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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual 208, Power profile, Standby mode

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208	Hot Keys
208	Power profile

To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn + F1 (to activate instant security), wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer.

Power profile

Fn +	This hot key displays the power profile pop-up window and
	cycles through the power profiles.

(Sample Image) Power profiles

The properties of each power profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 149.

Standby mode

Fn +		This hot key places the computer into Standby mode.

A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box.

(Sample Image) Sample Standby confirmation box

For more information about Standby mode, please see “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page 77.

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Contents

Tecra M8 Series User’s Guide GMAD00134010 06/07Model Tecra M8 Series Protection of Stored DataCritical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity InformationIndustry Canada Requirement FCC requirementsTelephone Company Procedures If Problems AriseDisconnection Fax BrandingAlarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified EquipmentWireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your HealthRegulatory Information Canada Industry Canada ICEU Declaration of Conformity Vcci Class B InformationUsing this Equipment in Japan Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement TaiwanDevice Authorization 4DSOF4Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications EquipmentBelgië 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 European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization 4FH1Copyright Optical Drive Safety InstructionsLocation of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal InformationContents 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 applyThis guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.comSafety icons Other icons usedService options Other documentationSelecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environmentKeeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever block the air vents Setting up your software Setting up your computerSetting up your computer Network settings Registering your computer with ToshibaConnecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptorConnecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main batteryUsing the computer for the first time Opening the display panelSample Illustration Opening the display panel Slowly open or close the display panelTurning on the power Your computer’s features and specificationsSample Illustration System icons Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optionalAdding memory optional Installing a memory moduleClick Turn Off or Shut Down Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot coverRemoving/installing the bottom module Another, you must remove the top module first beforeSample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Adding memory optional Removing a memory module Sample Illustration Removing the memory moduleChecking total memory Try againHard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsHard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovery media for your systemSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screenSample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click NextErasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screenSelect Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover to a custom size partition Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaYour selections Recovering the C partition of the HDD only Checking the HDD operating status Click Disk ManagementUsing the TouchPad Installing drivers and applicationsUsing the TouchPad DirectionUsing external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projectorScrolling with the TouchPad Control buttonsTurned on Directing the display output when you turn on the computerSample Image Display options window Using an external keyboard Using a mouseConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external displaySetting up a printer Connecting a printerFollowing procedure Sample Image Add Printer WizardConnecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette driveHibernation mode Options for turning off the computerTurn Off or Shut Down Turning off the computerStandby mode Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Turn OffShut Down Turning off the computer more quicklySample Image Setup action settings screen When I press the power buttonWhen I close the lid Restarting your computerConfiguring Hibernation mode options Using and configuring Hibernation modeThese options are set separately for how they operate while Using and configuring Standby mode Starting again from Hibernation modeConfiguring Standby mode options Starting again from Standby mode Customizing your computer’s settingsClosing the display panel Cleaning the computer Using a computer lockCaring for your computer Moving the computerCaring for your computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cableLearning the Basics Computing tipsComputing tips New icon positions may be lostUsing the keyboard Character keysMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Sample Illustration KeyboardUsing the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Special Windows keysUsing the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor controlOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlayStarting a program Starting a program from the Start menuClick Accessories Click Windows Explorer Starting a program from Windows ExplorerSaving your work Starting a program from the Run dialog boxSaving your work Sample Image Run dialog boxSaving files Sample Image Save As dialog boxUsing a file extension Printing your workFile names Printing your workBacking up your work Sample Image Print dialog boxUsing the optical drive Using the optical driveRestoring your work Inserting a compact disc Optical drive componentsSample Illustration Optical drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drivePlaying an audio CD Or Hibernation modeSample Image Windows Media Player screen Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVDRemoving a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer offCaring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resourcesToshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver designRunning the computer on battery power Battery NoticeRunning the computer on battery power Power management101 Using additional batteries Charging the main battery102 Charging batteriesCharges when the computer is powered on Charging the RTC battery103 Monitoring main battery power Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Monitoring main battery power105 Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs lowConserving battery power Setting battery alarms107 Power Profiles Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowUsing a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main batterySample Image Power Profile pop-up window Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main batterySample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 110Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Removing the batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Inserting the battery112 Taking care of your battery Safety precautionsTaking care of your battery Maintaining your battery114 115 Disposing of used batteries116 Traveling tipsTraveling tips CapabilityExploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop118 Finding your way around the desktopIcons Exploring the desktopContents appears 119Start button TaskbarSetting up for communications Setting up for communications120 Determining the COM portConnecting a modem to a telephone line 121Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network122 