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244 Index emulate a full-size 99 Fn key 99 function keys 99 hot keys 224 not working 180 overlay keys 100 special Windows® keys 100 standard full-size 99 troubleshooting 188 unexpected characters 188 using 98 keyboard, external 83 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 99 function keys 99 overlay for cursor control 101 overlay keys 100 overlay to type numeric data 101 L LEDs system indicator lights 122 AC adaptor light 121 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 89, 92, 94 Web Camera light 143 Licenses 27 lock computer, using 96 M maintaining your battery 132 manual eject hole optical disc drive 110 media control buttons Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 using 110 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 problem solving 186 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 145 removing memory media 146 using 145 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 54 removing 57, 59 microphone using 141 modem connecting to telephone line 140 problem solving 197 monitor connecting 81 monitor problems monitor not working 189 monitoring battery power 121 mouse installing 83 mouse utility 162 moving the computer 95 N network accessing 139 Connect to the Internet 139 connecting your computer 139 networking wireless 138 notification area 138 O ON/OFF indicator light 122 online resources

Section	Page
Satellite® M640 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Your computer’s features and specifications	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	49
Setting up your software	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	50
Adding optional external devices	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	61
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the TouchPad™	76
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	79
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	80
Using external display devices	80
Selecting video cables	80
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device	81
Connecting an external monitor or projector	81
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	81
Adjusting the quality of the external display	82
Using an external keyboard	83
Using a mouse	83
Connecting a printer	83
Setting up a printer	84
Turning off the computer	84
Options for turning off the computer	85
Using the Shut down command	87
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	89
Using and configuring Sleep mode	92
Closing the display panel	95
Customizing your computer’s settings	95
Caring for your computer	95
Cleaning the computer	95
Moving the computer	95
Using a computer lock	96
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	97
Computing tips	97
Using the keyboard	98
Character keys	99
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	99
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	99
Function keys	99
Special Windows® keys	100
Overlay keys	100
Starting a program	101
Starting a program from the Start menu	101
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	102
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	103
Saving your work	103
Printing your work	105
Backing up your work	106
Restoring your work	107
Using the optical disc drive	107
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	108
Optical disc drive components	109
Media control buttons	110
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	111
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	112
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	112
Playing an audio CD	114
Playing optical media	114
Recording optical media	115
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	115
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	116
Caring for optical discs	116
Toshiba’s online resources	116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Battery Notice	118
Power management	119
Using additional batteries	119
Charging batteries	119
Charging the main battery	120
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring main battery power	121
Determining remaining battery power	122
What to do when the main battery runs low	123
Setting battery notifications	123
Conserving battery power	124
Power Plans	125
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	126
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	127
Changing the main battery	127
Removing the battery from the computer	128
Inserting a charged battery	129
Taking care of your battery	131
Safety precautions	131
Maintaining your battery	132
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	135
Exploring the desktop	135
Finding your way around the desktop	136
Setting up for communications	138
Connecting your computer to a network	139
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	140
Exploring audio features	141
Recording sounds	141
Using external speakers or headphones	142
Using the Web Camera	143
Using an ExpressCard®	143
Inserting an ExpressCard®	143
Removing an ExpressCard®	144
Using the Memory card reader	145
Inserting memory media	145
Removing memory media	146
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	147
Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)	147
Chapter 5: Utilities	148
TOSHIBA Assist	149
Connect	150
Secure	151
Protect & Fix	152
Optimize	153
TOSHIBA Application Installer	154
Setting passwords	155
Using an instant password	155
Using a supervisor password	156
Using a user password	157
Deleting a user password	158
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	159
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	160
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	161
Mouse Utility	162
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	163
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	165
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	165
USB Sleep and Charge	165
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	167
Power supply mode settings	167
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	169
TOSHIBA Button Support	170
TOSHIBA Accessibility	171
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	172
Fingerprint utility limitations	172
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	172
Fingerprint Logon	173
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	173
Fingerprint reader limitations	175
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	176
TOSHIBA Service Station	177
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	177
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	180
The Windows® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® operating system can help you	184
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	185
Checking device properties	185
Memory problems	186
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	188
Disk or storage drive problems	190
Error-checking	190
Optical disc drive problems	191
Sound system problems	194
ExpressCard® problems	194
ExpressCard® checklist	194
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	195
Printer problems	196
Modem problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD and BD operating problems	199
Develop good computing habits	201
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	202
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	208
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	210
Hot Key Cards	210
Using the Hot Key Cards	211
Application Cards	212
Using the Application Cards	213
Card Case	213
Hot key functions	214
Volume Mute	214
Lock (Instant security)	215
Power plan	216
Sleep mode	217
Hibernation mode	218
Output (Display switch)	219
Display brightness	220
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	221
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	222
Zoom (Display resolution)	223
Keyboard hot key functions	224
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	225
Glossary	226
A	228
B	229
C	229
D	231
E	232
F	232
G	233
H	233
I	234
K	234
L	234
M	235
N	236
O	236
P	236
R	237
S	238
T	239
U	239
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Index

emulate a full-size

Fn key

function keys

hot keys

224

not working

180

overlay keys

100

special Windows® keys

100

standard full-size

troubleshooting

188

unexpected characters

188

using

keyboard, external

keys

Ctrl Fn Alt

function keys

overlay for cursor control

101

overlay keys

100

overlay to type numeric data

101

LEDs

system indicator lights

122

AC adaptor light

121

AC power light

battery light

ON/OFF light

Web Camera light

143

Licenses

lock

computer, using

maintaining your battery

132

manual eject hole

optical disc drive

110

media control buttons

Illumination ON/OFF button

111

mute button

111

play/pause button

111

using

110

volume increase/decrease buttons

111

Wireless antenna ON/OFF button

111

memory

adding (optional)

check total memory

problem solving

186

removing memory module slot

cover

Memory card reader

inserting memory media

145

removing memory media

146

using

145

memory module

installation

inserting into socket

removing

microphone

using

141

modem

connecting to telephone line

140

problem solving

197

monitor

connecting

monitor problems

monitor not working

189

monitoring battery power

121

mouse

installing

mouse utility

162

moving the computer

network

accessing

139

Connect to the Internet

139

connecting your computer

139

networking

wireless

138

notification area

138

ON/OFF indicator light

122

online resources