Toshiba M5 User Manual
User’s Manual
TECRA M5
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to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA TECRA M5 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition January 2006
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Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TECRA M5
Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production.
However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change
without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly
or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer
and the manual. Graphics processor performance may vary considerably
from specifications due to design configuration.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Sonic RecordNow! is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under license.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
WinDVD Creator is a trademark of InterVideo Inc.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe
GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on
TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet.
Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and
Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and
Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
All other countries/
regions
DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
P03,04,08,10
ATAAB AN003,004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
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Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Description on Laser specification
The optical drive such as CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this
computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following
sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical disc drives in the
following list dependent on to the model you purchased.
Manufacturer Type
TEAC CD-224EN
TEAC DV-28EN
PCC UJDA770
TSST TS-L462C
Pioneer DVR-K16
PCC UJ-841
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Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
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Chapter 4 Operating Basics
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Changing Slim Select Bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Using optical disk drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Heat dispersal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Function keys: F1 … F12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Chapter 7 HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM . . . . . . . . .7-9
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Chapter 8 Optional Devices
PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Hard disk drive pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Advanced Port Replicator III Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Serial devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes
CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Main Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
HDD Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Non-applicable Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Copy Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes
Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
PowerMizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
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Appendix C Wireless LAN
Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . . D-6
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer
Appendix G If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA M5 computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA M5 computer.
It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup.
If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Manual contents
This manual is made up of the following.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your
computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CDs/
DVDs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password.
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Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the
HW Setup program and TPM.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform
some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn’t seem to be working properly.
Chapter 10, Legal Footnotes, provides Legal Footnote information related
to your computer.
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same
time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the
same time press the third.
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When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.
Display
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S ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appear on its display screen
are presented in the type face you see to the left.
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or
serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains
information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than
can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also
includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can
help reduce physical stress.
Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The
material could be damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components
or otherwise cause malfunctions.
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General Precautions
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.
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Introduction
This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the
computer’s features, options and accessories.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.
Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■ TECRA M5 Portable Personal Computer
■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■ Battery pack (installed or separate from the computer)
■ Modular cable for modem (optional)
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Introduction
Software
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
■ The following software is preinstalled:
■ Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
■ Microsoft Internet Explorer
■ TOSHIBA Utilities
■ TOSHIBA Wireless Key Logon
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
■ DVD Video Player
■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility
■ TOSHIBA Power Saver
■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
■ TOSHIBA Controls
■ TOSHIBA Mic Effect
■ TOSHIBA Password Utility
■ Fingerprint utility
■ Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment
■ TOSHIBA Software Modem
■ Atheros Client Utility (depeding on SKU)
■ Intel ProSet Utility (depending on SKU)
■ Bluetooth Stack
■ TOSHIBA HDD Protection
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format
■ TOSHIBA Hotkey for Display Devices
■ TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility
■ Wireless Hotkey
■ Toshiba Security Assist
■ WinDVD Creator
■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer
■ Sonic RecordNow
■ Sonic DLA
■ TPM Utility
■ Online manual
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Documentation and Backup Media
■ TECRA M5 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
■ TECRA M5 Quickstart
■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
■ Warranty information
■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
Features
The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI),
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology
extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage,
and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and
benefits:
Processor
Introduction
■ Built-in
The computer is equipped with one of the
following Intel
®
processors.
■ Intel® Core™ Duo Processor, which
incorporates a 2MB level2 cache memory.
It also supports Enhanced Intel
®
SpeedStep®
Technology.
®
■ Intel
Core™ Solo Processor, which
incorporates a 2MB level2 cache memory.
It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™
Technology.
Some models in this series carry Intel®Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology,
which is based on three separate technologies of Intel
processor, Intel
®
PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel®
®
Core™ Duo
945 Express Chipset Family.
®
Some models of the computers carry Intel
which is based on three separate technologies of Intel
processor, Intel
®
PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel®
Centrino® Mobile Technology,
®
Core™ Solo
945 Express Chipset Family.
Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
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Memory
Slots 512, 1,024, or 2,048 MB memory modules can
Video RAM Part of system memory is used for Video RAM.
be installed in the two memory slots for a
maximum of 4,096 MB system memory.
Up to 128 MB of RAM is provided for video
display.
Legal Footnote (Main Memory)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Main Memory,
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
Power
Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Battery Life, please
refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
Clock (RTC) and calendar.
AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system
and recharges the batteries when they are low.
It comes with a detachable power cord which will
either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
output current varies among different models.
Using the wrong model can damage your
computer. Refer to the AC adaptor section in
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
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Disks
Introduction
Hard disk drive
(HDD)
Available in five sizes.
■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)
■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)
■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB)
■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)
■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB)
Part of the space on the hard disk drive is
reserved as administration space.
Legal Footnote (HDD Capacity)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding HDD Capacity,
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
USB floppy disk
drive (optional)
Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or
720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB
port.
Optical disk drive
Computers in this series can be configured with different optical disk drives
installed in the Slim Select Bay. The available optical disk drives are
described below.
