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Toshiba M750, PPM75U0QM02R The Grand Tour, Front with the display closed, switch, Wireless, communication, System indicators, Legal Footnote (Non-applicableIcons)

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PORTÉGÉ M750

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of the computer. It is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer.

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)

For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to Appendix H, Legal Footnotes.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

	i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
System indicators	Headphone jack

Wireless communication	Microphone jack	Volume control dial
switch

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display panel closed

System indicators	These LED indicators allow you to monitor the
	status of various computer functions and are
	described in more detail within the System
	indicators section.

Wireless	Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless
communication	LAN, Bluetooth and Wireless WAN functions.
switch	Slide it to the right to turn on the functions.
	Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth,
	Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functions.

User’s Manual

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Contents

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 Page 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 Page Page 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 Page 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) Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page ■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 Page Power and Power-UpModes Power conditions Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Display Controller and Video mode Display controller Video mode Page 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 Page AC Power Cord and Connectors United Kingdom USA UL approved BS approved AustraliaEurope TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer Page TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed Cleaning the Cooling module Page 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: Index