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265 Index Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 211, 212 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 DirectX Foundation 223 disconnection modem 5 Disk Defragmenter 218 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 219 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 218 running slow 218 diskette drive can't insert a diskette 219 can't read a diskette 219 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display doesn't look normal/flickers 216 external monitor not working 217 LCD 39 screen is blank 215 display device connecting 65 external 65 video 65 display features 37 display latch 32 display modes hot key 244 display output settings 67 display panel closing 64 opening 32, 37 display panel, closed, front 32 display panel, open, front 37 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 18 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 210 double-click 60 DVD-ROM drive problems 220 troubleshooting 212 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive can't access disc 220 opening 90 DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive drive tray won't open 220 problems 220 troubleshooting 212 E ergonomics 46 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 219 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 217 program has performed an illegal operation 204 warning resume failure 206 WinDVD 223 Error-checking 218 Ethernet LAN port 140 expansion capability 74, 131 expansion device 74 expansion memory slot 53 expansion port 132 exploring the desktop 133 Export Administration regulation 17 external mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® M10/M15 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	27
This guide	28
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	29
Other documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	31
Making sure you have everything	31
Front with the display panel closed	32
Back	33
Right side	34
Left side	35
Underside	36
Keyboard and display features	37
Front with the display panel open	37
Indicator panel lights	40
Keyboard indicator panel lights	41
System buttons	42
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	43
Selecting a place to work	43
Creating a computer-friendly environment	43
Keeping yourself comfortable	44
Other precautions	47
Setting up your computer	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Adding memory	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	55
Turning on the computer	57
Opening the display panel	57
Turning on the power	57
Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device	58
Using the TouchPad™	59
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device	61
Setting up your software	62
Registering your computer with Toshiba	63
Setting up other devices	63
Turning off the computer	63
Closing the display panel	64
Using external display devices	65
Connecting the display device	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Video limitations	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	70
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a local printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Connecting external speakers or headphones	73
Connecting a microphone	73
Using an optional expansion device	74
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	77
Character keys	77
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	78
Function keys	78
Windows special keys	79
Overlay keys	79
Starting a program	81
Starting a program from the Start menu	81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	83
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	86
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	87
CD/DVD control buttons	89
Inserting compact discs	90
Removing compact discs	92
Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs	92
Using PC Cards	93
Hot swapping	93
Using SD® (Secure Digital) cards	94
Using your computer at the office	95
Using a computer lock	95
Caring for your computer	96
Cleaning the computer	96
Moving the computer	97
Backing up your work	97
Restoring your work	98
Preparing for communications	98
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	99
Powering down the computer	99
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	100
Using Hibernation	103
Using Standby	105
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Safety Precautions	111
Maximizing battery life	112
Charging the batteries	113
Monitoring battery power	113
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	116
Changing batteries	117
Disposing of used batteries	119
Conserving power	119
Power usage modes in Windows XP	120
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	121
Additional options for power	122
Chapter 5 - Expansion Options	123
Devices for office computing	123
Connecting external (optional) devices	124
Using an external keyboard	125
Using a mouse	125
Connecting a USB mouse	125
Using a printer	126
Connecting a parallel printer	126
Setting up your printer	127
Using the Wi-Fi™ Wireless LAN Mini PCI module	130
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	131
Using an expansion device	131
Using an optional expansion device	132
Chapter 6 - Enhancing Productivity	133
Exploring the desktop	133
Finding your way around the desktop	133
Exchanging data with another computer	136
Transferring files	136
Getting help transferring files	137
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	139
Connecting your computer to a network	139
An overview of using the Internet	142
The Internet	142
The World Wide Web	142
Internet Service Providers	143
Connecting to the Internet	143
Surfing the Internet	144
Internet features	144
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	145
Exploring audio features	145
Playing an audio CD	146
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	147
Creating a CD	147
Recording sounds	148
Using external speakers or headphones	149
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	150
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	151
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	152
Inserting and removing hard drives	152
Inserting and removing PC Cards	154
Inserting a PC Card	154
Removing a PC Card	156
Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ or Wi-Fi™ modules	157
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	157
Using SD® cards	158
Inserting an SD®card	158
Removing an SD® card	159
Using the i.LINK® port	159
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	160
Connecting to a phone line	160
Chapter 7 - Toshiba Utilities	162
Fn-esse®	163
Starting Fn-esse®	163
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	165
Viewing existing key assignments	166
Changing or removing existing key assignments	167
Toshiba Console	167
Customizing Your Computer	168
Network	169
Security	169
Power Management	169
Mouse utility	172
Hotkey utility	172
Mobile Extension Service	173
Slim SelectBay® Service	173
Toshiba Hardware Settings	173
Mobile Extension	175
Toshiba Power Saver utility	177
Enabling Hibernation	177
Setting user passwords	178
Using an instant password	179
Setting a user password	180
Disabling a user password	180
Using a supervisor password	181
Setting a supervisor password	181
Deleting a supervisor password	183
Hard disk drive passwords	184
Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	185
Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup	186
Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup	187
Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup	188
Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup	189
Chapter 8 - WinDVD	191
Playing DVDs	191
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)	193
Using the WinDVD control panel	194
Using the control panel playback buttons	195
Maximizing the video window	198
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	198
Using playlists	199
Creating a Playlist	200
Playing a Playlist	201
Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong	203
Problems that are easy to fix	203
Problems when you turn on the computer	205
The Windows® operating system is not working	206
Using Startup options to fix problems	207
Internet problems	208
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	208
Resolving a hardware conflict	209
A plan of action	209
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	210
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	211
Memory problems	213
Power and the batteries	213
Keyboard problems	215
Display problems	215
Disk drive problems	217
DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems	220
Sound system problems	227
PC Card problems	228
Printer problems	231
Modem problems	232
Develop good computing habits	233
If you need further assistance	234
Before you call	234
Contacting Toshiba	234
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	235
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	236
Appendix A - Hot Keys	239
Volume Mute	239
Instant password security	240
Power usage mode	241
Stand By mode	242
Hibernation mode	243
Display modes	244
Display brightness	245
Enabling a wireless device	245
Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device	246
Keyboard hot keys	246
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	247
Glossary	248
Acronyms	248
Terms	250

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Index

265

Device Manager

211

checking properties

212

disabling a device

211

212

devices

keyboard

mouse

DirectX Foundation

223

disconnection

modem

Disk Defragmenter

218

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

219

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

218

running slow

218

diskette drive

can’t insert a diskette

219

can’t read a diskette

219

connecting

external, connecting

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

216

external monitor not working

217

LCD

screen is blank

215

display device

connecting

external

video

display features

display latch

display modes hot key

244

display output settings

display panel

closing

opening

display panel, closed, front

display panel, open, front

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

210

double-click

DVD-ROM drive

problems

220

troubleshooting

212

DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive

can’t access disc

220

opening

DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive

drive tray won’t open

220

problems

220

troubleshooting

212

ergonomics

error messages

device driver conflict

209

general hardware problem

209

non-system disk or disk error

206

219

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

217

program has performed an illegal

operation

204

warning resume failure

206

WinDVD

223

Error-checking

218

Ethernet LAN port

140

expansion capability

131

expansion device

expansion memory slot

expansion port

132

exploring the desktop

133

Export Administration regulation

external

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting