Grand Tour | Toshiba TECRA M5 manual

The Grand Tour

Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury.

User’s Manual

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Toshiba TECRA M5 user manual Grand Tour

Contents

Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions Contact Conformity Statement EU Declaration of ConformityVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual Following information is only for EU-member states General conditions Description on Laser specification Table of Contents Getting Started Table of Contents Keyboard Power conditions HW Setup Troubleshooting Legal Footnotes Copy Protection*9 -3 Images*10 Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Preface Xxiv User’s Manual Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Mobile phone PC card overheating Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Software FeaturesDocumentation Microsoft Windows XP Professional Legal Footnote CPU*1 ProcessorMemory Legal Footnote General Main Memory*2 Legal Footnote Battery Life*3 PowerDisks Legal Footnote HDD Drive Capacity*4 CD-ROM drive Optical disk drive DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL Legal Footnote LCD*5 DisplayLegal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Keyboard Multimedia PortsSlots Modem BluetoothCommunications Wireless LAN Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7 Security Special features Battery save mode Intelligent powerPanel power on/off Low battery Utilities Toshiba Wireless Bluetooth Stack forFn-esse Toshiba , point to Utilities and click Fn-esse Point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Memory Boot UtilityDiagnostic Tool Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Password SettingsAccessibility Toshiba Dual Pointing Device utility Options Slim Select Bay options Introduction User’s Manual Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*8 System indicators Microphone Display latch Port Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheatingExpressCard slot ExpressCard eject USB 2.0 ports Ports complies with the USB 2.0 standard SD card slot Serial port Right side Modem jack DC in 15V jack LAN active indicator Link indicatorLAN jack Green Battery release latch Battery lockNotches Docking port Cover HDD pack coverScrew Hard disk drive Fingerprint Sensor Display hingeDisplay screen Stereo speakers Touch Pad Power buttonLCD Sensor switch Battery System indicatorsPower Caps Lock Keyboard indicators Numeric mode Arrow modeUSB floppy disk drive Floppy disk slot Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical disk drivesWritable discs CDs Formats DVDsCD read DVD read Speed maximum CD read DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 11 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptor Grand Tour Grand Tour User’s Manual Getting Started Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of the computer Posture and positioning of the computer Seating and posture Work habits Lighting Other Things to Note Connecting the AC adaptorStrategic Rest Breaks Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3-pin plug Opening the LCD display panel Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStandby Mode Starting up for the first time Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Standby limitations Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Restarting the computer Create Optical Recovery DiscsData save in Hibernation Mode Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Using the Touch PadOperating Basics AccuPoint precautions Using the AccuPointReplacing the cap Double-click Tap twice Using the Fingerprint Sensor How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Set Up ProcedureFingerprint Registration Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed General Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Fingerprint Single Sign-on Feature Fingerprint utility limitations How to Swipe the Finger Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveConnecting USB floppy disk drive Removing a module Changing Slim Select Bay modules Using optical disk drives Pressing the eject button Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Ultra-Speed CD-RW Before writing or rewritingMulti-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed Important messageLegal Footnotes CD-RW Ultra-Speed DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version Operating Basics RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification DLA for Toshiba When using WinDVD Creator Platinum Important information for use How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Operating Basics Floppy disks Media careCD/DVDs Volume control Volume ControlSound system Microphone level Modem Audio power managementToshiba Mic Effect Graphic equalizer Properties menu Setting Dialing Properties ConnectingModem Selection Disconnecting Wireless communications Security Wireless LAN BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Indicator status Indication Wireless communication switchWireless communication Indicator LAN cable types Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection Taskbar Icon HDD Protection is disabled Detection Level Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesHDD Protection HDD Protection Message DetailsDetection Level Amplification Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesPower on Power off No operation Connected LED 2nd Battery off LED 2nd Battery DC in greenLED 2nd Battery off DC in green Not LED 2nd Battery Power indicatorsPower on Power off DC in indicator Battery indicatorPower indicator Flashing orange Battery pack Battery types 2nd battery pack option Real Time Clock RTC battery Care and use of the battery packHigh capacity battery pack option Safety precautions Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries