User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® M20 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Regulatory information3Introduction22This guide22Other documentation23Setting up your computer and getting started23Precautions24Connecting the AC adapter24Connecting a printer25Installing additional memory (optional)25Your computer’s TFT display28Inserting and removing PC Cards28Inserting a PC Card28Removing a PC Card29Learning the basics30Computing tips30Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device31Playing a CD or DVD32Inserting compact discs33Removing compact discs34Moving the computer35Mobile computing35Running the computer on battery power35Battery Notice35Monitoring battery power36Setting battery alarms36Changing the main battery36Safety Precautions38Maximizing battery life39If something goes wrong40Problems that are easy to fix40Problems when you turn on the computer41Display problems42PC Card problems42Resolving PC Card problems43If you need further assistance43Before you call43Contacting Toshiba44Toshiba voice contact44Power cable connectors45Features and specifications45Technology and processor45Power46Storage capacity46Ports47Standard hardware47Index49Size: 883 KBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite M20 Series User's Guide1Contents23Introduction30This guide30Safety icons31Other icons used32Other documentation32Service options33Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around34Making sure you have everything34Front with the display panel closed35Back with rear panel closed35Back with rear panel open37Right side37Left side38Underside39Keyboard and display features40Front with the display panel open40Indicator panel lights42Keyboard indicator panel lights44Chapter 2 - Getting Started45Selecting a place to work45Creating a computer-friendly environment45Keeping yourself comfortable46Other precautions49Setting up your computer50Connecting to a power source51Turning on the computer53Opening the display panel53Turning on the power54Setting up your software55Registering your computer with Toshiba55Setting up other devices55Turning off the computer55Closing the display panel56Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices57Using external display devices57Connecting the display device58Directing the display output when you turn on the computer59Adjusting the quality of the external display60Video limitations61Using an external keyboard61Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key62Using a mouse62Connecting a serial mouse63Connecting a USB mouse63Connecting a PS/2 mouse63Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPointII64Connecting a local printer65Setting up your printer66Connecting an external diskette drive70Connecting external speakers or headphones71Connecting a microphone71Adding memory71Installing a memory module72Removing a memory module74Using Slim SelectBay® modules75Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®76Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®77Inserting and removing hard drives78Inserting and removing PC Cards80Inserting a PC Card80Removing a PC Card82Setting up a PC Card for your computer82Connecting your modem to a telephone line83Connecting to a phone line83Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics85Computing tips85Using the keyboard87Character keys87Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard87Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys88Function keys88Windows special keys89Overlay keys89Using the AccuPoint II pointing device91Starting a program92Starting a program from the Start menu93Starting a program from Windows® Explorer93Starting a program from the Run dialog box94Saving your work95Printing your work97Using a compact disc drive98Inserting compact discs100Removing compact discs102Caring for CDs and DVDs102Using PC Cards103Hot swapping103Using your computer at the office104Using a computer lock104Caring for your computer105Cleaning the computer106Moving the computer106Backing up your work106Preparing for communications107Powering down the computer107Using Turn Off Computer108Using Hibernation111Using Standby113Toshiba’s online resources116Chapter 5 - Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power118Battery Notice118Charging the batteries119Monitoring battery power120What to do when the battery alarm sounds122Changing batteries123Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries127Conserving power128Power usage modes in Windows XP129Using a hot key to set the power usage mode129Additional options for power130Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options131Exploring the desktop131Finding your way around the desktop131Exchanging data with another computer134Transferring files134Getting help transferring files135Setting up for communications135Connecting the modem to a telephone line137Connecting your computer to a network137An overview of using the Internet139The Internet140The World Wide Web140Internet Service Providers140Connecting to the Internet141Surfing the Internet141Internet features142Uploading and downloading files from the Internet143Exploring audio features143Playing an audio CD143Playing CDs using Auto-Run144Creating a CD145Recording sounds145Using external speakers or headphones147Chapter 7 - Expansion Options149Devices for office computing149Connecting external (optional) devices150Using an external keyboard150Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key151Using a mouse151Connecting a serial mouse152Connecting a USB mouse152Connecting a PS/2 mouse152Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPointII153Using a printer154Connecting a parallel printer155Setting up your printer156Using an external monitor159Connecting the display device159Directing the display output when you turn on the computer161Adjusting the quality of the external display163Video limitations163Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module164Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module164Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities165Fn-esse166Starting Fn-esse166Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys168Viewing existing key assignments169Changing or removing existing key assignments170Hotkey utility170Toshiba Console171Customizing Your Computer172Network172Security172Power Management173Slim SelectBay™176Slim SelectBay™ Service176Toshiba Hardware Setup176Toshiba Power Saver utility179Enabling Hibernation180Setting user passwords180Using an instant password181Setting a user password181Disabling a user password182Using a supervisor password183Setting a supervisor password183Deleting a supervisor password184Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong185Problems that are easy to fix185Problems when you turn on the computer187The Windows® operating system is not working188Using Startup options to fix problems189Internet problems190The Windows® XP operating system can help you190Resolving a hardware conflict191A plan of action191Resolving hardware conflicts on your own192Fixing a problem with Device Manager193Memory problems195Power and the batteries195Keyboard problems197Display problems197Disk drive problems199DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems202Sound system problems203PC Card problems203Printer problems206Modem problems207Develop good computing habits208If you need further assistance209Before you call209Contacting Toshiba210Other Toshiba Internet Web sites211Toshiba’s worldwide offices211Appendix A - Hot Keys215Volume Mute215Instant password security215Power usage mode217Stand By mode218Hibernation mode218Display modes219Display brightness219Enabling a wireless device220Keyboard hot keys220Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors221Glossary222Acronyms222Terms224Index237Size: 3.58 MBPages: 248Language: EnglishOpen manual
