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231 system tray 132 T taskbar 132 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba Forum 182 Internet Web sites 183 online services 182 traveling tips 128 Turn Off restarting from 102 using 105, 108 turning computer on/off 55, 101, 105, 108 turning off the computer 100 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 132 USB mouse connecting 63 using Hibernate 104 PC Cards 147 Standby 108 using a file extension 87 V video features exploring 142 video projector adjusting display 72 video-out S-video 70 volume mute hot key 185 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 182 Web sites,Toshiba 183 Wi-Fi wireless networking 136 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 138 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Media Player 95 Windows Standby 73 Windows Start menu 83 Windows XP Help 161 problem solving 159 Windows XP Professional taskbar 132 Windows® XP Professional desktop 129 wireless interoperability 7 wireless mode hot key 192 wireless networking 136 Wizards Add Printer 65 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 Windows PC Card 175 X xD-Picture Card 150 inserting 152, 153 removing 153, 154

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

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system tray

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taskbar

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television

adjusting display

Toshiba

Forum

182

Internet Web sites

183

online services

182

traveling tips

128

Turn Off

restarting from

102

using

105

108

turning computer on/off

101

105

108

turning off the computer

100

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

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USB mouse

connecting

using

Hibernate

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PC Cards

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Standby

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using a file extension

video features

exploring

142

video projector

adjusting display

video-out

S-video

volume mute hot key

185

warranty

limited warranty

Web sites

182

Web sites,Toshiba

183

Wi-Fi

wireless networking

136

Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules

138

Windows Explorer

Windows Media Player

Windows Standby

Windows Start menu

Windows XP

Help

161

problem solving

159

Windows XP Professional taskbar

132

Windows® XP Professional desk-

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wireless interoperability

wireless mode hot key

192

wireless networking

136

Wizards

Add Printer

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

136

Windows PC Card

175

xD-Picture Card

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inserting

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153

removing

153

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