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Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety
4
Chapter 2 Getting Started
18
- Equipment checklist
  18
  - Hardware
    18
  - Documentation
    18
- Conventions
  18
- Using your computer for the first time
  19
  - Connecting the AC adaptor
    20
  - Opening the display
    22
  - Turning on the power
    23
  - Initial setup
    23
  - Getting to know Windows
    24
- Turning off the power
  25
  - Shut Down Mode
    25
  - Restarting the computer
    26
  - Sleep Mode
    26
  - Hibernation Mode
    28
Chapter 3 The Grand Tour
30
- Front with the display closed
  30
- Left side
  31
- Right side
  32
- Back
  33
- Underside
  33
- Front with the display open
  34
- Internal Hardware Components
  37
- Power Condition Descriptions
  43
  - Power conditions
    43
  - DC IN/Battery indicator
    44
  - Power indicator
    44
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
46
- Using the Touch Screen
  46
- Using the Touch Pad
  47
- The Keyboard
  48
  - Keyboard indicator
    48
  - Function Key
    49
  - Windows special keys
    50
  - Generating ASCII characters
    50
- 3D Playback on an External 3D Device
  51
  - Important Safety Information for 3D Function
    51
- Battery
  51
- LAN
  55
  - LAN cable types
    56
  - Connecting the LAN cable
    56
- Memory media
  57
- HDMI Device
  60
- Optional TOSHIBA Accessories
  62
- Sound System and Video mode
  63
  - Volume Mixer
    63
  - Microphone Level
    63
  - Audio Enhancements
    63
  - DTS Studio Sound
    64
  - DTS Sound
    64
  - Realtek HD Audio Manager
    65
  - Video mode
    65
Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage
66
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
85
- Problem solving process
  85
- Hardware and system checklist
  88
  - Power
    88
  - Keyboard
    90
  - Internal display panel
    91
  - Hard Disk Drive
    91
  - Memory Media Card
    91
  - Pointing device
    92
  - USB device
    94
  - Sound system
    96
  - External monitor
    96
  - LAN
    97
  - Wireless LAN
    98
  - Bluetooth
    98
- TOSHIBA support
  98
  - Before you call
    98
  - TOSHIBA technical support
    99
Chapter 7 Appendix
100
- Specifications
  100
  - Physical Dimensions
    100
  - Environmental Requirements
    100
  - Power Requirements
    101
- AC Power Cord and Connectors
  101
  - Certification agencies
    101
- Information for Wireless Devices
  102
- Legal Footnotes
  112
  - Non-applicable Icons
    112
  - CPU
    112
  - Memory (Main System)
    113
  - Battery Life
    113
  - Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity
    114
  - LCD
    114
  - Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    114
  - Wireless LAN
    114
  - Copy Protection
    114
- Glossary
  115
Index
118

