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154 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 210). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK.

Section	Page
Satellite® M300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	70
Adjusting the quality of the external display	71
Using an external keyboard	71
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	74
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	80
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	97
Media control buttons	98
Inserting an optical disc	99
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for optical discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting your computer to a network	124
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	130
FM tuner	131
Web Camera	131
Using an ExpressCard®	132
Inserting an ExpressCard®	132
Removing an ExpressCard®	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Chapter 5: Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	141
TOSHIBA Application Installer	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
Mouse Utility	149
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Button Support	155
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint utility limitations	158
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	158
Fingerprint Logon	159
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	159
Fingerprint reader limitations	160
ConfigFree®	161
Getting Started	161
ConfigFree® Utilities	162
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	169
Internet problems	170
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Resolving a hardware conflict	171
A plan of action	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	174
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	176
Disk or internal storage drive problems	178
Optical drive problems	180
Sound system problems	181
ExpressCard® problems	181
Printer problems	183
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD operating problems	187
Develop good computing habits	188
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	189
If you need further assistance	194
Before you contact Toshiba	194
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	197
Hot Key Cards	197
Using the Hot Key Cards	198
Application Cards	199
Using the Application Cards	200
Card Case	200
Hot key functions	201
Volume Mute	201
Lock (Instant security)	202
Power plan	203
Sleep mode	204
Hibernation mode	205
Output (Display switch)	206
Display brightness	207
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	208
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	209
Zoom (Display resolution)	210
Keyboard hot key functions	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Glossary	213
A	215
B	215
C	216
D	218
E	219
F	220
G	220
H	220
I	221
K	221
L	221
M	222
N	223
O	223
P	223
R	224
S	225
T	226
U	226
W	226