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PMAD00027012 08/05 Satellite ® M40/M45 Use r’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United S.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency rang e. FCC requir es this prod uct to be used ind oors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,48 3.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approval, and it belongs to the device c.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece .
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o Mo d e ( 5 GH z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden E’necessaria la concessione minis teriale anche per l’uso interno. V erificare con i riv enditori la procedura da seguire.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o Mo d e ( 5 GH z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser sy stem. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark, and SmartMedia is a trademark, of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T o shiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries.
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ...................... 52 Opening the display panel .................................52 Your computer’s features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power ................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 76 Computing tips ....................................................... 76 Using the keyboard ......................................
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................104 Running the computer on battery power ..............104 Battery Notice .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................132 Connecting to the Internet .............................132 Surfing the Internet .........................................133 Internet features ..........
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Connect ...........................................................153 Secure .............................................................153 Protect & Fix ................................................... 153 Optimize .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems ..........................................179 Power and the batteries ............................
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Display brightness ................................................ 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices..................218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad .....................218 Keyboard hot keys ......
36 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go.
37 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
39 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
40 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms an d conditions are av ailable at www .
41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with p rolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or i nstabili ty in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool.
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer .
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection.
47 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network setting s. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process.
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery .
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter .
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the right side of the computer . Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
51 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s main battery li ght giv es you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glo ws amber while the .
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once the batter y is charged for the first time , avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged batter y can damage the battery .
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point wh ere it moves easily , and never lift the computer b y the display panel.
54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Belo w are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer : Sample system icons T urning on the power.
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase addition al memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshib a.com . Y ou r c om pu te r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing a memor y module with the computer’ s powe r on may damage the computer , the module, or both. The computer has two m emory module slots — Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample locating the memo ry module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdri ve r , unscrew the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . Unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er .
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Be fore you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memo ry module into the soc ket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips.
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place.
61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer , verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 62 .
62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw . 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work.
63 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e of a f inger .
64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo ve the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary but ton twice in rapid succession.
65 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo w .
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use an d result in loss of data.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larg er screen. T o do this: 1 Connect the monitor’ s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer .
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, an d then Display .
69 Getting Started Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built- in T ouchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. After logging on to you r system, the mouse curs or may move to the upper-right side of the screen.
70 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for use. Refer to your printe r documentatio n for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its d ocumentation.
71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installati on process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the follo wing procedure. If your printer does not suppor t Plug and Play , follow these steps to set it up for the f irst tim e.
72 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.
73 Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting external sp eakers or headphones T o attach an external stereo output de vice: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio de vice into the headphone jack.
74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the c omputer . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer .
75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a hea vy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop.
76 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t h e Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
77 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f back ing up because it takes time.
78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard.
80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows:.
81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The ne xt three sections e xplain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu.
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Windo ws Explor er . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , click the line that ends in “(C:). ” 6 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files .
84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line. For a pr ogram in the W indows ® folder , type just the prog ram name. Otherwise, type the full f ile path.
85 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your W indo ws ® program, click Sa ve . If you are working with a document that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If you cr eated a ne w document, your prog ram displays a Save As dialog box.
86 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 File names The W ind ows XP operating system supports long file names which can conta in up to 25 5 characters a nd can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters.
87 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 71 . HINT : Y ou only need to set up the pr inter the first time you connect it.
88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video.
89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample D VD-R OM drive Drive in-use indi cator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject b utton —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject button or turn off th e computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons located to th e left of the keyboard let you play audio CDs when the comput er is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on.
91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next track b utton skips to the follo wing track on the disc. The play/pause b utton starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g. The stop/eject b u tton stops a disc that is currently playing.
92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD Discs” on page 93 .
93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the in-use in dicator light is glowing.
94 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surf ace of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface can pre vent the D VD-R OM driv e or multi- function driv e from reading the data properly .
95 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not remov e a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Do not remov e a network card while you are connecte d to a network. ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while an y of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating.
