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267 Index hot key power usage mode 121 hot key utility 158, 167 hot keys 216 hot swapping PC Cards 96 I icon 124, 125 desktop 125 Internet Explorer 125 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 125 safety 38 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 56 installing memory modules 55 mouse 69 instant passwords, using 151 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 connecting to 132 features 133 slow connection 178 surfing 133 uploading and downloading files 134 URL address not found 178 Internet Explorer icon 125 Internet Service Providers 132 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 180 ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 145 K key assign 163 changing 164 direct assign 163 popup 164 removing 164 key assignment viewing existing 164 key assignments changing or removing existing 164 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 80 hot keys 223 not working 175 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 79 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LCD power-saver 67 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation 56 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting 73 modem

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

hot key power usage mode

121

hot key utility

158

167

hot keys

216

hot swapping

PC Cards

icon

124

125

desktop

125

Internet Explorer

125

moving to desktop

124

recycle bin

125

safety

Industry Canada requirement

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

151

Internet

bookmarked site not found

178

connecting to

132

features

133

slow connection

178

surfing

133

uploading

and

downloading

files

134

URL address not found

178

Internet Explorer icon

125

Internet Service Providers

132

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

180

ISPs

132

jack

RJ-11

145

key

assign

163

changing

164

direct assign

163

popup

164

removing

164

key assignment

viewing existing

164

key assignments

changing or removing existing

164

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

223

not working

175

overlay keys

troubleshooting

186

Windows special keys

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

keyboard, PS/2-compatible

LCD power-saver

memory

adding

expansion slots

problem solving

183

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

inserting

installation

removing

microphone

137

external, connecting

modem