Name: Toshiba Tecra M5
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TECRA M5

TOSHIBA

TECRA M5

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

Fcc Information3
Fcc Conditions3
Region Selection5
Type of Service7
Telephone Company Procedures7
If Problems Arise7
Fax Branding7
Table of Contents13
Manual Contents21
Conventions22
- Abbreviations22
- Icons22
- Keys22
- Key Operation23
- Display23
- Messages23
General Precautions25
Stress Injury25
Heat Injury25
Pressure or Impact Damage25
PC Card Overheating26
Mobile Phone26
Introduction27
Equipment Checklist27
- Hardware27
- Software28
- Documentation28
Features28
- Optical Disk Drive31
- Appendix E35
Special Features38
Utilities40
Options44
Slim Select Bay Options45
The Grand Tour47
Front with the Display Closed47
Left Side49
Right Side51
Back Side52
Underside53
Front with the Display Open55
System Indicators58
Keyboard Indicators59
USB Floppy Disk Drive60
Optical Disk Drives61
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media61
- Writable Discs61
- Cds61
- Dvds62
- Formats62
- CD-ROM Drive62
- DVD-ROM Drive62
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive63
- DVD Super Multi Drive63
AC Adaptor64
Getting Started67
Setting up Your Work Space67
- General Conditions68
- Placement of the Computer69
- Seating and Posture70
- Lighting71
- Work Habits71
- Strategic Rest Breaks72
- Other Things to Note72
Connecting the AC Adaptor72
Opening the Display74
Turning on the Power75
Starting up for the First Time76
Turning off the Power76
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)76
- Standby Mode76
- Hibernation Mode78
  - Starting Hibernation Mode79
  - Automatic Hibernation79
Restarting the Computer80
Create Optical Recovery Discs80
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD81
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from81
- Your Creating Recovery Media81
Operating Basics83
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device83
- Using the Touch Pad83
- Using the Accupoint84
- Accupoint Precautions84
- Replacing the Cap84
Using the Fingerprint Sensor85
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor85
- How to Delete the Fingerprint Data86
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility87
- Set up Procedure88
- Window Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication88
- Fingerprint Power-On Security89
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature90
- How to Swipe the Finger91
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive92
- Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive92
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive92
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules93
- Removing a Module93
- Inserting a Module94
Using Optical Disk Drives94
- Loading Discs95
- Removing Discs97
- How to Remove CD/DVD When the Disc Tray will Not Open98
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive98
- Before Writing or Rewriting99
- When Writing or Rewriting100
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive100
- Important Message101
- Legal Footnotes101
- Before Writing or Rewriting101
- When Writing or Rewriting104
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA104
- Data Verification105
- DLA for TOSHIBA106
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum106
- How to Make a DVD-Video107
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator107
- Important Information for Use107
Media Care109
- CD/Dvds109
- Floppy Disks109
Sound System110
- Volume Control110
- Microphone Level110
- Sigmatel Control Panel110
- TOSHIBA MIC Effect111
Modem111
- Region Selection112
- Properties Menu112
- Setting112
- Modem Selection113
- Dialing Properties113
- Connecting113
- Disconnecting114
Wireless Communications114
- Wireless LAN115
- Security115
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology116
- Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA116
- Wireless Communication Switch117
- Wireless Communication Indicator117
Lan118
- LAN Cable Types118
- Connecting LAN Cable118
- Disconnecting LAN Cable119
Cleaning the Computer119
Moving the Computer120
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection120
- Taskbar Icon121
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties122
- Details123
Heat Dispersal124
The Keyboard125
Typewriter Keys125
Function Keys: F1126
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations126
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard126
Hot Keys127
- Fn Sticky Key130
Windows Special Keys131
Keypad Overlay131
- Turning on the Overlays131
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)132
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)132
- Temporarily Changing Modes133
Generating ASCII Characters133
Power and Power-Up Modes135
Power Conditions135
Power Indicators137
- Battery Indicator138
- DC in Indicator138
- Power Indicator138
Battery Types139
- Battery Pack139
- 2Nd Battey Pack (Option)139
- Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Option)140
- High Capacity Battery Pack (Option)141
- Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery141
Care and Use of the Battery Pack141
- Safety Precautions142
- Charging the Batteries144
- Battery Charging Notice145
- Monitoring Battery Capacity146
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time146
- Retaining Data with Power off147
- Extending Battery Life148
Replacing the Battery Pack148
TOSHIBA Password Utility150
- User Password150
- Supervisor Password152
- Starting the Computer by Password153
Power-Up Modes153
- Windows Utilities154
- Hot Keys154
Panel Power On/Off154
System Auto off154
HW Setup155
Accessing HW Setup155
HW Setup Window155
- Power on Display156
- Boot Priority157
- Device Config162
Device Configuration162
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM163
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program163
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability164
- Security Controller165
- Diagnostic Mode165
Optional Devices167
PC Card168
- Inserting a PC Card168
- Removing a PC Card169
Expresscard169
- Inserting an Expresscard169
- Removing an Expresscard170
SD Card171
- Formatting an SD Memory Card171
- Inserting an SD Card171
- Removing an SD Card172
- SD Card Care173
- Creation of a Boot Disk173
Memory Expansion173
- Installing Memory Module174
- Removing Memory Module176
Battery Pack177
AC Adaptor177
Battery Charger178
Hard Disk Drive Pack178
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Pack178
- Installing the Hard Disk Drive Pack179
Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor180
USB Floppy Disk Drive181
External Monitor181
- Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button or TOSHIBA Presentation182
- Changing the Resolution183
Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT183
I.link (IEEE1394)184
- Precautions184
- Connecting185
- Disconnecting185
Advanced Port Replicator III Plus186
Serial Port187
Security Lock187
Troubleshooting189
Problem Solving Process189
- Preliminary Checklist190
- Analyzing the Problem190
Hardware and System Checklist191
- System Start-Up191
- Self Test192
- Power192
- Ac Power193
- Password195
- Keyboard195
- Internal LCD Display Panel196
- Hard Disk Drive196
- CD-ROM Drve197
- DVD-ROM Drive198
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive199
- DVD Super Multi Drive200
- USB Floppy Disk Drive201
- SD Card201
- PC Card202
- Expresscard202
- Dual Pointing Device202
- Touch Pad/Accupoint202
- Usb Mouse203
- Fingerprint Sensor204
- USB Device204
- Memory Expansion205
- Sound System205
- External Monitor206
- I.link (IEEE1394) Device206
- Modem207
- Lan208
- Wireless LAN208
- Bluetooth208
- Printer209
- TV Output Signal209
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries210
TOSHIBA Support210
- Before You Call210
- Where to Write211
Legal Footnotes213
Cpu*1213
General Main Memory*2214
Battery Life*3214
HDD Drive Capacity*4214
Copy Protection*9215
Images*10215
Lcd*5215
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6215
Wireless LAN*7215
Non-Applicable Icons*8215
- Physical Dimensions217
- Environmental Requirements217
Appendix A Specifications217
- Power Requirements218
- Video Modes221
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes221
Appendix C at Commands231
Appendix D S-Registers241
- At Command Set Result Codes246
- Card Specifications253
- Radio Characteristics253
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health259
- Regulatory Statements259
- Device Authorization263
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors265
- Certification Agencies265

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Tecra M5
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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