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118 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. 5 Restart the computer. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.

Section	Page
Satellite® M60/M65 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Creating a computer-friendly environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
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
Adding memory	56
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	62
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	65
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	66
Turning off the computer	67
Closing the display panel	68
Using optional external display devices	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up your printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Caring for your computer	74
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
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	79
Windows special keys	79
Starting a program	79
Starting a program from the Start menu	80
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	81
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	82
Saving your work	83
Saving files	83
Printing your work	85
Backing up your work	86
Restoring your work	86
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	87
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	87
Using the Media Control Buttons	89
Inserting a compact disc	90
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	93
Creating a CD	93
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	94
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	94
Powering down the computer	95
Using the Turn off command	96
Using Hibernation mode	98
Using Standby Mode	100
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	111
Setting battery alarms	112
Conserving battery power	112
Power Profiles	113
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	122
Exploring the desktop	122
Finding your way around the desktop	123
Setting up for communications	125
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	127
Connecting your computer to a network	128
An overview of using the Internet	130
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Inserting and removing PC Cards	136
Inserting a PC Card	136
Removing a PC Card	137
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	138
Hot swapping	138
Inserting an ExpressCard™	139
Removing an ExpressCard™	140
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	140
Inserting memory media	140
Removing memory media	141
Using the i.LINK® port	142
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005	143
Media Center Setup	144
Connecting to a Television	144
Starting the Media Center	145
Using Media Center	150
Listening to Music	154
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player	154
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	155
Playing Digital Music Files	157
Finding Music Files in My Music	158
Playing a Song	159
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	159
Finding and Playing an Album	160
Creating a Playlist	161
Displaying Your Pictures	162
Viewing a Slide Show	163
Sorting your Pictures	164
Watching Your Digital Movies	164
Organizing Your Videos	165
Playing Digital Videos	165
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	166
Sorting Videos	166
Watching a DVD	167
Stopping a DVD Movie	168
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	168
Changing the Media Center Settings	169
More Programs	177
Online Spotlight	178
Getting Help for Media Center	178
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	180
Fn-esse®	181
Starting Fn-esse®	181
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	183
Viewing existing key assignments	184
Changing or removing existing key assignments	184
TOSHIBA Assist	185
Connect	186
Secure	186
Protect & Fix	186
Optimize	186
Using a supervisor password	187
Setting a supervisor password	187
Deleting a supervisor password	188
Setting user passwords	188
Using an instant password	189
Setting a user password	189
Disabling a user password	190
PC Diagnostic Tool	191
TOSHIBA Power Saver	192
SD Memory Card Format	194
Mouse utility	194
TOSHIBA Accessibility	195
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	196
TOSHIBA Button Controls	197
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	198
Hotkey utility	199
TOSHIBA HW Setup	200
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	202
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	206
Problems that are easy to fix	206
Problems when you turn on the computer	208
The Windows ® operating system is not working	210
Using Startup options to fix problems	211
Internet problems	212
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	212
Resolving a hardware conflict	213
A plan of action	213
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	214
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	215
Memory problems	217
Power and the batteries	218
Keyboard problems	220
Display problems	221
Disk drive problems	223
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	226
Sound system problems	227
PC Card problems	227
Printer problems	231
Modem problems	232
Wireless networking problems	233
DVD operating problems	236
Develop good computing habits	239
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	240
If you need further assistance	246
Before you contact Toshiba	246
Contacting Toshiba	247
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	248
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	248
Appendix A: Hot Keys	250
Volume Mute	250
Password security	251
Without a password	251
With a password	251
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	252
Power usage mode	253
Standby mode	254
Hibernation mode	255
Display modes	256
Display brightness	256
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	257
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	257
Keyboard hot keys	257
Zooming applications in/out	257
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	258
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	259
Getting Started	260
Starting ConfigFree	260
ConfigFree Utilities	262
Connectivity Doctor	262
Search for Wireless Devices	265
Profile Settings	270
ConfigFree SUMMIT	274
Quick Connect	278
Using the Automatic Switch	281
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	281
Glossary	283