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269 Index local, connecting 70 problem solving 197 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 184 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 185 battery not charging 184 cannot insert diskette in drive 191 cannot read a diskette 191 changing display properties 188 checking device properties 182 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 195 computer will not power up 174 contacting Toshiba 212, 213 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 181 disabling a device 182 disk drive is slow 190 display is blank 187 external display not working 189 external monitor 187 faulty memory 183 hardware conflict 179, 180 high-pitched noise 193 illegal operation 173 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 modem not receiving or transmitting 198 no sound 193 non-system disk or disk error 191 PC Card 193 checklist 194 error occurs 196 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 196 slot appears dead 195 power and batteries 184 printer 197 program not responding 172 program not working properly 191 screen does not look right/ flickers 188 Startup options 177 system resources 180 URL address not found 178 warning resume failure 175 Windows will not start 175 Windows XP not working 176 program, starting 82 programs not running correctly 191 projector 67 connecting 67 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 108 recording .wav files 137 sounds 137 recording quality 138 recording sounds 137 recycle bin icon 125 RJ-11 jack 145

Section	Page
Satellite® M50/M55 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	36
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Creating a computer-friendly environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	53
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	54
Adding memory	55
Installing a memory module	56
Removing a memory module	61
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	64
Turning off the computer	66
Closing the display panel	67
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Connecting external speakers or headphones	72
Connecting a microphone	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Character keys	78
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	79
Function keys	80
Windows special keys	80
Overlay keys	80
Using the overlay to type numeric data	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	83
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	88
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	89
Drive components and control buttons	90
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	90
Media Control Buttons	91
Inserting a compact disc	92
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	95
Using PC Cards	96
Hot swapping	96
Using your computer at the office	97
Backing up your work	97
Restoring your work	97
Powering down the computer	98
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	99
Using Hibernation	101
Using Standby	103
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Charging the batteries	108
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring battery power	110
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	113
Changing batteries	114
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maximizing battery life	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Conserving power	120
Power profiles	121
Using a hot key to set the power profile	121
Additional options for power	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	128
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Playing an audio CD	134
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	136
Creating a CD	137
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	139
Using the i.LINK® port (optional)	139
Inserting and removing PC Cards	140
Inserting a PC Card	140
Removing a PC Card	141
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	142
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional)	142
Inserting media	142
Removing media	143
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	144
Connecting to a phone line	144
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	148
Protect & Fix	148
Optimize	148
Using a supervisor password	149
Setting a supervisor password	149
Deleting a supervisor password	150
Setting user passwords	150
Using an instant password	151
Setting a user password	151
Disabling a user password	152
PC Diagnostic Tool	152
TOSHIBA Power Saver	153
SD Memory Card Format	156
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	157
Mouse utility	158
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	159
Fn-esse®	161
Starting Fn-esse®	161
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	163
Viewing existing key assignments	164
Changing or removing existing key assignments	164
TOSHIBA HW Setup	165
TOSHIBA Hotkey utility	167
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	168
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	170
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	172
Problems that are easy to fix	172
Problems when you turn on the computer	174
The Windows ® operating system is not working	176
Using Startup options to fix problems	177
Internet problems	178
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	178
Resolving a hardware conflict	179
A plan of action	179
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Memory problems	183
Power and the batteries	184
Keyboard problems	186
Display problems	187
Disk drive problems	189
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	192
Sound system problems	193
PC Card problems	193
Printer problems	197
Modem problems	198
Wireless device problems	199
DVD operating problems	202
Develop good computing habits	205
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	206
If you need further assistance	212
Before you contact Toshiba	212
Contacting Toshiba	213
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	214
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	214
Appendix A: Hot Keys	216
Volume Mute	216
Password security	217
Without a password	217
With a password	217
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	218
Power usage mode	219
Standby mode	219
Hibernation mode	220
Display modes	221
Display brightness	221
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	222
Zooming applications in/out	222
Keyboard hot keys	223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	224
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	225
Getting Started	226
Starting ConfigFree	226
ConfigFree Utilities	228
Connectivity Doctor	228
Search for Wireless Devices	231
Profile Settings	236
ConfigFree SUMMIT	239
Quick Connect	244
Using the Automatic Switch	247
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	248
Glossary	249

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Index

local, connecting

problem solving

197

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

184

accessing disk drives

175

battery charge does not last

185

battery not charging

184

cannot insert diskette in drive

191

cannot read a diskette

191

changing

display

properties

188

checking device properties

182

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

195

computer will not power up

174

contacting Toshiba

212

213

corrupted/damaged data files

191

Device Manager

181

disabling a device

182

disk drive is slow

190

display is blank

187

external display not working

189

external monitor

187

faulty memory

183

hardware conflict

179

180

high-pitched noise

193

illegal operation

173

Internet bookmarked site not

found

178

Internet connection is slow

178

keyboard

not responding

175

missing files/trouble accessing

a disk

189

modem

not

receiving

transmitting

198

no sound

193

non-system disk or disk error

191

PC Card

193

checklist

194

error occurs

196

hot swapping fails

196

not recognized

196

slot appears dead

195

power and batteries

184

printer

197

program not responding

172

program not working properly

191

screen does not look right/

flickers

188

Startup options

177

system resources

180

URL address not found

178

warning resume failure

175

Windows will not start

175

Windows XP not working

176

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

191

projector

connecting

protection of stored data

recharging

main battery

108

recording

.wav files

137

sounds

137

recording quality

138

recording sounds

137

recycle bin icon

125

RJ-11 jack

145