Toshiba M2V

Toshiba M2V User Manual

Table of Contents

Tecra® M2V 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
  - Setting up your computer
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Charging the battery
  - Turning on the computer
- Opening the display panel
- Turning on the power
  - Setting up your software
  - Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Setting up other devices
  - Turning off the computer
- Closing the display panel

Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices
- Using external display devices
- Connecting an external monitor or projector
- Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
- Adjusting the quality of the external display
- Video limitations
  - Using a keyboard
  - Connecting a keyboard
  - Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a mouse
  - Connecting a local printer
  - Connecting an optional external diskette drive
  - Connecting external speakers or headphones
  - Connecting an external microphone
  - Using an expansion device
  - Adding memory
- Installing memory modules
  - Using Slim SelectBay® modules
- Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®
- Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®
  - Inserting and removing hard drives
  - Inserting and removing PC Cards
- Inserting a PC Card
- Removing a PC Card
- Setting up a PC Card for your computer
  - Inserting an SD™ card
  - Connecting your modem to a telephone line
- Connecting to a phone line

Chapter 3: 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
  - Using the TouchPad™
- Control buttons
  - Using the TOSHIBA Console button
  - 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 the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
  - DVD-ROM drive components
- Inserting a compact disc
- Removing a compact disc with the computer on
- Removing a compact disc with the computer off
- Caring for CDs and DVDs
  - Using PC Cards
- Hot swapping
  - Using SD™ cards
  - Using your computer at the office
  - Using a computer lock
  - Caring for your computer
- Cleaning the computer
- Moving the computer
  - Powering down the computer
- Using Turn Off or Shut down
- Using Hibernation
- Using Standby
  - Toshiba’s online resources

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
- Battery Notice
  - Charging the main battery
  - Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring battery power
  - What to do when the battery alarm sounds
  - Changing batteries
  - Taking care of your battery
- Safety precautions
- Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries safely
  - Conserving power
- Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional
- Using a hot key to set the power usage mode
  - Additional options for power

Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options
- Exploring the desktop
- Finding your way around the desktop
  - Exploring audio features
- Using external speakers or headphones
- Recording sounds
- Playing an audio CD-ROM
  - Exchanging data with another computer
- Transferring files
- Getting help transferring files
- Setting up for communications
- Connecting the modem to a telephone line
- Connecting your computer to a network
- Toshiba’s online resources
  - An overview of using the Internet
- The Internet
- The World Wide Web
- Internet Service Providers
- Connecting to the Internet
- Surfing the Internet
- Internet features
- Uploading and downloading files from the Internet

Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
- Fn-esse
- Starting Fn-esse
- Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
- Viewing existing key assignments
- Changing or removing existing key assignments
  - TOSHIBA HW Setup
- Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup
  - TOSHIBA Power Saver
  - TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  - TOSHIBA Password Utility
  - TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  - TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  - TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
  - PC Diagnostic Tool

Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
- Using passwords in Windows
- Setting user-level passwords
- Using an instant user-level password
  - Using a power-on (user-level) password
- Setting a power-on (user-level) password
- Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card
- Deleting a power on (user-level) password
- Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card
- Using the power-on (user-level) password
  - Using a supervisor password
- Setting a supervisor password
- Creating a supervisor token on an SD™ memory card
- Deleting a supervisor password
- Deleting a supervisor on an SD™ Memory Card
  - Hard disk drive passwords
- Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup
- Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup
- Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup
- Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup
- Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup

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
  - Display problems
  - Disk drive problems
  - DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
  - Sound system problems
  - PC Card problems
  - Printer problems
  - Modem 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

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
- Getting Started
  - Starting ConfigFree
- ConfigFree Utilities
  - Using the Automatic Switch
  - Connectivity Doctor
  - Search for Wireless Devices
  - Profile Settings
  - Quick Connect
  - Semi-Automatic Switch Feature

Glossary

Index