Toshiba M8-S8011 Manual

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Table of Contents

  • Tecra® M8 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 optional external devices
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Opening the display panel
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
      • Turning on the power
    • Adding memory (optional)
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
      • Checking total memory
    • Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
      • Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
      • Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition
      • Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Using the TouchPad™
      • Scrolling with the TouchPad™
      • Control buttons
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    • Using external display devices
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Using an external keyboard
    • Using a mouse
    • Connecting a printer
      • Setting up a printer
    • Connecting an optional external diskette drive
    • Turning off the computer
      • Options for turning off the computer
      • Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands
      • Using and configuring Hibernation mode
      • Using and configuring Standby mode
      • Closing the display panel
    • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • 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
      • Special Windows® keys
      • Overlay keys
      • Using the overlay to type numeric data
    • 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
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Using the optical drive
      • Optical drive components
      • Inserting a compact disc
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Playing optical media
      • Creating a CD/DVD
      • Removing a disc with the computer on
      • Removing a disc with the computer off
      • Caring for CD or DVD discs
    • 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 main battery
      • Charging the RTC battery
    • Monitoring main 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
      • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of used batteries
    • Traveling tips
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting a modem to a telephone line
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • 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
    • Exploring audio features
      • Recording sounds
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Web Cam
    • Using PC Cards
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    • Using an ExpressCard™
      • Inserting an ExpressCard™
      • Removing an ExpressCard™
    • Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
      • Inserting memory media
      • Removing memory media
    • Using the i.LINK® port
  • Chapter 5: Utilities
    • TOSHIBA Assist
      • Connect
      • Secure
      • Protect & Fix
      • Optimize
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • Setting passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Using a supervisor password
      • Using a user password
      • Deleting a user password
    • TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
    • TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
    • TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
    • TOSHIBA Power Saver
      • Preset Power Profiles
      • Quickly creating a new power profile
      • Customizing a power profile
    • Mouse Utility
    • Toshiba Hardware Setup
    • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • Toshiba Button Controls
    • CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
    • TOSHIBA Accessibility
    • Fingerprint Authentication Utility
      • Fingerprint utility limitations
      • Fingerprint Enrollment
      • Fingerprint Logon
      • Power-on Security
      • Control Center
      • Password Bank
      • Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
      • Fingerprint reader limitations
  • Chapter 6: 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® 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
      • Optical drive problems
      • Sound system problems
      • PC Card problems
      • ExpressCard™ problems
      • Printer problems
      • Modem problems
      • Wireless networking problems
    • DVD operating problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    • 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 profile
    • Standby mode
    • Hibernation mode
    • Display modes
    • Display brightness
    • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Zooming applications in/out
    • Keyboard hot keys
  • 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
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • W
  • Index
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