Toshiba M55 - Manual

Toshiba M55

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Protection of Stored Data
  • Page 4 – Industry Canada requirement; FCC requirements
  • Page 5 – Disconnection; Fax Branding
  • Page 6 – Alarm Equipment; Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
  • Page 7 – Wireless Interoperability
  • Page 8 – Wireless LAN and your Health; Regulatory Information
  • Page 9 – Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
  • Page 11 – USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 12 – Taiwan
  • Page 13 – Using this Equipment in Japan
  • Page 14 – Device Authorization; Radio approvals for wireless devices
  • Page 20 – wireless technology Interoperability
  • Page 21 – wireless technology and your Health; Regulatory statements
  • Page 25 – Location of the required label
  • Page 27 – Trademarks; Computer disposal information
  • Page 28 – Contents
  • Page 29 – Directing the display output when you
  • Page 32 – Uploading and downloading files from
  • Page 33 – Using the keyboard or pointing device to
  • Page 34 – Data and system configuration backup in
  • Page 35 – Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM with your
  • Page 36 – Introduction
  • Page 37 – This guide
  • Page 38 – Safety icons
  • Page 39 – Other icons used; Other documentation
  • Page 40 – Service options
  • Page 41 – Chapter 1; Getting Started; Selecting a place to work; Creating a computer-friendly environment
  • Page 42 – Keeping yourself comfortable
  • Page 45 – Important information on your computer’s cooling fan; Setting up your computer
  • Page 46 – Setting up your software
  • Page 47 – Registering your computer with Toshiba; Adding external devices
  • Page 48 – Connecting to a power source
  • Page 52 – Charging the main battery
  • Page 53 – Using the computer for the first time; Opening the display panel
  • Page 54 – Your computer’s features and specifications; Turning on the power
  • Page 55 – Adding memory
  • Page 56 – Installing a memory module
  • Page 61 – Removing a memory module
  • Page 62 – Checking total memory
  • Page 63 – Using the TouchPad
  • Page 64 – Scrolling with the TouchPad
  • Page 66 – Turning off the computer
  • Page 67 – Closing the display panel; Using external display devices; Connecting an external monitor or projector
  • Page 68 – Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
  • Page 69 – Adjusting the quality of the external display; Using an external keyboard
  • Page 70 – Connecting a printer
  • Page 71 – Setting up a printer
  • Page 72 – Connecting an optional external diskette drive; Connecting external speakers or headphones
  • Page 73 – Connecting a microphone; Caring for your computer
  • Page 74 – Cleaning the computer; Using a computer lock
  • Page 76 – Chapter 2; Learning the Basics; Computing tips
  • Page 78 – Using the keyboard; Character keys
  • Page 79 – Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
  • Page 80 – Function keys; Windows special keys; Overlay keys
  • Page 81 – Using the overlay to type numeric data
  • Page 82 – Using the overlay for cursor control; Starting a program
  • Page 83 – Starting a program from the Start menu
  • Page 85 – Starting a program from the Run dialog box
  • Page 86 – Saving your work; Saving files
  • Page 87 – File names
  • Page 88 – Printing your work
  • Page 89 – Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
  • Page 90 – Drive components and control buttons
  • Page 91 – Media Control Buttons
  • Page 92 – Inserting a compact disc
  • Page 94 – Removing a disc with the computer on
  • Page 95 – Removing a disc with the computer off; Caring for CD or DVD Discs
  • Page 96 – Using PC Cards; Hot swapping
  • Page 97 – Using your computer at the office; Backing up your work; Restoring your work
  • Page 98 – Powering down the computer
  • Page 99 – Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
  • Page 100 – Shutting down more quickly
  • Page 101 – Starting again after Shut down
  • Page 102 – Configuring your computer for Hibernation
  • Page 103 – Starting again from Hibernation mode
  • Page 104 – Going into Standby mode more quickly
  • Page 105 – Starting again from Standby mode; Toshiba’s online resources
  • Page 106 – Chapter 3; Mobile Computing; Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  • Page 107 – Running the computer on battery power; Battery Notice
  • Page 108 – Charging the batteries
  • Page 109 – Charging the RTC battery
  • Page 110 – Monitoring battery power
  • Page 112 – Displaying remaining battery power
  • Page 113 – What to do when the battery alarm sounds
  • Page 114 – Changing batteries
  • Page 117 – Taking care of your battery; Safety precautions
  • Page 118 – Maximizing battery life
  • Page 119 – Disposing of used batteries
  • Page 120 – Conserving power
  • Page 121 – Power profiles; Using a hot key to set the power profile
  • Page 122 – Additional options for power
  • Page 123 – Chapter 4; Exploring the desktop
  • Page 124 – Finding your way around the desktop; Icons
  • Page 126 – Taskbar; Setting up for communications
  • Page 127 – Determining the COM port
  • Page 128 – Connecting the modem to a telephone line; Connecting your computer to a network
  • Page 129 – Setting up the connection
  • Page 130 – Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
  • Page 131 – An overview of using the Internet; The Internet
  • Page 132 – Internet Service Providers
  • Page 133 – Surfing the Internet