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW
drive
Some models are equipped with a full-size,
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you
run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads
DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs
at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to
24 speed and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. The
drive supports the following formats:
■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD-Video
■ CD-DA
■ CD-Text
■ Photo CD
■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
■ Addressing Method 2
■ CD-R
■ CD-RW
™ (single/multi-session)
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DVD Super Multi
drive
2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM discs cannot be read from or written to.
Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either
12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without
using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-R at maximum 24 speed,
CD-RW at maximum 10 speed, DVD-RW and
DVD+RW at maximum 4 speed, DVD-R DL at
maximum 2 speed, DVD+R DL at maximum
2.4 speed. This drive supports the following
formats in addition to DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW
drive.
■ DVD-R
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD-RAM
■ DVD-R DL
■ DVD+R
■ DVD+RW
■ DVD+R DL
Display
The computer’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video graphics.
The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum
comfort and readability.
Built-in 14.1" TFT LCD screen, 16 million colors, with
one of the following resolutions:
■ XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels
■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical
pixels
Legal Footnote (LCD)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display
performance. Refer to Appendix B, Display
Controller and Modes, for more information.
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Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor
Unit (“GPU”), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
Keyboard
Built-in
85 keys or 87 keys, compatible with IBM
enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,
dedicated cursor control, and keys.
Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
®
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer and
scrolling of windows.
Built-in AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of
the keyboard, provides convenient control of the
cursor.
Ports
Serial RS-232C compatible port (16550UART
External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)
Docking This port enables connection of an optional
compatible).
compatible functions.
The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that
comply with the USB 2.0 standard.
Advanced Port Replicator III Plus described in
the Options section.
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.
Slots
PC card The PC card slot accommodates a Type II card.
ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot accommodates an
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ExpressCard.
Introduction
SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from
devices, such as digital cameras and Personal
Digital Assistants that use SD card flash-memory.
Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Multimedia
Sound system A Windows sound system compatible sound
system provides internal speakers and a
microphone as well as supports jacks for an
external microphone and headphones.
Video-out jack
(S-Video)
Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
The video out jack lets you transfer video data to
external devices. Data output depends on the
type of device connected to the S-Video cable.
connection of stereo headphones.
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.
Communications
Modem An internal modem provides capability for data
and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).
The speed of data transfer and fax depends on
analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem
jack for connecting to a telephone line. Both of
V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA,
Canada, UK, France, Germany and Australia.
Only V.90 is available in other regions.
LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
(1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with
Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless
technology eliminates the need for cables
between electronic devices such as computers
and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable,
and secure wireless communication in a small
space.
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Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with
a Wireless LAN card that is compatible with other
LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing radio technology that complies with
the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B or G).
■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps
(IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)
■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps
(IEEE802.11b)
■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:
Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)
■ Roaming over multiple channels
■ Card Power Management
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data
encryption, based on 128 bit encryption
algorithm.
■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data
encryption.
■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN
■ The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless
LAN standards. The actual values may differ.
■ The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over
which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding
electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and
configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.
The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as
specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission
speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Wireless LAN,
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10.
Wireless
communication
switch
Slim Select Bay Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that
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This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth functions on and off.
accommodates a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive,
DVD Super Multi drive, secondary hard disk drive
and 2nd battery. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
enables hot insertion of modules when you are
using a plug and play operating system.
Introduction
Security
Security lock slot Connects security lock to anchor the computer to
Slim Select Bay latch A Slim Select Bay module can be secured by the
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
TOSHIBA Assist
button
TOSHIBA
Presentation button
Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the
Display automatic
power off
a desk or other large object.
Slim Select Bay latch fixed with a Slim Select
Bay lock screw in the lock position. The Slim
Select Bay lock screw is inserted in the unlock
position when purchased.
Press this button to launch an application
automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Assist.
Press this button to change internal display,
external display, simultaneous display,
or multi-monitor display.
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer’s LCD display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a time specified. Power is
restored when any key is pressed. You can
specify the time in the Monitor power off item of
the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
HDD automatic
power off
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
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This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is
accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD
power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.
This feature automatically shuts down the system
into Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a time
specified. You can specify the time and select
either the System Standby or System Hibernation
item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power
Saver.
Introduction
Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and
disables the computer providing data security.
Intelligent power
supply
A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
power supply detects the battery’s charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC
adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
capacity by using the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item
in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off
when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed
and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD
display panel is opened. You can specify the
setting in the When I close the lid item of the
Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation
When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation and
shuts down. You can specify the setting in the
Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Optical disk drive
power icon
Use this to turn the power of the optical disk drive
on or off. Clicking on the optical disk drive icon on
the taskbar will turn the power of the optical disk
drive on or off. If the optical disk drive power is
off, the disc tray will not open even if the eject
button is pushed. The power of the optical disk
drive can be turned on using the optical disk drive
icon.
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HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the
computer, HDD Protection detects vibration,
shocks, and other such occurrences in the
computer, and automatically moves the HDD
(Hard Disk Drive) head to the safe position to
reduce the risk of damage that could be caused
to the disk by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for
details.
The HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive
will not be damaged.
Utilities
Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without
Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
readme.txt files.
