User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® M30X/M35X Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Other precautions45Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer47Setting up your software48Registering your computer with Toshiba49Adding external devices49Connecting to a power source50Charging the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power55Using the TouchPad™56Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Using the Scroll button57Using the Control buttons57Disabling or enabling the TouchPad57Installing additional memory (optional)58Removing a memory module62Checking total memory63Using an external keyboard63Using a mouse63Connecting a local printer64Setting up your printer65Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Connecting external display devices70Directing the display output when you turn on the computer71Adjusting the quality of the external display72Turning off the computer73Closing the display panel74Caring for your computer74Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer75Using a computer lock75Chapter 2: Learning the Basics77Computing tips77Using the keyboard79Character keys79Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys80Windows® special keys80Overlay keys81Starting a program83Starting a program from the Start menu83Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer84Starting a program from the Run dialog box85Saving your work86Printing your work88Backing up your files89Restoring your work89Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive90Drive components and control buttons90DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components91CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons92Inserting a disc93Playing an audio CD95Playing CDs using Auto-Run97Creating a CD97Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD98Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD discs99Powering down the computer100Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command100Shutting down more quickly101Using Hibernation Mode103Using Standby Mode107Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 3: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power111Battery Notice112Power management112Using additional batteries113Charging the batteries113Charging the main battery114Charging the RTC battery115Monitoring battery power116Determining remaining battery power117What to do when the battery runs low118Setting battery alarms118Conserving battery power119Power profiles in Windows XP120Using a hot key to set the power profile121Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer122Inserting the battery into the computer124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maximizing battery life126Disposing of used batteries safely127Traveling tips128Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options129Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Setting up for communications133Connecting the modem to a telephone line135Connecting your computer to a network136An overview of using the Internet139The Internet139The World Wide Web139Internet Service Providers140Connecting to the Internet140Surfing the Internet141Internet features141Uploading and downloading files from the Internet142Exploring video features142Changing the display properties setting143Display settings hot key143Exploring audio features144Recording sounds144Using a microphone144Adjusting recording settings145Using external speakers or headphones146Using the i.LINK® port146Using PC Cards147PC Card supporting software147Inserting a PC Card147Removing a PC Card148Hot swapping149Using the Bridge Media slot150Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media150Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media151Inserting an SD™ Card151Removing an SD™ Card152Inserting an xD-Picture Card™152Removing an xD-Picture Card™153Inserting a SmartMedia Card™153Removing a SmartMedia Card™154Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong155Problems that are easy to fix155Problems when you turn on the computer158The Windows® operating system is not working159Using Startup options to fix problems159Internet problems160The Windows® XP operating system can help you161Resolving a hardware conflict161A plan of action162Resolving hardware conflicts on your own162Fixing a problem with Device Manager164Memory problems166Power and the batteries166Keyboard problems168Display problems169Disk drive problems171DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems173Sound system problems174PC Card problems174Printer problems178Modem problems179Develop good computing habits179If you need further assistance181Before you call181Contacting Toshiba182Other Toshiba Internet Web sites183Toshiba’s worldwide offices183Appendix A: Hot Keys185Volume Mute185Instant password security186Without a password186With a password186Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged187Power usage mode188Stand by mode189Hibernation mode190Display modes191Enabling a wireless device192Disabling or enabling the TouchPad192Keyboard hot keys193Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors194Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer195Getting Started196Starting ConfigFree196ConfigFree Utilities197Connectivity Doctor197Search for Wireless Devices200Profile Settings202Quick Connect204Using the Automatic Switch207Semi-Automatic Switch Feature208Glossary209Index224Size: 3.53 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsSatellite M30X series1System Characteristics1Operating System1Processor and Chipset1Memory1Mass Storage1Hard Drive1Optical Disk Drive1Display1Graphics1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Ports1Physical Description1Sound1Power Supply1Battery1Security1BIOS1Software1Toshiba Software and Utilities1Third-party Software1Environmental Specifications2Limited Warranty2Accessories2Memory2Power2Security2Storage & Back-up2Return Policy2Size: 170 KBPages: 7Language: EnglishOpen manual
