Toshiba M100 User Manual

Portégé® M100 Series User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
  - Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options

Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
  - Creating a computer-friendly environment
  - Keeping yourself comfortable
- Other precautions
  - Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
- Setting up your computer
  - Setting up your software
  - Registering your computer with Toshiba
  - Adding external devices
- Connecting a power source
- Using the computer for the first time
  - Opening the display panel
  - Your computer’s features and specifications
  - Turning on the power
- Using the AccuPoint II
- Installing additional memory (optional)
  - Removing a memory module
- Connecting an external USB mouse
- Connecting an external USB keyboard
- Connecting a printer
- Connecting the modem
  - Connecting to a phone line
- Connecting other external devices
  - Customizing your computer’s settings
- Powering off the computer
  - Closing the display panel
  - Different ways to turn the computer on and off
- Caring for your computer
  - Cleaning the computer
  - Moving the computer
  - Using a computer lock

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Using the keyboard
  - Character keys
  - Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
  - Function keys
  - Windows ® special keys
  - Overlay keys
- Starting a program
  - Starting a program from the Start menu
  - Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer
  - Starting a program from the Run dialog box
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Using optional external disks
  - Inserting and removing disks
  - Copying documents to a disk
  - Taking care of disks
- Backing up your work
- Restoring your work
- Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
  - DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
  - Inserting a compact disc
  - Playing an audio CD
  - Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
  - Removing compact discs with the computer on
  - Removing compact discs with the computer off
  - Caring for CDs and DVDs
- Powering down the computer
  - Turn Off or Shut down
  - Restart command
  - Hibernation command
  - Standby command
- Using Turn Off or Shut down
  - Turning off more quickly
  - Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down
- Using Hibernation
  - Enabling the Hibernation command
  - Going into Hibernation mode
  - Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
  - Starting again from Hibernation
- Using Standby
  - Going into Standby mode more quickly
  - Starting again from Standby
- Toshiba’s online resources

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
  - Battery Notice
  - Power management
  - Using additional batteries
- Charging batteries
- Charging the batteries
  - Charging the main battery
  - Charging the RTC battery
  - Using a battery charger
- Monitoring main battery power
  - Determining remaining battery power
  - What to do when the main battery runs low
  - Setting battery alarms
  - Conserving battery power
  - Setting a power usage mode
- Turning off the display automatically
  - Enabling the screen saver
- Changing the main battery
  - Removing the battery from the computer
  - Inserting a charged battery
- Taking care of your battery
  - Safety precautions
  - Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries
- Traveling tips

Chapter 4: Expansion Options
- Using your computer at the office
- Using an expansion device
- Using the optional external USB diskette drive
  - Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive
  - Using the optional USB external diskette drive with a PC Card
- Using a keyboard with the Advanced Port Replicator
  - Connecting a keyboard to the Advanced Port Replicator
  - Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
- Using a mouse with the Advanced Port Replicator
  - Connecting a mouse to the Advanced Port Replicator
- Using a printer with the Advanced Port Replicator
  - Connecting a USB printer
  - Connecting a serial or parallel printer
- Using external display devices
  - Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
  - Adjusting the quality of the external display
  - Display limitations
- Using Slim SelectBay modules
  - Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay
  - Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay
- Using PC Cards
  - Inserting a PC Card
  - Removing a PC Card
  - Hot swapping PC Cards
- Using an SD card
  - Installing SD card drivers
  - Installing the SD card in the SD slot
  - Formatting an SD card
  - Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card
  - Removing an SD card
- Using the i.LINK® port

Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity
- Windows® XP special features
- Personalizing your desktop
  - Customizing the taskbar
  - Bringing the world to your desktop
  - Changing desktop and browsing style
  - Personalizing individual windows
  - Customizing window toolbars
  - Displaying information about each folder
- Setting up for communications
  - Determining the COM port
  - Using the Ethernet LAN Port
  - Accessing a LAN
- Exchanging data with another computer
  - Transferring application files
  - Setting up a direct cable connection
  - Setting up a wireless connection
  - Using Bluetooth
- Using audio features
  - Using external speakers or headphones
  - Recording sounds
  - Using a microphone
  - Adjusting recording settings

Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
- Fnesse
  - Starting Fnesse
  - Assigning a key to a program or document
  - Viewing existing key assignments
  - Changing or removing existing key assignments
- Hotkey utility
- Expansion device properties
  - Mobile Extension
- TOSHIBA Console
  - Customizing Your Computer
  - Network
  - Security
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
  - Power Management
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup

Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
- Using passwords in Windows
- User-level passwords
  - Setting a user-level password
  - Using an instant password
  - Setting a Windows user password
  - Setting a user-level password in System Setup
  - Disabling a user password
  - Disabling a user-level password in System Setup
  - Using the power-on (user-level) password
  - Using the instant (user-level) password
- Using a supervisor password
  - Setting a supervisor password
  - Deleting a supervisor password

Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
- Problems that are easy to fix
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- The Windows ® operating system is not working
  - Using Startup options to fix problems
  - Internet problems
  - The Windows® XP operating system can help you
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  - A plan of action
  - Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
  - Memory problems
  - Power and the batteries
  - Keyboard problems
  - AccuPoint II problems
  - Display problems
  - Disk drive problems
  - Problems with the DVDROM or multi-function drive
  - Sound system problems
  - PC Card problems
  - Printer problems
  - Modem problems
- Internet Problems
- DVD operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
- If you need further assistance
  - Before you call
  - Contacting Toshiba
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices

Appendix A: Hot Keys
- Volume Mute
- Password security
  - Without a password
  - With a password
- Power usage mode
- Standby mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display brightness
- Wireless device enable/disable
- Keyboard hot keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
- USA and Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Europe

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
- Getting Started
  - ConfigFree Main Screen
  - Starting ConfigFree
  - Configuring ConfigFree
- ConfigFree Utilities
  - Connectivity Doctor
  - Device Settings
  - Profile Settings
  - Quick Connect
- Using Auto Switch
  - Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)
  - Auto Switch (SSID)

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