Toshiba M9 240

TECRA M9

ENTER 5-3	Wireless LAN 3-5,4-28
ScrLock 5-3	problems 8-19
Sound system
headphone jack 2-2
microphone 2-2
microphone jack 2-2
problems 8-16
Stereo speakers 2-9
volume control dial 2-2

TOSHIBA Assist 3-10

TOSHIBA Assist button 3-5

TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3-10

TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3-10,4-19

TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility 3-11

TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 3-37

TOSHIBA HDD Protection 3-7

TOSHIBA Mic Effect 3-10

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 3-8

TOSHIBA Presentation button 3-5

TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 3-10

TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format 3-10

TOSHIBA Value Added Package 3-8

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 3-8

Ultra Slim Bay 2-5 changing modules 4-10 HDD Adaptor 3-29 location of slot 2-5 options 3-38

USB device problems 8-15

USB FDD Kit 3-31

USB floppy diskette drive problems 8-10

Video RAM 3-2

Volume control dial 2-2

Windows Mobility Center 3-11 Wireless communication 4-28 indicator 2-11,4-31

Wireless communication switch 2-2,4-30

User’s Manual

Index-4

Contents

Page Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Chapter 4 Operating Basics Chapter 5 The Keyboard Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode AT Commands Appendix K Legal Footnotes Glossary Index Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC information EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem warning notice Japan regulations Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: Type of service Telephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03certified equipment Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart ■The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-breakratio =33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer) ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay) Following information is only for EU-memberstates: Description on Laser specification Preface Conventions Icons Keys ENTER Key operation CTRL Terminology Start 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 Battery DC IN Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing ■Do not press or push on the display panel ■Do not lift the computer by the display panel Turning on the power Power ■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1.Open the display panel 2.Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds Make sure the and 3.Click Start 4.Click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu 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 System Recovery Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from the Recovery hard disk drive ESC 1.Turn off your computer 2.While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your computer A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs F12 In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA C:\TOSAPINS The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Wireless Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless communication LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right switch to turn on the functions Left side Right side Back Underside Notches Docking port Memory module slot Battery release latch HDD pack cover Front with the display open Touch Pad control buttons AccuPoint control AccuPoint Keyboard Indicators The Wireless communication indicator blinks Keyboard indicators Optical disc drives 5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6China Writable discs CDs CD-R AC adaptor Page Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware Memory Slots Video RAM Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display Disks This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive types. The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*7 Sound Sound system Communications Modem Special features HDD automatic power off *1 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 Keypad overlay A ten-keynumeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for information on using this feature Power on password Heat dispersal *1 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode TOSHIBA Value Added Package Utilities and Applications TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility Utilities SD Memory Boot Utility Memory Card Format TOSHIBA DVD-RAM All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAMUtility CD/DVD Drive Optional devices Removing a PC Card Safely Remove Hardware PC Card Set the SD Card type SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in the SD Card slot The Logo of SD memory card is () The Logo of SDHC memory card is ( ) Card Type Capacities SD/SDHC memory card Formatting an SD/SDHC Card SD Memory Card Format Media care Card care Memory card care Additional memory module Point to note about memory module error Installing a memory module (Slot A) Page Page Tuck the keyboard ribbon cable into the groove under the memory module cover 14. Replace the keyboard and secure it using the two screws 15.Set the keyboard brace into its groove and hold down to secure the latches Install the battery pack. Refer to 17.Turn your computer over Removing a memory module (Slot A) Installing a memory module (Slot B) Removing a memory module (Slot B) Page Hard disk drive pack Removing the hard disk drive pack Installing the hard disk drive pack To install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.Move the connector until it is vertical 2.Hold the hard disk drive vertically with its label on the left 3.Connect the hard disk drive to the connector 5.Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place 6.Secure the cover with two screws Check that the screws are the proper length and reattach the cover 7. Turn your computer over Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position External monitor Connecting the monitor cable 1.Turn the computer's power off 2.Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port USB FDD Kit Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■Digital video cameras ■Hard disk drives ■MO drives ■Writable optical disc drives Connecting Disconnecting 2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click Serial port The serial connector can be used to connect to RS-232Ccompatible devices RS-232Ccompatible devices include the following: ■Modem ■Mouse The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator ■RJ45 LAN jack ■External monitor port ■DC IN 15V jack ■Security lock slot Optional accessories Ultra Slim Bay options Ultra Slim Bay HDD Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit Operating Basics TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Click: Tap once Double-click: Tap twice Tap twice Drag and drop: Using the AccuPoint 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 How to Delete the Fingerprint Data To run this program, click Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a Windows VistaTM feature TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide Set Up Procedure Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Logon Authorization Fingerprint Power-onSecurity General BACK SPACE [Password =] How to Enable Fingerprint Power-onSecurity Settings Fingerprint Single Sign-onFeature How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-onFeature Fingerprint utility limitations Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules Using optical disc drives Page Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives Before writing or rewriting CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd 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 VistaTM operating system ■Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice ■Open the optical disc drive TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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 1.Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps: Media care Sound System Audio Enhancements Enhancement Apply Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek Audio Manager Modem 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 Task Bar Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the Properties menu Displays a sub-menuappears which details location information Modem Selection Dialing Properties You should select this item in order to display the dialing properties Connecting the modular cable Disconnecting the modular cable Wireless communications Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an ■Wi-FiProtected Access (WPA) Setting 1.Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on Please make sure that the Product Support: LAN Connecting the LAN cable LAN Active Link Computer Handling Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection Taskbar Icon State Icon Description Normal 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 Power and Power-UpModes Power conditions Monitoring of power condition Battery Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option) High Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option) Real Time Clock (RTC) battery S **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press [F1] key to set Date/Time The computer's RTC battery is a Never remove the battery pack while the Charging the batteries You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time ■Processor speed ■Screen brightness ■System Sleep Mode ■System Hibernation Mode 5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green ■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use ■Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item Installing the battery pack TOSHIBA Password Utility ■Owner String (text box) (text box) Refer to Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program section in Chapter Refer to section in Chapter for more information 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 Power-upmodes Panel power on/off System Auto Off HW Setup & BIOS 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 BIOS Setup Program Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway Not Registered Supervisor Password has not been registered (Default) Registered Supervisor Password has been registered ■Configuration changes in the BIOS Setup Program Enhanced C-States Execute-DisableBit Capability Available Not Available On Battery Critical Battery Wake-up LCD Display Stretch Security controller TPM Clear TPM Owner The procedure to follow is as detailed below: Move the cursor to the Clear TPM Owner A message is displayed at which you should press the Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA Boot Priority AC power ProblemProcedure Battery Power saver Select a power plan in the Power Options Real Time Clock The following message is Displayed on the screen: 1.Press the F1 key - the BIOS setup application will load 2.Set the date in the System Date field 3.Set the time in the System Time field Internal display panel &BIOS Setup, for further information BIOS Setup No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy diskette drive SD/SDHC Card error Remove the SD/SDHC Card from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected Dual Pointing device Touch Pad/AccuPoint Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon Control USB mouse Fingerprint Sensor USB device USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to Ensure that any required USB device drivers are Sound system Page i.LINK (IEEE1394) device i.LINK device does not function computer and to the device Make sure the device’s power is turned on LAN Bluetooth Recovery Discs "The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition Restoring the pre-installed TOSHIBA support Where to write Outside of Europe In Europe Australia Germany & Austria Specifications Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Computer Built-inModem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Data transmission and reception speed 600 bps Data reception only with 56000 bps Display Controller and Video mode Display controller Video mode AT Commands A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hookand answer an incoming call Bn Communication standard setting B15 B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps (default). Result Codes: Hook control Request ID information Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker mode Modulation handshake Return on-lineto data mode Select pulse dialing Result code control NO CARRIER T Select tone dialing Vn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoring Command Dial tone Dial tone detect Disabled:The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Busy tone detect Disabled:The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled:The modem monitors for busy tones &F Load factory settings &Gn V.22bis guard tone control &G0 &G1 &G2 &Tn Self-testcommands &T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress &T1 Result Codes: OKn=0 CONNECTn=1 ERROROtherwise &V Display Current Configuration \N3 V.42, MNP, or buffered (default) &Q5 \N4 \N5 \N7 S-registers S-registervalues S1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character (user defined) S3 Command line termination character (user defined) S4 Response formatting character (user defined) S5 Command line editing character (user defined) Range:0-127,ASCII decimal Default:8 (backspace) Units:ASCII S6 Wait before dialing Range:3-255Default:3 Units:seconds S7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause time S11 DTMF dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate AT command set result codes Page V.90 mode Table E-1Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A and N Draft Ver. 1.0) Page Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Manually Setting up Windows (Windows Vista™) Manually Setting up Windows Manually (Windows XP) How to install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager on Windows XP or Windows Vista™: Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Page 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 TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Taiwan Using Bluetooth® Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan Device Authorization AC Power Cord and Connectors Finland: Sweden: France: Switzerland: Germany: TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer Legal Footnotes Non-applicableIcons*1 CPU*2 Memory (Main System)*3 Battery Life*4 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5 LCD*6 Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*7 Wireless LAN*8 Copy Protection*9 Images*10 Glossary KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte bit: byte: cache memory: capacity: card: Synonym for board. See board . See CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards CD-ROM: CD-RW: Page DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system driver: DVD-R (+R -R): delete escape: 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time: execute: To interpret and execute an instruction hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal: host computer: hot key: HW Setup: KB: See kilobyte keyboard: kilobyte (KB): level 2 cache: See cache cache output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data parity: password: pel: peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus An industry standard 32-bit bus peripheral device: pixel: RJ45: A modular LAN jack ROM: SCSI: SD/SDHC Card: serial communications: TFT display: TTL: Universal Serial Bus: VGA: volatile memory: Index