User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® M40/M45User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction36This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used39Other documentation39Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Creating a computer-friendly environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Setting up your software46Registering your computer with Toshiba47Setting up other devices47Connecting to a power source48Charging the main battery51Using the computer for the first time52Opening the display panel52Your computer’s features and specifications53Turning on the power54Adding memory (optional)55Installing a memory module55Removing a memory module61Using the TouchPad™63Scrolling with the TouchPad™63Control buttons64Disabling or enabling the TouchPad64Turning off the computer65Closing the display panel66Using external display devices66Directing the display output when you turn on the computer67Adjusting the quality of the external display68Using an external keyboard68Using a mouse69Connecting a local printer69Connecting a USB printer69Connecting a parallel printer70Setting up a printer71Connecting an optional external diskette drive72Connecting external speakers or headphones73Connecting a microphone73Caring for your computer73Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer74Using a computer lock74Chapter 2: Learning the Basics76Computing tips76Using the keyboard78Character keys78Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard78Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys79Function keys79Windows special keys80Overlay keys80Using the overlay to type numeric data81Starting a program81Starting a program from the Start menu82Starting a program from Windows® Explorer82Starting a program from the Run dialog box83Saving your work84Printing your work87Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive88DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components88CD/DVD control buttons90Inserting a compact disc91Removing a disc with the computer on93Removing a disc with the computer off93Caring for CD or DVD Discs93Using PC Cards94Hot swapping94Using your computer at the office95Backing up your work95Restoring your work96Powering down the computer96Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down97Using Hibernation99Using Standby101Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power104Battery Notice105Power management106Using additional batteries106Charging batteries107Charging the main battery107Charging the RTC battery108Monitoring main battery power109Determining remaining battery power111What to do when the main battery runs low112Setting battery alarms113Conserving battery power113Power Profiles114Using a hot key to set the Power Profile115Changing the main battery116Removing the battery from the computer116Inserting a charged battery117Taking care of your battery118Safety precautions118Maximizing battery life119Disposing of used batteries121Traveling tips122Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features123Exploring the desktop123Finding your way around the desktop124Setting up for communications126Connecting the modem to a telephone line128Connecting your computer to a network128An overview of using the Internet131The Internet131The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet132Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features134Playing an audio CD134Playing CDs using Auto-Run136Creating a CD136Recording sounds137Using external speakers or headphones138Inserting and removing PC Cards139Inserting a PC Card139Removing a PC Card140Setting up a PC Card for your computer141Inserting and removing the PCI Express Card141Inserting a PCI Express Card141Removing a PCI Express Card142Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot143Inserting memory media143Removing memory media144Connecting your modem to a telephone line144Connecting to a phone line145Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities147Fn-esse®148Starting Fn-esse®148Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys150Viewing existing key assignments151Changing or removing existing key assignments151TOSHIBA Assist152Connect153Secure153Protect & Fix153Optimize153Setting user passwords154Using an instant password154Setting a user password155Disabling a user password155Using a supervisor password156Setting a supervisor password156Deleting a supervisor password157TOSHIBA Power Saver157Profiles159Quickly creating a new power mode159Customizing a power mode159Mouse utility160Hotkey utility160TOSHIBA HW Setup161TOSHIBA Zooming Utility162TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility163TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings166Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch167Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong168Problems that are easy to fix168Problems when you turn on the computer170The Windows ® operating system is not working172Using Startup options to fix problems173Internet problems174The Windows® XP operating system can help you174Resolving a hardware conflict175A plan of action175Resolving hardware conflicts on your own176Fixing a problem with Device Manager177Memory problems179Power and the batteries180Keyboard problems182Display problems183Disk drive problems185DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems188Sound system problems189PC Card problems189Printer problems193Modem problems194Wireless networking problems195DVD operating problems198Develop good computing habits201Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP202If you need further assistance208Before you contact Toshiba208Contacting Toshiba209Other Toshiba Internet Web sites210Toshiba’s worldwide offices210Appendix A: Hot Keys212Volume Mute212Password security213Without a password213With a password213Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged214Power usage mode215Standby mode215Hibernation mode216Display modes217Display brightness217Disabling or enabling wireless devices218Disabling or enabling the TouchPad218Keyboard hot keys219Zooming applications in/out219Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors220Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer221Getting Started222Starting ConfigFree222ConfigFree Utilities224Connectivity Doctor224Search for Wireless Devices227Profile Settings232ConfigFree SUMMIT236Quick Connect240Using the Automatic Switch243Semi-Automatic Switch Feature243Glossary245Index260Size: 4.01 MBPages: 267Language: EnglishOpen manual
