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283 Index general hardware problem 197 non-system disk or disk error 194, 210 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 207 program has performed an illegal operation 192 warning resume failure 193 Error-checking 208 Ethernet LAN port 133 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 125 external monitor not working 207 mouse 67 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display, adjusting 66 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 208 file extensions 91 file, backing up 82 files backing up 93 printing 92 restoring 93 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 177 enrollment 177 Fn keys 84 Fn-esse change/remove key assignments 161 starting 158 Fn-esse program 158 assigning a key 158 using drag-and-drop 159 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 197 resolving 199 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows XP 196 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 239 display modes 239 Hibernation mode 238 keyboard overlays 241 password security 235 power profile 237 Standby mode 237 volume mute 234 zooming 241 hot key power profile 116 hot key utility 162 http 135 I i.LINK port 145 icon 126, 127 desktop 127 Internet Explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 36 Windows Media Player 127 installation memory module 53 installing memory modules 52 mouse 67 instant passwords, using 152

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

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Index

general hardware problem

197

non-system disk or disk error

194

210

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

207

program has performed an illegal

operation

192

warning resume failure

193

Error-checking

208

Ethernet LAN port

133

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

125

external

monitor

not working

207

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

208

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

177

enrollment

177

Fn keys

Fn-esse

change/remove key assignments

161

starting

158

Fn-esse program

158

assigning a key

158

using drag-and-drop

159

function keys

hardware conflicts

197

resolving

199

headphones

using

140

Help and Support

Windows XP

196

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

239

display modes

239

Hibernation mode

238

keyboard overlays

241

password security

235

power profile

237

Standby mode

237

volume mute

234

zooming

241

hot key power profile

116

hot key utility

162

http

135

i.LINK port

145

icon

126

127

desktop

127

Internet Explorer

127

moving to desktop

126

recycle bin

127

safety

Windows Media Player

127

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

152