Residences or officesHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port Setting up the connection123 An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivityInternet Will be litInternet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet125 World Wide WebInternet features An overview of using the Internet126 Surfing the InternetExploring audio features Using a microphone127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the InternetVolume Control Using external speakers or headphonesYou can only record 60 seconds at a time Using PC Cards 129Web Cam Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card System services are using the cardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Using an ExpressCard Setting up a PC Card for your computerUsing an ExpressCard 131132 Removing an ExpressCardSample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCardUsing the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133Inserting memory media Windows operating systemRemoving memory media Using the i.LINK portSample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities Toshiba Assist Sample Image Toshiba Assist windowConnect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tabSecure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tabProtect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tabOptimize Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tabSample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Setting passwords Using an instant passwordUsing a supervisor password Use an instant passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Deleting a supervisor password Using a user passwordSetting a user password Select RegisteredDeleting a user password Click the Hardware Settings iconSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not RegisteredSample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityCategories Toshiba HDD Protection Utility Sample Image Toshiba HDD Protection Properties windowSample Image Toshiba SD Memory Card Format screen Toshiba SD Memory Card Format UtilityQuick Format Full Format Toshiba Power Saver Quickly creating a new power profile Preset Power ProfilesCustomizing a power profile Mouse Utility Sample Image Mouse Properties screenToshiba Hardware Setup Immediately after pressing the power button Toshiba Zooming UtilitySample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Button Controls Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screenCD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screenSample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitationsFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Settings Fingerprint ManagementControl Center Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center WindowSettings FingerprintsHelp AboutPassword Bank Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserBiomenu Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Registering a new Web page or dialogSelect Registered Sites Replaying registrations with multiple forms Replaying a registered dialogEditing an existing registration Select RegistrationsHow to Delete the Fingerprint Data Deleting a registrationCare and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader limitations Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the readerProblems that are easy to fix Your program stops respondingProblems that are easy to fix 170Your program performs an illegal operation Click Start, Turn off computerProblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer171 Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message AC power light is blinkingUsing Startup options to fix problems 173Windows operating system is not working Windows operating system is not workingInternet problems Display different versions of Safe modeMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed175 Resolving a hardware conflictWindows operating system can help you Plan of actionDirect Memory Access 176Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request ChannelFixing a problem with Device Manager 177Resolving conflicts Disabling a deviceChecking device properties 178Click Troubleshoot Memory problems Power and the batteries179 Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off180 Keyboard problems Display problems181 Keyboard produces unexpected charactersScreen does not look right 182Built-in screen flickers Error-checking Disk drive problems183 This feature is not available for optical drives 184Your hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corruptedOptical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive185 Drive cannot read a diskettePC Card problems Sound system problems186 PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems187 Card Information StructureComputer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card PC Card error occurs188 System does not recognize your PC CardExpressCard checklist ExpressCard problems189 Resolving ExpressCard problems Computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard190 Double-click the ExpressCard adapterPrinter problems An ExpressCard error occurs191 System does not recognize your ExpressCardModem problems 192Printer will not print what you see on the screen Modem will not receive or transmit properlyWireless networking problems 193194 Special considerations for the Windows operating systemDVD operating problems 195DVD operating problems 196Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distortedDevelop good computing habits Save your work frequentlySaving system configuration with Restore Points 198Develop good computing habits Read the user’s guides199 200 General tips for installing hardware and software 201If you need further assistance 202Before you contact Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting ToshibaToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contactToshiba’s worldwide offices 204Toshiba’s worldwide offices 205 United States Rest of EuropePassword security Volume MuteWithout a password 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 ThemesPower profile Standby modePower profile 208209 Sample Image Hibernation confirmation boxDisplay modes Display brightnessDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Zooming applications in/outKeyboard hot keys Space barUSA and Canada AustraliaEuropeBluetooth is available on your system Online HelpStarting ConfigFree 215Getting Started Getting StartedSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher216 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree UtilitiesSample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 217Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen 218Sample Image Viewing device information Search for Wireless Devices 219Creating a new wireless connection Sample Image Viewing Wi-FidevicesLauncher Center of the map as wellSettings screen 221Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using BluetoothSample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices 222Sample 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 223Profile Settings Disconnecting from a Bluetooth deviceDevice will occur automatically 225 Sample Image Add Profile screenConfigFree Summit 226Sample Image Expanded Add Profile screen For different networking environments227 Sample Image Inviting users to Summit meetingOther 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 usersUsing ConfigFree Summit Summit from working230 Toshiba Wireless ProjectorQuick Connect 231 Direct Link Toshiba DeviceUsing the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic SwitchSample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occursSemi-Automatic Switch Feature One wireless LAN device can be usedSelect the Auto Switch Ssid tab Windows, you can switch to the profile for that locationAcronyms Bps235 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 MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Local area network See LANMusical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be 245TFT 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