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User’s Manual

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1.Load the Product Recovery Media in the drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2.Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3.Use the up or down cursor key to select the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the dis- play menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When you reinstall the Express Media Player, use Express Media Player Recovery CD to restore them before reinstall the Win- dows operating system.

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Contents

Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerMacrovision License of Notice Iii FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tionProduct Name Satellite M40 Model number PSM40 FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Vii Type of service Japan regulationsPursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Region selection Telephone company procedures If problems ariseDisconnection 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 Important Notice Optical disk drive standardsXiv DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Matsushita UJDA760Xvi Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A Xvii 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 Teac W28E-XXX Xxii Xxiii Xxiv Manual contents Preface Conventions AbbreviationsIcons Keys Key operation DisplayMessages Conventions Xxviii General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Xxix PC card overheating Mobile phoneCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxx Wireless LAN/Atheros Non-applicable IconsCopy Protection HDD Drive Capacity Images Express Media PlayerLCD Brightness and Eye Strain Xxxii Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting StartedXxxiv Operating Basics Xxxv Keyboard Xxxvi Power and Power-Up Modes Xxxvii HW Setup and Passwords Optional DevicesXxxviii Troubleshooting Xxxix Appendix Glossary Index Equipment checklist IntroductionChapter Hardware Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Service Pack Software Features FeaturesMemory Processor Disks CD-RW/DVD DVD-RW Power DisplayKeyboard 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 Back side Back side15V Underside Underside of the computer Underside Front with the display open Left Power button AV ButtonsFront with the display open Touch Pad System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicator System indicators USB diskette drive 10 USB diskette drive Optical Media drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs CDs DVD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVDs 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 Setting up your work space Placement of computerGeneral conditions 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 Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Turning off the powerStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Standby mode Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Standby limitationsRestarting the computer User’s Manual Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the USB diskette drive Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drives Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveUsing optical media drives 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 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important message 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 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 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 Media care CD/DVDs Using the microphone Using the microphoneDiskettes Modem Region selection Setting AutoRun ModeProperties menu Modem Connecting Modem SelectionDialing Properties Wireless communications DisconnectingWireless LAN Wireless communications Bluetooth wireless technology Wireless communication switchWorldwide operation Radio links Wireless communication Indicator Connecting LAN cableIndicator status Indication Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Battery Heat dispersalMaximum Performance Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hotkeys Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Soft keys Fn key combinations User’s Manual Windows special keys Keypad overlayFn Sticky key Turning on the overlays Arrow mode Numeric modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters User’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Power indicators Battery types Power indicatorBattery Care and use of the battery pack Real time clock batterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery pack User’s Manual Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Time Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life 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 Power-up modes Panel power on/offWindows utilities System Auto Off HW Setup and Passwords HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window PasswordGeneral HW Setup Verify Password Parallel Port Mode Parallel/Printer CPU Boot Priority Boot Priority Options Enter External Keyboard Fn key USB Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory 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 Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card SlotSee below for the card capacities 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 battery pack 12 Cell and 6 Cell Additional battery pack 12 Cell and 6 CellAdditional AC adaptor USB FDD Kit Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK External monitor Television Link IEEE1394Television Precautions Connecting 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 Power Self test Overheating power down AC powerBattery 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 Pointing device Touch PadClick the Pointer Option tab 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 Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video Modes Table Video Modes AT Commands Repeat last commandAppendix C +++Escape sequence AAnswer command BnCommunication standard settingDnDial EnEcho command HnHook controlRequest 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 Dial tone detect Busy tone detectZnRecall stored profile CnData Carrier Detect DCD control FLoad factory settings DnDTR control TnSelf-test commands GnV.22bis guard tone controlKnLocal flow control selection PnSelect Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW VDisplay Current Configuration WStore current configurationZn=x Store telephone number \NnError control mode selection \QnLocal flow control selection \VnProtocol result code BView numbers in blacklistCnData compression control Registers Register valuesAppendix D RATSn? S3Command line termination character user defined S0 Auto answer ring numberS1Ring counter S2AT escape character user defined S5Command line editing character user defined S4Response formatting character user definedS6Wait before dialing Appendix D S7Connection completion time-out S8Comma pause timeS11DTMF dialing speed 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 90/V.92 mode 90/V.92Appendix E Function Transmission speed Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command Appendix E User’s Manual Installing the modem board Internal Modem GuideAppendix F Removing the modem board Wireless LAN Card specificationsRadio characteristics Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Card specifications Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo ModeWireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a 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