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Sleep mode 75 hot key 199 starting again from 83 sound problem solving 176 sounds recording 128 speakers using external 129 start button 122 Start Search field 93 starting a program 91 Start Search field 93 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® Start menu 91 starting up the computer from Shut down 78 from Sleep 83 Startup menu problem solving 164 supervisor password, deleting 143 supervisor password, set up 142 S-video 69 T Taskbar 122 telephone line connecting to modem 124 television adjusting display 70 Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 190 TOSHIBA Assist 135 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 102 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 182 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 Index 227 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 174 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using 128 using a file extension 95 Utilities 134 V video projector adjusting display 70 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 126 Web Camera 130 Web sites 189 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 123 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® operating system Help and Support 166 problem solving 164 Windows® operating system desktop 120 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 123 Wizards Connect to the Internet 124 World Wide Web 126 www 126

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

Sleep mode

hot key

199

starting again from

sound

problem solving

176

sounds

recording

128

speakers

using external

129

start button

122

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

164

supervisor password, deleting

143

supervisor password, set up

142

S-video

Taskbar

122

telephone line

connecting to modem

124

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

190

TOSHIBA Assist

135

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

148

Toshiba online resources

102

traveling tips

119

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

182

external keyboard

170

keyboard

170

keypad overlay

170

optical drive

174

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

144

user password, setting

143

using

128

using a file extension

Utilities

134

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web

126

Web Camera

130

Web sites

189

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

123

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

166

problem solving

164

Windows® operating system desktop

120

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

123

Wizards

Connect to the Internet

124

World Wide Web

126

www

126