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252 Index changing main battery 129 character keys 100 charging the battery 53 checking device properties 196 click 80 communications network connection 140 set up 139 compact discs handling 111 inserting 112 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 112 computer caring for 95 cleaning 96 moving 96 non-system disk or disk error message 192 not accessing disk drives 191 running on battery power 119 setting up 50, 59 warning resume failure message 191 computer lock 96 computing tips 98 ConfigFree® 185 Connectivity Doctor 186 profile settings 187 starting 185 connecting AC adaptor 51 power cord/cable 52 printer 84 connection set up 140 Ctrl keys 101 D desktop creating new icon 137 major features 137 desktop exploration 136 desktop icons 137 Device Manager 196 checking properties 196 devices keyboard 84 mouse 84 Disk Defragmenter 203 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 203 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 202 running slow 203 display does not look normal/flickers 201 external monitor not working 201 display device connecting 81 external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 200 display, external adjusting 84 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 double-click 80 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 210 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive 110, 113 eject, optical drive 110, 113

Section	Page
Satellite® M500 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	34
Introduction	42
This guide	44
Safety icons	45
Other icons used	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Other documentation	46
Service options	46
Chapter 1: Getting Started	47
Selecting a place to work	47
Setting up a work environment	47
Keeping yourself comfortable	48
Precautions	48
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	50
Setting up your computer	50
Connecting to a power source	51
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Turning on the power	55
Setting up your software	56
Registering your computer with Toshiba	56
Adding optional external devices	57
Adding memory (optional)	57
Installing a memory module	58
Removing a memory module	63
Checking total memory	65
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	66
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	67
Recovering to a custom size partition	69
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	72
Creating recovery media	74
Restoring from recovery media	75
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	77
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	78
Installing drivers and applications	79
Using the TouchPad™	79
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	80
Control buttons	80
TouchPad™ ON/OFF button	80
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	80
Using external display devices	81
Connecting the display device	81
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	83
Adjusting the quality of the external display	84
Using an external keyboard	84
Using a mouse	84
Connecting a printer	84
Setting up a printer	85
Turning off the computer	85
Options for turning off the computer	86
Using the Shut Down command	88
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	90
Using and configuring Sleep mode	92
Closing the display panel	95
Customizing your computer’s settings	95
Caring for your computer	95
Cleaning the computer	96
Moving the computer	96
Using a computer lock	96
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	98
Computing tips	98
Using the keyboard	100
Character keys	100
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	100
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	101
Function keys	101
Special Windows® keys	101
Overlay keys	102
Starting a program	103
Starting a program from the Start menu	103
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	104
Starting a program using the Start Search field	105
Saving your work	105
Printing your work	107
Backing up your work	108
Restoring your work	109
Using the optical drive	109
Optical drive components	110
Media control buttons	111
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	111
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	112
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	113
Playing an audio CD	114
Playing optical media	115
Recording optical media	115
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	116
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	116
Caring for optical discs	116
Toshiba’s online resources	117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	118
Running the computer on battery power	119
Battery Notice	119
Power management	120
Using additional batteries	120
Charging batteries	120
Charging the main battery	121
Charging the RTC battery	121
Monitoring main battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	123
What to do when the main battery runs low	124
Setting battery notifications	124
Conserving battery power	125
Power Plans	126
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	127
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	128
Changing the main battery	129
Removing the battery from the computer	129
Inserting a charged battery	131
Taking care of your battery	132
Safety precautions	132
Maintaining your battery	133
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	135
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	136
Exploring the desktop	136
Finding your way around the desktop	137
Setting up for communications	139
Connecting your computer to a network	139
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	140
An overview of using the Internet	142
The Internet	142
The World Wide Web	142
Internet Service Providers	142
Connecting to the Internet	143
Surfing the Internet	143
Internet features	143
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	144
Exploring audio features	145
Recording sounds	145
Using external speakers or headphones	145
Using the Web Camera	146
Using an ExpressCard®	147
Inserting an ExpressCard®	147
Removing an ExpressCard®	147
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	148
Inserting memory media	148
Removing memory media	149
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	150
Chapter 5: Utilities	151
TOSHIBA Assist	152
Connect	153
Secure	154
Protect & Fix	155
Optimize	156
TOSHIBA Application Installer	157
Setting passwords	158
Using an instant password	158
Using a supervisor password	159
Using a user password	160
Deleting a user password	161
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	162
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	163
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	164
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	165
Mouse Utility	166
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	167
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	169
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	169
USB Sleep and Charge	169
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	171
Power supply mode settings	171
Battery settings	171
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	172
TOSHIBA Button Support	173
TOSHIBA Accessibility	174
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	175
Fingerprint utility limitations	175
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	175
Fingerprint Logon	176
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	176
Fingerprint reader limitations	178
TOSHIBA eco Utility	179
TOSHIBA Service Station	180
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	182
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	183
ConfigFree®	185
Getting Started	185
ConfigFree® Utilities	186
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	189
Problems that are easy to fix	189
Problems when you turn on the computer	190
The Windows® operating system is not working	193
Using Startup options to fix problems	193
Internet problems	194
The Windows® operating system can help you	195
Resolving a hardware conflict	195
A plan of action	195
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	196
Memory problems	197
Power and the batteries	198
Keyboard problems	199
Display problems	200
Disk or internal storage drive problems	202
Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)	203
Sound system problems	204
ExpressCard® problems	205
Printer problems	207
Modem problems	207
Wireless networking problems	208
DVD operating problems	210
Develop good computing habits	211
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	212
If you need further assistance	217
Before you contact Toshiba	217
Contacting Toshiba	217
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	218
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	218
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	220
Hot Key Cards	220
Using the Hot Key Cards	221
Application Cards	222
Using the Application Cards	223
Card Case	224
Hot key functions	224
Volume Mute	225
Lock (Instant security)	226
Power plan	227
Sleep mode	228
Hibernation mode	229
Output (Display switch)	230
Display brightness	231
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	232
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	233
Zoom (Display resolution)	234
Keyboard hot key functions	235
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	236
Glossary	237
A	239
B	239
C	240
D	242
E	243
F	244
G	244
H	244
I	245
K	245
L	245
M	246
N	247
O	247
P	247
R	248
S	249
T	249
U	250
W	250

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Index

changing

main battery

129

character keys

100

charging the battery

checking device properties

196

click

communications

network connection

140

set up

139

compact discs

handling

111

inserting

112

compact discs (slot-type drive)

removing

112

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

192

not accessing disk drives

191

running on battery power

119

setting up

warning resume failure message

191

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

185

Connectivity Doctor

186

profile settings

187

starting

185

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

140

Ctrl keys

101

desktop

creating new icon

137

major features

137

desktop exploration

136

desktop icons

137

Device Manager

196

checking properties

196

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

203

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

203

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

202

running slow

203

display

does not look normal/flickers

201

external monitor not working

201

display device

connecting

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

200

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

133

double-click

DVD

using

109

DVD player

general problems

210

DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

inserting discs

112

removing

112

eject button

optical drive

110

113

eject, optical drive

110

113