PORTÉGÉ M750
Table of Contents
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes
HW Setup
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer
Appendix G TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Appendix H Legal Footnotes
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
EU Conformity Statement
Modem warning notice
Following information is only for EU-memberstates:
Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries
GOST
ENERGY STAR® Program
Description on Laser specification
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Preface
Conventions
Icons
Keys
ENTER
Key operation
CTRL
Terminology
HDD or Hard disk
drive
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
Stress injury
Heat injury
Pressure or impact damage
PC Card overheating
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Getting Started
Equipment checklist
Software
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug
DC IN
Opening the display
Turning on the power
■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup
1.Open the display panel
2.Slide the Power Button Lock Switch to the right
3.Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds
Turning off the power
Shut Down Mode (Boot Mode)
Make sure the
and
3.Click Start
Benefits of Sleep Mode
Executing Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode limitations
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
Automatic Hibernation Mode
Data save in Hibernation Mode
System Recovery Options and Restoring the pre-installedSoftware
System Recovery Options
Windows Help and Support
Startup Repair
The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems
Restoring the pre-installedSoftware
■Creating optical Recovery Discs
■Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
■Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
Create
7.Follow the on-screeninstructions
Your Recovery Discs will be created
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
ESC
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The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Volume control dial
Left side
Right side
Optional devices
A DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit II or
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor II can be installed in
the Ultra Slim Bay, which supports Serial ATA
(SATA) interface
Back side
Underside
Docking port
Memory module slot
HDD pack cover
screws
Hard disk drive
Ultra Slim Bay lock
screw (lock position)
screw (unlock
position)
Front with the display open
Web Camera LED
Display screen
Power button
Power Button Lock
Switch
Fingerprint Sensor
Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Keyboard
The internal keyboard provides the embedded
Indicators
Hard Disk Drive
The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive
Optical Disc Drive
The Wireless communication indicator blinks
Wireless WAN
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Optical disc drive
DVDs
DVD-R
■DVD-RW,DVD+RW and DVD-RAMdiscs can be recorded more than once
Formats
Some types and formats of DVD-RDL and DVD+R DL discs may be unreadable
AC adaptor
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware
Memory
Module slot
512MB, 1,024MB, 2,048MB or 4,096MB memory
modules (DDR2-800)can be installed in the
computer’s two memory slots for a maximum of
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
RTC battery
Clock (RTC) and calendar
The AC adaptor provides power to the system
and recharges the batteries when they are low
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
Optical disc drive
Drive
this computer:
■ DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))
Sound
Sound system
Multimedia
such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
Ultra Slim Bay
Modules
Special features
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply *1
Battery save mode *1
Panel power on/off *1
Optical Drive Auto
Lock
Hibernation Mode
Sleep Mode
USB Sleep and
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
TOSHIBA Tablet PC Extension
Utilities and Applications
TOSHIBA Face
Recognition
Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba
All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Bluetooth
TOSHIBA Mic Effect
TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you the Echo
Canceller and the Microphone Array fuctions
For more instructions for this software, refer to
the Sound System section in Chapter 4
Windows Mobility
Center
TOSHIBA Tablet
Access Code Logon
TOSHIBA -> Tablet PC -> Tablet Access Code
Optional devices
Inserting a PC Card
To insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer
2.Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made
Removing a PC Card
To remove a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar
Safely Remove Hardware
2.Point to PC Card and click the left Touch Pad control button
Inserting a Smart Card
Removing a Smart Card
Smart Card
Bridge media slot
■This Bridge media slot supports the following memory media
■Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo)
■xD picture card
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card
Memory card care
Set the
■Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress
For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the cards
About the write-protect
Removing memory media
2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button
memory media
3.Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer
4.Grasp the media and remove it
Additional memory module
Point to note about memory module error
Installing a memory module (Slot A)
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11. Screw in the two screws and replace the memory module cover
13. Replace the keyboard and secure it using the two screws
System
Removing a memory module (Slot A)
6.Grasp the sides of the memory module and pull it out
Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them
9.Turn your computer over
Installing a memory module (Slot B)
3.Close the display panel
Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to the
Power and Power- Up Modes
6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off
Removing a memory module (Slot B)
6.Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off
8.Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from the computer
9. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw
11.Turn your computer over
HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
Removing the hard disk drive pack
