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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual Index

Models: GMAD00134010

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AC adaptor 44 AC power

connecting adaptor 45 accessories

memory 49 adding memory 49 adjusting recording quality 128 Alt keys 84

audio

files 127

audio features 127

backing up files 82 battery

alarms 107 changing 109

charge indicator light 46, 104 charge not lasting 180 charging 44, 46 conserving power 107 disposal 115

low charge 106 monitoring power 46, 104

not charging 180 power profile 208 power profile hot key 109 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 110

BIOS Setup

see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter

inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134

button

power 49, 58 start 119

creating 96 playing an audio 95

CD, using 92 channels

DMA 176

IRQ 176 character keys 83 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 178

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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 Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization 4FH1Location of the Required Label Optical Drive Safety InstructionsCopyright 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 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 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 panelSample Illustration System icons Your computer’s features and specificationsTurning on the power Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optionalClick 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 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 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 ManagementUsing the TouchPad Installing drivers and applicationsUsing the TouchPad DirectionUsing external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projectorScrolling with the TouchPad Control buttonsSample 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 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 computerThese 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 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 boxRestoring 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 driveSample Image Windows Media Player screen Or Hibernation modePlaying an audio CD Playing optical media Creating a CD/DVDRemoving a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer offToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s online resourcesCaring for CD or DVD discs Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver designRunning the computer on battery power Battery Notice101 Power managementRunning the computer on battery power Using additional batteries Charging the main battery102 Charging batteries103 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 low107 Setting battery alarmsConserving battery power Power Profiles Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowSample 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 110Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Removing the battery112 Sample Illustration Inserting the batterySample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your battery Safety precautions114 Maintaining your batteryTaking care of your battery 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 offices123 Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port 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 InternetYou can only record 60 seconds at a time Using external speakers or headphonesVolume Control Using PC Cards 129Web Cam Inserting a PC CardSample 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 131132 Removing an ExpressCardSample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCardUsing the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133Inserting memory media Windows operating systemSample Illustration Removing memory media Using the i.LINK portRemoving 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 selection screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Setting passwords Using an instant passwordUsing a supervisor password Use an instant passwordSample 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 RegisteredDeleting a user password Click the Hardware Settings iconSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not RegisteredCategories Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba HDD Protection Utility Sample Image Toshiba HDD Protection Properties windowQuick 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 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 screenCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitationsFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Settings Fingerprint ManagementControl Center Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center WindowSettings FingerprintsHelp AboutBiomenu 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 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 computer171 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 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 deviceClick Troubleshoot 178Checking device properties Memory problems Power and the batteries179 Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off180 Keyboard problems Display problems181 Keyboard produces unexpected charactersBuilt-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 corruptedOptical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive185 Drive cannot read a diskette186 Sound system problemsPC Card problems 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 Card189 ExpressCard problemsExpressCard checklist 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 201Before you contact Toshiba 202If you need further assistance 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 EuropeWithout 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 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 Started216 Sample Image ConfigFree LauncherSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree UtilitiesSample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 217Sample Image Viewing device information 218Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen 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 223Device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth deviceProfile Settings 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 workingQuick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector230 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 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 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