User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® M750 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Setting up your software45Registering your computer with Toshiba46Adding optional external devices46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module53Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Hard Drive Recovery Utilities61Creating Recovery DVDs61Hard Disk Drive Recovery options62Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media68Checking the HDD operating status70Installing drivers and applications70Using the TouchPad™71Scrolling with the TouchPad™71Control buttons71Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™72Using external display devices72Directing the display output when you turn on the computer73Adjusting the quality of the external display74Using an external keyboard74Using a mouse74Connecting a printer74Setting up a printer75Connecting an optional external diskette drive76Turning off the computer76Options for turning off the computer77Using the Shut Down command79Using and configuring Hibernation mode81Using and configuring Sleep mode83Closing the display panel86Using your computer in tablet mode86Customizing your computer’s settings87Caring for your computer87Cleaning the computer88Moving the computer88Using a computer lock88Chapter 2: Learning the Basics90Computing tips90Using the keyboard92Character keys92Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard92Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys93Function keys93Special Windows® keys93Overlay keys94Using the overlay to type numeric data94Starting a program95Starting a program from the Start menu95Starting a program from Windows® Explorer96Starting a program using the Start Search field97Saving your work97Printing your work99Backing up your work100Restoring your work101Using the optical drive101Optical drive components102Optical Drive Auto Lock102Inserting an optical disc104Playing an audio CD105Playing optical media105Recording optical media106Removing a disc with the computer on106Removing a disc with the computer off107Caring for optical discs107Toshiba’s online resources107Chapter 3: Mobile Computing108Toshiba’s energy-saver design108Running the computer on battery power109Battery Notice109Power management110Using additional batteries111Charging batteries111Charging the main battery111Charging the RTC battery112Monitoring main battery power113Determining remaining battery power114What to do when the main battery runs low115Setting battery notifications115Conserving battery power116Power Plans117Using a hot key to set the Power Plan118Changing the main battery119Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting a charged battery121Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maintaining your battery123Disposing of used batteries124Traveling tips125Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop127Setting up for communications129Connecting your computer to a network129Connecting a modem to a telephone line130An overview of using the Internet132The Internet132The World Wide Web132Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet133Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Using tablet mode136Preparing to use the tablet136Using tablet mode138Using the Toshiba tablet pen139Returning the computer to its original configuration140Web Camera140Using PC Cards141Inserting a PC Card141Removing a PC Card142Setting up a PC Card for your computer142Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot143Inserting memory media143Removing memory media144Using the Ultra SlimBay II144Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay II145Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay II146Using the i.LINK® port146Using the eSATA/USB combo port147Using the expansion port147Chapter 5: Utilities148TOSHIBA Assist149Connect150Secure151Protect & Fix152Optimize153TOSHIBA Application Installer154Setting passwords155Using an instant password155Using a supervisor password156Using a user password157Deleting a user password158TOSHIBA Security Assist159TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility161TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility162TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility163TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility164Booting from a bootable SD card165Mouse Utility166TOSHIBA Hardware Setup167USB Sleep and Charge Utility169Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility169USB Sleep and Charge169Enabling USB Sleep and Charge171Power supply mode settings171Battery settings171TOSHIBA Zooming Utility172TOSHIBA Button Support173CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer174TOSHIBA Rotation Utility175Windows® Mobility Center176Tablet PC Settings177Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility179TOSHIBA Accessibility180Trusted Platform Module (TPM)181Fingerprint Authentication Utility182Fingerprint utility limitations182Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility182Fingerprint Logon183Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader183Fingerprint reader limitations184ConfigFree®185Getting Started185ConfigFree® Utilities186Important information for Wireless Key Logon188Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong189Problems that are easy to fix189Problems when you turn on the computer190The Windows® operating system is not working193Using Startup options to fix problems193Internet problems194The Windows® operating system can help you195Resolving a hardware conflict195A plan of action195Fixing a problem with Device Manager196Memory problems197Power and the batteries198Keyboard problems199Display problems200Disk or internal storage drive problems202Optical drive problems203Sound system problems204PC Card problems205Printer problems207Modem problems208Wireless networking problems208DVD operating problems211Develop good computing habits212Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system213If you need further assistance218Before you contact Toshiba218Contacting Toshiba218Other Toshiba Internet Web sites219Toshiba’s worldwide offices219Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards221Hot Key Cards221Using the Hot Key Cards222Application Cards223Using the Application Cards224Card Case224Hot key functions225Optical disk drive226Volume Mute227Lock (Instant security)228Power plan229Sleep mode230Hibernation mode231Output (Display switch)232Display brightness233Disabling or enabling wireless devices234Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™235Zoom (Display resolution)236Keyboard hot key functions237Power Cord/Cable Connectors238TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor239Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor240If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed241Cleaning the cooling module242Glossary244A246B246C247D249E250F251G251H251I252K252L252M253N254O254P254R255S256T257U257W257Index258Size: 4.72 MBPages: 265Language: EnglishOpen manual
