Portégé® M750 Series User’s Guide
Contents
Introduction
This guide
Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
Service options
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Setting up a work environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Precautions
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Adding optional external devices
Connecting to a power source
Charging the main battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Your computer’s features and specifications
Turning on the power
Adding memory (optional)
Installing a memory module
Removing a memory module
Checking total memory
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
Creating Recovery DVDs
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
Checking the HDD operating status
Installing drivers and applications
Using the TouchPad™
Scrolling with the TouchPad™
Control buttons
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
Using external display devices
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Using an external keyboard
Using a mouse
Connecting a printer
Setting up a printer
Connecting an optional external diskette drive
Turning off the computer
Options for turning off the computer
Using the Shut Down command
Using and configuring Hibernation mode
Using and configuring Sleep mode
Closing the display panel
Using your computer in tablet mode
Customizing your computer’s settings
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
Character keys
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Function keys
Special Windows® keys
Overlay keys
Using the overlay to type numeric data
Starting a program
Starting a program from the Start menu
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
Starting a program using the Start Search field
Saving your work
Printing your work
Backing up your work
Restoring your work
Using the optical drive
Optical drive components
Optical Drive Auto Lock
Inserting an optical disc
Playing an audio CD
Playing optical media
Recording optical media
Removing a disc with the computer on
Removing a disc with the computer off
Caring for optical discs
Toshiba’s online resources
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Power management
Using additional batteries
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring main battery power
Determining remaining battery power
What to do when the main battery runs low
Setting battery notifications
Conserving battery power
Power Plans
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan
Changing the main battery
Removing the battery from the computer
Inserting a charged battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Maintaining your battery
Disposing of used batteries
Traveling tips
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Setting up for communications
Connecting your computer to a network
Connecting a modem to a telephone line
An overview of using the Internet
The Internet
The World Wide Web
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using external speakers or headphones
Using tablet mode
Preparing to use the tablet
Using tablet mode
Using the Toshiba tablet pen
Returning the computer to its original configuration
Web Camera
Using PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Setting up a PC Card for your computer
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
Inserting memory media
Removing memory media
Using the Ultra SlimBay II
Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay II
Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay II
Using the i.LINK® port
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
Using the expansion port
Chapter 5: Utilities
TOSHIBA Assist
Connect
Secure
Protect & Fix
Optimize
TOSHIBA Application Installer
Setting passwords
Using an instant password
Using a supervisor password
Using a user password
Deleting a user password
TOSHIBA Security Assist
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
Booting from a bootable SD card
Mouse Utility
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
USB Sleep and Charge Utility
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
USB Sleep and Charge
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
Power supply mode settings
Battery settings
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
TOSHIBA Button Support
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
TOSHIBA Rotation Utility
Windows® Mobility Center
Tablet PC Settings
Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
TOSHIBA Accessibility
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint utility limitations
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
Fingerprint Logon
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader limitations
ConfigFree®
Getting Started
ConfigFree® Utilities
Important information for Wireless Key Logon
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the computer
The Windows® operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
The Windows® operating system can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Memory problems
Power and the batteries
Keyboard problems
Display problems
Disk or internal storage drive problems
Optical drive problems
Sound system problems
PC Card problems
Printer problems
Modem problems
Wireless networking problems
DVD operating problems
Develop good computing habits
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
If you need further assistance
Before you contact Toshiba
Contacting Toshiba
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshiba’s worldwide offices
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
Hot Key Cards
Using the Hot Key Cards
Application Cards
Using the Application Cards
Card Case
Hot key functions
Optical disk drive
Volume Mute
Lock (Instant security)
Power plan
Sleep mode
Hibernation mode
Output (Display switch)
Display brightness
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
Zoom (Display resolution)
Keyboard hot key functions
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
Cleaning the cooling module
Appendix D: Important information for Microsoft® Windows® 7 users
Setting up your software
Getting detailed product specifications
Creating recovery DVDs/media
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop
Shutting down your computer
Checking total memory (RAM)
Using Windows® Explorer
Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control
Re-installing drivers and applications
Setting up a printer
Setting Power Options
Setting battery notifications
Selecting a power plan
Accessing the Mouse utility
Accessing Web Camera Application Help
Removing hardware from your computer safely
Checking device properties/status
Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7
Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address
If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD
If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD
Backing up your computer and creating system restore points
Using virtualization technology
Glossary
Index