User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents2Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety4Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks4Copyright4Disclaimer4Trademarks4Regulatory Information5FCC information5EU Declaration of Conformity6Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)8Following information is only valid for EU-member States:8REACH - Compliance Statement9Following information is only for Turkey:9Following information is only for India:10Video Standard Notice10OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues10ENERGY STAR® Program13Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries14General Precautions14Provide adequate ventilation14Creating a computer-friendly environment14Stress injury15Heat injury15Pressure or impact damage15Cleaning the computer15Moving the computer16Mobile phones16Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort16Safety Icons16Chapter 2 Getting Started18Equipment checklist18Hardware18Documentation18Conventions18Using your computer for the first time19Connecting the AC adaptor20Opening the display22Turning on the power23Initial setup23Getting to know Windows24Turning off the power25Shut Down Mode25Restarting the computer26Sleep Mode26Hibernation Mode28Chapter 3 The Grand Tour30Front with the display closed30Left side31Right side32Back33Underside33Front with the display open34Internal Hardware Components37Graphics Control39Intel® Display Power Saving Technology40AMD® Vari-Bright™41Intel Rapid Start Technology41Intel® Smart Connect Technology42Power Condition Descriptions43Power conditions43DC IN/Battery indicator44Power indicator44Chapter 4 Operating Basics46Using the Touch Screen46Using the Touch Pad47The Keyboard48Keyboard indicator48Function Key49Windows special keys50Generating ASCII characters503D Playback on an External 3D Device51Important Safety Information for 3D Function51Battery51Battery types51Care and use of the battery pack52Charging the batteries52Monitoring battery capacity53Maximizing battery operating time54Batteries exhausted time54Extending battery life55LAN55LAN cable types56Connecting the LAN cable56Memory media57Points to note about the memory media card57Memory media format58Media care58Inserting memory media59Removing memory media60HDMI Device60Connecting an HDMI device60Wireless display62Changing the display settings62Optional TOSHIBA Accessories62Sound System and Video mode63Volume Mixer63Microphone Level63Audio Enhancements63DTS Studio Sound64DTS Sound64Realtek HD Audio Manager65Video mode65Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage66Utilities and Applications66Special features70TOSHIBA Password Utility72User Password72Supervisor Password74Starting the computer using a password74TOSHIBA System Settings74USB Charge75USB Sleep and Charge75System ON CDP Charge77TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+78Notes on use78Operating TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+79Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ Manual79TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor79Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor80System Recovery81Creating Recovery Media81Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media82Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive83Chapter 6 Troubleshooting85Problem solving process85Preliminary checklist85Analyzing the problem86If something goes wrong87Hardware and system checklist88Power88Keyboard90Internal display panel91Hard Disk Drive91Memory Media Card91Pointing device92USB device94Sound system96External monitor96LAN97Wireless LAN98Bluetooth98TOSHIBA support98Before you call98TOSHIBA technical support99Chapter 7 Appendix100Specifications100Physical Dimensions100Environmental Requirements100Power Requirements101AC Power Cord and Connectors101Certification agencies101Information for Wireless Devices102Wireless Technology Interoperability102Wireless Devices and your health103Wireless LAN Technology103Bluetooth wireless technology105Radio Regulatory Information106Device Authorization111Radio approvals for wireless devices111Legal Footnotes112Non-applicable Icons112CPU112Memory (Main System)113Battery Life113Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity114LCD114Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)114Wireless LAN114Copy Protection114Glossary115Index118Size: 1.16 MBPages: 120Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® M50/M55 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Setting up your software46Registering your computer with Toshiba47Adding external devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery52Using the computer for the first time53Opening the display panel53Your computer’s features and specifications54Turning on the power54Adding memory55Installing a memory module56Removing a memory module61Using the TouchPad™63Scrolling with the TouchPad™64Control buttons64Disabling or enabling the TouchPad64Turning off the computer66Closing the display panel67Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse69Connecting a printer70Setting up a printer71Connecting an optional external diskette drive72Connecting external speakers or headphones72Connecting a microphone73Caring for your computer73Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer74Using a computer lock74Chapter 2: Learning the Basics76Computing tips76Using the keyboard78Character keys78Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard79Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys79Function keys80Windows special keys80Overlay keys80Using the overlay to type numeric data81Starting a program82Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows® Explorer83Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Printing your work88Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive89Drive components and control buttons90DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components90Media Control Buttons91Inserting a compact disc92Removing a disc with the computer on94Removing a disc with the computer off95Caring for CD or DVD Discs95Using PC Cards96Hot swapping96Using your computer at the office97Backing up your work97Restoring your work97Powering down the computer98Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down99Using Hibernation101Using Standby103Toshiba’s online resources105Chapter 3: Mobile Computing106Toshiba’s energy-saver design106Running the computer on battery power107Battery Notice107Charging the batteries108Charging the main battery108Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring battery power110What to do when the battery alarm sounds113Changing batteries114Taking care of your battery117Safety precautions117Maximizing battery life118Disposing of used batteries119Conserving power120Power profiles121Using a hot key to set the power profile121Additional options for power122Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features123Exploring the desktop123Finding your way around the desktop124Setting up for communications126Connecting the modem to a telephone line128Connecting your computer to a network128An overview of using the Internet131The Internet131The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet132Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading and downloading files from the Internet134Exploring audio features134Playing an audio CD134Playing CDs using Auto-Run136Creating a CD137Recording sounds137Using external speakers or headphones139Using the i.LINK® port (optional)139Inserting and removing PC Cards140Inserting a PC Card140Removing a PC Card141Setting up a PC Card for your computer142Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional)142Inserting media142Removing media143Connecting your modem to a telephone line144Connecting to a phone line144Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure148Protect & Fix148Optimize148Using a supervisor password149Setting a supervisor password149Deleting a supervisor password150Setting user passwords150Using an instant password151Setting a user password151Disabling a user password152PC Diagnostic Tool152TOSHIBA Power Saver153SD Memory Card Format156CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer157Mouse utility158TOSHIBA Zooming Utility159Fn-esse®161Starting Fn-esse®161Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys163Viewing existing key assignments164Changing or removing existing key assignments164TOSHIBA HW Setup165TOSHIBA Hotkey utility167TOSHIBA Touch and Launch168TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings170Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong172Problems that are easy to fix172Problems when you turn on the computer174The Windows ® operating system is not working176Using Startup options to fix problems177Internet problems178The Windows® XP operating system can help you178Resolving a hardware conflict179A plan of action179Resolving hardware conflicts on your own180Fixing a problem with Device Manager181Memory problems183Power and the batteries184Keyboard problems186Display problems187Disk drive problems189DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems192Sound system problems193PC Card problems193Printer problems197Modem problems198Wireless device problems199DVD operating problems202Develop good computing habits205Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP206If you need further assistance212Before you contact Toshiba212Contacting Toshiba213Other Toshiba Internet Web sites214Toshiba’s worldwide offices214Appendix A: Hot Keys216Volume Mute216Password security217Without a password217With a password217Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged218Power usage mode219Standby mode219Hibernation mode220Display modes221Display brightness221Disabling or enabling the TouchPad222Zooming applications in/out222Keyboard hot keys223Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors224Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer225Getting Started226Starting ConfigFree226ConfigFree Utilities228Connectivity Doctor228Search for Wireless Devices231Profile Settings236ConfigFree SUMMIT239Quick Connect244Using the Automatic Switch247Semi-Automatic Switch Feature248Glossary249Index264Size: 3.13 MBPages: 271Language: EnglishOpen manual