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Satellite® M40/M45 User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 2
Model: Satellite ® M40/M45 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 3
" means life support systems, medical life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 6
transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs , as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 7
network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 8
who continually review and interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 9
specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Digital - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 10
het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 11
/5/CE. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 12
to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 13
identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the following 483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 14
it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless network adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 15
15 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 16
16 Nederland: E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 17
cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 18
New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 19
UK Venezuela Portugal Sweden Uruguay Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 20
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 21
and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless scientists who continually review and interpret the the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 22
number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. FCC Interference Statement This device complies manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 23
emission electric machinery. Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 24
2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 25
damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 26
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 27
countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Setting up other devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 29
specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 63 Control buttons Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Connecting external speakers or - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 30
79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys drive...........88 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components 88 CD/DVD control buttons Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 31
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 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 32
141 Removing a PCI Express Card 142 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 33
enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to fix 168 Problems when you turn on the computer............170 The Windows ® operating system is not working..172 Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows® XP - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 34
177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems 193 Modem problems 194 Wireless networking problems 195 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 35
or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 36
powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Windows ), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 36 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 37
for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 39
icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 40
service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 41
chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 42
as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 43
2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do not turn on the power again, until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 44
drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 45
down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 46
software NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 47
prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 48
power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 49
AC adapter Power cord/cable Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 50
cable near a heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 51
when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 52
the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 53
and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your selected model may not have all the features and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 54
on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 55
.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a standard - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 56
. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 57
Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 58
from its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 59
module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. clip clip Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Sample aligning - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 60
The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 61
you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 62
, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 63
your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Scrolling with the TouchPad - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 64
to find whether it uses the right mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 65
battery. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate, and Standby. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 66
drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For more information, see "Powering : ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will automatically turn off until LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to the available video - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 67
attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 68
these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 69
or Windows key to return it to its original position. Connecting a local printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 70
instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Connecting a parallel printer To connect a parallel printer: - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 71
installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 73
of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device to loud sound can harm your hearing. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on the microphone. For more information, see "Recording sounds" on - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 74
computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample computer lock cable - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 75
: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 76
. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 77
hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down the computer" on page 96 to learn more about Standby. NOTE The Windows - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 78
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 79
are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 80
special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 81
to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 82
the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the content of each drive - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 83
the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click WordPad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 84
, and then following the on-screen instructions. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 85
the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 86
86 Learning the Basics Saving your work File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 87
to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your Windows® program and click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 88
is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on the left side of the computer. The Media control buttons are located to the left of the keyboard and can be accessed when - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 89
lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 90
chart describes the Music CD button functionality. Power is off and you If a CD is in the drive, the system press the Music CD operates as a stand-alone CD player. button Operating system is running and you press the Music CD button If a CD is in the drive, the Windows Media® Player starts and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 91
on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Sample drive tray fully extended HINT: The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. 5 Hold the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 92
in the disc tray, label side up. Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 93
a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 94
label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 95
on the computer's hard disk. Also see "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows® XP" on page 204. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk mat take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 96
try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 97
down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer shuts down completely. NOTE Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate. For more information about setting up hibernation, refer to "Using Hibernation" on page 99. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 98
You can shut down the computer by pressing the power button. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 99
❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 100
for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 101
down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns blue. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 102
Basics Powering down the computer Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 103
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 157. Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light changes to blue. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 104
of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 105
computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a low - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 106
with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 107
use it to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 108
on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 109
although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 110
is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 111
and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 The Power Saver Properties window appears. The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box. With repeated - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 112
of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation power again, you can continue where you left off. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 113
your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 114
options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 115
desired Power Profile. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 116
the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using Hibernation" on page 99. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 117
do so could possibly result in serious injury. Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 118
its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 119
least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. If it does not turn on, go - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 120
is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 121
Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 122
. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 123
In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® M40/M45 notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP Professional operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 124
your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 125
may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows® XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 126
volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your Satellite® M40/M45 computer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 127
intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through specific to that modem. Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows XP - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 128
communications 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. ❖ While - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 129
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 3 Select the appropriate network adapter. 4 Click Actions. 5 Select the Properties icon. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 130
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position. NOTE When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light located - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 131
Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 132
such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 133
use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 134
and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 135
Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Sample Windows Media® Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 136
. 2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. The disc drive will run the CD. If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows® Media Player and point it to play - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 137
. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 138
138 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform. NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 7 To save the file, select Save from the File menu. NOTE - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 139
to loud sound can harm your hearing. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control dial. Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Satellite® M40/M45 computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 140
PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer. 3 Insert the PC Card. Sample inserting Card ejection button. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 141
hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. Inserting and removing the PCI Express Card Your Satellite® M40/M45 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 142
the left side of the computer. 3 Insert the PCI ExpressCard. Sample inserting a PCI Express Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly, but gently, to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing a PCI Express Card Stop the PCI - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 143
phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all media devices. 1 Turn - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 144
straight out. Sample removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows message "copying..." disappears, network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Computer's Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 146
146 Exploring Your Computer's Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page 126. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 147
options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Setting a user password ❖ Using a supervisor password ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 147 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 148
Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 149
149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold the primary button - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 150
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows the desired key in the Fn-esse window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 151
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 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 key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 152
a range of computer settings. To access the control panel: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 153
available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse utility ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ Toshiba Button Controls ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 154
such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. A single user password supports the instant and power-on password functions freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 155
and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 156
you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. Sample - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 157
, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 158
or create and use your own customized profile. The preset profiles cannot be deleted. By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 159
159 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Profiles This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 160
]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 161
TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize, and then TOSHIBA HW Setup. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 162
162 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external PS - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 163
the Fn key and press 1. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a program that adds features to the TouchPad. For example, by selecting an icon you can: ❖ Open a document ❖ Launch a program ❖ Show a list of windows and switch the active window ❖ Open Internet Explorer favorites - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 164
Touch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad. The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the TouchPad. As you move the blue circle over an - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 165
Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts: Back button Corner icons Close button Title Main window Functions Corner icons Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 166
the Settings shortcut menu entry, the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 167
will be to your finger on the TouchPad before it activates the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window. The Window settings button allows you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window. The Option button allows you to define how folders will open, define visual effects and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 168
your network administrator or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 169
Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 170
contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch for at least - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 171
turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of boot-up device. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 172
Windows® operating system is not working 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 accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 171. The Windows® operating - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 173
173 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 174
the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 175
the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 176
A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 177
can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it . Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 178
Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager. 4 Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double- a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 179
one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 180
least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 181
, it will not begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 182
your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on page 107. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 183
into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 184
desktop and click with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. For more information see Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 185
on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 186
/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 187
Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 185). - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 188
requires power to operate. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 189
is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 190
that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 191
problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 6 Double-click - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 192
another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure before you remove slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 193
problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 71 or in the instructions problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 194
Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not (bits per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set up the Toshiba web site at pcsupport - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 195
determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 196
❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 197
Privacy (WEP), etc.), check the access point vendor's website for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for Windows® XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 198
Windows XP wireless management facility, in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. DVD operating problems - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 199
the following steps: 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor. Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. To change the screen's display resolution: 1 Click Start, Control Panel - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 200
200 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 5 Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, follow the instructions below: 1 Right-click the Desktop, - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 201
requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time. Read the user's guides. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 202
guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of selfhelp books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows Support - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 203
it with the current date and time. Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Restore my computer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 204
Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows® XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 205
up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Visit the vendors' Web sites for detailed instructions. ❖ Other data files. If you . 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to CD. 8 A - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 206
to the hard disk drive later you would window, use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder. Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window Windows XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 207
easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows after each installation, - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 208
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 209
, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 210
For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 211
20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 212
option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 212 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 213
to go blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 214
on AC power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature. To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 215
usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win- dow and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 157. Standby mode Fn - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 216
216 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 217
modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 218
appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 64. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 219
] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key switches screen or video modes. Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zoom- ing Utility" on page 162. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 220
/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 221
Toshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 222
connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 223
223 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the ), you can re-display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen. Sample ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 224
224 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 225
225 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 226
Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem communication switch. The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen: - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 227
227 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal, it appears - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 228
228 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample viewing Wi-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 229
229 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 230
230 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 231
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 232
232 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 233
your Toshiba wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes to Profile. 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 234
.) 11 Under Execute this program after switching, click the Browse button and select the program, file, or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile. For example, to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles, type: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 235
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 236
236 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 237
237 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 238
238 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 239
239 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be the icon in the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. 3 Select the appropriate users and invite - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 240
Connect feature includes two options: ❖ Toshiba Wireless Projector. Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 241
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Settings. The Quick Connect - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 242
and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer's wireless network setting to ad-hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT feature. Sample using the Direct Link - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 243
can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notification window appears. You can then click this window to connect using the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 244
Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch. The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the Auto Switch window appears. You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles. You can also set the option for having the switch - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 245
Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 246
disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 247
random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 248
per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 249
computer logic and circuits for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards. click - To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 250
- An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 251
control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 252
[or video] disc read-only memory) - adapter. extension - See file extension. external device - See device. F file - A collection of related information, saved on disk A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 253
some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 254
battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory create a complete screen image. Compare Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 255
device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 256
screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk - A disk capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 257
the cursor on the screen. port - A socket set of instructions that memory is used for your computer's main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 258
in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 259
To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. USB - See universal serial bus (USB). utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 260
101-key keyboard 78 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 220 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 150 audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 261
error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 45, 56 turning off 65 warning resume failure message 171 computing tips 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 262
262 Index troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 263
overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 264
94 hot swapping fails 192 inserting 139, 141 modem default 127 not recognized 192 problem solving 189, problem solving 180 turning on 54 universal power supply 220 power button 54 power mode creating new 159 customizing 159 power source 48 power usage mode hot key 115 power usage modes 114 powering - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 265
171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 185 modem not receiving or transmitting 194 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 PC Card 189 checklist 190 error occurs 192 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 192 slot appears dead 191 power and batteries 180 printer 193 program - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 266
266 Index running the computer on battery power 104 S safety computer 122 disposing of batteries 121 icons 38 precautions 42 saving files 84 screen blank 183 does not look normal/flickers 184 secondary button 64 setting up adding memory 55 computer 45, 56 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 166 setting up a - Toshiba M45 S169 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M45-S169x - Page 267
86 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 157 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 209 Toshiba 210 Wi-Fi wireless networking 128 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 134 Windows Start menu 82 Windows XP Help and Support 174 problem solving 172 Windows XP
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