USA and Canada, AustraliaEurope | Toshiba GMAD00134010 specs

Appendix B

Power Cord/Cable

Connectors

Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world.

USA and Canada

United Kingdom

UL approved

CSA approved

BS approved

AustraliaEurope

	AS approved	VDA approved
	AS approved	NEMKO approved
		NEMKO approved

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual USA and Canada, AustraliaEurope

Contents

GMAD00134010 06/07 Tecra M8 Series User’s Guide Protection of Stored Data Model Tecra M8 Series FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical Applications FCC requirements Industry Canada Requirement If Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax Branding Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm Equipment Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless Interoperability Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory Information Vcci Class B Information EU Declaration of Conformity Modem Warning Notice Using this Equipment in JapanConformity Statement Taiwan 4DSOF4 Device Authorization Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices 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 Regulatory statements European Union EU and EftaCanada Industry Canada IC Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions CopyrightLocation of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information Trademarks 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 May apply During the product design approval process Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com This guide Other icons used Safety icons Other documentation Service options Creating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any objectNever block the air vents Setting up your computer Setting up your softwareSetting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Network settings Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSample Illustration Opening the display panel Slowly open or close the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the powerSample Illustration System icons Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the power Installing a memory module Adding memory optionalClick Turn Off or Shut Down Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Another, you must remove the top module first before Removing/installing the bottom module Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Removing a memory module Try again Checking total memory Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesHard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovery media for your system Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Erasing the hard disk Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitionsSelect Recover to a custom size partition Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screenYour selections Recovering the C partition of the HDD only Click Disk Management Checking the HDD operating status Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPadUsing the TouchPad Direction Connecting an external monitor or projector Using external display devicesScrolling with the TouchPad Control buttons Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Turned onSample Image Display options window Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external display Connecting a printer Setting up 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 Options for turning off the computer Hibernation modeTurn Off or Shut Down Turning off the computer Standby mode Turn Off Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commandsShut Down Turning off the computer more quickly When I press the power button Sample Image Setup action settings screenWhen I close the lid Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode optionsThese options are set separately for how they operate while Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby modeConfiguring Standby mode options Customizing your computer’s settings Starting again from Standby modeClosing the display panel Using a computer lock Cleaning the computerCaring for your computer Moving the computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Caring for your computer Computing tips Learning the Basics New icon positions may be lost Computing tips Character keys Using the keyboardMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Sample Illustration Keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Using the keyboardFunction keys Special Windows keys Using the overlay for cursor control Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Starting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your workSaving your work Sample Image Run dialog box Sample Image Save As dialog box Saving files Printing your work Using a file extensionFile names Printing your work Sample Image Print dialog box Backing up your work Using the optical drive Using the optical driveRestoring your work Optical drive components Inserting a compact discSample Illustration Optical drive Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Or Hibernation mode Playing an audio CDSample Image Windows Media Player screen Creating a CD/DVD Playing optical media Removing a disc with the computer off Removing a disc with the computer on Toshiba’s online resources Caring for CD or DVD discsToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Mobile Computing Battery Notice Running the computer on battery power Power management Running the computer on battery power101 Charging the main battery Using additional batteries102 Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Charges when the computer is powered on103 Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations105 What to do when the main battery runs low Determining remaining battery power Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power107 Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties window Power Profiles Changing the main battery Using a hot key to set the Power ProfileSample Image Power Profile pop-up window Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computerSample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 110 Sample Illustration Removing the battery Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock112 Safety precautions Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Taking care of your battery114 Disposing of used batteries 115 Traveling tips 116Traveling tips Capability Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Finding your way around the desktop 118Icons Exploring the desktop 119 Contents appearsStart button Taskbar Setting up for communications Setting up for communications120 Determining the COM port 121 Connecting a modem to a telephone line Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a network122 Residences or offices Setting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port123 Using Wireless LAN connectivity An overview of using the InternetInternet Will be lit Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers125 World Wide Web An overview of using the Internet Internet features126 Surfing the Internet Using a microphone Exploring audio features127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Using external speakers or headphones Volume ControlYou can only record 60 seconds at a time 129 Using PC CardsWeb Cam Inserting a PC Card System services are using the card Removing a PC CardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCardUsing an ExpressCard 131 Removing an ExpressCard 132Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard 133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter SlotInserting memory media Windows operating system Using the i.LINK port Removing memory mediaSample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Toshiba Assist Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Optimize Toshiba Application Installer Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screenSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Using an instant password Setting passwordsUsing a supervisor password Use an instant password Setting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password iconSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Using a user password Deleting a supervisor passwordSetting a user password Select Registered Click the Hardware Settings icon Deleting a user passwordSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not Registered Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool windowCategories Sample Image Toshiba HDD Protection Properties window Toshiba HDD Protection Utility Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Sample Image Toshiba SD Memory Card Format screenQuick Format Full Format Toshiba Power Saver Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profileCustomizing a power profile Sample Image Mouse Properties screen Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Zooming Utility Immediately after pressing the power button Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen Toshiba Button Controls Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Accessibility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility windowCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Improves the security of your software Power-on Security Enabling Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Fingerprint Management SettingsControl Center Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center Window Fingerprints SettingsHelp About Elevate Administrative Privileges for User Password BankBiomenu Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialogSelect Registered Sites Replaying a registered dialog Replaying registrations with multiple formsEditing an existing registration Select Registrations Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Fingerprint reader limitations Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems that are easy to fixYour program performs an illegal operation Click Start, Turn off computer Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer171 AC power light is blinking Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message 173 Using Startup options to fix problemsWindows operating system is not working Windows operating system is not working Display different versions of Safe mode Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Resolving a hardware conflict 175Windows operating system can help you Plan of action 176 Direct Memory AccessResolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel 177 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerResolving conflicts Disabling a device 178 Checking device propertiesClick Troubleshoot Power and the batteries Memory problems179 Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off 180 Display problems Keyboard problems181 Keyboard produces unexpected characters 182 Screen does not look rightBuilt-in screen flickers Disk drive problems Error-checking183 184 This feature is not available for optical drivesYour hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corrupted You cannot access a disc in the drive Optical drive problems185 Drive cannot read a diskette Sound system problems PC Card problems186 Resolving PC Card problems PC Card checklist187 Card Information Structure PC Card error occurs Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card188 System does not recognize your PC Card ExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist189 Computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard Resolving ExpressCard problems190 Double-click the ExpressCard adapter An ExpressCard error occurs Printer problems191 System does not recognize your ExpressCard 192 Modem problemsPrinter will not print what you see on the screen Modem will not receive or transmit properly 193 Wireless networking problems Special considerations for the Windows operating system 194 195 DVD operating problems 196 DVD operating problemsJumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Save your work frequently Develop good computing habits 198 Saving system configuration with Restore PointsDevelop good computing habits Read the user’s guides 199 200 201 General tips for installing hardware and software 202 If you need further assistanceBefore you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact 204 Toshiba’s worldwide officesToshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 205 Volume Mute Password securityWithout a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged With a passwordClick the On resume, password protected check box Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and Themes Standby mode Power profilePower profile 208 Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box 209 Display brightness Display modes Zooming applications in/out Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Space bar Keyboard hot keys AustraliaEurope USA and Canada Online Help Bluetooth is available on your system 215 Starting ConfigFreeGetting Started Getting Started Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting216 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree UtilitiesSample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 217 218 Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screenSample Image Viewing device information 219 Search for Wireless Devices Sample Image Viewing Wi-Fidevices Creating a new wireless connectionLauncher Center of the map as well 221 Settings screen Transferring files using Bluetooth Creating a detected device wireless connectionSample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices 222 Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device iconSample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 223 Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Profile SettingsDevice will occur automatically Sample Image Add Profile screen 225 226 ConfigFree SummitSample Image Expanded Add Profile screen For different networking environments Sample Image Inviting users to Summit meeting 227 Sample Image Sharing a file with one user Other userWho can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users Summit from working Using ConfigFree Summit Toshiba Wireless Projector 230Quick Connect Direct Link Toshiba Device 231 Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic SwitchSample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs One wireless LAN device can be used Semi-Automatic Switch FeatureSelect the Auto Switch Ssid tab Windows, you can switch to the profile for that location Bps Acronyms 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 Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system promptMusical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette 245 RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be 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