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Index 223 cleaning 84 moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk drives 162 running on battery power 104 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 84 computing tips 86 ConfigFree® 156 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 124 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 70 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 174 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 172 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 182 DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk or disk error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 172 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 173 exploring the desktop 120 ExpressCard® checklist 176 computer stops working 177 errors 178 hot swapping fails 177 inserting 130 not recognized 178 problem solving 176, 177 removing 131 external monitor not working 172 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® M300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	69
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 a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	80
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	83
Caring for your computer	83
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	84
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	97
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	98
Inserting an optical disc	98
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for optical discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	117
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting your computer to a network	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Web Camera	130
Using an ExpressCard®	130
Inserting an ExpressCard®	130
Removing an ExpressCard®	131
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	132
Inserting memory media	132
Removing memory media	133
Using the i.LINK® port	133
Chapter 5: Utilities	134
TOSHIBA Assist	135
Connect	136
Secure	137
Protect & Fix	138
Optimize	139
TOSHIBA Application Installer	140
Setting passwords	141
Using an instant password	141
Using a supervisor password	142
Using a user password	143
Deleting a user password	144
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	145
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	146
Mouse Utility	147
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	148
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	152
TOSHIBA Button Support	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
ConfigFree®	156
Getting Started	156
ConfigFree® Utilities	157
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	161
The Windows® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	164
Internet problems	165
The Windows® operating system can help you	166
Resolving a hardware conflict	166
A plan of action	166
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	169
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	171
Disk or internal storage drive problems	173
Optical drive problems	174
Sound system problems	176
ExpressCard® problems	176
Printer problems	178
Modem problems	179
Wireless networking problems	179
DVD operating problems	182
Develop good computing habits	183
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	184
If you need further assistance	188
Before you contact Toshiba	188
Contacting Toshiba	189
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	189
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	190
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	192
Hot Key Cards	192
Using the Hot Key Cards	193
Application Cards	194
Using the Application Cards	195
Card Case	195
Hot key functions	196
Volume Mute	196
Lock (Instant security)	197
Power plan	198
Sleep mode	199
Hibernation mode	200
Output (Display switch)	201
Display brightness	202
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	203
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	204
Zoom (Display resolution)	205
Keyboard hot key functions	206
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	207
Glossary	208
A	210
B	210
C	211
D	213
E	214
F	215
G	215
H	215
I	216
K	216
L	216
M	217
N	218
O	218
P	218
R	219
S	220
T	220
U	221
W	221

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Index

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

163

not accessing disk drives

162

running on battery power

104

setting up

warning resume failure message

162

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

156

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

124

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

121

major features

121

desktop exploration

120

desktop icons

121

Device Manager

167

checking properties

167

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

174

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

174

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

173

running slow

174

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

174

cannot read a diskette

174

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

172

external monitor not working

172

screen is blank

171

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

117

double-click

DVD player

general problems

182

DVD, using

error messages

device driver conflict

166

general hardware problem

166

non-system disk or disk error

163

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

172

warning resume failure

162

Error-checking

173

exploring the desktop

120

ExpressCard®

checklist

176

computer stops working

177

errors

178

hot swapping fails

177

inserting

130

not recognized

178

problem solving

176

177

removing

131

external

monitor

not working

172

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting