Toshiba M40 instruction

TOSHIBA Satellite M40

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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Toshiba M40 user manual

Contents

Page Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsMacrovision License of Notice Iii FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC informationProduct Name Satellite M40 Model number PSM40 Contact FCC conditions Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Vii Japan regulations Type of servicePursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Xii Xiii General conditions Optical disk drive standards Important NoticeXiv Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712 DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA760 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructionsXvi Xvii Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A Pioneer DVR-K15TBT DVD+-R/+-RW drive safety instruc- tionsXviii Toshiba Samsung TS-L632A DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc- tionsXix Matsushita UJ-830B Matsushita UJ-831BT-A DVD Super Multi +R Double Layer drive safety instructionsXxi Xxii Teac W28E-XXX Xxiii Xxiv Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxviii Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage Xxix Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxx Non-applicable Icons Wireless LAN/AtherosCopy Protection HDD Drive Capacity Express Media Player ImagesLCD Brightness and Eye Strain Xxxii Table of Contents Getting Started Grand TourXxxiv Xxxv Operating Basics Xxxvi Keyboard Xxxvii Power and Power-Up Modes Optional Devices HW Setup and PasswordsXxxviii Xxxix Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendix Introduction Equipment checklistChapter Hardware Software Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Features FeaturesMemory Processor CD-RW/DVD Disks DVD-RW Display PowerKeyboard Pointing Device Multimedia Slots LAN Communications Software Security Special features Special features Utilities Utilities Do not have a Bluetooth module installed Options Front with the display closed Grand Tour Indicator Left side Left side USB P Orts Right side Back side Back side15V Underside of the computer Underside Underside Left Front with the display open AV Buttons Power buttonFront with the display open Touch Pad Power source/system indicators System indicators System indicators Keyboard indicator 10 USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical Media driveWritable discs CDs CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM driveDVDs Formats DVD Super Multi drive DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD+R DL DVD Super Multi drive DVD+R DL AC adaptor AC adaptor User’s Manual Getting Started Placement of computer Setting up your work spaceGeneral conditions Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Turning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Standby limitations Restarting the computerRestarting the computer User’s Manual Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drivesUsing optical media drives Click Diskette drive Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing discs Removing a CD/DVD AV Button function Express Media Player Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DLImportant message DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD-R When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi driveImportant message DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba DLA for Toshiba Data Verification Video When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator How to make a DVD-VideoImportant information for use Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL CD/DVDs Media care Using the microphone Using the microphoneDiskettes Region selection Modem AutoRun Mode SettingProperties menu Modem Modem Selection ConnectingDialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communications Wireless communication switch Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Connecting LAN cable Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Heat dispersal BatteryMaximum Performance Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Keypad overlay Windows special keysFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Arrow modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Battery indicator Power indicatorsDC in indicator Power indicators Power indicator Battery typesBattery Real time clock battery Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Battery charging notice ProceduresCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by passwordStarting the computer by password Panel power on/off Power-up modesWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup Password HW Setup windowGeneral Verify Password HW Setup Parallel/Printer Parallel Port Mode CPU Boot Priority Options Boot Priority External Keyboard Fn key Enter USB Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices PC cards Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card Express Card Installing an Express Card Express Card Removing an Express Card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD cardSee below for the card capacities Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the cover Memory expansion Removing the memory module Removing memory module Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional AC adaptor USB FDD Kit External monitor Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK Link IEEE1394 TelevisionTelevision Connecting Precautions Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click User’s Manual Problem solving process TroubleshootingPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test Power AC power Overheating power downBattery ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure LCD panel Password Hard disk drive Grand Tour CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+-R/+-RW drive User’s Manual DVD Super Multi drive Diskette drive Printer Infrared port Touch Pad Pointing deviceClick the Pointer Option tab USB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab PC card Monitor SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Sound system TV output signal USB Modem No Carrier Standby/Hibernation LAN Link IEEE1394 Bluetooth Before you call Toshiba support Toshiba support Where to write User’s Manual Appendixes User’s Manual Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix a Network control unit NCU Built-in Modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesAppendix B Table Video Modes Video Modes Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++Escape sequence BnCommunication standard setting AAnswer commandDnDial HnHook control EnEcho commandRequest ID information Appendix C MnMonitor speaker mode Monitor speaker volumeNnModulation handshake PSelect pulse dialing OnReturn on-line to data modeQnResult code control VnDCE response format TSelect tone dialingXnResult code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZnRecall stored profile CnData Carrier Detect DCD control DnDTR control FLoad factory settings GnV.22bis guard tone control TnSelf-test commandsKnLocal flow control selection PnSelect Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW WStore current configuration VDisplay Current ConfigurationZn=x Store telephone number \QnLocal flow control selection \NnError control mode selection BView numbers in blacklist \VnProtocol result codeCnData compression control Register values RegistersAppendix D RATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3Command line termination character user definedS1Ring counter S2AT escape character user defined S4Response formatting character user defined S5Command line editing character user definedS6Wait before dialing Appendix D S8Comma pause time S7Connection completion time-outS11DTMF dialing speed S12Escape guard time S37Dial line rate Result code summary Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual 90/V.92 90/V.92 modeAppendix E Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command User’s Manual Internal Modem Guide Installing the modem boardAppendix F Removing the modem board Card specifications Wireless LANRadio characteristics Appendix G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Card specificationsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors AustraliaEurope Parts Numbers HDD Configurations Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 AccuPoint Glossary-3 Byte Glossary-4 Cache memory Glossary-5 Delete Glossary-6 Device driver Glossary-7 Host computer Glossary-8 Hot dock/undock Glossary-9 Glossary-10 Monitor Glossary-11 RAM Glossary-12 Restart Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4