6.Lift the cover up and out, and remove it from the computer
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Installing the hard disk drive pack
To install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
4.Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place
5.Secure the cover with two screws
6.Turn your computer over
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor II (optional)
3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position
External monitor
Connecting the monitor cable
To connect a monitor, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Turn the computer’s power off
USB FDD Kit
Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive
eSATA (External Serial ATA)
Connecting the eSATA device
Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket
Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins
Disconnecting an eSATA device
3.Click an eSATA device that you want to remove
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
■RJ45 LAN jack
■External monitor port
■DC IN 15V jack
Optional accessories
Battery Pack
Battery adaptor
Battery Charger
USB FDD Kit
HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
Operating Basics
Pointing Devices
Click:
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
Eraser button
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Single tap
Double tap
Press and hold
Drag
Drag and drop
Removing the Reserve Pen case
Inserting the Reserve Pen case
Removing the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pen case
Storing the Reserve Pen in the Reserve Pen case
Using the Tablet mode
■The function of the display screen varies from model to model
■Prevent long fingernails and rings or other metal from touching the screen
■Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen
■If the screen resolution is lower than 1280 x 800 (For example 800 x 600)
Adjust one of the following settings to correct cursor position deviation
■Set the resolution to 1280 x
■Set the Aspect Ratio Options to Full Screen (No Border)
Changing to the Tablet mode
To change from Laptop mode to the Tablet mode, follow the instructions below
1. Open the display panel to the upright position
Tablet mode icon
Laptop mode icon
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Changing to the Laptop mode
Changing the screen orientation
■Execute the following applications on Primary landscape:
■3D game software
■3D screen saver
Playback of a motion picture as would be the case using
■The screen cannot automatically rotate in the following cases
Primary Landscape
Primary Portrait
Secondary Landscape
Secondary Portrait
Rotation Utility
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate
■Enroll two or more fingers
■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user
Setup Procedure
Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication
On the
User’s Fingers
Run Interactive Tutorial
At the
Scanning Practice
Delete All Fingerprints
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software
Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
1.Start up the computer
At the Windows
Welcome
Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication
How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OSAuthentication Settings
TrueSuite Access Manager with Admin
2.UserAccountControl screen is displayed, click the Allow button
Allow
3.Swipe a registered finger on the fingerprint sensor
Web Camera
Properties
Night Mode
Using Presto! BizCard 5 Software
Presto! BizCard
NewSoft
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
How to register the Face Recognition Data
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
The Management screen is displayed
2.Select a user which is deleted in the Management screen
Delete
button. “
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
Removing the optical disc drive module
Removing a unit
Inserting a unit
Using optical disc drives
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Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps as detailed below:
es of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the CD/DVD
Enabling and Disabling Optical Drive Auto Lock
Lock Time Settings for Optical Drive Auto Lock
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
Important message
Before writing or rewriting
CD-R:
CD-RW(Multi-Speedand High-Speed):
CD-RW (Ultra-Speed):
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version
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■CD-RW(Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged
When writing or rewriting
Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the
■Do not perform any of the following actions:
■Change users in the Windows Vista® operating system
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
DVD-RAM
You cannot back up
TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to
When you back up a
■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc
Data Verification
to access the
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Display Devices & Audio
Appearance and Personalization
Personalization
Display Settings
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Media care
Sound System
PC Beep Level
Playback Devices
PC Beep
Audio Enhancements
Enhancements
Modem
Region selection
To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Networking -> Modem Region Select
2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar
Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
Location list for region selection
Displays a sub-menuappears which details location information
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
You should select this item in order to display the dialing properties
Disconnecting the modular cable
Wireless communications
■Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802.11a or/and IEEE802.11n draft
■Roaming over multiple channels
■Card power management
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an
■Wi-FiProtected Access (WPA)
Product Support:
LAN
LAN cable types
Connecting the LAN cable
Computer Handling
Moving the computer
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
Detection Level
3D Viewer
The 3D Viewer can be started from the icon in the task tray
3D Viewer
Details
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility
In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep
and Charge function-compatibleicon ( )., attach the mouse or
keyboard to it
If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible
icon ( )., change the “USB Sleep and Charge function” setting to
Heat dispersal
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 … F12
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Hot keys
Sleep
Hibernate
Output
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Generating ASCII characters
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Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
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Monitoring of power condition
Battery
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Troubleshooting
Care and use of the battery pack
Refer to the enclosed
for detailed precautions and handling instructions
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
■Processor speed
■Screen brightness
■System Sleep Mode
■System Hibernation Mode
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery packs:
1.Turn off the computer’s power
5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green
■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Connecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
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TOSHIBA Password Utility
■To end the BIOS Setup:
Press End and then press the Y key to accept the changes
End
The computer will restart
■Change (button)
Supervisor Password
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\PasswordUtility\TOSPU.exe
This utility lets you do the following:
■Register, delete or change the Supervisor Password
■Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token
Tablet mode
Power-upmodes
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
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HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup window
Setup
Power On Display
Boot Priority Options
HDD Priority Options
USB Memory BIOS Support Type
Wake-upon Keyboard
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Device Configuration
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
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Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
Boot Priority
Power
Overheating power down
Problem
Procedure
Computer shuts down
Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator
Battery
Power saver
Select a
power plan in the Power Options
Real Time Clock
1.Press the F1 key - the BIOS setup application will load
2.Set the date in the System Date field
System Date
3.Set the time in the System Time field
Internal display panel
Hard disk drive
DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
USB floppy diskette drive
Smart Card error
Remove the Smart Card from the computer
occurs
make sure to confirm that the card oriented
correctly and reinsert it in order to ensure it is
You cannot read a file
Check to ensure the required file is actually on
the SD/SDHC Card that is inserted into the
Memory Stick
Memory Stick/Memory
MultiMediaCard
Pointing device
Touch Pad
Control
Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse
Buttons
click the Pointer Options tab
Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware
USB mouse
the Pointer Options tab
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
USB
KB/Mouse Emulation option within the
USB Sleep and Charge function
eSATA device
0.5seconds, off for
0.5seconds) in the following patterns;
If there is an error in Slot B: orange once, then green twice
If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B: orange twice, then green twice
2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices
Sound system
Volume control dial
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Panel
Add Hardware
Modem
CONNECT
LAN
TOSHIBA support
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
Computer
Built-inModem
Network control unit (NCU)
Type of NCU
Data transmission and reception
speed
300/1200/2400/4800/7200/9600/12000/14400
33600 bps
Data reception only with
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Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller
Video mode
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Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
5GHz Band Channels Sets
(Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n draft 2.0)
5170*1
5180*1
5190*1
1325660*1
1365680*1
1405700*1
1495745*1
1535765*1
Bluetooth wireless technology
Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
Regulatory statements
USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan
Device Authorization
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AC Power Cord and Connectors
United Kingdom
USA
UL approved
BS approved
AustraliaEurope
TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer
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TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
Cleaning the Cooling module
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Legal Footnotes
Non-applicableIcons
CPU
Memory (Main System)
Battery Life
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity
LCD
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)
Wireless LAN
USB Sleep and Charge
Copy Protection
If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
Glossary
FIR: fast infrared
GB: gigabyte
HDD: hard disk drive
IDE: integrated drive electronics
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
alternating current (AC):
analog signal:
ANSI:
antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity
antistatic:
bps:
buffer:
bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power
bus:
byte:
cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power)
cold start:
COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4:
commands:
compatibility:
data bits:
DC:
default:
delete:
device driver:
DVD-ROM:
DVD-RW
(+RW
-RW):
echo:
floppy diskette drive (FDD):
Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys
Fn-esse:
folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders
folder:
icon:
i.LINK (IEEE1394):
instruction:
interface:
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information
level 2 cache: See cache memory
Light Emitting Diode (LED):
LSI: Large Scale Integration
LSI:
2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration
non-system
disk:
nonvolatile memory:
numeric keypad overlay:
OCR:
peripheral device:
pixel:
plug and play:
port:
Power Saver:
SCSI:
SD/SDHC Card:
serial communications:
serial interface:
SIO:
TTL:
Universal Serial Bus:
VGA:
volatile memory:
warm start:
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