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware
exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory are saved to the hard disk, when you
turn on the power again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for details.
the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off.
To access this power savings management
program, click start, click Control Panel, click
Performance and Maintenance and click the
TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, To access this utility, click start, click
Control Panel, click Printers and Other
Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HWSetup
icon.
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TOSHIBA Controls This utility lets you assign applications or
functions to the TOSHIBA Presentation button
(default setting is the simultaneous display on
LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768) and
to the TOSHIBA Assist button (default setting is
the TOSHIBA Assist).
To access this utility, click start, point to Control
Panel, choose Printers and Other Hardware
and click the Toshiba Controls icon.
Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for
the purpose of enrolling and recognizing
fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to
the fingerprint authentication device, it is no
longer necessary to input the password from the
keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the
fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be
enabled:
■ Logon to Windows and access a
security-enabled homepage through IE
(Internet Explorer).
■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted
and third party access to them prevented.
■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver
when returning from power-saving (standby)
mode.
■ Power-on Security and Single Sign-on
feature.
■ Authentication of the User Password and
Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up
the computer.
Fingerprint cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module
installed.
DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play
DVD-Videos. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. Click start, point to All Programs,
point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click
InterVideo WinDVD.
Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba
TOSHIBA Wireless
Key Logon
This software enables communication between
remote Bluetooth devices.
This utility is intended to improve the process of
logging on to BIOS/Windows by involving the
additional use of a Bluetooth-ready cellular
phone.
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Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module
installed.
TOSHIBA SD
Memory Boot Utility
The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you
to create a bootable SD memory card to start the
system. You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory
Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows. Click
start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA,
point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot
Utility.
TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility
This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the desktop or the application
window.
RecordNow! Basic
for TOSHIBA
You can create CD/DVDs in several formats
including audio CDs that can be played on a
standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to
store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
This software can be used on a model with
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super
Multi drive.
TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
provides easy access to help and services. It is
the default function launched by the TOSHIBA
Assist button.
TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic
information on the computer’s configuration and
allows some of the built-in devices functionality to
be tested. To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool,
click start, point to All Programs, point to
TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click PC
Diagnostic Tool.
TOSHIBA Mobile
Extension
This utility supports docking your computer to an
optional Advanced Port Repricator III Plus. To
open the property dialog, select TOSHIBA Mobile
Extension from TOSHIBA Assist.
TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to
allow easy control of communication devices and
network connections. TOSHIBA ConfigFree also
allows you to find communication problems and
create profiles for easy switching between
locations and communication networks. To start
ConfigFree, click start, point to All Programs,
point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click
ConfigFree.
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TOSHIBA Dual
Pointing Device
utility
This utility has the following functions:
To disable/enable TOSHIBA Dual Pointing
Device with Fn + F9 keys. To customize the
functions of TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
easily.
TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect is a utility used to enable
comfortable calls with echo cancellation function.
The echo cancellation function removes or
reduces any harsh echoes or howling sounds
that occur when playing audio sounds recorded
with a microphone through the speakers. The
echo cancellation function is available only when
you use telephony software such as Windows
Messenger with a voice conversation function.
For more instructions for this software, click
start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA,
point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA Mic Effect
Help.
NVIDIA Rotation
Settings
This utility lets you rotate the desktop by
180 degrees and back easily. Click the NVIDIA
Rotation Settings icon in the taskbar or press Ctrl
+ Shift + R to rotate by 180 degrees. In a
multimonitor setup, the display that contains the
cursor is affected.
TOSHIBA Password
Utility
TOSHIBA
Accessibility
This utility lets you set a password that restricts
access to the computer.
This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky, that
is, you can press it once, release it, and they
press an “F number” key. The Fn key remains
active until another key is pressed.
DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is a packet writing
software which allows you to write files
and/or folders to DVD-RW, CD-RW and
DVD+RW discs via a drive letter like a floppy disk
or other removable disks.
TOSHIBA Hotkey
Utility for Display
Devices
This utility lets you change the display device and
the display resolution. Press Fn + F5 to change
the active display device. Press Fn + Space to
change the display resolution.
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Options
TOSHIBA SD
Memory Card Format
CD/DVD Drive
Acoustic Silencer
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:
Memory expansion A 512, 1,024, or 2,048 MB memory module can
Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased
Extended capacity
battery pack
High capacity battery
pack
AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site
Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge extra
Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the
USB floppy disk Kit The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either
The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you
to create a bootable SD memory card.
This utility allows you to format an SD memory
card by the SD standard format.
This utility allows you to configure the read speed
of the optical disc drive. You can either configure
Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its
maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet
Mode which runs audio CDs at single speed and
which can lessen operational noise.
It is ineffective with DVDs.
easily be installed in the computer.
from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or
replacement.
An additional battery pack can be purchased
from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or
replacement.
An additional high-capacity battery pack can be
purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as
a spare or replacement.
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not
have to carry the adaptor with you.
batteries outside the computer.
computer to deter theft.
3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy
disks through connection to a USB port. Please
note that you cannot format 720-kilobyte floppy
disks under Windows XP, but you are able to use
disks that have been previously formatted.
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