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PMAD00066010
01/06
T
ecra
®
M5 Series
Use
r
’
s
Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
T
oshiba’
s Support W
eb site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
T
oshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the Unite
d States (949) 859-4273
For more information see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page
222
in this guide.
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
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
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
18
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
19
Regulatory Statements
20
Table of Contents
26
Introduction
36
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
Other Icons Used
39
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
41
Selecting a Place to Work
41
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
41
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
42
Precautions
42
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
45
Setting up Your Computer
45
Setting up Your Software
46
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
47
Adding External Devices
47
Connecting to a Power Source
48
Using the Main Battery
51
Using the Computer for the First Time
52
Opening the Display Panel
52
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
53
Turning on the Power
53
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
54
Using the Touchpad
55
Disabling or Enabling the Dual Pointing Device
56
Adding Memory (Optional)
57
Installing a Memory Module
57
Removing a Memory Module
62
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
65
Creating Recovery Cds/Dvds
65
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Partition
67
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
72
Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility
75
Installing Drivers and Applications
76
Connecting an External Keyboard
76
Connecting a Keyboard
76
Making Your External Keyboard Emulate the Fn Key
76
Connecting an External Mouse
77
Connecting a Mouse
77
Connecting a Printer
78
Setting up a Printer
79
Using External Display Devices
80
Connecting the Display Device
80
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
82
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
83
Display Limitations
83
Turning off the Computer
84
Options for Turning off the Computer
84
Hibernation Mode
85
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Commands
86
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
89
Using and Configuring Standby Mode
91
Closing the Display Panel
92
Caring for Your Computer
93
Cleaning the Computer
93
Moving the Computer
93
Using a Computer Lock
93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
95
Computing Tips
95
Using the Keyboard
97
Character Keys
97
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
98
Function Keys
98
Windows ® Special Keys
99
Overlay Keys
99
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
100
Starting a Program
101
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
102
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
102
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
103
Saving Your Work
104
File Names
105
Printing Your Work
106
Backing up Your Work
106
Restoring Your Work
107
Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
107
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Components
108
Inserting a Compact Disc
109
Playing an Audio CD
111
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
112
Creating a CD
113
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
114
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
114
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
115
Toshiba's Online Resources
115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
116
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
116
Running the Computer on Battery Power
116
Battery Notice
117
Power Management
118
Using Additional Batteries
118
Charging Batteries
119
Charging the Main Battery
119
Charging the RTC Battery
120
Monitoring Main Battery Power
121
Determining Remaining Main Battery Power
123
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
124
Setting Battery Alarms
125
Conserving Battery Power
125
Power Profiles
126
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile Mode
127
Changing the Main Battery
128
Removing the Battery from the Computer
128
Inserting a Charged Battery
130
Taking Care of Your Battery
131
Safety Precautions
131
Maximizing Battery Life
132
Disposing of Used Batteries
133
Traveling Tips
134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
135
Exploring the Desktop
135
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
136
Start Button
137
Setting up for Communications
138
Determining the COM Port
139
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
140
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
141
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
142
An Overview of Using the Internet
143
The Internet
143
The World Wide Web
144
Internet Service Providers
144
Connecting to the Internet
144
Surfing the Internet
145
Internet Features
145
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
146
Exploring Audio Features
147
Using External Speakers or Headphones
147
Recording Sounds
148
Connecting an External Microphone
149
Using an Expansion Device
150
Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III+ with Your Computer
150
Using the I.link ® Port
151
Using PC Cards
151
Inserting a PC Card
151
Removing a PC Card
152
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
153
Using an Expresscard
153
Inserting an Expresscard
153
Removing an Expresscard
154
Using an SD® Card
155
Installing SD Card Drivers
155
Inserting an SD Card
155
Formatting an SD Card
156
Using Standby or Hibernate While Using the SD Card
157
Removing an SD Card
157
Using Slim Selectbay Modules
158
Removing a Module from the Slim Selectbay
159
Inserting a Module into the Slim Selectbay
160
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
161
TOSHIBA Assist
162
Connect
163
Secure
164
Protect & Fix
165
Optimize
165
TOSHIBA Application Installer
166
Setting Passwords
167
Using an Instant Password
168
Using a Supervisor or User Password
168
Setting a Supervisor Password
169
Deleting a Supervisor Password
169
TOSHIBA Password Utility
171
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
172
HDD Protection Utility
173
Fn-Esse
174
Starting Fn-Esse
175
Using Drag-And-Drop to Assign a Key
176
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign a Key
176
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
178
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
178
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
178
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
179
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
180
Booting from a Bootable SD Card
182
TOSHIBA Power Saver
182
Preset Power Profiles
183
Quickly Creating a New Power Profile
184
Customizing a Power Profile
184
Mouse Utility
184
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
185
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
188
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
189
TOSHIBA Button Controls
191
TOSHIBA MIC Effect
192
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
193
TOSHIBA Accessibility
194
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility
195
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
197
Disabling or Enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
198
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
199
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
200
Fingerprint Enrollment
200
Fingerprint Logon
202
Power-On Security
202
Control Center
204
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
205
Password Bank
205
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
209
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
211
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Files Safe
212
Using Passwords in the Windows Operating System
212
User-Level Passwords
213
Setting a User-Level Password
214
Disabling the User-Level Password
214
Using the Power-On (User-Level) Password
215
Using the Instant (User-Level) Password
215
Using the HDD Password
215
Setting a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
216
Deleting or Changing a Hard Disk Drive User Only Password in System Setup
217
Setting a Hard Disk Drive Master and User Password in System Setup
218
Changing the Master and User Passwords in System Setup
220
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
222
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
222
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
224
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
226
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
227
Internet Problems
228
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
228
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
229
A Plan of Action
229
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
230
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
231
Memory Problems
233
Power and the Batteries
234
Keyboard Problems
236
Display Problems
237
Disk Drive Problems
239
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
242
Sound System Problems
243
PC Card Problems
243
Printer Problems
247
Modem Problems
248
Wireless Networking Problems
249
DVD Operating Problems
252
Develop Good Computing Habits
255
Data and System Configuration Backup in Windows XP
256
If You Need Further Assistance
262
Before You Contact Toshiba
262
Contacting Toshiba
263
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
264
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
264
Appendix A: Hot Keys
266
Volume Mute
266
Password Security
267
Without a Password
267
With a Password
267
Maintaining Security When the Battery Is Not Fully Charged
268
Power Profile Mode
269
Standby Mode
270
Hibernation Mode
271
Display Modes
272
Display Brightness
272
Wireless Device Enable/Disable
273
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
273
Zooming Applications In/Out
274
Keyboard Hot Keys
274
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
275
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
276
Getting Started
277
Starting Configfree
277
Configfree Utilities
279
Connectivity Doctor
279
Search for Wireless Devices
282
Profile Settings
287
Configfree SUMMIT
291
Quick Connect
295
Using the Automatic Switch
298
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
298
Glossary
300
Acronyms
300
Terms
302
Index
315
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Toshiba M5 Specifications
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Screen Size
14.1 inches
Battery Life
Up to 4 hours
Optical Drive
DVD
Networking
Wi-Fi 802.11a/g
Ports
3 USB 2.0, VGA
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