Toshiba GMAD00134010 instruction

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Adding memory (optional)

4Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 110.

5Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.

Memory module slot cover

Front of computer

(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover

6Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover.

Front of computer

(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover

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 Fax Branding Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise Disconnection 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 Taiwan Using this Equipment in JapanModem Warning Notice Conformity Statement 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 Slowly open or close the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Sample Illustration Opening 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 Recovery media for your system Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 Direction Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications Using the TouchPad Control buttons Using external display devicesConnecting an external monitor or projector Scrolling with the TouchPad Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Turned onSample Image Display options window Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Connecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printerConnecting a printer Following procedure Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveConnecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Hibernation modeOptions for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Standby mode Turning off the computer more quickly Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commandsTurn Off Shut Down Restarting your computer Sample Image Setup action settings screenWhen I press the power button When I close the lid 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 Moving the computer Cleaning the computerUsing a computer lock Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Caring for your computer Computing tips Learning the Basics New icon positions may be lost Computing tips Sample Illustration Keyboard Using the keyboardCharacter keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Special Windows keys Using the keyboardCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric dataUsing the overlay for cursor control Overlay keys Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Sample Image Run dialog box Saving your workStarting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your work Sample Image Save As dialog box Saving files Printing your work Using a file extensionPrinting your work File names 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 batteries Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery 102 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 110 Removing the battery from the computerChanging the main battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 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 Capability 116Traveling tips Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 118Finding your way around the desktop Icons Taskbar Contents appears119 Start button Determining the COM port Setting up for communicationsSetting up for communications 120 121 Connecting a modem to a telephone line Residences or offices Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network 122 Setting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port123 Will be lit An overview of using the InternetUsing Wireless LAN connectivity Internet World Wide Web Internet Service ProvidersConnecting to the Internet 125 Surfing the Internet Internet featuresAn overview of using the Internet 126 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone 127 Using external speakers or headphones Volume ControlYou can only record 60 seconds at a time Inserting a PC Card Using PC Cards129 Web Cam System services are using the card Removing a PC CardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 131 Using an ExpressCardSetting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard 132Removing an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Windows operating system Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133 Inserting memory media 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 Use an instant password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password iconSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Select Registered Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password Setting a user password Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not Registered Deleting a user passwordClick the Hardware Settings icon Sample Image Toshiba Password Utility window 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 Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment Improves the security of your software Power-on Security Enabling Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center Window SettingsFingerprint Management Control Center About SettingsFingerprints Help Elevate Administrative Privileges for User Password BankBiomenu Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialogSelect Registered Sites Select Registrations Replaying registrations with multiple formsReplaying a registered dialog Editing an existing registration 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 Click Start, Turn off computer Problems that are easy to fix170 Your program performs an illegal operation 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 Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems173 Windows operating system is not working My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Internet problemsDisplay different versions of Safe mode My Internet connection is very slow Plan of action 175Resolving a hardware conflict Windows operating system can help you Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Disabling a device Fixing a problem with Device Manager177 Resolving conflicts 178 Checking device propertiesClick Troubleshoot Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off Memory problemsPower and the batteries 179 180 Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problemsDisplay problems 181 182 Screen does not look rightBuilt-in screen flickers Disk drive problems Error-checking183 Your data files are damaged or corrupted This feature is not available for optical drives184 Your hard disk seems very slow Drive cannot read a diskette Optical drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive 185 Sound system problems PC Card problems186 Card Information Structure PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 187 System does not recognize your PC Card Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardPC Card error occurs 188 ExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist189 Double-click the ExpressCard adapter Resolving ExpressCard problemsComputer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard 190 System does not recognize your ExpressCard Printer problemsAn ExpressCard error occurs 191 Modem will not receive or transmit properly Modem problems192 Printer will not print what you see on the screen 193 Wireless networking problems Special considerations for the Windows operating system 194 195 DVD operating problems DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted DVD operating problems196 Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window Save your work frequently Develop good computing habits Read the user’s guides Saving system configuration with Restore Points198 Develop good computing habits 199 200 201 General tips for installing hardware and software 202 If you need further assistanceBefore you contact Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesContacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site 204 Toshiba’s worldwide officesToshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 205 Volume Mute Password securityWithout a password Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and Themes With a passwordMaintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Click the On resume, password protected check box 208 Power profileStandby mode Power profile 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 Getting Started Starting ConfigFree215 Getting Started Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting216 217 ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 218 Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screenSample Image Viewing device information 219 Search for Wireless Devices Center of the map as well Creating a new wireless connectionSample Image Viewing Wi-Fidevices Launcher 221 Settings screen 222 Creating a detected device wireless connectionTransferring files using Bluetooth Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices 223 Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device iconSample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Profile SettingsDevice will occur automatically Sample Image Add Profile screen 225 For different networking environments ConfigFree Summit226 Sample Image Expanded Add Profile screen Sample Image Inviting users to Summit meeting 227 Sample Image Sharing a file with all users Other userSample Image Sharing a file with one user Who can then accept or decline the file as desired Summit from working Using ConfigFree Summit Toshiba Wireless Projector 230Quick Connect Direct Link Toshiba Device 231 Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Using the Automatic SwitchUsing the Automatic Switch Sample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Windows, you can switch to the profile for that location Semi-Automatic Switch FeatureOne wireless LAN device can be used Select the Auto Switch Ssid tab 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