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite M40 User's Manual
1
- International precautions
  16
- TEAC W28E-XXX
  15
- Matsushita UJ-831BT-A
  15
- DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) drive safety instructions
  14
- Matsushita UJ-830B
  14
- Toshiba Samsung TS-L632A
  13
- DVD Super Multi drive safety instructions
  13
- Pioneer DVR-K15TBT
  12
- DVD+-R/+-RW drive safety instructions
  12
- TEAC DW-224E
  11
- Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A
  11
- Matsushita UJDA760
  10
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions
  10
- Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712
  9
- DVD-ROM drive safety instructions
  9
- Important Notice
  8
- Optical disk drive standards
  8
- Modem warning notice
  7
  - Conformity Statement
    7
  - Network Compatibility Statement
    7
- CE compliance
  6
- Working environment
  5
- Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)
  5
- EU Declaration of Conformity
  4
- Safety Instructions
  3
  - When Using Your Computer
    3
- Macrovision License of Notice
  3
- Trademarks
  2
- Disclaimer
  2
- Copyright
  2
General Precautions
18
- Stress injury
  18
- Heat injury
  18
- Pressure or impact damage
  19
- PC Card overheating
  19
- Mobile phones
  19
- Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer
  19
- Non-applicable Icons
  20
- Wireless LAN/Atheros
  20
  - LCD
    20
  - Copy Protection
    20
  - HDD Drive Capacity
    21
  - SRS
    21
  - Images
    21
  - Express Media Player
    21
  - LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
    21
Table of Contents
22
Preface
29
- Manual contents
  29
- Conventions
  30
  - Abbreviations
    30
  - Icons
    30
  - Keys
    30
  - Key operation
    30
  - Display
    31
  - Messages
    31
Chapter 1 Introduction
32
- Options
  47
- Utilities
  44
- Special features
  42
- Features
  34
  - Processor
    34
  - Memory
    35
  - Disks
    35
  - Display
    37
  - Keyboard
    38
  - Pointing Device
    38
  - Power
    38
  - Ports
    39
  - Slots
    39
  - Multimedia
    40
  - Communications
    40
  - Security
    42
  - Software
    42
- Equipment checklist
  32
  - Hardware
    32
  - Software
    33
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
48
- AC adaptor
  62
- Optical Media drive
  59
  - Region codes for DVD drives and media
    59
  - Writable discs
    59
  - Formats
    60
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
  58
- Front with the display open
  54
  - AV Buttons
    55
  - System indicators
    56
- Underside
  53
- Back side
  52
- Right side
  51
- Left side
  50
- Front with the display closed
  48
Chapter 3 Getting Started
63
- Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media
  73
  - Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers
    73
- Restarting the computer
  72
- Turning off the power
  69
  - Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
    69
  - Hibernation mode
    69
  - Starting Hibernation
    70
  - Automatic Hibernation
    70
  - Standby mode
    71
- Starting up for the first time
  69
- Turning on the power
  68
- Opening the display
  68
- Connecting the AC adaptor
  67
- Work habits
  66
- Lighting
  66
- Seating and posture
  65
- Placement of computer
  64
- General conditions
  64
- Setting up your work space
  63
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
74
- Heat dispersal
  105
- Moving the computer
  105
- Cleaning the computer
  104
- LAN
  103
  - Connecting LAN cable
    103
  - Disconnecting LAN cable
    104
- Wireless communications
  101
  - Wireless LAN
    101
  - Bluetooth wireless technology
    102
  - Wireless communication switch
    102
  - Wireless communication Indicator
    103
- Modem
  99
  - Region selection
    99
  - Properties menu
    100
  - Disconnecting
    101
- Using the microphone
  99
- Media care
  98
  - CD/DVDs
    98
  - Diskettes
    98
- When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum:
  95
  - How to make a DVD-Video
    95
  - How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator
    95
  - Important information for use
    96
- Video
  95
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  94
- Data Verification
  94
- RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  93
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)
  93
- When writing or rewriting
  92
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL
  90
  - Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)
    90
  - Before writing or rewriting
    90
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  86
  - Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)
    86
  - Before writing or rewriting
    87
  - When writing or rewriting
    89
  - Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)
    89
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL
  83
  - Important message (DVD+-R/+-RW drive)
    83
  - Before writing or rewriting
    84
  - When writing or rewriting
    85
  - Disclaimer (DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL)
    86
- Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
  81
  - Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
    81
  - Before writing or rewriting
    81
  - When writing or rewriting
    82
  - Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
    83
- Express Media Player
  80
- Using optical media drives
  76
  - Loading discs
    76
  - Removing discs
    79
  - AV Button function
    80
- Using the USB diskette drive
  75
  - Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
    75
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
    75
- Using the Touch Pad
  74
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
106
- Generating ASCII characters
  113
- Keypad overlay
  111
- Windows special keys
  111
- Hotkeys
  108
  - Fn Sticky key
    111
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  107
  - Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
    107
- F1 ... F12 function keys
  107
- Typewriter keys
  106
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
114
- Starting the computer by password
  125
  - Power-up modes
    126
  - Windows utilities
    126
  - Hotkeys
    126
  - Panel power on/off
    126
  - System Auto Off
    126
- Replacing the battery pack
  123
  - Removing the battery pack
    124
  - Installing the battery pack
    125
- Charging the batteries
  120
  - Procedures
    120
  - Time
    120
  - Battery charging notice
    121
  - Monitoring battery capacity
    121
  - Maximizing battery operating time
    122
  - Retaining data with power off
    122
  - Extending battery life
    123
- Care and use of the battery pack
  117
  - Safety precautions
    117
- Battery types
  116
  - Battery
    116
  - Real time clock battery
    117
- Power indicators
  115
  - Battery indicator
    115
  - DC IN indicator
    116
  - Power indicator
    116
- Power conditions
  114
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
127
- HW Setup
  127
  - Accessing HW Setup
    127
  - HW Setup window
    127
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
133
- Security lock
  146
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
  144
  - Precautions
    144
  - Connecting
    145
  - Disconnecting
    145
- Television
  144
- External monitor
  143
- Parallel printer
  142
- USB FDD Kit
  142
- Additional AC adaptor
  142
- Additional battery pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell)
  142
- Memory expansion
  139
  - Installing memory module
    139
  - Removing memory module
    141
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
  137
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card
    137
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card
    138
- Express Card
  135
  - Installing an Express Card
    135
  - Removing an Express Card
    136
- PC Cards
  134
  - Installing a PC Card
    134
  - Removing a PC Card
    135
- Other
  133
- Peripheral devices
  133
- Power devices
  133
- Cards/memory
  133
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
147
- TOSHIBA support
  170
  - Before you call
    170
  - Where to write
    170
- Hardware and system checklist
  149
  - System start-up
    150
  - Self test
    150
  - Power
    150
  - Password
    152
  - Keyboard
    152
  - LCD panel
    153
  - Hard disk drive
    153
  - DVD-ROM drive
    154
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
    155
  - DVD+-R/+-RW drive
    157
  - DVD Super Multi drive
    159
  - Diskette drive
    161
  - Infrared port
    161
  - Printer
    162
  - Pointing device
    162
  - PC Card
    164
  - SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card
    164
  - Monitor
    165
  - Sound system
    165
  - TV output signal
    166
  - USB
    166
  - Modem
    167
  - Standby Mode/Hibernation Mode
    168
  - LAN
    168
  - Wireless LAN
    168
  - Bluetooth
    169
  - i.LINK (IEEE1394)
    169
- Problem solving process
  147
  - Preliminary checklist
    148
  - Analyzing the problem
    148
Appendix A Specifications
171
- Physical Dimensions
  171
  - Environmental Requirements
    171
  - Power Requirements
    172
  - Built-in Modem
    172
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes
174
- Display controller
  174
- Video modes
  175
Appendix C Wireless LAN
176
- Card specifications
  176
- Supported frequency sub-bands
  178
- Radio characteristics
  177
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
181
- Certification agencies
  181
Appendix E If your computer is stolen
183
Glossary
185
Index
198

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User Manual

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Language:

English