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86 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It's easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator 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. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn Off Computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down the computer" on page 107 to learn more about Standby. The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.

Section	Page
Satellite M20 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	23
Introduction	30
This guide	30
Safety icons	31
Other icons used	32
Other documentation	32
Service options	33
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	34
Making sure you have everything	34
Front with the display panel closed	35
Back with rear panel closed	35
Back with rear panel open	37
Right side	37
Left side	38
Underside	39
Keyboard and display features	40
Front with the display panel open	40
Indicator panel lights	42
Keyboard indicator panel lights	44
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	45
Selecting a place to work	45
Creating a computer-friendly environment	45
Keeping yourself comfortable	46
Other precautions	49
Setting up your computer	50
Connecting to a power source	51
Turning on the computer	53
Opening the display panel	53
Turning on the power	54
Setting up your software	55
Registering your computer with Toshiba	55
Setting up other devices	55
Turning off the computer	55
Closing the display panel	56
Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices	57
Using external display devices	57
Connecting the display device	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Video limitations	61
Using an external keyboard	61
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	62
Using a mouse	62
Connecting a serial mouse	63
Connecting a USB mouse	63
Connecting a PS/2 mouse	63
Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPointII	64
Connecting a local printer	65
Setting up your printer	66
Connecting an external diskette drive	70
Connecting external speakers or headphones	71
Connecting a microphone	71
Adding memory	71
Installing a memory module	72
Removing a memory module	74
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	75
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	76
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	77
Inserting and removing hard drives	78
Inserting and removing PC Cards	80
Inserting a PC Card	80
Removing a PC Card	82
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	82
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	83
Connecting to a phone line	83
Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	87
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Windows special keys	89
Overlay keys	89
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device	91
Starting a program	92
Starting a program from the Start menu	93
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	93
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	94
Saving your work	95
Printing your work	97
Using a compact disc drive	98
Inserting compact discs	100
Removing compact discs	102
Caring for CDs and DVDs	102
Using PC Cards	103
Hot swapping	103
Using your computer at the office	104
Using a computer lock	104
Caring for your computer	105
Cleaning the computer	106
Moving the computer	106
Backing up your work	106
Preparing for communications	107
Powering down the computer	107
Using Turn Off Computer	108
Using Hibernation	111
Using Standby	113
Toshiba’s online resources	116
Chapter 5 - Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	118
Battery Notice	118
Charging the batteries	119
Monitoring battery power	120
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	122
Changing batteries	123
Taking care of your battery	125
Safety precautions	125
Maximizing battery life	126
Disposing of used batteries	127
Conserving power	128
Power usage modes in Windows XP	129
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	129
Additional options for power	130
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	131
Exploring the desktop	131
Finding your way around the desktop	131
Exchanging data with another computer	134
Transferring files	134
Getting help transferring files	135
Setting up for communications	135
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	137
Connecting your computer to a network	137
An overview of using the Internet	139
The Internet	140
The World Wide Web	140
Internet Service Providers	140
Connecting to the Internet	141
Surfing the Internet	141
Internet features	142
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	143
Exploring audio features	143
Playing an audio CD	143
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	144
Creating a CD	145
Recording sounds	145
Using external speakers or headphones	147
Chapter 7 - Expansion Options	149
Devices for office computing	149
Connecting external (optional) devices	150
Using an external keyboard	150
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	151
Using a mouse	151
Connecting a serial mouse	152
Connecting a USB mouse	152
Connecting a PS/2 mouse	152
Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPointII	153
Using a printer	154
Connecting a parallel printer	155
Setting up your printer	156
Using an external monitor	159
Connecting the display device	159
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	161
Adjusting the quality of the external display	163
Video limitations	163
Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	164
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	164
Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities	165
Fn-esse	166
Starting Fn-esse	166
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	168
Viewing existing key assignments	169
Changing or removing existing key assignments	170
Hotkey utility	170
Toshiba Console	171
Customizing Your Computer	172
Network	172
Security	172
Power Management	173
Slim SelectBay™	176
Slim SelectBay™ Service	176
Toshiba Hardware Setup	176
Toshiba Power Saver utility	179
Enabling Hibernation	180
Setting user passwords	180
Using an instant password	181
Setting a user password	181
Disabling a user password	182
Using a supervisor password	183
Setting a supervisor password	183
Deleting a supervisor password	184
Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong	185
Problems that are easy to fix	185
Problems when you turn on the computer	187
The Windows® operating system is not working	188
Using Startup options to fix problems	189
Internet problems	190
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	190
Resolving a hardware conflict	191
A plan of action	191
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	192
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	193
Memory problems	195
Power and the batteries	195
Keyboard problems	197
Display problems	197
Disk drive problems	199
DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems	202
Sound system problems	203
PC Card problems	203
Printer problems	206
Modem problems	207
Develop good computing habits	208
If you need further assistance	209
Before you call	209
Contacting Toshiba	210
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	211
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	211
Appendix A - Hot Keys	215
Volume Mute	215
Instant password security	215
Power usage mode	217
Stand By mode	218
Hibernation mode	218
Display modes	219
Display brightness	219
Enabling a wireless device	220
Keyboard hot keys	220
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	221
Glossary	222
Acronyms	222
Terms	224