Front with the display open, Left | Toshiba M40 specification

User’s Manual

Front with the display open

Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

THE GRAND TOUR

DISPLAY SCREEN

DISPLAY HINGE

STEREO SPEAKER

(LEFT)

POWER

BUTTON

INTERNET CD/DVD BUTTON BUTTON

DISPLAY HINGE

STEREO SPEAKER (RIGHT)

TOUCH PAD

SYSTEM

INDICATORS

TOUCH PAD

CONTROL BUTTONS

Figure 2-6 The front with the display open

Display screen The full-color LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics The computer’s LCD consist of one of below: 15.4" WXGA, 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels. 15.4" WXGA-CSV, 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels. 15.4" WSXGA+, 1680 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels. The computer has a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) display. Refer to Appendix B.

When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor, the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power.

Display Hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy-to- view angles.

Stereo Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, gen- erated by the system.

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Toshiba M40 user manual Front with the display open, Left

Contents

Page Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Macrovision License of Notice Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Iii Product Name Satellite M40 Model number PSM40 FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Vii Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Disconnection Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Xii General conditions Xiii Xiv Important NoticeOptical disk drive standards DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712 Xvi CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructionsMatsushita UJDA760 Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A Xvii Xviii DVD+-R/+-RW drive safety instruc- tionsPioneer DVR-K15TBT Xix DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc- tionsToshiba Samsung TS-L632A Matsushita UJ-830B Xxi DVD Super Multi +R Double Layer drive safety instructionsMatsushita UJ-831BT-A Teac W28E-XXX Xxii Xxiii Xxiv Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Conventions Xxviii Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Xxix Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer PC card overheatingMobile phone Xxx Copy Protection Wireless LAN/AtherosNon-applicable Icons HDD Drive Capacity LCD Brightness and Eye Strain ImagesExpress Media Player Xxxii Table of Contents Xxxiv Grand TourGetting Started Operating Basics Xxxv Keyboard Xxxvi Power and Power-Up Modes Xxxvii Xxxviii HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices Troubleshooting Xxxix Appendix Glossary Index Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Software Memory FeaturesFeatures Processor Disks CD-RW/DVD DVD-RW Keyboard PowerDisplay Pointing Device Slots Multimedia Communications LAN Security Software Special features Special features Utilities Do not have a Bluetooth module installed Utilities Options Grand Tour Front with the display closed Indicator Left side Left side Right side USB P Orts 15V Back sideBack side Underside Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Left Front with the display open Power buttonAV Buttons Touch Pad System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicator System indicators USB diskette drive 10 USB diskette drive Writable discs Optical Media driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media CDs DVDs DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Formats DVD+-R/+-RW drive DVD+R DL DVD Super Multi drive DVD Super Multi drive DVD+R DL AC adaptor AC adaptor User’s Manual Getting Started General conditions Setting up your work spacePlacement of computer Setting up your work space Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Turning on the power Opening the display Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeTurning off the power Automatic Hibernation Executing standby Standby modeBenefits of standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Using optical media drivesDisconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Click Diskette drive Loading discs Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button Pulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing a CD/DVD Express Media Player AV Button function Before writing or rewriting Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive When writing or rewriting Important message DVD+-R/+-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DLDisclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R When writing or rewriting Important message DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi driveDisclaimer DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD/DVDs on 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 Data Verification DLA for Toshiba When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum Video Important information for use How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL Media care CD/DVDs Diskettes Using the microphoneUsing the microphone Modem Region selection Properties menu SettingAutoRun Mode Modem Dialing Properties ConnectingModem Selection Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting Wireless communications Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyWireless communication switch Radio links Indicator status Indication Wireless communication IndicatorConnecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Moving the computer Cleaning the computerCleaning the computer Maximum BatteryHeat dispersal Performance Keyboard Typewriter keys Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 ... F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Hotkeys Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Fn Sticky key Windows special keysKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Arrow modeNumeric mode Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power conditions DC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator Power indicators Battery Battery typesPower indicator Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packReal time clock battery Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off ProceduresBattery charging notice Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery packRemoving the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Starting the computer by passwordInstalling the battery pack Windows utilities Power-up modesPanel power on/off System Auto Off Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup General HW Setup windowPassword HW Setup Verify Password Parallel Port Mode Parallel/Printer CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Enter External Keyboard Fn key USB Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices Installing a PC card PC cards Removing a PC card PC cards Installing an Express Card Express Card Removing an Express Card Express Card See below for the card capacities Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD cardMultiple Digital Media Card Slot Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Installing memory module Memory expansion Memory expansion Removing the cover Removing memory module Removing the memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell USB FDD Kit Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK External monitor Television TelevisionLink IEEE1394 Precautions Connecting Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockSecurity lock User’s Manual Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Power Self test Battery Overheating power downAC power ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure Password LCD panel Hard disk drive Grand Tour CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+-R/+-RW drive User’s Manual DVD Super Multi drive Diskette drive Infrared port Printer Click the Pointer Option tab Pointing deviceTouch Pad USB mouse PC card Click the Pointer Options tab SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Monitor TV output signal Sound system USB Modem Standby/Hibernation No Carrier LAN Bluetooth Link IEEE1394 Toshiba support Before you call Where to write Toshiba support User’s Manual Appendixes User’s Manual Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video Modes Table Video Modes Appendix C AT CommandsRepeat last command +++Escape sequence DnDial AAnswer commandBnCommunication standard setting Request ID information EnEcho commandHnHook control Appendix C NnModulation handshake Monitor speaker volumeMnMonitor speaker mode QnResult code control OnReturn on-line to data modePSelect pulse dialing XnResult code selection, call progress monitoring TSelect tone dialingVnDCE response format ZnRecall stored profile Dial tone detectBusy tone detect CnData Carrier Detect DCD control FLoad factory settings DnDTR control KnLocal flow control selection TnSelf-test commandsGnV.22bis guard tone control PnSelect Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=x Store telephone number VDisplay Current ConfigurationWStore current configuration \NnError control mode selection \QnLocal flow control selection CnData compression control \VnProtocol result codeBView numbers in blacklist Appendix D RegistersRegister values RATSn? S1Ring counter S3Command line termination character user definedS0 Auto answer ring number S2AT escape character user defined S6Wait before dialing S5Command line editing character user definedS4Response formatting character user defined Appendix D S11DTMF dialing speed S7Connection completion time-outS8Comma pause time S12Escape guard time S37Dial line rate AT command set result codes Result code summary Result Code Numeric Description Result Code Numeric Description User’s Manual Appendix E 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E User’s Manual Appendix F Installing the modem boardInternal Modem Guide Removing the modem board Radio characteristics Wireless LANCard specifications Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Card specificationsWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix H AustraliaEurope Parts Numbers Configurations HDD Glossary Glossary-1 AccuPoint Glossary-2 Byte Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Delete Glossary-5 Device driver Glossary-6 Host computer Glossary-7 Hot dock/undock Glossary-8 Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 RAM Glossary-11 Restart Glossary-12 Write protection Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4