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222 Index set up communications 115 setting up adding memory 50 computer 42, 52 work environment 39 setting up a connection 116 Sleep mode 66 hot key 194 starting again from 75 sound problem solving 171 sounds recording 121 speakers using external 121 start button 114 Start Search field 84 starting a program 82 Start Search field 84 Windows® Explorer 83 Windows® Start menu 82 starting up the computer from Shut down 69 from Sleep 75 Startup menu problem solving 159 supervisor password, deleting 135 supervisor password, set up 134 T Taskbar 114 telephone line connecting to modem 116 television adjusting display 62 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 185 TOSHIBA Assist 128 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 140 Toshiba online resources 94 traveling tips 111 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 177 external keyboard 166 keyboard 166 keypad overlay 166 optical drive 170 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user password, disabling 136 user password, setting 135 using 121 using a file extension 86 Utilities 127 V video projector adjusting display 62 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 118 Web Camera 122 Web sites 184 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 115 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 83 Windows® operating system Help and Support 161 problem solving 159 Windows® operating system desktop 112 Windows® Start menu 82 wireless networking 115 Wizards Connect to the Internet 116 World Wide Web 118 www 118

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

set up communications

115

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

116

Sleep mode

hot key

194

starting again from

sound

problem solving

171

sounds

recording

121

speakers

using external

121

start button

114

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

159

supervisor password, deleting

135

supervisor password, set up

134

Taskbar

114

telephone line

connecting to modem

116

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

185

TOSHIBA Assist

128

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

140

Toshiba online resources

traveling tips

111

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

177

external keyboard

166

keyboard

166

keypad overlay

166

optical drive

170

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

136

user password, setting

135

using

121

using a file extension

Utilities

127

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

118

Web Camera

122

Web sites

184

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

115

Windows Media® Player

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

161

problem solving

159

Windows® operating system desktop

112

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

115

Wizards

Connect to the Internet

116

World Wide Web

118

www

118