Toshiba M40 User Guide

TOSHIBA Satellite M40

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M40 computer. 

This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years 

of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite M40 

computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your 

computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and 

troubleshooting. 
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, 

first read over the 

 and 

 chapters to familiarise 

yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. 

Then read 

 for step-by-step instructions on setting up your 

computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the 

preface to learn how this manual is organised, then become acquainted 

with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the 

 section of the 

, to learn about features that are 

uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read 

. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices 

such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, 

Manual contents

This manual is composed of nine chapters, five appendices, a glossary, 

and an index.
Chapter 1, 

, is an overview of the computer’s features, 

capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, 

, identifies the components of the computer and 

briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, 

, provides a quick overview of how to begin 

operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work 

area.
Chapter 4, 

, includes tips on care of the computer and on 

using the Touch Pad, optical media drive, external diskette drive, Wireless 

LAN, LANs, Audio/Video controls and internal modem.