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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual External diskette drive connecting

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warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 184

Ethernet LAN port 123 expansion memory slot 52 exploring the desktop 117 ExpressCard

inserting 131 removing 132

external monitor

not working 183 mouse 69

external diskette drive connecting 71

external display, adjusting 69

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FAT (File Allocation Table) 183 file extensions 90

file, backing up 82 files

backing up 91 printing 90 restoring 92 saving 88

fingerprint authentication 158 enrollment 158

Fn keys 84 function keys 84

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hardware conflicts 175 resolving 177

headphones using 128

Help and Support

Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 72

configuring 76 starting again from 77

hot key

display brightness 210

display modes 210 Hibernation mode 209 keyboard overlays 212 password security 206 power profile 208 Standby mode 208 volume mute 206 zooming 211

hot key power profile 109 http 125

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i.LINK port 134 icon 118

desktop 118

Internet Explorer 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 37

Windows Media® Player 118 installation

memory module 50 installing

memory modules 49 instant passwords, using 142 Internet

bookmarked site not found 175 connecting to 125

features 126

slow connection 174 surfing 126

uploading and downloading files 127

URL address not found 174 using 124

Internet Explorer icon 118 Internet Service Providers 125 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 176 ISPs 125

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jack

RJ-11 122

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual External diskette drive connecting

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 requirementsDisconnection Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise 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 InformationConformity Statement Using this Equipment in JapanModem Warning Notice 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 batterySample Illustration Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening 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 Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs 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 Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications DirectionScrolling with the TouchPad Using external display devicesConnecting an external monitor or projector Control buttonsTurned on Directing the display output when you turn on the computerSample Image Display options window Connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Adjusting the quality of the external displayFollowing procedure Setting up a printerConnecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer WizardTurning off the computer Connecting an optional external diskette driveConnecting an optional external diskette drive Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette driveTurn Off or Shut Down Hibernation modeOptions for turning off the computer Turning off the computerStandby mode Shut Down Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commandsTurn Off Turning off the computer more quicklyWhen I close the lid Sample Image Setup action settings screenWhen I press the power button 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 Caring for your computer Cleaning the computerUsing a computer lock Moving the computerCaring for your computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cableLearning the Basics Computing tipsComputing tips New icon positions may be lostMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Using the keyboardCharacter keys Sample Illustration KeyboardFunction keys Using the keyboardCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Special Windows keysOverlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric dataUsing the overlay for cursor control 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 Saving your workStarting a program from the Run dialog box Sample Image Run dialog boxSaving files Sample Image Save As dialog boxFile names Using a file extensionPrinting your work 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 102 Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery 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 Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Removing the battery from the computerChanging the main battery 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 batteriesTraveling tips 116Traveling tips CapabilityExploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktopIcons 118Finding your way around the desktop Exploring the desktopStart button Contents appears119 Taskbar120 Setting up for communicationsSetting up for communications Determining the COM portConnecting a modem to a telephone line 121122 Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network Residences or officesHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port Setting up the connection123 Internet An overview of using the InternetUsing Wireless LAN connectivity Will be lit125 Internet Service ProvidersConnecting to the Internet World Wide Web126 Internet featuresAn overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet127 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Uploading to, and downloading files from, the InternetVolume Control Using external speakers or headphonesYou can only record 60 seconds at a time Web Cam Using PC Cards129 Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card System services are using the cardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Using an ExpressCard Using an ExpressCardSetting up a PC Card for your computer 131Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 132Removing an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCardInserting memory media Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133 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 Using a supervisor password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Use an instant passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Setting a supervisor passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Setting a user password Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password Select RegisteredSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Deleting a user passwordClick the Hardware Settings icon 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 Enrollment Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software Enabling Power-on Security Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Control Center SettingsFingerprint Management Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center WindowHelp SettingsFingerprints AboutPassword Bank Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserBiomenu Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Registering a new Web page or dialogSelect Registered Sites Editing an existing registration Replaying registrations with multiple formsReplaying a registered dialog 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 respondingYour program performs an illegal operation Problems that are easy to fix170 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 blinkingWindows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems173 Windows operating system is not workingMy Internet connection is very slow Internet problemsDisplay different versions of Safe mode My browser cannot find the URL address I typedWindows operating system can help you 175Resolving a hardware conflict Plan of actionResolving hardware conflicts on your own Direct Memory Access176 Interrupt Request ChannelResolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager177 Disabling a deviceChecking device properties 178Click Troubleshoot 179 Memory problemsPower and the batteries Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off180 181 Keyboard problemsDisplay problems Keyboard produces unexpected charactersScreen does not look right 182Built-in screen flickers Error-checking Disk drive problems183 Your hard disk seems very slow This feature is not available for optical drives184 Your data files are damaged or corrupted185 Optical drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive Drive cannot read a diskettePC Card problems Sound system problems186 187 PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems Card Information Structure188 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardPC Card error occurs System does not recognize your PC CardExpressCard checklist ExpressCard problems189 190 Resolving ExpressCard problemsComputer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard Double-click the ExpressCard adapter191 Printer problemsAn ExpressCard error occurs System does not recognize your ExpressCardPrinter will not print what you see on the screen Modem problems192 Modem will not receive or transmit properlyWireless networking problems 193194 Special considerations for the Windows operating systemDVD operating problems 195Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window DVD operating problems196 DVD titles, games, or applications appear distortedDevelop good computing habits Save your work frequentlyDevelop good computing habits Saving system configuration with Restore Points198 Read the user’s guides199 200 General tips for installing hardware and software 201If you need further assistance 202Before you contact Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesContacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contactToshiba’s worldwide offices 204Toshiba’s worldwide offices 205 United States Rest of EuropePassword security Volume MuteWithout a password Click the On resume, password protected check box With a passwordMaintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and ThemesPower profile Power profileStandby mode 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 HelpGetting Started Starting ConfigFree215 Getting StartedSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher216 Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities 217Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen 218Sample Image Viewing device information Search for Wireless Devices 219Launcher Creating a new wireless connectionSample Image Viewing Wi-Fidevices Center of the map as wellSettings screen 221Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices Creating a detected device wireless connectionTransferring files using Bluetooth 222Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device iconSample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon 223Profile Settings Disconnecting from a Bluetooth deviceDevice will occur automatically 225 Sample Image Add Profile screenSample Image Expanded Add Profile screen ConfigFree Summit226 For different networking environments227 Sample Image Inviting users to Summit meetingWho can then accept or decline the file as desired Other userSample Image Sharing a file with one user Sample Image Sharing a file with all usersUsing ConfigFree Summit Summit from working230 Toshiba Wireless ProjectorQuick Connect 231 Direct Link Toshiba DeviceSample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using the Automatic SwitchUsing the Automatic Switch Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occursSelect the Auto Switch Ssid tab Semi-Automatic Switch FeatureOne wireless LAN device can be used 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