96 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small files can be backed up on disk ettes if an optional external disk ette dri ve is a vailable. Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restor e page in the back up program.
97 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off Computer or Shut Down For th e W in dow s XP Home operating sy stem, follo w these steps to shut do wn the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog bo x appears.
98 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Shutting down more quickly Y ou can shut do wn the computer by pressing the po wer bu tton. T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn it on in T oshiba’ s Power Sa ver utility .
99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 157 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the on/of f light changes to blue.
100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start , Control Panel , then click Pe rf ormance and Maintenance .
101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the po wer b utton until the on/of f light turns blue. The computer returns to the scre en you were using.
102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows ® dialo g box If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By be comes Hibernate in the T urn off computer dialo g box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate.
103 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you close the display panel.
104 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process.
105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, .
106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery powers the R TC memory th at stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off.
107 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potential charge of the batter y .
108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold.
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may var y by c omputer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is ch arging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the comp uter is powered on.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may var y , depending upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used.
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remainin g batter y power . The compu ter needs this time to check the batter y’ s re maining capacity and perform its calculations.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 po wer the computer for as long as a ne w battery , ev en when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting battery alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a m essage, both, o r none.
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T oshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles. Using one of these pr of iles lets you choose between maximum po wer savings and peak system performance. Y ou may also set indi vidual power -saving optio ns to suit your o wn needs.
115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou may choose a power -saving management strateg y to best suit your computing n eeds. If you are ru nning on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may e xperience longer w ork sessions by enabling the Normal setting.
116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringin g the batter y te rminals in con tact with another conductive o bject.
117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 6 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its c ase is cra cked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately .
118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the u nlocked position and try a gain. Do not force the batte ry in to position . Sample inserting the battery 3 T urn the computer right side up.
119 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not ov erchar ge or re v erse charge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object.
120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged.
121 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage . When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you h a ve fully recharged the battery .
122 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 41 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
123 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® M 40/M45 notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Professional operating system.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications , and click New Connection Wizard . 3 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number .
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentation or your network administrator .
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page.
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When using Windows Media Player , your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode.
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching t he CD manua lly .
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wav f iles b y connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the mic rophone jack.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder windo w displays the new sou nd file as a wav eform. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo m ini-jack. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too hig h when using th e headphones.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car d s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray .
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving the PCI Express Car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them.
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving the PCI Expr ess Car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PCI Express Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PCI Express Card. Stop the PCI Express Card b y clicki ng the Safely Re mov e Hard war e icon on the System tray .
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Y our computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use of Memo ry Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PR O media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, SmartMedia™ or xD-Picture Card s.
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing memor y media 1 Right-click the Safely Remov e Hardware icon on the System tray . After the media is stopped, it is safe to remove . 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more detailed informat ion reg arding your co mputer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W e b site at accessories.
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 126 .
147 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
148 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indo ws ® program without using the Start menu.
149 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse k eyboard in the selected color .
150 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the k ey you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate ke y from within any W indows program.
151 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the Programs menu.
152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assignment.
153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The Connect category features Connectivity Doctor . Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Using a supervisor pa ssword ❖ Setting user passwords Protect & Fix The Protect & Fix category features the PC Diagnostic T ool.
154 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting user passwords Setting a password lea ves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files.
155 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o unlock your syste m, press Enter and the W indo ws Logon screen will appear . Select yo ur user name and enter your password, if any .
156 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents o ther users from changing hardware conf iguration options.
157 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the Super visor P assw ord box. 6 Retype your password in the Super visor Password again box. 7 Click OK .
158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window The Po wer Properties windo w sho ws the po wer prof iles, which are optimized for sev eral dif ferent working en vironments.
159 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profiles This section lists the preset pr of iles along with the estimated battery life for each mode.
160 T oshiba Utilities Mouse utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your T o uchPad or mouse settings. T o access th e Mouse utility through the TOSHIB A Assist, click the Mouse icon.
