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Index 219 external display, adjusting 62 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 168 file extensions 86 file, backing up 78 files backing up 87 printing 86 restoring 87 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 148 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 148 Fn keys 80 function keys 80 H hardware conflicts 161 resolving 162 headphones using 121 Help and Support Windows® operating system 161 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 69 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 197 Hibernation mode 195 keyboard overlays 201 Lock (Instant security) 192 Output (Display switch) 196 power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 volume mute 191 zooming 201 Hot Key Cards 187 Hot key functions 191 hot key power plan 104 http 118 I i.LINK port 126 icon 113 desktop 113 moving to desktop 113 recycle bin 113 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 50 mouse 62 instant passwords, using 133 Internet bookmarked site not found 161 connecting to 119 features 120 slow connection 160 surfing 119 uploading and downloading files 120 URL address not found 160 using 118 Internet Service Providers 118 ISPs 118 J jack RJ-11 117 K keyboard character keys 79 function keys 80 hot keys 201 not working 157 overlay keys 81 special Windows® keys 80 troubleshooting 166 using 79 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, full-size 79

Section	Page
Satellite® M300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	58
Using the TouchPad™	59
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	60
Using external display devices	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Using an external keyboard	62
Using a mouse	62
Connecting a printer	62
Setting up a printer	63
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	63
Turning off the computer	64
Options for turning off the computer	64
Using the Shut Down command	67
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	69
Using and configuring Sleep mode	72
Closing the display panel	75
Customizing your computer’s settings	75
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Overlay keys	81
Using the overlay to type numeric data	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program using the Start Search field	84
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	87
Using the optical drive	88
Optical drive components	88
Media control buttons	89
Inserting an optical disc	90
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing optical media	92
Recording optical media	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for optical discs	94
Toshiba’s online resources	94
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	95
Running the computer on battery power	95
Battery Notice	96
Power management	97
Using additional batteries	97
Charging batteries	97
Charging the main battery	98
Charging the RTC battery	98
Monitoring main battery power	99
Determining remaining battery power	101
What to do when the main battery runs low	101
Setting battery notifications	102
Conserving battery power	102
Power Plans	103
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	104
Changing the main battery	105
Removing the battery from the computer	105
Inserting a charged battery	107
Taking care of your battery	108
Safety precautions	108
Maintaining your battery	109
Disposing of used batteries	110
Traveling tips	111
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	112
Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	113
Setting up for communications	115
Connecting your computer to a network	115
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	116
An overview of using the Internet	118
The Internet	118
The World Wide Web	118
Internet Service Providers	118
Connecting to the Internet	119
Surfing the Internet	119
Internet features	120
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	120
Exploring audio features	121
Recording sounds	121
Using external speakers or headphones	121
Web Camera	122
Using an ExpressCard®	123
Inserting an ExpressCard®	123
Removing an ExpressCard®	123
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	124
Inserting memory media	124
Removing memory media	125
Using the i.LINK® port	126
Chapter 5: Utilities	127
TOSHIBA Assist	128
Connect	129
Secure	130
Protect & Fix	131
Optimize	132
Setting passwords	133
Using an instant password	133
Using a supervisor password	134
Using a user password	135
Deleting a user password	136
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	137
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	138
Mouse Utility	139
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	140
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	144
TOSHIBA Button Support	145
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	146
TOSHIBA Accessibility	147
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	148
Fingerprint utility limitations	148
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	148
Fingerprint Logon	149
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	149
Fingerprint reader limitations	150
ConfigFree®	151
Getting Started	151
ConfigFree® Utilities	152
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	155
Problems that are easy to fix	155
Problems when you turn on the computer	156
The Windows® operating system is not working	159
Using Startup options to fix problems	159
Internet problems	160
The Windows® operating system can help you	161
Resolving a hardware conflict	161
A plan of action	162
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	162
Memory problems	163
Power and the batteries	164
Keyboard problems	166
Display problems	166
Disk drive problems	168
Optical drive problems	170
Sound system problems	171
ExpressCard® problems	171
Printer problems	173
Modem problems	174
Wireless networking problems	175
DVD operating problems	177
Develop good computing habits	178
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	179
If you need further assistance	183
Before you contact Toshiba	183
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	187
Hot Key Cards	187
Using the Hot Key Cards	188
Application Cards	189
Using the Application Cards	190
Card Case	190
Hot key functions	191
Volume Mute	191
Lock (Instant security)	192
Power plan	193
Sleep mode	194
Hibernation mode	195
Output (Display switch)	196
Display brightness	197
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	198
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	199
Zoom (Display resolution)	200
Keyboard hot key functions	201
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	202
Glossary	203
A	205
B	205
C	206
D	208
E	209
F	210
G	210
H	210
I	211
K	211
L	211
M	212
N	213
O	213
P	213
R	214
S	215
T	215
U	216
W	216

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Index

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

168

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

148

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

148

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

161

resolving

162

headphones

using

121

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

161

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

197

Hibernation mode

195

keyboard overlays

201

Lock (Instant security)

192

Output (Display switch)

196

power plan

193

Sleep mode

194

volume mute

191

zooming

201

Hot Key Cards

187

Hot key functions

191

hot key power plan

104

http

118

i.LINK port

126

icon

113

desktop

113

moving to desktop

113

recycle bin

113

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

133

Internet

bookmarked site not found

161

connecting to

119

features

120

slow connection

160

surfing

119

uploading and downloading files

120

URL address not found

160

using

118

Internet Service Providers

118

ISPs

118

jack

RJ-11

117

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

201

not working

157

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

166

using

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size