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226 Index accessing disk drives 162 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 169 cannot insert diskette in drive 174 cannot read a diskette 174 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 167 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 177 computer will not power up 161 contacting Toshiba 188, 189 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 167 disk drive is slow 174 display is blank 171 ExpressCard® 176 checklist 176 error occurs 178 hot swapping fails 177 not recognized 178 slot appears dead 177 external display not working 172 external monitor 171 faulty memory 168 hardware conflict 166 high-pitched noise 176 Internet bookmarked site not found 165 Internet connection is slow 165 keyboard not responding 162 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 179 no sound 176 non-system disk or disk error 163 power and batteries 169 printer 178, 179 program not responding 160 program not working properly 174 screen does not look right/flickers 172 Startup options 164 URL address not found 165 warning resume failure 162 Windows® operating system not working 164 program, starting 91 programs not running correctly 174 projector 69 connecting 69 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 104 recording sounds 128 recording sounds 128 recycle bin icon 121 registering computer 45 removing main battery 113 RJ-11 jack 125 running the computer on battery power 104 S safety computer 119 disposing of batteries 117 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 93 screen blank 171 does not look normal/flickers 172 secondary button 68 set up communications 123 setting up adding memory 51 computer 43, 53 work environment 40 setting up a connection 124

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

accessing disk drives

162

battery charge does not last

170

battery not charging

169

cannot insert diskette in drive

174

cannot read a diskette

174

changing display properties

172

checking device properties

167

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

177

computer will not power up

161

contacting Toshiba

188

189

corrupted/damaged data files

174

Device Manager

167

disk drive is slow

174

display is blank

171

ExpressCard®

176

checklist

176

error occurs

178

hot swapping fails

177

not recognized

178

slot appears dead

177

external display not working

172

external monitor

171

faulty memory

168

hardware conflict

166

high-pitched noise

176

Internet bookmarked site not

found

165

Internet connection is slow

165

keyboard

not responding

162

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

173

modem not receiving or

transmitting

179

no sound

176

non-system disk or disk error

163

power and batteries

169

printer

178

179

program not responding

160

program not working properly

174

screen does not look right/flickers

172

Startup options

164

URL address not found

165

warning resume failure

162

Windows® operating system not

working

164

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

174

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

104

recording

sounds

128

recording sounds

128

recycle bin icon

121

registering computer

removing

main battery

113

RJ-11 jack

125

running the computer on battery power

104

safety

computer

119

disposing of batteries

117

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

171

does not look normal/flickers

172

secondary button

set up communications

123

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

124