Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 5
... as soon as possible. Connection to party line service is subject to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you believe it unlawful for information. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your modem from...
... as soon as possible. Connection to party line service is subject to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you believe it unlawful for information. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your modem from...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 27
...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...
...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...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 30
... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 58
... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). otherwise skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off or Shut down (depending on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module...
... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). otherwise skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off or Shut down (depending on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 62
... in "Installing a memory module" on page 64. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into position. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and...
... in "Installing a memory module" on page 64. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into position. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 64
... . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more...
... . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 72
.../DVD drive and power on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Be sure to save your work on external media before proceeding. 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . A confirmation message displays, reminding you can re-build the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. When the computer powers on the computer. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...
.../DVD drive and power on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Be sure to save your work on external media before proceeding. 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . A confirmation message displays, reminding you can re-build the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. When the computer powers on the computer. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 80
.... Selecting video cables To connect a device to do this in detail. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the S-video port ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port Connect a television, video projector, monitor, or other video display device to...
.... Selecting video cables To connect a device to do this in detail. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the S-video port ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port Connect a television, video projector, monitor, or other video display device to...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 81
... external device's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 82. To connect a device to the S-video port, you turn on the computer" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by using the Display Properties window. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 81 Connecting to the S-video port...
... external device's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 82. To connect a device to the S-video port, you turn on the computer" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by using the Display Properties window. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 81 Connecting to the S-video port...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 172
... your computer. 172 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it . Click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then PC Diagnostic Tool, or double-click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in a location where you choose...
... your computer. 172 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it . Click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then PC Diagnostic Tool, or double-click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in a location where you choose...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 215
... press Enter. If you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to turn off automatically. If you enter the password correctly, the computer returns to enter the password before it was when you pressed the hot key. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your hard disk, even if Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. These passwords...
... press Enter. If you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to turn off automatically. If you enter the password correctly, the computer returns to enter the password before it was when you pressed the hot key. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your hard disk, even if Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. These passwords...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 226
... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 225. If pressing any of time. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 225. If pressing any of time. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 237
... key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key. If no password is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. 237 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using...
... key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key. If no password is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. 237 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 252
If it is not set to fix the problem yourself. 252 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. It should...
If it is not set to fix the problem yourself. 252 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. It should...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 315
... adding memory 57 Advanced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 76, 77 mouse connecting 77 audio .WAV digital wave files 148 features 147 Auto-Run 112 B basics keyboard 97 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 235 conserving power 125 315 disposal 133 low charge 124 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 234 power profile hot key 127 power usage mode 269 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 66 start 137 C CD creating...
... adding memory 57 Advanced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 76, 77 mouse connecting 77 audio .WAV digital wave files 148 features 147 Auto-Run 112 B basics keyboard 97 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 235 conserving power 125 315 disposal 133 low charge 124 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 234 power profile hot key 127 power usage mode 269 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 66 start 137 C CD creating...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 316
... disk or disk error message 226 not accessing disk drives 225 running on battery power 116 setting up 45, 58 warning resume failure message 225 computing tips 95 configuring hard drive passwords 216 password 212 connecting external monitor 80 external PS2 keyboard 76 external USB keyboard 76 external USB mouse 77 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 101 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 231 checking properties 232 disabling a device 232 digital audio...
... disk or disk error message 226 not accessing disk drives 225 running on battery power 116 setting up 45, 58 warning resume failure message 225 computing tips 95 configuring hard drive passwords 216 password 212 connecting external monitor 80 external PS2 keyboard 76 external USB keyboard 76 external USB mouse 77 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 101 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 231 checking properties 232 disabling a device 232 digital audio...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 317
...-esse change/remove key assignments 178 starting 175 Fn-esse program 174 assigning a key 174 using drag-and-drop 176 function keys 98 H hard disk drive Master password 215 password 213 passwords 215 secondary options 158 User password 215 hardware conflicts 229 resolving 231 headphones 147 Help and Support Windows XP 228 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 90 hot key display brightness 272 display modes 272 display output settings 82 Hibernation mode 271 instant password 215 instant password security 267 keyboard 274 keyboard...
...-esse change/remove key assignments 178 starting 175 Fn-esse program 174 assigning a key 174 using drag-and-drop 176 function keys 98 H hard disk drive Master password 215 password 213 passwords 215 secondary options 158 User password 215 hardware conflicts 229 resolving 231 headphones 147 Help and Support Windows XP 228 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 90 hot key display brightness 272 display modes 272 display output settings 82 Hibernation mode 271 instant password 215 instant password security 267 keyboard 274 keyboard...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 318
... 178 key assignments changing or removing existing 178 keyboard character keys 97 connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 76, 77 connecting PS2-compatible 76 connecting USB-compatible 76 curser control overlay 101 emulating Fn keys 77 function keys 98 hot keys 274 not working 225 overlays 99 troubleshooting 236 Windows special keys 99 L lights AC power 50 M main battery removing 128 Master password 215 memory adding 57 expansion slots 58 problem solving 233 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 61 installation 57 removing 63
... 178 key assignments changing or removing existing 178 keyboard character keys 97 connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 76, 77 connecting PS2-compatible 76 connecting USB-compatible 76 curser control overlay 101 emulating Fn keys 77 function keys 98 hot keys 274 not working 225 overlays 99 troubleshooting 236 Windows special keys 99 L lights AC power 50 M main battery removing 128 Master password 215 memory adding 57 expansion slots 58 problem solving 233 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 61 installation 57 removing 63
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 319
319 Index microphone external connecting 149 jack 149 using 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 248 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor adjusting display 83 connecting 80 not working 237 mouse connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 77 connecting USB-compatible 77 moving the computer 93 N network accessing 141 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 141 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 93 other documentation 39 overlay cursor control 101 P password creating 213 deleting a supervisor 169 disabling 214 disabling a user 170 hard disk drive 213 instant...
319 Index microphone external connecting 149 jack 149 using 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 248 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor adjusting display 83 connecting 80 not working 237 mouse connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 77 connecting USB-compatible 77 moving the computer 93 N network accessing 141 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 141 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 93 other documentation 39 overlay cursor control 101 P password creating 213 deleting a supervisor 169 disabling 214 disabling a user 170 hard disk drive 213 instant...
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Tecra M5
Page 320
... Device Manager 231 disabling a device 232 disk drive is slow 240 display is blank 237 external display not working 239 external monitor 237 faulty memory 233 hardware conflict 229, 230 high-pitched noise 243 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 modem not receiving or transmitting 248 no sound 243 non-system disk or disk error 226, 241 PC Card...
... Device Manager 231 disabling a device 232 disk drive is slow 240 display is blank 237 external display not working 239 external monitor 237 faulty memory 233 hardware conflict 229, 230 high-pitched noise 243 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 modem not receiving or transmitting 248 no sound 243 non-system disk or disk error 226, 241 PC Card...