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Toshiba M8-S8011 User Manual (254 pages)
Toshiba Laptop User Manual
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.39 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
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
Other Icons Used
37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Selecting a Place to Work
39
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
39
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
40
Precautions
40
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
41
Setting up Your Computer
42
Setting up Your Software
42
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
43
Adding Optional External Devices
43
Connecting to a Power Source
44
Charging the Main Battery
46
Using the Computer for the First Time
47
Opening the Display Panel
47
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
48
Turning on the Power
48
Adding Memory (Optional)
49
Installing a Memory Module
50
Removing a Memory Module
55
Checking Total Memory
56
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
57
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
63
Installing Drivers and Applications
66
Using the Touchpad
66
Scrolling with the Touchpad
67
Control Buttons
67
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
67
Using External Display Devices
67
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
68
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
69
Using an External Keyboard
69
Using a Mouse
69
Connecting a Printer
69
Setting up a Printer
70
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
71
Turning off the Computer
71
Options for Turning off the Computer
72
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
74
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
76
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
77
Closing the Display Panel
78
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
78
Caring for Your Computer
79
Cleaning the Computer
79
Moving the Computer
79
Using a Computer Lock
79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
81
Computing Tips
81
Using the Keyboard
83
Character Keys
83
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
84
Function Keys
84
Special Windows ® Keys
84
Overlay Keys
85
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
85
Starting a Program
86
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
86
Starting a Program from Windows
87
Explorer
87
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
88
Saving Your Work
88
Printing Your Work
90
Backing up Your Work
91
Restoring Your Work
92
Using the Optical Drive
92
Optical Drive Components
93
Inserting a Compact Disc
93
Playing an Audio CD
95
Playing Optical Media
96
Creating a CD/DVD
96
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
97
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
97
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
98
Toshiba's Online Resources
98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
99
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
99
Running the Computer on Battery Power
100
Battery Notice
100
Power Management
101
Using Additional Batteries
102
Charging Batteries
102
Charging the Main Battery
102
Charging the RTC Battery
103
Monitoring Main Battery Power
104
Determining Remaining Battery Power
106
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
106
Setting Battery Alarms
107
Conserving Battery Power
107
Power Profiles
108
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
109
Changing the Main Battery
109
Removing the Battery from the Computer
110
Inserting a Charged Battery
111
Taking Care of Your Battery
113
Safety Precautions
113
Maintaining Your Battery
114
Disposing of Used Batteries
115
Traveling Tips
116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
117
Exploring the Desktop
117
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
118
Setting up for Communications
120
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
121
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
122
An Overview of Using the Internet
124
The Internet
124
The World Wide Web
125
Internet Service Providers
125
Connecting to the Internet
125
Surfing the Internet
126
Internet Features
126
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
127
Exploring Audio Features
127
Recording Sounds
127
Using External Speakers or Headphones
128
Web Cam
129
Using PC Cards
129
Inserting a PC Card
129
Removing a PC Card
130
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
131
Using an Expresscard
131
Inserting an Expresscard
131
Removing an Expresscard
132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
133
Inserting Memory Media
133
Removing Memory Media
134
Using the I.link ® Port
134
Chapter 5: Utilities
135
TOSHIBA Assist
136
Connect
137
Secure
138
Protect & Fix
139
Optimize
140
TOSHIBA Application Installer
141
Setting Passwords
142
Using an Instant Password
142
Using a Supervisor Password
142
Toshiba Assist
143
Using a User Password
144
Deleting a User Password
145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
146
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
148
TOSHIBA Power Saver
149
Preset Power Profiles
150
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
150
Customizing a Power Profile
150
Mouse Utility
151
Toshiba Hardware Setup
152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
153
Toshiba Button Controls
155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
156
TOSHIBA Accessibility
157
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
158
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
158
Fingerprint Enrollment
158
Fingerprint Logon
160
Power-On Security
160
Control Center
161
Password Bank
163
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
167
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
169
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
169
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
171
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
173
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
173
Internet Problems
174
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
175
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
175
A Plan of Action
175
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
176
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
177
Memory Problems
179
Power and the Batteries
179
Keyboard Problems
181
Display Problems
181
Disk Drive Problems
183
Optical Drive Problems
185
Sound System Problems
186
PC Card Problems
186
Expresscard™ Problems
189
Printer Problems
191
Modem Problems
192
Wireless Networking Problems
193
DVD Operating Problems
195
Develop Good Computing Habits
197
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows ® Operating System
198
If You Need Further Assistance
202
Before You Contact Toshiba
202
Contacting Toshiba
203
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
203
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
204
Appendix A: Hot Keys
206
Volume Mute
206
Password Security
206
Without a Password
206
With a Password
207
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
207
Power Profile
208
Standby Mode
208
Hibernation Mode
209
Display Modes
210
Display Brightness
210
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
211
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
211
Zooming Applications In/Out
211
Keyboard Hot Keys
212
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
213
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your
214
Toshiba Computer
214
Getting Started
215
Starting Configfree
215
Configfree Utilities
217
Connectivity Doctor
217
Search for Wireless Devices
219
Profile Settings
224
Configfree SUMMIT
226
Quick Connect
230
Using the Automatic Switch
232
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
233
Glossary
234
Index
248
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