Home » Toshiba Manuals » Laptops » Toshiba Satellite M35X-S111 » Manual Viewer

Toshiba Satellite M35X-S111 Satellite M30X/M35X Users Guide - Page 227

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys, CDs and DVDs

View all Toshiba Satellite M35X-S111 manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 227 highlights

227 resolving 163 Help 161 Hibernate restarting 106 using 104 Hibernation mode 73, 100 configuring 104 hot key display modes 191 display settings 143 power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 volume mute 185 wireless mode 192 hot key power usage mode 121 hot keys instant password 186 keyboard functions 193 hot swapping 147 precautions 149 I i.LINK 146 FCC 3 icon 130 desktop 130 internet explorer 131 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 131 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 93 PC Cards 147 installing main battery 122 mouse 63 Internal/External mode 170 Internet bookmarked site not found 161 connecting to 140 features 141 overview 139 slow connection 160 surfing 141 uploading and downloading files 142 URL address not found 161 internet explorer icon 131 Internet Service Providers 140 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 162 ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 135 K keyboard character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 cursor control overlay 82 function keys 80 hot keys 193 not working 158, 168 numeric keypad overlay 81 overlay keys 81 unexpected characters 168 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 63 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 63 L LCD power-saver 74 lights AC power 52 battery 52 hard disk drive 55

Section	Page
Satellite® M30X/M35X Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Other precautions	45
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	47
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding external devices	49
Connecting to a power source	50
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Your computer’s features and specifications	55
Turning on the power	55
Using the TouchPad™	56
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	56
Using the Scroll button	57
Using the Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	57
Installing additional memory (optional)	58
Removing a memory module	62
Checking total memory	63
Using an external keyboard	63
Using a mouse	63
Connecting a local printer	64
Setting up your printer	65
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Connecting external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Turning off the computer	73
Closing the display panel	74
Caring for your computer	74
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	75
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	80
Windows® special keys	80
Overlay keys	81
Starting a program	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	84
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your files	89
Restoring your work	89
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	90
Drive components and control buttons	90
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	91
CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons	92
Inserting a disc	93
Playing an audio CD	95
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	97
Creating a CD	97
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	98
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CD or DVD discs	99
Powering down the computer	100
Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command	100
Shutting down more quickly	101
Using Hibernation Mode	103
Using Standby Mode	107
Toshiba’s online resources	110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	111
Running the computer on battery power	111
Battery Notice	112
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	113
Charging the batteries	113
Charging the main battery	114
Charging the RTC battery	115
Monitoring battery power	116
Determining remaining battery power	117
What to do when the battery runs low	118
Setting battery alarms	118
Conserving battery power	119
Power profiles in Windows XP	120
Using a hot key to set the power profile	121
Changing the main battery	122
Removing the battery from the computer	122
Inserting the battery into the computer	124
Taking care of your battery	125
Safety precautions	125
Maximizing battery life	126
Disposing of used batteries safely	127
Traveling tips	128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options	129
Exploring the desktop	129
Finding your way around the desktop	130
Setting up for communications	133
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	135
Connecting your computer to a network	136
An overview of using the Internet	139
The Internet	139
The World Wide Web	139
Internet Service Providers	140
Connecting to the Internet	140
Surfing the Internet	141
Internet features	141
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	142
Exploring video features	142
Changing the display properties setting	143
Display settings hot key	143
Exploring audio features	144
Recording sounds	144
Using a microphone	144
Adjusting recording settings	145
Using external speakers or headphones	146
Using the i.LINK® port	146
Using PC Cards	147
PC Card supporting software	147
Inserting a PC Card	147
Removing a PC Card	148
Hot swapping	149
Using the Bridge Media slot	150
Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media	150
Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media	151
Inserting an SD™ Card	151
Removing an SD™ Card	152
Inserting an xD-Picture Card™	152
Removing an xD-Picture Card™	153
Inserting a SmartMedia Card™	153
Removing a SmartMedia Card™	154
Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong	155
Problems that are easy to fix	155
Problems when you turn on the computer	158
The Windows® operating system is not working	159
Using Startup options to fix problems	159
Internet problems	160
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	161
Resolving a hardware conflict	161
A plan of action	162
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	162
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	164
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	166
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	169
Disk drive problems	171
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	173
Sound system problems	174
PC Card problems	174
Printer problems	178
Modem problems	179
Develop good computing habits	179
If you need further assistance	181
Before you call	181
Contacting Toshiba	182
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	183
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	183
Appendix A: Hot Keys	185
Volume Mute	185
Instant password security	186
Without a password	186
With a password	186
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	187
Power usage mode	188
Stand by mode	189
Hibernation mode	190
Display modes	191
Enabling a wireless device	192
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	192
Keyboard hot keys	193
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	194
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	195
Getting Started	196
Starting ConfigFree	196
ConfigFree Utilities	197
Connectivity Doctor	197
Search for Wireless Devices	200
Profile Settings	202
Quick Connect	204
Using the Automatic Switch	207
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	208
Glossary	209

Match case Limit results 1 per page

227

resolving

163

Help

161

Hibernate

restarting

106

using

104

Hibernation mode

100

configuring

104

hot key

display modes

191

display settings

143

power usage mode

188

Stand by mode

189

volume mute

185

wireless mode

192

hot key power usage mode

121

hot keys

instant password

186

keyboard functions

193

hot swapping

147

precautions

149

i.LINK

146

FCC

icon

130

desktop

130

internet explorer

131

moving to desktop

130

recycle bin

131

safety

Industry Canada requirement

inserting

CDs and DVDs

PC Cards

147

installing

main battery

122

mouse

Internal/External mode

170

Internet

bookmarked site not found

161

connecting to

140

features

141

overview

139

slow connection

160

surfing

141

uploading

and

downloading

files

142

URL address not found

161

internet explorer icon

131

Internet Service Providers

140

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

162

ISPs

140

jack

RJ-11

135

keyboard

character keys

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

cursor control overlay

function keys

hot keys

193

not working

158

168

numeric keypad overlay

overlay keys

unexpected characters

168

Windows special keys

keyboard, external

keyboard, PS/2-compatible

LCD power-saver

lights

AC power

battery

hard disk drive