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RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3

Tecra

M6 Series

Resource Guide

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Page 1: ...shiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 Please fill in for your reference and future use Model name______________________________________ Part number______________________________________ Serial number____________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...r s TFT display 25 Inserting a PC Card 25 Removing a PC Card 26 Learning the basics 26 Using the TouchPad 27 Using the optical drive 28 Moving the computer 30 Mobile computing 31 Taking care of your battery 35 If something goes wrong 37 If you need further assistance 41 Power cord cable connectors 42 Features and specifications 42 Index 43 ...

Page 3: ...PPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a preca...

Page 4: ...sible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR 21 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 ap...

Page 5: ...nery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of ...

Page 6: ...usiness Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GH...

Page 7: ...le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to ...

Page 8: ...re is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand N...

Page 9: ...consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except ...

Page 10: ...e countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Australia Austria...

Page 11: ...vailable in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz 802 11a 5 GHz Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group L...

Page 12: ...tp www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your ne...

Page 13: ...tuations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified a...

Page 14: ...and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radi...

Page 15: ...ipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices mic...

Page 16: ...thorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjus...

Page 17: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Page 18: ...diaries in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under licen...

Page 19: ...s to the most common problems For more detailed information descriptions of other features and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines see the electronic user s guide preinstalled on your system It is also available on the Web at pcsupport toshiba com Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damag...

Page 20: ...ay also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day ...

Page 21: ...thorized service center Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook c...

Page 22: ... connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or...

Page 23: ... California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the left side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with w...

Page 24: ...instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer in the electronic user s guide To connect a printer to your computer 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug ...

Page 25: ...sage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if yo...

Page 26: ... it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Learning the basics Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge whi...

Page 27: ...the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackba...

Page 28: ...s from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power Your optical drive may look like this Sample Illustration Optical drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray ...

Page 29: ... about 1 inch 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center ...

Page 30: ...e cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull th...

Page 31: ...well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum...

Page 32: ...harged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light ...

Page 33: ...or serious injury Using a battery pack other than one supplied or specified by Toshiba part number PA3356U for this computer would interfere with the computer s display when open and could damage the display panel TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the b...

Page 34: ...d possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release l...

Page 35: ...ry or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoi...

Page 36: ...he computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs to be replaced the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged Never attempt t...

Page 37: ...n cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutt...

Page 38: ... for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power so...

Page 39: ...fer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have register...

Page 40: ...puter is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power PC Card problems PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards in the electronic user s guide for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC C...

Page 41: ...me problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact th...

Page 42: ... For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Powercord cableconnectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world Features and specifications For the complet...

Page 43: ... cable 23 printer 24 control buttons TouchPad 27 D DC IN 23 display problems screen is blank 39 E eject button optical drive 28 F files backing up 26 saving 26 I inserting CD DVD 29 PC Cards 25 installing main battery 33 34 memory module 24 memory modules 24 K keyboard unexpected characters 39 keyboard problems not working 39 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 33 installing 33 34 removin...

Page 44: ...shiba 41 display is blank 39 external monitor 39 keyboard not responding 39 keyboard produces unexpected characters 39 PC Card checklist 40 PC Card slot appears dead 40 program not responding 37 R real time clock RTC battery 32 removing CD DVD with computer off 30 with computer on 30 main battery 33 PC Cards 26 S safety precautions 20 saving files 26 screen problems blank screen 39 secondary butto...

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