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Toshiba Tecra M8 User Manual (254 pages)

Toshiba Laptop User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.39 MB

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
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
- 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
- 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

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- Volume Mute
  206
- Password Security
  206
- 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

Toshiba Tecra M8 Maintenance Manual (229 pages)

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Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.02 MB

Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

14
- Features
  18
- Figure 1-1 Front of the Computer
  22
- System Block Diagram
  23
- Figure 1-2 System Block Diagram
  23
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  28
- Figure 1-3 2.5-Inch HDD
  28
- Table 1-1 2.5-Inch HDD Dimensions
  28
- Table 1-2 2.5-Inch HDD Specifications
  29
- Optical Drive
  32
- Keyboard
  36
- TFT Color Display
  37
- Power Supply
  43
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  43
- Batteries
  44
- AC Adapter
  47
- Table 1-14 AC Adapter Specifications
  47
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

48
Chapter 3 Test Program for Field

105
- Diagnostic Programs
  105
- Tests and Diagnostics Software Overview
  107
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  108
- Subtest Names
  112
- System Test
  115
- Memory Test
  122
- Keyboard Test
  125
- Display Test
  128
- Floppy Disk Test
  143
- Hard Disk Test
  145
- Real Time Clock Test
  148
- Cache Memory Test
  150
- High Resolution Display Test
  152
- Multimedia Test
  158
- MEMORY2 Test
  159
- Error Codes and Error Status Names
  161
- Running Test
  163
- DMI Information
  164
  - Check DMI Information
    164
  - Write DMI Information
    164
  - DMI Infoemation
    164
- Log Utilities
  166
  - Operations
    166
- System Configuration
  168
- Running Test Edit Item
  169
  - Function Description
    169
  - Operation Description
    169
  - How to Operate a Window
    171
  - How to Stop the Test Program
    171
  - Test Status Screen
    171
  - Common Tests and Operation
    171
  - Test Stop Display
    173
  - How to Enter Data
    173
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

174
- Overview
  179
  - Safety Precautions
    180
  - Before You Begin
    181
  - Disassembly Procedure
    182
  - Assembly Procedure
    183
  - Tools and Equipment
    183
  - Screw Tightening Torque
    184
  - Grip Color
    184
  - Screw Notation
    185
- Battery Pack
  186
- PC Card
  188
- Removing a Pc Card
  188
- Hdd
  190
- Wireless LAN Card
  194
- Memory Module
  197
- Keyboard
  200
- Optical Disk Drive
  203
- Display Assembly
  205
- Touch Pad
  215
- Audio Board
  216
  - Lan Board
    217
  - System Board
    219
  - Cpu
    222
- LCD Unit / FL Inverter
  225

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Toshiba Tecra M8 User Manual (254 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

Chapter 5: Utilities

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your

Toshiba Tecra M8 Maintenance Manual (229 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Chapter 3 Test Program for Field

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

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