User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® M640 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive61Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media72Erasing the Internal Storage Drive74Checking the internal storage drive operating status75Installing drivers and applications76Using the TouchPad™76Adjusting TouchPad™ settings79Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™80Using external display devices80Selecting video cables80Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device81Connecting an external monitor or projector81Directing the display output when you turn on the computer81Adjusting the quality of the external display82Using an external keyboard83Using a mouse83Connecting a printer83Setting up a printer84Turning off the computer84Options for turning off the computer85Using the Shut down command87Using and configuring Hibernation mode89Using and configuring Sleep mode92Closing the display panel95Customizing your computer’s settings95Caring for your computer95Cleaning the computer95Moving the computer95Using a computer lock96Chapter 2: Learning the Basics97Computing tips97Using the keyboard98Character keys99Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard99Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys99Function keys99Special Windows® keys100Overlay keys100Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu101Starting a program from Windows® Explorer102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field103Saving your work103Printing your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work107Using the optical disc drive107Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies108Optical disc drive components109Media control buttons110Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)111Removing a disc (slot-type drive)112Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)112Playing an audio CD114Playing optical media114Recording optical media115Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)115Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)116Caring for optical discs116Toshiba’s online resources116Chapter 3: Mobile Computing117Toshiba’s energy-saver design117Running the computer on battery power117Battery Notice118Power management119Using additional batteries119Charging batteries119Charging the main battery120Charging the RTC battery120Monitoring main battery power121Determining remaining battery power122What to do when the main battery runs low123Setting battery notifications123Conserving battery power124Power Plans125Using a hot key to set the Power Plan126Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan127Changing the main battery127Removing the battery from the computer128Inserting a charged battery129Taking care of your battery131Safety precautions131Maintaining your battery132Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips134Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features135Exploring the desktop135Finding your way around the desktop136Setting up for communications138Connecting your computer to a network139Connecting a modem to a telephone line140Exploring audio features141Recording sounds141Using external speakers or headphones142Using the Web Camera143Using an ExpressCard®143Inserting an ExpressCard®143Removing an ExpressCard®144Using the Memory card reader145Inserting memory media145Removing memory media146Using the eSATA/USB combo port147Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)147Chapter 5: Utilities148TOSHIBA Assist149Connect150Secure151Protect & Fix152Optimize153TOSHIBA Application Installer154Setting passwords155Using an instant password155Using a supervisor password156Using a user password157Deleting a user password158TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility159TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility160TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility161Mouse Utility162TOSHIBA Hardware Setup163USB Sleep and Charge Utility165Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility165USB Sleep and Charge165Enabling USB Sleep and Charge167Power supply mode settings167TOSHIBA Zooming Utility169TOSHIBA Button Support170TOSHIBA Accessibility171Fingerprint Authentication Utility172Fingerprint utility limitations172Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility172Fingerprint Logon173Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader173Fingerprint reader limitations175TOSHIBA eco Utility™176TOSHIBA Service Station177TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor177Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong179Problems that are easy to fix179Problems when you turn on the computer180The Windows® operating system is not working182Using Startup options to fix problems183Internet problems184The Windows® operating system can help you184Fixing a problem with Device Manager185Checking device properties185Memory problems186Power and the batteries186Keyboard problems188Display problems188Disk or storage drive problems190Error-checking190Optical disc drive problems191Sound system problems194ExpressCard® problems194ExpressCard® checklist194Resolving ExpressCard® problems195Printer problems196Modem problems197Wireless networking problems198DVD and BD operating problems199Develop good computing habits201Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system202If you need further assistance206Before you contact Toshiba206Contacting Toshiba207Other Toshiba Internet Web sites208Toshiba’s worldwide offices208Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards210Hot Key Cards210Using the Hot Key Cards211Application Cards212Using the Application Cards213Card Case213Hot key functions214Volume Mute214Lock (Instant security)215Power plan216Sleep mode217Hibernation mode218Output (Display switch)219Display brightness220Disabling or enabling wireless devices221Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™222Zoom (Display resolution)223Keyboard hot key functions224Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors225Glossary226Index240Size: 4.96 MBPages: 249Language: EnglishOpen manual
