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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above (including conversion to civil damages or criminal action. TOSHIBA TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition January 2004 Copyright authority for ...accurate for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. TECRA M2 ii All rights reserved. However, succeeding computers and manuals are registered trademarks of TOSHIBA. Under the copyright laws, this manual. Copyright © 2004 by copyright laws belongs to...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above (including conversion to civil damages or criminal action. TOSHIBA TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition January 2004 Copyright authority for ...accurate for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. TECRA M2 ii All rights reserved. However, succeeding computers and manuals are registered trademarks of TOSHIBA. Under the copyright laws, this manual. Copyright © 2004 by copyright laws belongs to...
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... of a PC card can become hot with the audio system. Be certain to read the Safety Instruction Manual. If the computer is used for a long time. This condition does not indicate a malfunction. Overheating...surface can result in errors or instability in use . While the temperature will not feel hot to heat. TECRA M2 v Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it . ■... or impact can interfere with prolonged use . General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
... of a PC card can become hot with the audio system. Be certain to read the Safety Instruction Manual. If the computer is used for a long time. This condition does not indicate a malfunction. Overheating...surface can result in errors or instability in use . While the temperature will not feel hot to heat. TECRA M2 v Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it . ■... or impact can interfere with prolonged use . General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
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...damage your Wireless Products. For damage occurring due to non observance of use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility. TECRA M2 ix Safety Instruction for Wireless Products If your computer has wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be ...safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility. Usage Restrictions Do not use our Wireless Products. Limitation of the product, we do not take...
...damage your Wireless Products. For damage occurring due to non observance of use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility. TECRA M2 ix Safety Instruction for Wireless Products If your computer has wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be ...safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility. Usage Restrictions Do not use our Wireless Products. Limitation of the product, we do not take...
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TECRA M2 Table of Contents General Precautions Preface Manual contents xvi Conventions xvii Chapter 1: Introduction Equipment checklist 1-1 Features 1-3 Special features 1-10 Utilities 1-13 Options 1-15 Chapter 2: The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2-1 Left side 2-2 Right side 2-3 Backside 2-5 Underside 2-6 Front with the display open 2-8 System indicators 2-11 Keyboard indicators 2-12 USB floppy disk drive (optional 2-13 Optical media drives 2-14 AC adaptor 2-17 User's Manual xi
TECRA M2 Table of Contents General Precautions Preface Manual contents xvi Conventions xvii Chapter 1: Introduction Equipment checklist 1-1 Features 1-3 Special features 1-10 Utilities 1-13 Options 1-15 Chapter 2: The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2-1 Left side 2-2 Right side 2-3 Backside 2-5 Underside 2-6 Front with the display open 2-8 System indicators 2-11 Keyboard indicators 2-12 USB floppy disk drive (optional 2-13 Optical media drives 2-14 AC adaptor 2-17 User's Manual xi
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...experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to set up your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA M2 computer. This manual tells how to learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer. If you 're new to portable computing, first read over the ...of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to provide years of the TECRA M2 computer. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with this manual is designed to the computers and carefully read Getting Started for step-by ...
...experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to set up your computer, basic operations and care, using your TECRA M2 computer. This manual tells how to learn how this manual by -step instructions on configuring your computer. If you 're new to portable computing, first read over the ...of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to provide years of the TECRA M2 computer. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with this manual is designed to the computers and carefully read Getting Started for step-by ...
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...-Up Modes, gives details on using the HW Setup program. Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. TECRA M2 xvi Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on the computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to be ...provides helpful information on how to begin operating your computer. Preface Manual contents This manual is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 1, Introduction, is composed of the following devices: TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device, USB floppy disk drive, Slim Select Bay modules...
...-Up Modes, gives details on using the HW Setup program. Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. TECRA M2 xvi Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on the computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to be ...provides helpful information on how to begin operating your computer. Preface Manual contents This manual is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 1, Introduction, is composed of the following devices: TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device, USB floppy disk drive, Slim Select Bay modules...
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... computer that appears on its display screen is ABC presented in is providing information on the keyboard. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). TECRA M2 xvii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third...
... computer that appears on its display screen is ABC presented in is providing information on the keyboard. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). TECRA M2 xvii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press the third...
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Each type of message is a hint or advice that helps you that improper use of equipment or failure to your equipment. A caution informs you make best use of your equipment. TECRA M2 xviii Pay attention! Please read. A note is identified as shown below. Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your attention.
Each type of message is a hint or advice that helps you that improper use of equipment or failure to your equipment. A caution informs you make best use of your equipment. TECRA M2 xviii Pay attention! Please read. A note is identified as shown below. Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your attention.
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... features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer ■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord ■ Modular cable (for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . TECRA M2 Chapter 1 Introduction This...
... features described in this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer ■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord ■ Modular cable (for future use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Hardware Check to make sure you use . TECRA M2 Chapter 1 Introduction This...
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... Device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ■ TOSHIBA Console ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA IP PHONE ■ TOSHIBA Audio Effect ■ Online manual ■ Documentation: ■ TECRA M2 User's Manual ■ TECRA M2 Quickstart ■ Microsoft Windows XP manual ■ Safety Instruction Manual ■ Warranty information...
... Device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ■ TOSHIBA Console ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA IP PHONE ■ TOSHIBA Audio Effect ■ Online manual ■ Documentation: ■ TECRA M2 User's Manual ■ TECRA M2 Quickstart ■ Microsoft Windows XP manual ■ Safety Instruction Manual ■ Warranty information...
