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Left side

Left side

Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.

FAN VENT	EXPRESS CARD
	SLOT

					PORT PC		CARD


PARALLEL PORT		EXTERNAL		USB
		MONITOR PORT			SLOT

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. (Provided with some models)

External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external monitor. port

Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.

CAUTION: Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Universal Serial The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port comply with USB Bus port 2.0 standards,which enables data transfer speeds 40

times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The port also support USB 1.1.)

CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

THE GRAND TOUR

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Toshiba M40 user manual Left side

Contents

Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsMacrovision License of Notice Iii FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tionProduct 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 Important Notice Optical disk drive standardsXiv Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712 DVD-ROM drive safety instructions CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA760Xvi Xvii Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A DVD+-R/+-RW drive safety instruc- tions Pioneer DVR-K15TBTXviii DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc- tions Toshiba Samsung TS-L632AXix Matsushita UJ-830B DVD Super Multi +R Double Layer drive safety instructions Matsushita UJ-831BT-AXxi 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 Grand Tour Getting StartedXxxiv Xxxv Operating Basics Xxxvi Keyboard Xxxvii Power and Power-Up Modes HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXxxviii 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 Setting up your work space Placement of computerGeneral 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 Standby mode Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting 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 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD-R When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Disclaimer DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DLImportant 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 make a DVD-Video How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD CreatorImportant 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 Connecting Modem SelectionDialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communications Wireless communication switch Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Wireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication LAN Jack Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Heat dispersal BatteryMaximum Performance Typewriter keys Keyboard F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating 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 Arrow mode Numeric 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 Battery types Power indicatorBattery 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 Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery packReplacing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Installing the battery packStarting the computer by password Panel power on/off Power-up modesWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral 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 Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card SlotSee 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 Television Link IEEE1394Television Connecting Precautions Security lock Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary 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 Pointing device Touch PadClick 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 and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Table Video Modes Video Modes Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++Escape sequence AAnswer command BnCommunication standard settingDnDial HnHook control EnEcho commandRequest ID information Appendix C Monitor speaker volume MnMonitor speaker modeNnModulation handshake OnReturn on-line to data mode PSelect pulse dialingQnResult code control TSelect tone dialing VnDCE response formatXnResult 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 VDisplay Current Configuration WStore current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \QnLocal flow control selection \NnError control mode selection \VnProtocol result code BView numbers in blacklistCnData 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 Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix 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 Card specifications Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo ModeWireless 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