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194 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Always save your data even when you are using Standby. If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see "What to do when the main battery runs low" on page 112. If you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long periods of time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 108. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 193. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right.

Section	Page
Satellite® M110/M115 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	61
Using the TouchPad™	61
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	62
Using external display devices	64
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Using an external keyboard	66
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	70
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	75
Using and configuring Standby mode	77
Closing the display panel	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Windows special keys	85
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	88
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	94
Optical drive components	94
Media control buttons	95
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing a CD/DVD	101
Creating a CD/DVD	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for CD or DVD discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	106
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	107
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery alarms	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power Profiles	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	117
Inserting a charged battery	119
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maintaining your battery	121
Disposing of used batteries	123
Traveling tips	124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Setting up for communications	128
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	130
Connecting your computer to a network	132
An overview of using the Internet	134
The Internet	135
The World Wide Web	135
Internet Service Providers	135
Connecting to the Internet	136
Surfing the Internet	137
Internet features	137
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	138
Exploring audio features	138
Recording sounds	138
Using external speakers or headphones	140
Using PC Cards	141
Inserting a PC Card	141
Removing a PC Card	142
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	143
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	143
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	144
Using the i.LINK® port	145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
Setting passwords	152
Using an instant password	152
Using a user password	153
Using a supervisor password	155
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	157
Fn-esse®	158
Starting Fn-esse®	158
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	159
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	160
Viewing existing key assignments	161
Changing or removing existing key assignments	161
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	162
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	163
TOSHIBA Power Saver	164
Preset Power Profiles	165
Quickly creating a new power profile	165
Customizing a power profile	165
Mouse Utility	166
Toshiba Hardware Setup	167
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	169
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	171
TOSHIBA Accessibility	172
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility	173
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	175
Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	176
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	177
Fingerprint utility limitations	177
Fingerprint Enrollment	177
Fingerprint Logon	179
Power-on Security	179
Control Center	181
Password Bank	183
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	187
Fingerprint reader limitations	189
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	190
Problems that are easy to fix	190
Problems when you turn on the computer	192
The Windows ® operating system is not working	194
Using Startup options to fix problems	195
Internet problems	196
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	196
Resolving a hardware conflict	197
A plan of action	197
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	198
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	200
Memory problems	202
Power and the batteries	202
Keyboard problems	204
Display problems	205
Disk drive problems	208
Optical drive problems	210
Sound system problems	211
PC Card problems	212
Printer problems	215
Modem problems	216
Wireless networking problems	217
DVD operating problems	220
Develop good computing habits	223
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	224
If you need further assistance	230
Before you contact Toshiba	230
Contacting Toshiba	231
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	232
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	232
Appendix A: Hot Keys	234
Volume Mute	234
Password security	235
Without a password	235
With a password	235
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	236
Power profile	237
Standby mode	237
Hibernation mode	238
Display modes	239
Display brightness	239
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	240
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	240
Zooming applications in/out	241
Keyboard hot keys	241
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	242
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	243
Getting Started	244
Starting ConfigFree	244
ConfigFree Utilities	246
Connectivity Doctor	246
Search for Wireless Devices	249
Profile Settings	254
ConfigFree SUMMIT	257
Quick Connect	261
Using the Automatic Switch	264
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	264
Glossary	266