User ManualTable of ContentsTOSHIBA1Satellite M100 Series1User's Manual1Copyright2Disclaimer2Trademarks2Macrovision License of Notice3Safety Instructions3When Using Your Computer3FCC information6FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"6EMC Regulatory Information6Contact6EU Declaration of Conformity7Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)7BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)7Following information is only for EU-member states:8Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction8Panasonic9TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation10Pioneer11Panasonic12Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.13International Precaution14Modem warning notice16Conformity Statement16Network Compatibility Statement16Japan regulations16Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:17Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment19Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand20Notes for use of this device in New Zealand21Important Notice23General Precautions23Stress injury23Heat injury23Pressure or impact damage23PC Card overheating24Mobile phone24LCD24CE compliance24Working environment25Network connection (Class A warning)25Information on the secure writing to optical disc media25Wireless LAN and your Health26Safety Instruction for Wireless Products26Table of Contents29Preface29Satellite M100 Features29The Grand Tour29Getting Started30Operating Basics30The Keyboard30Power and Power-Up Modes31HW Setup31Optional Devices31Troubleshooting31Disclaimers31Specifications32Display Modes32AC Power Cord and Connectors32Glossary32Preface33Abbreviations35Icons35Keys35Key operation35Display35Messages36Terminology36Hardware36Software37Documentation37Chapter 139Satellite M100 Features39Features39Special features47TOSHIBA Value Added Package49Utilities and Applications50Options52Chapter 239The Grand Tour53Front with the display closed53Right side55Left side56Back side57Underside18Front with the display open59Keyboard Indicators62Optical Disc drive62Region codes for DVD drives and media62Writable discs63CDs63DVDs63CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive63DVD-ROM drive63DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support64AC adapter65Chapter 339Getting Started67Setting up your work space67General conditions68Placement of computer68Seating and posture69Lighting69Work habits39Connecting the AC adapter71Opening the display41Turning on the power72Starting up for the first time7Turning off the power73Shut Down mode (Boot mode)73Sleep Mode74Hibernation mode75Restarting the computer77System Recovery Options77System Recovery Options77Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc78Chapter 439Operating Basics5Using the TouchPad67Using the FingerPrint80How the Swipe the Finger81Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor82Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software84Set up Procedure84Window Logon via FingerPrint Authentication85FingerPrint Power-on Security86FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature87Using the internal modem88IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS88Region selection88Properties menu89Settings89Modem Selection90Dialing Properties90Connecting90Disconnecting91LAN91Connecting the LAN cable91Disconnecting the LAN cable92Wireless LAN92Network92Security92Bluetooth wireless technology93Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA93Wireless communication switch94Wireless communication LED94Using optical disc drives94Loading optical disc media69Removing compact discs71Buttons98CD/DVD play control buttons98*Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive99Important message99Disclaimer99Before writing or rewriting7When writing or rewriting100Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording101Important message101Disclaimer101Before writing or rewriting102When writing or rewriting104When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA105How to make a DVD-Video105How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory®105Important information for use105TOSHIBA Disc Creator107Data Verification108Media Care108Discs109TV-Out109Setting up more than one display16Cleaning the computer110Moving the computer111Chapter 539The Keyboard5Typewriter keys67F1 ... F12 function keys68Soft keys: Fn key combinations68Emulation keys6Hotkeys96Windows special keys116Keypad overlay75Turning on the overlays8Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)117Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)101Temporarily changing modes118Generating ASCII characters76Chapter 667Power and Power-Up Modes67Power conditions119Power indicators70Battery indicator71DC IN indicator121Power indicator121Battery types122Battery pack72Real Time Clock battery73Care and use of the battery pack76Safety precautions117Charging the batteries101Monitoring battery capacity78Maximizing battery operating time128Retaining data with power off (sleep mode)129Extending battery life113Replacing the battery pack129Removing the battery pack129Installing the battery pack131TOSHIBA Password Utility132User Password132Supervisor password132Starting the computer by password132Power-up modes133Panel power off/on16System automatic Sleep/Hibernation133Chapter 7135HW Setup135Accessing HW Setup53HW Setup Window135Chapter 839Optional Devices67PC Card68Installing a PC card69Removing a PC card71SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards142Installing a memory card143Removing a memory card144Memory card care145Memory expansion145Installing Memory on Bottom Side146Removing Memory on Bottom Side147Installing Memory Under Keyboard28Removing Memory Under Keyboard152Additional battery pack46Additional AC adapter78Battery charger153External monitor153Television154For Intel154For ATI156i.LINK (IEEE1394)157Precautions157Connecting158Disconnecting158Security lock158Chapter 939Troubleshooting119Problem solving process68Preliminary checklist160Analyzing the problem160Hardware and system checklist47System start-up162Self test162Power163Keyboard164LCD panel165Hard disk drive165Password166i.LINK (IEEE1394)166Wireless LAN166PC Card166Monitor167Sound system167Pointing device168USB169TV output signal169LAN170Sleep/Hibernation170Memory expansion170Modem171CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive172DVD-ROM drive173DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support174Disk drive175Real Time Clock52Fingerprint Sensor176TOSHIBA support177Before you call177Where to write178Chapter 10135Disclaimers135CPU53Memory (Main System)135Battery Life180HDD Drive Capacity181LCD181Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)142Wireless LAN/Intel181Non-applicable Icons181Copy Protection143Images182LCD Brightness and Eye Strain182Appendix A39Specifications68Dimensions183Weight184Environmental Requirements184Built-in Modem185Appendix B67Display Modes39Displaying movies on a TV or CRT117For Intel188For ATI190Appendix C193AC Power Cord and Connectors193Certification agencies193Glossary195Size: 4.93 MBPages: 202Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® M100 SeriesUser’s Guide1Contents26Introduction34This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation37Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices46Connecting to a power source47Charging the main battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Your computer’s features and specifications52Turning on the power52Adding memory (optional)53Installing a memory module54Removing a memory module59Using the TouchPad™61Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons62Disabling or enabling the TouchPad62Using external display devices64Directing the display output when you turn on the computer64Adjusting the quality of the external display66Using an external keyboard66Using a mouse66Connecting a printer67Setting up a printer68Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Turning off the computer70Options for turning off the computer70Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands72Using and configuring Hibernation mode75Using and configuring Standby mode76Closing the display panel78Caring for your computer78Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard84Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys85Windows special keys85Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data86Starting a program87Starting a program from the Start menu88Starting a program from Windows® Explorer88Starting a program from the Run dialog box90Saving your work91Printing your work93Backing up your work94Restoring your work95Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive95CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components96Inserting a compact disc97Playing an audio CD99Playing CDs using Auto-Run101Creating a CD101Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off103Caring for CD or DVD Discs103Toshiba’s online resources104Chapter 3: Mobile Computing105Toshiba’s energy-saver design105Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice106Power management107Using additional batteries107Charging batteries108Charging the main battery108Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring main battery power110Determining remaining main battery power112What to do when the main battery runs low114Setting battery alarms114Conserving battery power115Power Profiles116Using a hot key to set the Power Profile mode117Changing the main battery118Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting a charged battery120Taking care of your battery121Safety precautions121Maximizing battery life122Disposing of used batteries124Traveling tips125Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop127Setting up for communications129Connecting the modem to a telephone line131Connecting your computer to a network133An overview of using the Internet135The Internet136The World Wide Web136Internet Service Providers136Connecting to the Internet137Surfing the Internet137Internet features138Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet139Exploring audio features139Recording sounds139Using external speakers or headphones141Using the i.LINK® port142Using PC Cards142Inserting a PC Card143Removing a PC Card143Setting up a PC Card for your computer144Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot144Inserting memory media145Removing memory media145Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities147TOSHIBA Assist148Connect149Secure149Protect & Fix149Optimize149Setting passwords150Using an instant password150Using a supervisor password151Setting a supervisor password151Deleting a supervisor password152Disabling a user password153PC Diagnostic Tool Utility154Fn-esse®155Starting Fn-esse®156Using drag-and-drop to assign a key157Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key157Viewing existing key assignments159Changing or removing existing key assignments159TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility160TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility160TOSHIBA Power Management162Preset Power Profiles163Quickly creating a new power profile163Customizing a power profile164Mouse Utility164TOSHIBA HW Setup165TOSHIBA Zooming Utility167TOSHIBA Button Controls169CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer170Fingerprint Authentication Utility171Fingerprint Enrollment171Fingerprint Logon173The Power-on Security173Control Center174Fingerprint utility limitations176Password Bank176Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader180Fingerprint reader limitations181Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong183Problems that are easy to fix183Problems when you turn on the computer185The Windows ® operating system is not working187Using Startup options to fix problems188Internet problems189The Windows® XP operating system can help you189Resolving a hardware conflict190A plan of action190Resolving hardware conflicts on your own191Fixing a problem with Device Manager192Memory problems194Power and the batteries195Keyboard problems197Display problems198Disk drive problems200CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems203Sound system problems204PC Card problems204Printer problems208Modem problems209Wireless networking problems210DVD operating problems213Develop good computing habits216Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP217If you need further assistance223Before you contact Toshiba223Contacting Toshiba224Other Toshiba Internet Web sites225Toshiba’s worldwide offices225Appendix A: Hot Keys227Volume Mute227Password security228Without a password228With a password228Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged229Power profile mode230Standby mode231Hibernation mode232Display modes233Display brightness233Disabling or enabling the TouchPad234Zooming applications in/out234Keyboard hot keys235Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors236Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer237Getting Started238Starting ConfigFree238ConfigFree Utilities240Connectivity Doctor240Search for Wireless Devices243Profile Settings248ConfigFree SUMMIT252Quick Connect256Using the Automatic Switch259Semi-Automatic Switch Feature259Glossary261Index276Size: 3.32 MBPages: 283Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsPortégé® M100 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide38Safety icons38Other icons used40Other documentation40Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Creating a computer-friendly environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Other precautions47Important information on your computer’s cooling fan48Setting up your computer49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding external devices50Connecting a power source51Using the computer for the first time55Opening the display panel55Your computer’s features and specifications56Turning on the power56Using the AccuPoint II57Installing additional memory (optional)58Removing a memory module64Connecting an external USB mouse65Connecting an external USB keyboard65Connecting a printer65Connecting the modem67Connecting to a phone