and configuring Standby mode Closing the display panel Customizing your computer’s settingsStarting again from Standby mode Cleaning the computer Using a computer lockCaring for your computer Moving the computer Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips Computing tips New icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Character keysMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Sample Illustration Keyboard Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Special Windows keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor controlOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Starting a program from Windows Explorer Saving your work Starting a program from the Run dialog boxSaving your work Sample Image Run dialog box Saving files Sample Image Save As dialog box Using a file extension Printing your workFile names Printing your work Backing up your work Sample Image Print dialog box Restoring your work Using the optical driveUsing the optical drive Sample Illustration Optical drive Optical drive componentsInserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Or Hibernation modePlaying an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s online resourcesCaring for CD or DVD discs Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice 101 Power managementRunning the computer on battery power Using additional batteries Charging the main battery102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the RTC batteryCharges when the computer is powered on Monitoring main battery power 105 Monitoring main battery powerSample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarmsConserving battery power Power Profiles Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties window Sample Image Power Profile pop-up window Changing the main batteryUsing a hot key to set the Power Profile Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main batterySample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 110 Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Removing the battery 112 Sample Illustration Inserting the batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your battery Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your batteryTaking care of your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tipsTraveling tips Capability Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 118 Finding your way around the desktopIcons Exploring the desktop Contents appears 119Start button Taskbar Setting up for communications Setting up for communications120 Determining the COM port Connecting a modem to a telephone line 121 Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network122 Residences or offices 123 Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivityInternet Will be lit Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet125 World Wide Web Internet features An overview of using the Internet126 Surfing the Internet Exploring audio features Using a microphone127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet You can only record 60 seconds at a time Using external speakers or headphonesVolume Control Using PC Cards 129Web Cam Inserting a PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card System services are using the cardRemoving a PC Card Using an ExpressCard Setting up a PC Card for your computerUsing an ExpressCard 131 132 Removing an ExpressCardSample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133Inserting memory media Windows operating system Sample Illustration Removing memory media Using the i.LINK portRemoving memory media Utilities Toshiba Assist Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Optimize Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Setting passwords Using an instant passwordUsing a supervisor password Use an instant password Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Deleting a supervisor password Using a user passwordSetting a user password Select Registered Deleting a user password Click the Hardware Settings iconSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not Registered Categories Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba HDD Protection Utility Sample Image Toshiba HDD Protection Properties window Quick Format Full Format Toshiba SD Memory Card Format UtilitySample Image Toshiba SD Memory Card Format screen Toshiba Power Saver Customizing a power profile Preset Power ProfilesQuickly creating a new power profile Mouse Utility Sample Image Mouse Properties screen Toshiba Hardware Setup Immediately after pressing the power button Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Button Controls Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitationsFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Improves the security of your software Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Settings Fingerprint ManagementControl Center Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center Window Settings FingerprintsHelp About Biomenu Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserPassword Bank Select Registered Sites Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying a registered Web page or dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Replaying a registered dialogEditing an existing registration Select Registrations How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Deleting a registration Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader limitations Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix 170Your program performs an illegal operation Click Start, Turn off computer 171 Problems when you turn on the computerProblems when you turn on the computer Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message AC power light is blinking Using Startup options to fix problems 173Windows operating system is not working Windows operating system is not working Internet problems Display different versions of Safe modeMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed 175 Resolving a hardware conflictWindows operating system can help you Plan of action Direct Memory Access 176Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177Resolving conflicts Disabling a device Click Troubleshoot 178Checking device properties Memory problems Power and the batteries179 Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off 180 Keyboard problems Display problems181 Keyboard produces unexpected characters Built-in screen flickers 182Screen does not look right 183 Disk drive problemsError-checking This feature is not available for optical drives 184Your hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corrupted Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive185 Drive cannot read a diskette 186 Sound system problemsPC Card problems PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems187 Card Information Structure Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card PC Card error occurs188 System does not recognize your PC Card 189 ExpressCard problemsExpressCard checklist Resolving ExpressCard problems Computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard190 Double-click the ExpressCard adapter Printer problems An ExpressCard error occurs191 System does not recognize your ExpressCard Modem problems 192Printer will not print what you see on the screen Modem will not receive or transmit properly Wireless networking problems 193 194 Special considerations for the Windows operating system DVD operating problems 195 DVD operating problems 196Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently Saving system configuration with Restore Points 198Develop good computing habits Read the user’s guides 199 200 General tips for installing hardware and software 201 Before you contact Toshiba 202If you need further assistance Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting ToshibaToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Toshiba’s worldwide offices 204Toshiba’s worldwide offices 205 United States Rest of Europe Without a password Volume MutePassword security With a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully chargedClick the On resume, password protected check box Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and Themes Power profile Standby modePower profile 208 209 Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot keys Space bar USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Bluetooth is available on your system Online Help Starting ConfigFree 215Getting Started Getting Started 216 Sample Image ConfigFree LauncherSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree UtilitiesSample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 217 Sample Image Viewing device information 218Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices 219 Creating a new wireless connection Sample Image Viewing Wi-FidevicesLauncher Center of the map as well Settings screen 221 Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using BluetoothSample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices 222 Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar iconSample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 223 Device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth deviceProfile Settings 225 Sample Image Add Profile screen ConfigFree Summit 226Sample Image Expanded Add Profile screen For different networking environments 227 Sample Image Inviting users to Summit meeting Other user Sample Image Sharing a file with one userWho can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users Using ConfigFree Summit Summit from working Quick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector230 231 Direct Link Toshiba Device Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic SwitchSample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Semi-Automatic Switch Feature One wireless LAN device can be usedSelect the Auto Switch Ssid tab Windows, you can switch to the profile for that location Acronyms Bps 235 Terms Boot disk See system disk CPU See central processing unit CPU Disable To turn a computer option off. See also enable Driver See device driver Software Internal device See device Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Local area network See LANMS-DOS prompt See system prompt Palette See color palette RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be 245 TFT display See active-matrix display 247 Index Index External diskette drive connecting Index Port COM 120 Ethernet LAN 123 RGB Power Starting up the computer from Shut down 75 from Standby Using a file extension 90 Utilities Power Saver