  • Page 134 – Uploading and downloading files from the Internet; Exploring audio features; Playing an audio CD
  • Page 136 – Playing CDs using Auto-Run
  • Page 137 – Creating a CD; Recording sounds
  • Page 139 – Using external speakers or headphones
  • Page 140 – Inserting and removing PC Cards; Inserting a PC Card
  • Page 141 – Removing a PC Card
  • Page 142 – Setting up a PC Card for your computer; Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional); Inserting media
  • Page 143 – Removing media
  • Page 144 – Connecting your modem to a telephone line; Connecting to a phone line
  • Page 146 – Chapter 5; Toshiba Utilities
  • Page 147 – TOSHIBA Assist
  • Page 148 – Connect
  • Page 149 – Using a supervisor password; Setting a supervisor password
  • Page 150 – Deleting a supervisor password; Setting user passwords
  • Page 151 – Using an instant password; Setting a user password
  • Page 152 – Disabling a user password; PC Diagnostic Tool
  • Page 153 – TOSHIBA Power Saver
  • Page 155 – Profiles; Customizing a power mode
  • Page 156 – SD Memory Card Format
  • Page 157 – CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  • Page 158 – Mouse utility
  • Page 159 – TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  • Page 163 – Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys; Making a direct key assignment
  • Page 164 – Making a popup assignment; Viewing existing key assignments; Changing or removing existing key assignments
  • Page 165 – TOSHIBA HW Setup
  • Page 167 – TOSHIBA Hotkey utility
  • Page 168 – TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
  • Page 170 – TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings
  • Page 171 – Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
  • Page 172 – Chapter 6; Problems that are easy to fix; Your program stops responding.
  • Page 173 – Your program performs an illegal operation.
  • Page 174 – Problems when you turn on the computer; The computer will not start.
  • Page 175 – The computer displays the
  • Page 177 – Using Startup options to fix problems
  • Page 178 – Internet problems; My Internet connection is very slow.
  • Page 179 – Resolving a hardware conflict; A plan of action
  • Page 180 – Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
  • Page 181 – Resolving conflicts; Fixing a problem with Device Manager
  • Page 182 – Disabling a device
  • Page 183 – Memory problems
  • Page 184 – Power and the batteries
  • Page 186 – Keyboard problems; The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
  • Page 187 – Display problems
  • Page 188 – The screen does not look right.
  • Page 189 – Disk drive problems
  • Page 190 – Your hard disk seems very slow.
  • Page 191 – Your data files are damaged or corrupted.; message
  • Page 192 – You cannot access a disc in the drive.
  • Page 193 – Some discs run correctly but others do not.; Sound system problems; You do not hear any sound from the computer.; PC Card problems
  • Page 194 – Card Information Structure; PC Card checklist
  • Page 195 – Resolving PC Card problems
  • Page 196 – The system does not recognize your PC Card
  • Page 197 – Printer problems; The printer will not print.; The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
  • Page 198 – Modem problems; The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
  • Page 199 – Wireless device problems
  • Page 202 – DVD operating problems
  • Page 205 – Develop good computing habits; Read the user’s guides.
  • Page 206 – Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
  • Page 208 – Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP
  • Page 211 – General tips for installing hardware and software
  • Page 212 – If you need further assistance; Before you contact Toshiba
  • Page 213 – Contacting Toshiba
  • Page 214 – Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  • Page 216 – Appendix A; Hot Keys; Volume Mute
  • Page 217 – Password security; Without a password
  • Page 218 – Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
  • Page 219 – Power usage mode
  • Page 220 – Hibernation mode
  • Page 221 – Display modes
  • Page 222 – Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
  • Page 223 – Keyboard hot keys
  • Page 224 – Appendix B; USA and Canada; Europe
  • Page 225 – Appendix C
  • Page 226 – Starting ConfigFree
  • Page 228 – ConfigFree Utilities; Connectivity Doctor
  • Page 233 – Creating a new wireless connection
  • Page 234 – Creating a detected device wireless connection
  • Page 235 – Transferring files using
  • Page 236 – Disconnecting from a; device; Profile Settings
  • Page 239 – ConfigFree SUMMIT
  • Page 242 – Using ConfigFree SUMMIT
  • Page 244 – Quick Connect
  • Page 246 – Direct Link Toshiba Device
  • Page 247 – Using the Automatic Switch
  • Page 248 – Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
  • Page 249 – Glossary; Acronyms
  • Page 251 – Terms
  • Page 264 – Index; Numerics
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PMAD00044011
05/05

Satellite

®

M50/M55

Series User’s Guide

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Summary

Page 2 - Protection of Stored Data

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® M50/M55 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Softwar...

Page 4 - Industry Canada requirement; FCC requirements

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact ...

Page 5 - Disconnection; Fax Branding

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for informa...

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