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Toshiba M100 User Manual [PDF]
Pages: 262 | Size: 3.29 MBTable of Contents
- 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
- Selecting a place to work
- 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
- Fnesse
- 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)
- Getting Started
- Glossary
- Index
Toshiba M100 Specifications [PDF]
Pages: 8 | Size: 165 kBTable of Contents
- CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**
- L2 Cache
- Memory
- Mass Storage
- Graphics/Video
- Input Devices
- Expandability
- Communications
- Physical Description
- Power Supply
- Security