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Index 257 error occurs 207 hot swapping fails 207 not recognized 207 ExpressCard® checklist 206 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 206 external display not working 202 external monitor 201 faulty memory 198 hardware conflict 196 high-pitched noise 205 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 keyboard produces unexpected characters 200 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 203 modem not receiving or transmitting 208, 209 no sound 205 non-system disk or disk error 193 power and batteries 199 printer 208 program not responding 190 program not working properly 204 screen does not look right/flickers 202 Startup options 194 URL address not found 195 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 217 USB Wakeup function does not work 217 warning resume failure 192 Windows® operating system not working 194 program, starting 103 programs not running correctly 204 projector 81 connecting 82 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 119 recording sounds 145 recording sounds 145 recovering internal storage drive 66 recycle bin icon 137 registering computer 56 removing CDs and DVDs (slot-type drive) 112 DVD with computer off 116 with computer on 116 ExpressCards® 147 main battery 129 memory module 63 RJ-11 jack 141 running the computer on battery power 119 S safety computer 135 disposing of batteries 133 icons 45 precautions 48 safety precautions main battery 132 saving files 105 screen does not look normal/flickers 202 screen problems blank screen 201 set up communications 139 setting up AC adaptor 51 adding memory 57

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	170
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	170
USB Sleep and Charge	170
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	172
Power supply mode settings	172
Battery settings	172
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	173
TOSHIBA Button Support	174
TOSHIBA Accessibility	175
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	176
Fingerprint utility limitations	176
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	176
Fingerprint Logon	177
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	177
Fingerprint reader limitations	179
TOSHIBA eco Utility	180
TOSHIBA Service Station	181
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	183
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	184
ConfigFree®	186
Getting Started	186
ConfigFree® Utilities	187
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	190
Problems that are easy to fix	190
Problems when you turn on the computer	191
The Windows® operating system is not working	194
Using Startup options to fix problems	194
Internet problems	195
The Windows® operating system can help you	196
Resolving a hardware conflict	196
A plan of action	196
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	197
Memory problems	198
Power and the batteries	199
Keyboard problems	200
Display problems	201
Disk or internal storage drive problems	203
Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)	204
Sound system problems	205
ExpressCard® problems	206
Printer problems	208
Modem problems	208
Wireless networking problems	209
DVD operating problems	211
Develop good computing habits	212
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	213
If you need further assistance	218
Before you contact Toshiba	218
Contacting Toshiba	218
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	219
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	219
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	221
Hot Key Cards	221
Using the Hot Key Cards	222
Application Cards	223
Using the Application Cards	224
Card Case	225
Hot key functions	225
Volume Mute	226
Lock (Instant security)	227
Power plan	228
Sleep mode	229
Hibernation mode	230
Output (Display switch)	231
Display brightness	232
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	233
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	234
Zoom (Display resolution)	235
Keyboard hot key functions	236
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	237
Glossary	238

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Index

error occurs

207

hot swapping fails

207

not recognized

207

ExpressCard® checklist

206

ExpressCard® slot appears dead

206

external display not working

202

external monitor

201

faulty memory

198

hardware conflict

196

high-pitched noise

205

Internet bookmarked site not

found

195

Internet connection is slow

195

keyboard

not responding

192

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

200

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

203

modem not receiving or

transmitting

208

209

no sound

205

non-system disk or disk error

193

power and batteries

199

printer

208

program not responding

190

program not working properly

204

screen does not look right/flickers

202

Startup options

194

URL address not found

195

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

217

USB Wakeup function

does not work

217

warning resume failure

192

Windows® operating system not

working

194

program, starting

103

programs

not running correctly

204

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

119

recording

sounds

145

recording sounds

145

recovering

internal storage drive

recycle bin icon

137

registering computer

removing

CDs and DVDs (slot-type drive)

112

DVD

with computer off

116

with computer on

116

ExpressCards®

147

main battery

129

memory module

RJ-11 jack

141

running the computer on battery power

119

safety

computer

135

disposing of batteries

133

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

132

saving files

105

screen

does not look normal/flickers

202

screen problems

blank screen

201

set up communications

139

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory