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User Manual

Table of Contents

TOSHIBA
1
Satellite M100 Series
1
User's Manual
1
- Copyright
  2
- Disclaimer
  2
- Trademarks
  2
- Macrovision License of Notice
  3
- Safety Instructions
  3
  - When Using Your Computer
    3
- FCC information
  6
  - FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
    6
- EMC Regulatory Information
  6
  - Contact
    6
- EU Declaration of Conformity
  7
- Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)
  7
- BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
  7
- Following information is only for EU-member states:
  8
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
  8
  - Panasonic
    9
  - TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corporation
    10
  - Pioneer
    11
  - Panasonic
    12
  - Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
    13
- International Precaution
  14
- Modem warning notice
  16
  - Conformity Statement
    16
  - Network Compatibility Statement
    16
  - Japan regulations
    16
  - Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
    17
  - Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
    19
  - Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
    20
  - Notes for use of this device in New Zealand
    21
- Important Notice
  23
- General Precautions
  23
  - Stress injury
    23
  - Heat injury
    23
  - Pressure or impact damage
    23
  - PC Card overheating
    24
  - Mobile phone
    24
  - LCD
    24
  - CE compliance
    24
  - Working environment
    25
  - Network connection (Class A warning)
    25
  - Information on the secure writing to optical disc media
    25
- Wireless LAN and your Health
  26
  - Safety Instruction for Wireless Products
    26
- Table of Contents
  29
  - Preface
    29
  - Satellite M100 Features
    29
  - The Grand Tour
    29
  - Getting Started
    30
  - Operating Basics
    30
  - The Keyboard
    30
  - Power and Power-Up Modes
    31
  - HW Setup
    31
  - Optional Devices
    31
  - Troubleshooting
    31
  - Disclaimers
    31
  - Specifications
    32
  - Display Modes
    32
  - AC Power Cord and Connectors
    32
  - Glossary
    32
- Preface
  33
  - Abbreviations
    35
  - Icons
    35
  - Keys
    35
  - Key operation
    35
  - Display
    35
  - Messages
    36
  - Terminology
    36
  - Hardware
    36
  - Software
    37
  - Documentation
    37
- Chapter 1
  39
  - Satellite M100 Features
    39
    - Features
      39
    - Special features
      47
    - TOSHIBA Value Added Package
      49
    - Utilities and Applications
      50
    - Options
      52
- Chapter 2
  39
  - The Grand Tour
    53
    - Front with the display closed
      53
    - Right side
      55
    - Left side
      56
    - Back side
      57
    - Underside
      18
    - Front with the display open
      59
    - Keyboard Indicators
      62
    - Optical Disc drive
      62
      - Region codes for DVD drives and media
        62
      - Writable discs
        63
      - CDs
        63
      - DVDs
        63
      - CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
        63
      - DVD-ROM drive
        63
      - DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support
        64
      - AC adapter
        65
- Chapter 3
  39
  - Getting Started
    67
- Chapter 4
  39
  - Operating Basics
    5
    - Using the TouchPad
      67
    - Using the FingerPrint
      80
    - Using the internal modem
      88
      - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
        88
      - Region selection
        88
      - Properties menu
        89
      - Settings
        89
      - Modem Selection
        90
      - Dialing Properties
        90
      - Connecting
        90
      - Disconnecting
        91
    - LAN
      91
      - Connecting the LAN cable
        91
      - Disconnecting the LAN cable
        92
    - Wireless LAN
      92
    - Using optical disc drives
      94
      - Loading optical disc media
        69
      - Removing compact discs
        71
      - Buttons
        98
      - CD/DVD play control buttons
        98
    - *Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
      99
      - Important message
        99
      - Disclaimer
        99
      - Before writing or rewriting
        7
      - When writing or rewriting
        100
    - Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording
      101
      - Important message
        101
      - Disclaimer
        101
      - Before writing or rewriting
        102
      - When writing or rewriting
        104
    - When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA
      105
    - TOSHIBA Disc Creator
      107
      - Data Verification
        108
    - Media Care
      108
    - Discs
      109
    - TV-Out
      109
    - Setting up more than one display
      16
    - Cleaning the computer
      110
    - Moving the computer
      111
- Chapter 5
  39
  - The Keyboard
    5
- Chapter 6
  67
  - Power and Power-Up Modes
    67
    - Power conditions
      119
    - Power indicators
      70
      - Battery indicator
        71
      - DC IN indicator
        121
      - Power indicator
        121
    - Battery types
      122
      - Battery pack
        72
      - Real Time Clock battery
        73
    - Care and use of the battery pack
      76
    - Replacing the battery pack
      129
      - Removing the battery pack
        129
      - Installing the battery pack
        131
    - TOSHIBA Password Utility
      132
      - User Password
        132
      - Supervisor password
        132
      - Starting the computer by password
        132
    - Power-up modes
      133
    - Panel power off/on
      16
    - System automatic Sleep/Hibernation
      133
- Chapter 7
  135
  - HW Setup
    135
    - Accessing HW Setup
      53
    - HW Setup Window
      135
- Chapter 8
  39
  - Optional Devices
    67
    - PC Card
      68
      - Installing a PC card
        69
      - Removing a PC card
        71
    - SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards
      142
      - Installing a memory card
        143
      - Removing a memory card
        144
      - Memory card care
        145
    - Memory expansion
      145
    - Additional battery pack
      46
    - Additional AC adapter
      78
    - Battery charger
      153
    - External monitor
      153
    - Television
      154
      - For Intel
        154
      - For ATI
        156
    - i.LINK (IEEE1394)
      157
      - Precautions
        157
      - Connecting
        158
      - Disconnecting
        158
    - Security lock
      158
- Chapter 9
  39
  - Troubleshooting
    119
    - Problem solving process
      68
      - Preliminary checklist
        160
      - Analyzing the problem
        160
    - Hardware and system checklist
      47
      - System start-up
        162
      - Self test
        162
      - Power
        163
      - Keyboard
        164
      - LCD panel
        165
      - Hard disk drive
        165
      - Password
        166
      - i.LINK (IEEE1394)
        166
      - Wireless LAN
        166
      - PC Card
        166
      - Monitor
        167
      - Sound system
        167
      - Pointing device
        168
      - USB
        169
      - TV output signal
        169
      - LAN
        170
      - Sleep/Hibernation
        170
      - Memory expansion
        170
      - Modem
        171
      - CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
        172
      - DVD-ROM drive
        173
      - DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support
        174
      - Disk drive
        175
      - Real Time Clock
        52
      - Fingerprint Sensor
        176
    - TOSHIBA support
      177
      - Before you call
        177
      - Where to write
        178
- Chapter 10
  135
  - Disclaimers
    135
    - CPU
      53
    - Memory (Main System)
      135
    - Battery Life
      180
    - HDD Drive Capacity
      181
    - LCD
      181
    - Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)
      142
    - Wireless LAN/Intel
      181
    - Non-applicable Icons
      181
    - Copy Protection
      143
    - Images
      182
    - LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
      182
- Appendix A
  39
  - Specifications
    68
    - Dimensions
      183
    - Weight
      184
    - Environmental Requirements
      184
    - Built-in Modem
      185
- Appendix B
  67
  - Display Modes
    39
    - Displaying movies on a TV or CRT
      117
      - For Intel
        188
      - For ATI
        190
- Appendix C
  193
  - AC Power Cord and Connectors
    193
    - Certification agencies
      193
- Glossary
  195

Size:

4.93 MB
Pages:

202
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® M100 SeriesUser’s Guide
1
Contents
26
Introduction
34
- This guide
  35
- Safety icons
  36
  - Other icons used
    37
- Other documentation
  37
- Service options
  38
Chapter 1: Getting Started
39
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
81
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
105
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  105
- Running the computer on battery power
  105
  - Battery Notice
    106
  - Power management
    107
  - Using additional batteries
    107
- Charging batteries
  108
  - Charging the main battery
    108
  - Charging the RTC battery
    109
- Monitoring main battery power
  110
- Changing the main battery
  118
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    119
  - Inserting a charged battery
    120
- Taking care of your battery
  121
  - Safety precautions
    121
  - Maximizing battery life
    122
- Disposing of used batteries
  124
- Traveling tips
  125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
126
- Exploring the desktop
  126
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    127
- Setting up for communications
  129
  - Connecting the modem to a telephone line
    131
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    133
- An overview of using the Internet
  135
  - The Internet
    136
  - The World Wide Web
    136
  - Internet Service Providers
    136
  - Connecting to the Internet
    137
  - Surfing the Internet
    137
  - Internet features
    138
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    139
- Exploring audio features
  139
  - Recording sounds
    139
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    141
- Using the i.LINK® port
  142
- Using PC Cards
  142
  - Inserting a PC Card
    143
  - Removing a PC Card
    143
  - Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    144
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  144
  - Inserting memory media
    145
  - Removing memory media
    145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
147
- TOSHIBA Assist
  148
  - Connect
    149
  - Secure
    149
  - Protect & Fix
    149
  - Optimize
    149
- Setting passwords
  150
  - Using an instant password
    150
- Using a supervisor password
  151
- PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  154
- Fn-esse®
  155
- TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
  160
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  160
- TOSHIBA Power Management
  162
- Mouse Utility
  164
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
  165
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  167
- TOSHIBA Button Controls
  169
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  170
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  171
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    171
  - Fingerprint Logon
    173
  - The Power-on Security
    173
  - Control Center
    174
  - Fingerprint utility limitations
    176
  - Password Bank
    176
  - Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
    180
  - Fingerprint reader limitations
    181
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
183
- Problems that are easy to fix
  183
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  185
- The Windows ® operating system is not working
  187
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  190
  - A plan of action
    190
  - Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
    191
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    192
  - Memory problems
    194
  - Power and the batteries
    195
  - Keyboard problems
    197
  - Display problems
    198
  - Disk drive problems
    200
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
    203
  - Sound system problems
    204
  - PC Card problems
    204
  - Printer problems
    208
  - Modem problems
    209
  - Wireless networking problems
    210
- DVD operating problems
  213
- Develop good computing habits
  216
  - Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
    217
- If you need further assistance
  223
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    223
  - Contacting Toshiba
    224
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  225
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  225
Appendix A: Hot Keys
227
- Volume Mute
  227
- Password security
  228
- Power profile mode
  230
- Standby mode
  231
- Hibernation mode
  232
- Display modes
  233
- Display brightness
  233
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  234
- Zooming applications in/out
  234
- Keyboard hot keys
  235
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
236
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
237
- Getting Started
  238
  - Starting ConfigFree
    238
- ConfigFree Utilities
  240
  - Connectivity Doctor
    240
  - Search for Wireless Devices
    243
  - Profile Settings
    248
  - ConfigFree SUMMIT
    252
  - Quick Connect
    256
- Using the Automatic Switch
  259
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  259
Glossary
261
Index
276

Size:

3.32 MB
Pages:

283
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Portégé® M100 Series User’s Guide
1
Contents
28
Introduction
37
- This guide
  38
- Safety icons
  38
  - Other icons used
    40
- Other documentation
  40
- Service options
  41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
73
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
111
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  111
- Running the computer on battery power
  112
  - Battery Notice
    112
  - Power management
    113
  - Using additional batteries
    113
- Charging batteries
  113
- Charging the batteries
  114
  - Charging the main battery
    114
  - Charging the RTC battery
    114
  - Using a battery charger
    116
- Monitoring main battery power
  116
- Turning off the display automatically
  121
  - Enabling the screen saver
    121
- Changing the main battery
  122
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    123
  - Inserting a charged battery
    124
- Taking care of your battery
  125
  - Safety precautions
    125
  - Maximizing battery life
    126
- Disposing of used batteries
  127
- Traveling tips
  128
Chapter 4: Expansion Options
129
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity
145
- Windows® XP special features
  145
- Personalizing your desktop
  146
- Setting up for communications
  152
  - Determining the COM port
    153
  - Using the Ethernet LAN Port
    154
  - Accessing a LAN
    154
- Exchanging data with another computer
  155
- Using audio features
  157
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    157
  - Recording sounds
    158
  - Using a microphone
    159
  - Adjusting recording settings
    159
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
161
- Fnesse
  161
- Hotkey utility
  165
- Expansion device properties
  166
  - Mobile Extension
    166
- TOSHIBA Console
  168
  - Customizing Your Computer
    169
  - Network
    170
  - Security
    170
  - TOSHIBA Button Controls
    170
  - Power Management
    171
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    174
Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe
176
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
188
- Problems that are easy to fix
  188
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  190
- The Windows ® operating system is not working
  192
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  194
  - A plan of action
    195
  - Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
    195
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    197
  - Memory problems
    198
  - Power and the batteries
    199
  - Keyboard problems
    201
  - AccuPoint II problems
    201
  - Display problems
    202
  - Disk drive problems
    205
  - Problems with the DVDROM or multi-function drive
    207
  - Sound system problems
    208
  - PC Card problems
    209
  - Printer problems
    211
  - Modem problems
    212
- Internet Problems
  213
- DVD operating problems
  214
- Develop good computing habits
  216
- If you need further assistance
  217
  - Before you call
    218
  - Contacting Toshiba
    218
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  219
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  220
Appendix A: Hot Keys
222
- Volume Mute
  222
- Password security
  222
  - Without a password
    222
  - With a password
    223
- Power usage mode
  223
- Standby mode
  224
- Hibernation mode
  225
- Display modes
  226
- Display brightness
  226
- Wireless device enable/disable
  227
- Keyboard hot keys
  227
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
228
- USA and Canada
  228
- United Kingdom
  228
- Australia
  228
- Europe
  228
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
230
- Getting Started
  231
  - ConfigFree Main Screen
    231
  - Starting ConfigFree
    232
  - Configuring ConfigFree
    232
- ConfigFree Utilities
  233
  - Connectivity Doctor
    233
  - Device Settings
    234
  - Profile Settings
    236
  - Quick Connect
    237
- Using Auto Switch
  238
  - Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)
    239
  - Auto Switch (SSID)
    239
Glossary
240
Index
255

Size:

3.08 MB
Pages:

262
Language:

English

Specification Guide

Table of Contents

CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**
1
L2 Cache
1
Memory
1
Mass Storage
1
Graphics/Video
1
Input Devices
1
Expandability
1
Communications
1
Physical Description
1
Power Supply
1
Security
2

Specification Guide

Size:

161 KB
Pages:

8
Language:

English