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234 Index communications network connection 120 set up 119 system resources 162 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 96 removing 97, 98 computer caring for 80 cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 158 not accessing disk drives 157 running on battery power 100 setting up 42, 51 warning resume failure message 157 computer lock 80 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 120 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 85 D desktop creating new icon 117 major features 117 desktop exploration 116 desktop icons 117 Device Manager 164 checking properties 164 disabling a device 164 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 Disk Defragmenter 171 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 170 running slow 171 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 171 cannot read a diskette 171 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 169 external monitor not working 169 screen is blank 168 display device external 67 display output settings 67 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 114 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 163 double-click 66 DVD player general problems 179 DVD, using 93 E error messages device driver conflict 162 general hardware problem 162 non-system disk or disk error 158, 171 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 169 program has performed an illegal operation 156 warning resume failure 157 Error-checking 170 exploring the desktop 116 ExpressCard® checklist 174 computer stops working 174

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® M300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	57
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	58
Creating Recovery DVDs	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	64
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the TouchPad™	65
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	66
Control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	66
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	69
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	71
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	74
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Standby mode	78
Closing the display panel	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	84
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	85
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	85
Overlay keys	86
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	93
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Inserting an optical disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing optical media	96
Recording optical media	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	97
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for optical discs	98
Toshiba’s online resources	98
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	100
Power management	101
Using additional batteries	101
Charging batteries	101
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	102
Monitoring main battery power	103
Determining remaining battery power	105
What to do when the main battery runs low	105
Setting battery alarms	106
Conserving battery power	106
Power Profiles	107
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	108
Changing the main battery	108
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Inserting a charged battery	110
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maintaining your battery	113
Disposing of used batteries	114
Traveling tips	115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	116
Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	117
Setting up for communications	119
Connecting your computer to a network	120
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	120
An overview of using the Internet	122
The Internet	122
The World Wide Web	122
Internet Service Providers	122
Connecting to the Internet	123
Surfing the Internet	123
Internet features	124
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	124
Exploring audio features	125
Recording sounds	125
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Web Camera	126
Using an ExpressCard®	127
Inserting an ExpressCard®	127
Removing an ExpressCard®	128
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	128
Inserting memory media	129
Removing memory media	129
Using the i.LINK® port	130
Chapter 5: Utilities	131
TOSHIBA Assist	132
Connect	133
Secure	134
Protect & Fix	135
Optimize	136
TOSHIBA Application Installer	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	141
Deleting a user password	142
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	143
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	144
TOSHIBA Power Saver	145
Preset Power Profiles	146
Quickly creating a new power profile	146
Customizing a power profile	146
Mouse Utility	147
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	148
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	152
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	155
Problems that are easy to fix	155
Problems when you turn on the computer	157
The Windows® operating system is not working	159
Using Startup options to fix problems	160
Internet problems	161
The Windows® operating system can help you	161
Resolving a hardware conflict	162
A plan of action	162
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	162
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	164
Memory problems	165
Power and the batteries	166
Keyboard problems	167
Display problems	168
Disk drive problems	170
Optical drive problems	172
Sound system problems	173
ExpressCard® problems	173
Printer problems	175
Modem problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
DVD operating problems	179
Develop good computing habits	181
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	182
If you need further assistance	187
Before you contact Toshiba	187
Contacting Toshiba	188
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	189
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	189
Appendix A: Hot Keys	191
Volume Mute	191
Password security	191
Without a password	191
With a password	192
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	192
Power profile	193
Standby mode	193
Hibernation mode	194
Display modes	195
Display brightness	195
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	196
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	196
Zooming applications in/out	196
Keyboard hot keys	197
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	198
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	199
Getting Started	200
Starting ConfigFree®	200
ConfigFree® Utilities	202
Connectivity Doctor	202
Search for Wireless Devices	204
Profile Settings	209
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	211
Quick Connect	215
Using the Automatic Switch	217
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	218
Glossary	219

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Index

communications

network connection

120

set up

119

system resources

162

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

removing

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

158

not accessing disk drives

157

running on battery power

100

setting up

warning resume failure message

157

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

120

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

117

major features

117

desktop exploration

116

desktop icons

117

Device Manager

164

checking properties

164

disabling a device

164

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

171

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

171

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

170

running slow

171

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

171

cannot read a diskette

171

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

169

external monitor not working

169

screen is blank

168

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

114

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

163

double-click

DVD player

general problems

179

DVD, using

error messages

device driver conflict

162

general hardware problem

162

non-system disk or disk error

158

171

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

169

program has performed an illegal

operation

156

warning resume failure

157

Error-checking

170

exploring the desktop

116

ExpressCard®

checklist

174

computer stops working

174