161 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable through W indows. T o access it, click Start , Control Panel , then click Printers and Other Hardwar e .
162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious defa ult settings for the bu ilt-in LCD display . ❖ Boot Priority—Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system.
163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Pr operties scr een T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 . TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad.
164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is like a miniature W indows ® desktop. Y ou can perso nalize TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch to help you work more ef ficiently . T o acti v ate TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the T o uchPad.
165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch window has the following parts: Sample parts of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window .
166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Settings The Settings function allo ws yo u to define the functions/ features you can access in TOSHIB A T ouch and .
167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad settings b utton allows you to def ine how sensiti ve the T ouchPad will be to your f inger on the T ouchPad before it activ ates the TOSHIB A T ouch and Laun ch window .
168 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list.
170 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the active program accepts te xt input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again.
172 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery power , it is recommended tha t you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem.
174 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow .
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.
176 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU).
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating sy stem may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur .
178 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan el , then click P erf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager .
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device.
180 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery .
182 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging batteries” on page 107 .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen.
184 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher .
186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer .
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many softw are packages automatically create backup files.
188 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri v e is an external dri ve, make sure that the dri ve’ s cabl e is properly connected to the computer .
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), p lus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only).
190 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conf lict” on page 175 .
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar .
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and conc epts used assume a basic un derstanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to v erify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default ga te way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter .
198 If Someth ing Goes W rong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
199 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The D VD-R OM driv e should appear in th e list.
200 If Someth ing Goes W rong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 60 0 can cause distortion.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes.
202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.
204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows ® XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you wo rk are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
206 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your Fa v orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export .
207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, external hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
208 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 determine the origin of any ne w problems. For best results, follo w this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardw are or software.
209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you p urchased your computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. Detailed syste m specif ication s are av ailable at www .
210 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Exact error mes sages and wh en the y occurred For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Support Centre.
211 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .
212 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer .
213 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns off the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user .
214 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Sc reen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box.
215 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot k ey disp lays the po wer usage po p-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility .
216 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
217 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only .
218 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot ke y informs you when the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position. (No message appears when th e W i-Fi antenna on-of f switch is in th e on positi on.
219 Hot Keys K e yboard hot k e ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the sc roll lock feature on and off.
220 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld.
221 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
222 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations.
223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on y our computer desktop .
224 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.
225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wirel.
226 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem.
227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2.
229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device.
230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option.
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher .
232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , connecting a nd disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up prof iles to handle these networkin g en vironments. A profile cont ains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices.
234 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le.
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork.
237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired.
239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wirele ss LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMM IT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
240 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a v ailable.
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings .
242 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the set tings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed.
243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on.
244 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tr ay . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab .
245 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital ve.
247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random ac.
248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gabyte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access.
250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran s fe r o f da ta f r om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU).
251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or video] d isc r ead-o nly memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM.
253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it.
254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sa ve mode.
255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function drive —A D VD driv e that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation.
257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer .
258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res o lu ti o n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. Fo r a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk.
260 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 78 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 220 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting record ing quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 150 audio .
261 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA 176 IRQ 176 character keys 78 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 178 click 64 communications network connection 128 system resources 176 compact dis.
262 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi -function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175.
263 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping PC Cards 94 I icon 124 desktop 124 Internet Explorer 125 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 125 safety 38 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory .
264 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 144 determining COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to defa ult settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 seri.
265 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 181 battery not charging 180 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diske.
266 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 running the computer on b attery power 104 S safety computer 12 2 disposing of batteries 121 icons 38 precautions 42 saving files 84 screen blank 183 does not look norm.
267 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U user password, disabling 155 user passwords setting 154 using a file extension 86 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 157 V video projector adjusting display 68 W w.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba M40 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba M40 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba M40 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba M40 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba M40, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba M40.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba M40. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba M40 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
