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Index 235 errors 175 hot swapping fails 174 not recognized 175 problem solving 173, 174 removing 127, 128 external monitor not working 169 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 71 external display, adjusting 68 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 170 file extensions 91 file, backing up 83 files backing up 92 printing 92 restoring 93 saving 90 Fn keys 85 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 162 resolving 163 headphones using 126 Help and Support Windows® operating system 161 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 195 display modes 195 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 197 password security 191 power profile 193 Standby mode 193 volume mute 191 zooming 196 hot key power profile 108 http 122 I i.LINK port 130 icon 117 desktop 117 Internet Explorer 117 moving to desktop 117 recycle bin 117 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 50 mouse 69 instant passwords, using 138 Internet bookmarked site not found 161 connecting to 123 features 124 slow connection 161 surfing 123 uploading and downloading files 124 URL address not found 161 using 122 Internet Explorer icon 117 Internet Service Providers 122 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 162 ISPs 122 J jack RJ-11 121 K keyboard character keys 84 function keys 85 hot keys 197

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

errors

175

hot swapping fails

174

not recognized

175

problem solving

173

174

removing

127

128

external

monitor

not working

169

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

170

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

162

resolving

163

headphones

using

126

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

161

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

195

display modes

195

Hibernation mode

194

keyboard overlays

197

password security

191

power profile

193

Standby mode

193

volume mute

191

zooming

196

hot key power profile

108

http

122

i.LINK port

130

icon

117

desktop

117

Internet Explorer

117

moving to desktop

117

recycle bin

117

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

138

Internet

bookmarked site not found

161

connecting to

123

features

124

slow connection

161

surfing

123

uploading and downloading files

124

URL address not found

161

using

122

Internet Explorer icon

117

Internet Service Providers

122

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

162

ISPs

122

jack

RJ-11

121

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

197