Time ProceduresBattery charging notice Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Retention time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack User Password Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password field Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility Owner String text box Disable button Supervisor PasswordUser Token field Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format Starting the computer by password Power-up modes System Auto Off Panel power on/offWindows utilities Hot keys HW Setup window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup Setup Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Bar will appear only under the selected device HDD Priority Options External Keyboard Fn key No Fn key equivalent Default CPU Parallel/Printer Device Config Starting the Bios Setup Program Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityStarting and Ending the Bios Setup Program Ending the Bios Setup Program Halfway Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityEnding the Bios Setup Program Diagnostic test is disabled Diagnostic ModeDiagnostic test is enabled Security controller HW Setup User’s Manual Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardRemoving a PC card Inserting the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Inserting an SD card SD cardFormatting an SD memory card Removing an SD card Removing an SD card SD card care Creation of a boot diskMemory expansion Installing memory module Removing the memory module cover Be sure that the cover is closed firmly Removing memory module Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out Battery pack Removing the hard disk drive pack Battery chargerHard disk drive pack 12 Removing the hard disk drive pack Installing the hard disk drive pack 14 Opening the lid Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 16 Closing the lid External monitor 18 Connecting the S-Video cable to the Video-out jack Displaying movies on a TV or CRT Changing the resolutionOpen the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Select the Quadro NVS 110M tab Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click 19 Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Advanced Port Replicator III Plus Security lock Serial port Optional Devices User’s Manual Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down PowerProblem Procedure Self test ProblemProcedure AC powerBattery Minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after Problem PasswordKeyboard Real Time Clock Hard disk drive Internal LCD display panel CD-ROM DVD-ROM, DVD-Video DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive DVD Super Multi drive SD card USB floppy disk drive ExpressCard PC cardDual Pointing Device Touch Pad/AccuPoint Printers and Other Hardware and select USB mouseMouse icon Click the Pointer Options tab USB device Fingerprint Sensor Sound system Memory expansion Link IEEE1394 device External monitor Carrier Modem LAN Bluetooth Printer TV output signal Before you call Toshiba supportDisposing of PC and PC batteries Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Where to writeCanada France China Netherlands Rest of Europe Outside of Europe United States of America United Kingdom CPU*1 Legal Footnotes HDD Drive Capacity*4 Battery Life*3General Main Memory*2 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Wireless LAN*7Non-applicable Icons*8 Copy Protection*9 10-4 Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingTransmitting level Receiving level Specifications User’s Manual Video modes Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes VGA Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningFrequency Pels Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Colors Frequency Hz Video modes XGA modelVertical Vertical 16M/16M Video modes SXGA+ model 64K/64K 100 640 16M/16M Figure B-1 Multiple Monitors and Quadro NVS 110M PowerMizer Repeat last command AT CommandsAnswer command +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Bn Communication standard settingEn Echo command Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeHook control Request ID information Nn Modulation handshake Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Result code control Select tone dialing Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Gn V.22bis guard tone control Load factory settingsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Tn Self-test commandsStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code \Qn Local flow control selectionView numbers in blacklist Cn Data compression control Result Codes OK n=0,3 Error Otherwise Register values RegistersS0 Auto answer ring number ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S7 Connection completion time-out S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S12 Escape guard time S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes DELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Function Transmission speed Mode Connect 54666 EC Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command User’s Manual Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique 122467*2 132472*2 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a102457*1 5540 Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Regulatory statements Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthGeneral European Union EU and Efta USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Device Authorization Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability User’s Manual Europe AC Power Cord and ConnectorsCertification agencies Germany Switzerland Appendix Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cache Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual Index-5 Index Index-6 User’s Manual