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...communication between remote Bluetooth devices. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is the TOSHIBA Console). TECRA M2 1-13 It has an on the desktop or the application widow. You can create SD memory card to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is ... Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows. ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] - [Utility] [SD Memory Boot Utility] This utility allows you to each utility's online manual, help files or readme.txt files. For details on operations, refer to enlarge or reduce the icon...
...communication between remote Bluetooth devices. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is the TOSHIBA Console). TECRA M2 1-13 It has an on the desktop or the application widow. You can create SD memory card to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is ... Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows. ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] - [Utility] [SD Memory Boot Utility] This utility allows you to each utility's online manual, help files or readme.txt files. For details on operations, refer to enlarge or reduce the icon...
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TECRA M2 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of various computer functions. SYSTEM INDICATORS INFRARED PORT DISPLAY LATCH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH Front of the computer with display closed The figure below shows the computer's front with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. User's Manual 2-1 Slide the latch to adjust the volume...
TECRA M2 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of various computer functions. SYSTEM INDICATORS INFRARED PORT DISPLAY LATCH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH Front of the computer with display closed The figure below shows the computer's front with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. User's Manual 2-1 Slide the latch to adjust the volume...
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... injury from repetitive strain to your computer. Proper ambient conditions should be maintained for your computer. for the computer's operation. TECRA M2 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you and your health and safety Be sure also to read... power ■ Restarting the computer ■ Restoring the preinstalled software All users should also be sure to read the Safety Instruction Manual. It covers the following topics: ■ General conditions ■ Placement of the computer ■ Seating and posture ■ Lighting ...
... injury from repetitive strain to your computer. Proper ambient conditions should be maintained for your computer. for the computer's operation. TECRA M2 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you and your health and safety Be sure also to read... power ■ Restarting the computer ■ Restoring the preinstalled software All users should also be sure to read the Safety Instruction Manual. It covers the following topics: ■ General conditions ■ Placement of the computer ■ Seating and posture ■ Lighting ...
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... in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain. ■ Vary your posture frequently. ■ Occasionally stand up the routine can operate from AC power. TECRA M2 3-4 If possible, schedule a variety of one or two long breaks, for pointers on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to the...
... in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain. ■ Vary your posture frequently. ■ Occasionally stand up the routine can operate from AC power. TECRA M2 3-4 If possible, schedule a variety of one or two long breaks, for pointers on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to the...
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... adaptor DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible. Connecting the power cable to the computer 3. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for optimal viewing. 1. TECRA M2 3-5 Connect the AC adaptor's DC output plug to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in a wide... and DC IN 15V indicators on the back of angles for any damage caused by use of the computer should be rotated in the User's Manual. Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet should glow.
... adaptor DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible. Connecting the power cable to the computer 3. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for optimal viewing. 1. TECRA M2 3-5 Connect the AC adaptor's DC output plug to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in a wide... and DC IN 15V indicators on the back of angles for any damage caused by use of the computer should be rotated in the User's Manual. Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet should glow.
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...If you have entered data, save is completed. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to a diskette. 2. TECRA M2 3-7 Turning off the power while a disk (disc) is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. Make sure all capacitors fully ...hard disk or to the HDD. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off. 4. Benefits of peripheral devices. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will boot to any peripheral devices. Getting Started Windows XP setup When you can be lost . Follow the on , the ...
...If you have entered data, save is completed. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to a diskette. 2. TECRA M2 3-7 Turning off the power while a disk (disc) is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. Make sure all capacitors fully ...hard disk or to the HDD. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off. 4. Benefits of peripheral devices. ■ Save your data manually. ■ Data will boot to any peripheral devices. Getting Started Windows XP setup When you can be lost . Follow the on , the ...
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TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device The computer is equipped with a dual point system: a Touch pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. TOUCH PAD ACCUPOINT TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Touch pad and Touch pad control buttons User's Manual 4-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on... caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs. It also provides tips on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Devices, USB floppy disk drive,...
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device The computer is equipped with a dual point system: a Touch pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. TOUCH PAD ACCUPOINT TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Touch pad and Touch pad control buttons User's Manual 4-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on... caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs. It also provides tips on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Devices, USB floppy disk drive,...
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Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. TECRA M2 Inserting a CD/DVD 4-7 Pulling the drawer open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. If the power is fully opened. Pinch the drawer gently and pull until it is off . Manual release with the eject hole 2. Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive's power is off , you can open 3.
Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. TECRA M2 Inserting a CD/DVD 4-7 Pulling the drawer open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. If the power is fully opened. Pinch the drawer gently and pull until it is off . Manual release with the eject hole 2. Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive's power is off , you can open 3.
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TECRA M2 4-17 Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD: ■ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the computer should be written ...'n Drop CD+DVD or similar software. ■ You will need 2 GB of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running . ■ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used, in VR format. ■ It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to...
TECRA M2 4-17 Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD: ■ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the computer should be written ...'n Drop CD+DVD or similar software. ■ You will need 2 GB of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running . ■ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used, in VR format. ■ It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to...
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... have special computer functions. There are five types of keys on your computer is configured with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. User's Manual 5-1 Keyboards for numerous languages are compatible with . TECRA M2 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are available. and lower-case letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear...
... have special computer functions. There are five types of keys on your computer is configured with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. User's Manual 5-1 Keyboards for numerous languages are compatible with . TECRA M2 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are available. and lower-case letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear...