Toshiba M35 Series Connecting a parallel printer

114 Expansion Options

Using a printer

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

You also need a suitable printer cable, which may have been

provided with your printer. If not, your company may keep a

stock of cables. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a

computer or electronics store.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant,

make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.

Connecting a parallel printer

Parallel printers are the most common type of printer in use

today. These instructions assume you have a parallel printer.

1If you have been using the computer, turn it off.

2If the computer is connected to an AC power source,

disconnect the AC adapter.

Never connect the printer cable while the computer is on.

Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both.

3Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the

computer’s parallel port. Use the printer cable illustration

as a connection guide.

Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable

4Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.

5See your printer documentation for additional

configuration steps.

For more information on getting your printer to print, see

“Printing your work” on page 78.

To the computer To the printer

Contents

Main Models: Satellite M30/M35 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Europe EU Declaration of Conformity USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Interference Statement Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada-Industry Canada (IC) Caution: FCC Interference Statement Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Taiw an Using this equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Page Contents Introduction ..............................................................33 Chapter 1: Getting Started ......................................... 37 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ................................. 67 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing ...................................99 Chapter 4: Expansion Options ................................. 112 Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity .......................... 119 Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities .....................................145 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 161 Appendix A: Hot Keys ..............................................191 Page Introduction 34 This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation 36 Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Arms and wrists Work habits Other precautions Setting up your computer Connecting to a power source Page Page Charging the battery Adding memory Installing a memory module Page Page Removing a memory module Checking total memory Turning on the computer Opening the display panel Turning on the power Using the TouchPad Scrolling with the TouchPad Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up other devices Turning off the computer Closing the display panel Using external display devices Connecting the display device Selecting video cables Connecting to the video-out port Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a local printer Page Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting a microphone Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Page Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows Explorer Starting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Page CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control and digital audio modes Inserting compact discs Page Removing compact discs Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs Using PC Cards Hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Using SD (Secure Digital) cards Using your computer at the office Using a computer lock Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Backing up your work Restoring your work Preparing for communications Powering down the computer Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down Shutting down more quickly Starting again after Shut down Using Hibernation Configuring your computer for Hibernation Starting again from Hibernation mode Using Standby Going into Standby mode more quickly Starting again from Standby mode Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Charging the battery Maximizing battery life Charging the RTC battery Monitoring battery power Displaying remaining battery power Page What to do when the battery alarm sounds Changing batteries Page Disposing of used batteries Conserving power Power profiles in Windows XP Using a hot key to set the power profile Additional options for power Chapter 4 Expansion Options Devices for office computing Connecting external (optional) devices Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a USB mouse Using a printer Connecting a parallel printer Setting up your printer Page Page Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Exchanging data with another computer Transferring files Getting help transferring files Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Using the Ethernet LAN Port Setting up a wireless connection Using Wireless LAN Connectivity An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Exploring audio features Playing an audio CD Page Playing CDs using Auto-Run Creating a CD Recording sounds Using a microphone Adjusting recording quality Using external speakers or headphones Inserting and removing hard drives Page Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Inserting and removing Wi-Fi modules Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using SD cards Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card Using the i.LINK port Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting to a phone line Page Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Using drag-and-drop to assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys Making a direct key assignment Making a popup assignment Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Console Customizing Your Computer Network Security Power Management Profiles Quickly creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode Mouse utility Hotkey utility Toshiba Hardware Settings Page Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using an instant password Setting a user password Disabling a user password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Your program performs an illegal operation. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device Checking device properties Memory problems Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The display is blank. The screen does not look right. The built-in screen flickers. Disk drive problems You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. The drive cannot read a diskette. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. Sound system problems PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Page Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Read the users guides. If you need further assistance Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Page Page Page Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Instant password security Power usage profile Stand By mode Hibernation mode Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Display brightness Sample display options window In o Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Keyboard hot keys Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ConfigFree Main Screen Starting ConfigFree Configuring ConfigFree ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Device Settings Page Profile Settings Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile Switch Profiles Quick Connect Using Auto Switch Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect) Auto Switch (SSID) Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms These terms may appear in this users guide. A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index Numerics A B C D E F H I J K L M N O P Page R S T U V W