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Toshiba PSM40C-SF300E User Manual (201 pages)

Toshiba Satellite M40: User Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.02 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Working Environment
5
Important Notice
8
General Precautions
18
Copy Protection
20
Hdd Drive Capacity
21
Lcd Brightness and Eye Strain
21
Table of Contents
22
Specifications
28
Preface

29
Manual Contents

29
Conventions

30
- Abbreviations
  30
- Icons
  30
- Keys
  30
- Key Operation
  30
- Display
  31
- Messages
  31
Chapter 1 Introduction

32
- Equipment Checklist
  
  32
  - Hardware
    32
  - Software
    33
- Features
  
  34
  - Processor
    34
  - Memory
    35
  - Disks
    35
  - Display
    37
  - Keyboard
    38
  - Pointing Device
    38
  - Power
    38
  - Ports
    39
  - Slots
    39
  - Multimedia
    40
  - Communications
    40
  - Security
    42
  - Software
    42
- Special Features
  
  42
- Utilities
  
  44
- Options
  
  47
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

48
- Front with the Display Closed
  
  48
- Left Side
  
  50
- Right Side
  
  51
- Back Side
  
  52
- Underside
  
  53
- Front with the Display Open
  
  54
  - AV Buttons
    55
  - System Indicators
    56
- USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  
  58
- Optical Media Drive
  
  59
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    59
  - Writable Discs
    59
  - Formats
    60
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    61
- AC Adaptor
  
  62
Chapter 3 Getting Started

63
- Setting up Your Work Space
  
  63
- General Conditions
  
  64
- Placement of Computer
  
  64
- Seating and Posture
  
  65
- Lighting
  
  66
- Work Habits
  
  66
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  
  67
- Opening the Display
  
  68
- Turning on the Power
  
  68
- Starting up for the First Time
  
  69
- Turning off the Power
  
  69
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    69
  - Hibernation Mode
    69
  - Starting Hibernation
    70
  - Automatic Hibernation
    70
  - Standby Mode
    71
- Restarting the Computer
  
  72
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media
  
  73
  - Restoring TOSHIBA Utilities and Drivers
    73
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

74
- Using the Touch Pad
  
  74
- Using the USB Diskette Drive
  
  75
  - Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
    75
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
    75
- Using Optical Media Drives
  
  76
  - Loading Discs
    76
  - Removing Discs
    79
  - AV Button Function
    80
- Express Media Player
  
  80
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  
  81
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD+-R/+-RW Drive Supporting
  
  83
- DVD+R Dl
  
  83
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive
  
  86
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD+R DL
  
  90
  - Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive)
    90
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    90
- When Writing or Rewriting
  
  92
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive)
  
  93
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  
  93
- Data Verification
  
  94
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  
  94
- Video
  
  95
- When Using Windvd Creator 2 Platinum
  
  95
- Media Care
  
  98
  - CD/Dvds
    98
  - Diskettes
    98
- Modem
  
  99
  - Region Selection
    99
  - Properties Menu
    100
  - Disconnecting
    101
- Using the Microphone
  
  99
- Wireless Communications
  
  101
  - Wireless LAN
    101
  - Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    102
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    102
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    103
- Lan
  
  103
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    103
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    104
- Cleaning the Computer
  
  104
- Moving the Computer
  
  105
- Heat Dispersal
  
  105
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

106
- Typewriter Keys
  
  106
  - F1 ... F12 Function Keys
    107
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  
  107
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    107
- Hotkeys
  
  108
  - Fn Sticky Key
    111
- Windows Special Keys
  
  111
- Keypad Overlay
  
  111
- Generating ASCII Characters
  
  113
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

114
- Power Conditions
  
  114
- Power Indicators
  
  115
  - Battery Indicator
    115
  - DC in Indicator
    116
  - Power Indicator
    116
- Battery Types
  
  116
  - Battery
    116
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    117
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  
  117
  - Safety Precautions
    117
- Charging the Batteries
  
  120
  - Procedures
    120
  - Time
    120
  - Battery Charging Notice
    121
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    121
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    122
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    122
  - Extending Battery Life
    123
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  
  123
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    124
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    125
- Starting the Computer by Password
  
  125
  - Power-Up Modes
    126
  - Windows Utilities
    126
  - Hotkeys
    126
  - Panel Power On/Off
    126
  - System Auto off
    126
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

127
- HW Setup
  
  127
  - Accessing HW Setup
    127
  - HW Setup Window
    127
    
    User Password
    128
    
    Parallel Port Mode
    129
  - Boot Priority
    130
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

133
- Power Devices
  133
- Peripheral Devices
  133
- PC Cards
  
  134
  - Installing a PC Card
    134
  - Removing a PC Card
    135
- Express Card
  
  135
  - Installing an Express Card
    135
  - Removing an Express Card
    136
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
  
  137
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    137
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    138
- Memory Expansion
  
  139
  - Installing Memory Module
    139
  - Removing Memory Module
    141
- Additional Battery Pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell)
  
  142
- Additional AC Adaptor
  
  142
- USB FDD Kit
  
  142
- Parallel Printer
  
  142
- External Monitor
  
  143
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  
  144
  - Precautions
    144
  - Connecting
    145
  - Disconnecting
    145
- Television
  
  144
- Security Lock
  
  146
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

147
- Problem Solving Process
  
  147
  - Preliminary Checklist
    148
  - Analyzing the Problem
    148
- Hardware and System Checklist
  
  149
  - System Start-Up
    150
  - Self Test
    150
  - Power
    150
  - Password
    152
  - Keyboard
    152
  - LCD Panel
    153
  - Hard Disk Drive
    153
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    154
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    155
  - DVD+-R/+-RW Drive
    157
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    159
  - Diskette Drive
    161
  - Infrared Port
    161
  - Printer
    162
  - Pointing Device
    162
  - Usb Mouse
    163
  - PC Card
    164
  - Sd/Ms/Sm/MMC/XD Card
    164
  - Monitor
    165
  - Sound System
    165
  - TV Output Signal
    166
  - Usb
    166
  - Modem
    167
  - Standby Mode/Hibernation Mode
    168
  - Lan
    168
  - Wireless LAN
    168
  - Bluetooth
    169
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    169
- TOSHIBA Support
  
  170
  - Before You Call
    170
  - Where to Write
    170
    
    Physical Dimensions
    171
    
    Environmental Requirements
    171
    
    Power Requirements
    172
    
    Display Controller and Modes
    174
  - Video Modes
    175
    
    Card Specifications
    176
    
    Radio Characteristics
    177
    
    Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    181
    
    Certification Agencies
    181
    
    If Your Computer Is Stolen
    183
  - Toshiba Theft Registration
    184

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Toshiba PSM40C-SF300E User Manual (201 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Optical Media Drive

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

General Conditions

Placement of Computer

Seating and Posture

Lighting

Work Habits

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad

Using the USB Diskette Drive

Using Optical Media Drives

Express Media Player

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD+-R/+-RW Drive Supporting

DVD+R Dl

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD+R DL

When Writing or Rewriting

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive)

Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Data Verification

DLA for TOSHIBA

Video

When Using Windvd Creator 2 Platinum

Media Care

Modem

Using the Microphone

Wireless Communications

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hotkeys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Charging the Batteries

Replacing the Battery Pack

Starting the Computer by Password

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC Cards