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Setting up for communications, Taskbar, System tray

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126 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button. System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background. To learn more about each task, position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears. Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker 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) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet

Section	Page
Satellite® M40/M45 User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Setting up other devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Your computer’s features and 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	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	64
Turning off the computer	65
Closing the display panel	66
Using external display devices	66
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a local printer	69
Connecting a USB printer	69
Connecting a parallel printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Connecting external speakers or headphones	73
Connecting a microphone	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Character keys	78
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	78
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	79
Function keys	79
Windows special keys	80
Overlay keys	80
Using the overlay to type numeric data	81
Starting a program	81
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	83
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	87
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	88
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	88
CD/DVD control buttons	90
Inserting a compact disc	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	93
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	93
Using PC Cards	94
Hot swapping	94
Using your computer at the office	95
Backing up your work	95
Restoring your work	96
Powering down the computer	96
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	97
Using Hibernation	99
Using Standby	101
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery alarms	113
Conserving battery power	113
Power Profiles	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	128
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Playing an audio CD	134
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	136
Creating a CD	136
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	138
Inserting and removing PC Cards	139
Inserting a PC Card	139
Removing a PC Card	140
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	141
Inserting and removing the PCI Express Card	141
Inserting a PCI Express Card	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 keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	150
Viewing existing key assignments	151
Changing or removing existing key assignments	151
TOSHIBA Assist	152
Connect	153
Secure	153
Protect & Fix	153
Optimize	153
Setting user passwords	154
Using an instant password	154
Setting a user password	155
Disabling a user password	155
Using a supervisor password	156
Setting a supervisor password	156
Deleting a supervisor password	157
TOSHIBA Power Saver	157
Profiles	159
Quickly creating a new power mode	159
Customizing a power mode	159
Mouse utility	160
Hotkey utility	160
TOSHIBA HW Setup	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	162
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	163
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	166
Disabling or 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 operating system can help you	174
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	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
DVD operating problems	198
Develop good computing habits	201
Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP	202
If you need further assistance	208
Before you contact Toshiba	208
Contacting Toshiba	209
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	210
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	210
Appendix A: Hot Keys	212
Volume Mute	212
Password security	213
Without a password	213
With a password	213
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	214
Power usage mode	215
Standby mode	215
Hibernation mode	216
Display modes	217
Display brightness	217
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	218
Disabling 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 Wireless Devices	227
Profile Settings	232
ConfigFree SUMMIT	236
Quick Connect	240
Using the Automatic Switch	243
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	243
Glossary	245