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Toshiba M3-S636 User Manual (306 pages)
M3 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.29 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
37
This Guide
38
Safety Icons
39
Other Icons Used
40
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Precautions
43
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
46
Setting up Your Computer
46
Setting up Your Software
47
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
48
Adding External Devices
49
Connecting to a Power Source
50
Using the Main Battery
53
Using the Computer for the First Time
54
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
55
Turning on the Power
56
Turning off the Computer
57
Closing the Display Panel
58
Caring for Your Computer
58
Cleaning the Computer
58
Moving the Computer
59
Using a Computer Lock
59
Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices
61
Using External Display Devices
61
Connecting the Display Device
62
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
63
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
64
Video Limitations
65
Using an External Keyboard
65
Connecting a Keyboard
65
Making Your External Keyboard Emulate the Fn Key
66
Using a Mouse
66
Connecting a Mouse
66
Connecting a Local Printer
67
Connecting a USB Printer
67
Connecting a Parallel Printer
67
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
68
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
69
Connecting an External Microphone
70
Using an Expansion Device
70
Adding Memory
71
Installing Memory Modules
71
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
77
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
78
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
80
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
83
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
86
Installing Drivers and Applications
87
Using Slim Selectbay Modules
87
Removing a Module from the Slim Selectbay
88
Inserting a Module into the Slim Selectbay
89
Inserting and Removing Hard Drives
89
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
93
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
93
Inserting a PC Card
93
Removing a PC Card
94
Hot Swapping
95
Inserting an Expresscard
96
Removing an Expresscard
96
Inserting an SD™ Card
97
Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
98
Connecting to a Phone Line
98
Using the I.link ® Port
100
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
101
Computing Tips
101
Using the Keyboard
103
Character Keys
103
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
103
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
104
Function Keys
104
Windows ® Special Keys
105
Overlay Keys
105
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
107
Using the Touchpad
108
Disabling or Enabling the Dual Pointing Device
109
Using the Toshiba Assist Button
110
Starting a Program
111
Starting a Program from Windows ® Explorer
112
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
113
Saving Your Work
114
Saving Files
115
File Names
116
Using a File Extension
116
Printing Your Work
116
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
117
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
118
Inserting a Compact Disc
119
Removing a Compact Disc with the Computer on
122
Removing a Compact Disc with the Computer Turned off
123
Caring for Cds and Dvds
123
Using Your Computer at the Office
124
Powering down the Computer
124
Using Turn off or Shut down
125
Using Hibernation
127
Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
129
Using Standby
130
Toshiba's Online Resources
132
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
133
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
133
Running the Computer on Battery Power
133
Battery Notice
134
Power Management
135
Using Additional Batteries
135
Charging Batteries
136
Charging the Main Battery
136
Charging the RTC Battery
137
Monitoring Battery Power
139
Determining Remaining Battery Power
140
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
142
Setting Battery Alarms
142
Conserving Battery Power
143
Power Profiles
143
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
145
Changing the Main Battery
146
Removing the Battery from the Computer
146
Inserting a Charged Battery
148
Taking Care of Your Battery
148
Safety Precautions
148
Maximizing Battery Life
149
Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
150
Traveling Tips
152
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features
153
Exploring the Desktop
153
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
154
System Tray
157
Exploring Audio Features
158
Using External Speakers or Headphones
158
Recording Sounds
159
Exchanging Data with Another Computer
162
Getting Help Transferring Files
162
Setting up for Communications
162
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
164
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
164
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
165
An Overview of Using the Internet
167
The Internet
167
The World Wide Web
167
Internet Service Providers
168
Connecting to the Internet
168
Surfing the Internet
169
Internet Features
169
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
170
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
171
Fn-Esse
172
Starting Fn-Esse
172
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
174
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
175
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
176
TOSHIBA HW Setup
176
Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup
176
TOSHIBA Power Saver
179
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
180
TOSHIBA Password Utility
182
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
184
TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
185
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
186
PC Diagnostic Tool
187
TOSHIBA MIC Effect
188
TOSHIBA Application Installer
188
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
190
Using Passwords in Windows
190
Setting User-Level Passwords
192
Using an Instant User-Level Password
192
Setting a Windows User Password
193
Using a Power-On (User-Level) Password
193
Setting a Power-On (User-Level) Password
193
Creating a User Token on an SD™ Memory Card
195
Deleting a Power on (User-Level) Password
195
Deleting a User Token on an SD™ Memory Card
196
Using the Power-On (User-Level) Password
196
Using a Supervisor Password
197
Setting a Supervisor Password
197
Creating a Supervisor Token on an SD™ Memory Card
199
Deleting a Supervisor Password
199
Deleting a Supervisor Token on an Optional SD™ Memory Card
200
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
200
Setting a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
201
Deleting or Changing a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
202
Setting a Hard Disk Drive Master and User Password in System Setup
203
Changing the Master and User Passwords in System Setup
204
Deleting the Hard Disk Drive Master and User Passwords in the System Setup
205
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
207
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
207
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
209
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
211
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
212
Internet Problems
213
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
213
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
214
A Plan of Action
214
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
215
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
216
Memory Problems
218
Power and the Batteries
219
Keyboard Problems
221
Display Problems
222
Disk Drive Problems
224
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
227
Sound System Problems
228
PC Card Problems
228
Printer Problems
232
Modem Problems
233
Wireless Networking Problems
234
DVD Operating Problems
237
Develop Good Computing Habits
240
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
241
If You Need Further Assistance
247
Before You Contact Toshiba
247
Contacting Toshiba
248
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
249
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
249
Appendix A: Hot Keys
251
Volume Mute
251
Password Security
252
Without a Password
252
With a Password
252
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
253
Power Usage Mode
254
Standby Mode
254
Hibernation Mode
255
Display Modes
256
Display Brightness
256
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
257
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
257
Keyboard Hot Keys
257
Zooming Applications In/Out
258
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
259
Toshiba Computer
260
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your
261
Getting Started
261
Starting Configfree
261
Configfree Utilities
262
Configfree Utilities
263
Connectivity Doctor
263
Search for Wireless Devices
266
Profile Settings
271
Configfree SUMMIT
275
Quick Connect
279
Using the Automatic Switch
282
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
282
Glossary
284
Index
299
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