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158 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The Assignment Type dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Fn-esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in "Making a direct key assignment" on page 158 or "Making a popup assignment" on page 158. Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box. 2 Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. 3 Click OK. 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 window displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that will appear in the popup list.

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	45
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	60
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	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Media control buttons	95
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing a CD/DVD	100
Creating a CD/DVD	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for CD or DVD discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery alarms	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Profiles	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	122
Traveling tips	123
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	124
Exploring the desktop	124
Finding your way around the desktop	125
Setting up for communications	127
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	129
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	134
Connecting to the Internet	135
Surfing the Internet	135
Internet features	136
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	137
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	139
Using PC Cards	140
Inserting a PC Card	140
Removing a PC Card	141
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	142
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	143
TOSHIBA Assist	144
Connect	145
Secure	146
Protect & Fix	147
Optimize	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a user password	150
Using a supervisor password	152
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	154
Fn-esse®	155
Starting Fn-esse®	156
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	157
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	157
Viewing existing key assignments	159
Changing or removing existing key assignments	159
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	160
TOSHIBA Power Saver	161
Preset Power Profiles	162
Quickly creating a new power profile	162
Customizing a power profile	162
Mouse Utility	163
Toshiba Hardware Setup	164
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	166
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility	170
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	172
Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	173
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	176
The Windows ® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	179
Internet problems	180
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	181
A plan of action	181
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	182
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	184
Memory problems	186
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	189
Disk drive problems	192
Optical drive problems	194
Sound system problems	195
PC Card problems	196
Printer problems	199
Modem problems	200
Wireless networking problems	201
DVD operating problems	204
Develop good computing habits	207
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	208
If you need further assistance	214
Before you contact Toshiba	214
Contacting Toshiba	215
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	216
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	216
Appendix A: Hot Keys	218
Volume Mute	218
Password security	219
Without a password	219
With a password	219
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	220
Power profile	221
Standby mode	221
Hibernation mode	222
Display modes	223
Display brightness	223
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	224
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	224
Zooming applications in/out	225
Keyboard hot keys	225
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	226
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	227
Getting Started	228
Starting ConfigFree	228
ConfigFree Utilities	230
Connectivity Doctor	230
Search for Wireless Devices	233
Profile Settings	236
ConfigFree SUMMIT	238
Quick Connect	242
Using the Automatic Switch	246
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	247
Glossary	248