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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual Using a file extension 90 Utilities Power Saver

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utilities

Power Saver 149

video projector adjusting display 69

warranty

limited warranty 38 Web 125

Web Cam 129 Web sites 203 Wi-Fi®

wireless networking 124 Windows Explorer 87 Windows Media® Player 95 Windows Media® Player icon 118 Windows Start menu 86 Windows® operating system

Help and Support 175 problem solving 173

Windows® operating system desktop 117

wireless networking 124 Wizards

Dial-Up Networking Wizard 122 World Wide Web 125

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual Using a file extension 90 Utilities Power Saver

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 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 batterySample Illustration Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening 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 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 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 Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications DirectionScrolling with the TouchPad Using external display devicesConnecting an external monitor or projector Control buttonsSample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computerTurned on 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 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 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 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 102 Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery 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 Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Removing the battery from the computerChanging the main battery 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 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 offices123 Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port 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 InternetYou can only record 60 seconds at a time Using external speakers or headphonesVolume Control Web Cam Using PC Cards129 Inserting a PC CardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card System services are using the cardRemoving 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 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 Using a supervisor password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Use an instant passwordSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon 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 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 Enrollment Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Control Center SettingsFingerprint Management Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center WindowHelp SettingsFingerprints AboutBiomenu Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserPassword Bank Select Registered Sites Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying a registered Web page or dialog 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 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 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 deviceClick Troubleshoot 178Checking device properties 179 Memory problemsPower and the batteries Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off180 181 Keyboard problemsDisplay problems Keyboard produces unexpected charactersBuilt-in screen flickers 182Screen does not look right 183 Disk drive problemsError-checking 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 diskette186 Sound system problemsPC Card problems 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 Card189 ExpressCard problemsExpressCard checklist 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 201Before you contact Toshiba 202If you need further assistance 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 EuropeWithout a password Volume MutePassword security 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 Started216 Sample Image ConfigFree LauncherSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities 217Sample Image Viewing device information 218Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen 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 223Device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth deviceProfile Settings 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 workingQuick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector230 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 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