line67Connecting other external devices68Customizing your computer’s settings69Powering off the computer69Closing the display panel70Different ways to turn the computer on and off70Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer71Using a computer lock71Chapter 2: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard75Character keys75Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard75Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys76Function keys76Windows ® special keys77Overlay keys77Starting a program79Starting a program from the Start menu79Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer80Starting a program from the Run dialog box81Saving your work82Printing your work84Using optional external disks85Inserting and removing disks85Copying documents to a disk86Taking care of disks87Backing up your work87Restoring your work88Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive89DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components90Inserting a compact disc91Playing an audio CD93Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD94Removing compact discs with the computer on95Removing compact discs with the computer off95Caring for CDs and DVDs96Powering down the computer96Turn Off or Shut down97Restart command97Hibernation command98Standby command98Using Turn Off or Shut down99Turning off more quickly100Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down102Using Hibernation102Enabling the Hibernation command102Going into Hibernation mode104Going into Hibernation mode more quickly106Starting again from Hibernation106Using Standby106Going into Standby mode more quickly107Starting again from Standby110Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice112Power management113Using additional batteries113Charging batteries113Charging the batteries114Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery114Using a battery charger116Monitoring main battery power116Determining remaining battery power117What to do when the main battery runs low117Setting battery alarms118Conserving battery power119Setting a power usage mode119Turning off the display automatically121Enabling the screen saver121Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer123Inserting a charged battery124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries127Traveling tips128Chapter 4: Expansion Options129Using your computer at the office129Using an expansion device130Using the optional external USB diskette drive130Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive130Using the optional USB external diskette drive with a PC Card131Using a keyboard with the Advanced Port Replicator132Connecting a keyboard to the Advanced Port Replicator132Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key132Using a mouse with the Advanced Port Replicator133Connecting a mouse to the Advanced Port Replicator133Using a printer with the Advanced Port Replicator134Connecting a USB printer134Connecting a serial or parallel printer134Using external display devices135Directing the display output when you turn on the computer135Adjusting the quality of the external display136Display limitations136Using Slim SelectBay modules137Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay137Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay139Using PC Cards139Inserting a PC Card139Removing a PC Card140Hot swapping PC Cards141Using an SD card141Installing SD card drivers142Installing the SD card in the SD slot142Formatting an SD card143Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card143Removing an SD card143Using the i.LINK® port144Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity145Windows® XP special features145Personalizing your desktop146Customizing the taskbar146Bringing the world to your desktop147Changing desktop and browsing style148Personalizing individual windows149Customizing window toolbars150Displaying information about each folder151Setting up for communications152Determining the COM port153Using the Ethernet LAN Port154Accessing a LAN154Exchanging data with another computer155Transferring application files155Setting up a direct cable connection156Setting up a wireless connection156Using Bluetooth156Using audio features157Using external speakers or headphones157Recording sounds158Using a microphone159Adjusting recording settings159Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities161Fnesse161Starting Fnesse162Assigning a key to a program or document163Viewing existing key assignments165Changing or removing existing key assignments165Hotkey utility165Expansion device properties166Mobile Extension166TOSHIBA Console168Customizing Your Computer169Network170Security170TOSHIBA Button Controls170Power Management171Toshiba Hardware Setup174Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe176Using passwords in Windows176User-level passwords177Setting a user-level password177Using an instant password178Setting a Windows user password178Setting a user-level password in System Setup179Disabling a user password181Disabling a user-level password in System Setup182Using the power-on (user-level) password184Using the instant (user-level) password185Using a supervisor password185Setting a supervisor password185Deleting a supervisor password186Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong188Problems that are easy to fix188Problems when you turn on the computer190The Windows ® operating system is not working192Using Startup options to fix problems192Internet problems193The Windows® XP operating system can help you194Resolving a hardware conflict194A plan of action195Resolving hardware conflicts on your own195Fixing a problem with Device Manager197Memory problems198Power and the batteries199Keyboard problems201AccuPoint II problems201Display problems202Disk drive problems205Problems with the DVDROM or multi-function drive207Sound system problems208PC Card problems209Printer problems211Modem problems212Internet Problems213DVD operating problems214Develop good computing habits216If you need further assistance217Before you call218Contacting Toshiba218Other Toshiba Internet Web sites219Toshiba’s worldwide offices220Appendix A: Hot Keys222Volume Mute222Password security222Without a password222With a password223Power usage mode223Standby mode224Hibernation mode225Display modes226Display brightness226Wireless device enable/disable227Keyboard hot keys227Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors228USA and Canada228United Kingdom228Australia228Europe228Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer230Getting Started231ConfigFree Main Screen231Starting ConfigFree232Configuring ConfigFree232ConfigFree Utilities233Connectivity Doctor233Device Settings234Profile Settings236Quick Connect237Using Auto Switch238Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)239Auto Switch (SSID)239Glossary240Index255Size: 3.08 MBPages: 262Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsCPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security2Size: 161 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual