Toshiba M3 Manual

Table of Contents

• Tecra® M3 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
    • 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 to a power source
  • Using the main battery
  • Using the computer for the first time
    • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Turning on the power
  • Turning off the computer
    • Closing the display panel
  • Caring for your computer
    • Cleaning the computer
    • Moving the computer
    • Using a computer lock
• Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices
  • Using external display devices
    • Connecting the display device
    • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
    • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Video limitations
  • Using an external keyboard
    • Connecting a keyboard
    • Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
  • Using a mouse
    • Connecting a mouse
  • Connecting a local printer
    • Connecting a USB printer
    • Connecting a parallel 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
  • Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
    • Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
    • Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition
    • Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
    • Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
    • Installing drivers and applications
  • 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
    • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    • Inserting a PC Card
    • Removing a PC Card
    • Hot swapping
  • Inserting an ExpressCard™
    • Removing an ExpressCard™
  • Inserting an SD™ card
  • Connecting your modem to a telephone line
    • Connecting to a phone line
  • Using the i.LINK® port
• 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 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
    • Using the TouchPad™
    • Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device
  • Using the Toshiba Assist button
  • Starting a program
    • Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer
    • Starting a program from the Run dialog box
  • Saving your work
    • File names
    • Using a file extension
  • Printing your work
  • Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
    • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
    • Inserting a compact disc
    • Removing a compact disc with the computer on
    • Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off
    • Caring for CDs and DVDs
  • Using your computer at the office
  • 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
    • Power management
    • Using additional batteries
  • Charging batteries
    • Charging the main battery
    • Charging the RTC battery
  • Monitoring battery power
    • Determining remaining battery power
    • What to do when the main battery runs low
    • Setting battery alarms
    • Conserving battery power
    • Power Profiles
    • Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
  • 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 safely
  • Traveling tips
• Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
  • Exploring the desktop
    • Finding your way around the desktop
  • Exploring audio features
    • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Recording sounds
  • Exchanging data with another computer
    • Getting help transferring files
    • Setting up for communications
    • Connecting the modem to a telephone line
    • Connecting your computer to a network
    • Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
  • 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 to, 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
  • TOSHIBA Mic Effect
  • TOSHIBA Application Installer
• Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
  • Using passwords in Windows
  • Setting user-level passwords
    • Using an instant user-level password
    • Setting a Windows user 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 token on an optional 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
    • Wireless networking problems
  • DVD operating problems
  • Develop good computing habits
    • Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
  • If you need further assistance
    • Before you contact Toshiba
    • 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
    • Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
  • Power usage mode
  • Standby mode
  • Hibernation mode
  • Display modes
  • Display brightness
  • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
  • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Keyboard hot keys
  • Zooming applications in/out
• Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
• Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
  • Getting Started
    • Starting ConfigFree
  • ConfigFree Utilities
    • Connectivity Doctor
    • Search for Wireless Devices
    • Profile Settings
    • ConfigFree SUMMIT
    • Quick Connect
  • Using the Automatic Switch
  • Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
• Glossary
• Index