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User’s Manual

M50

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Toshiba Disclaimer Copyright Macrovision License of Notice Trademarks When Using Your Computer Safety Instructions Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case EMC Regulatory Information FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only EU Declaration of ConformityBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Manufacturer Type Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction Location of the required label International precautions Toshiba M50 Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement Stress injury Heat injury General PrecautionsPressure or impact damage PC Card overheating Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Main Memory Disclaimer Wireless LAN/AtherosCopy Protection Hard Disk Drive Capacity LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Express Media PlayerCE compliance Working environment Network connection Class a warning Wireless LAN and your HealthInformation on the secure writing to optical disc media Limitation of Liability Safety Instruction for Wireless ProductsUsage Restrictions Xviii Table of Contents Getting Started HW Setup Preface Manual contents Conventions Messages Equipment checklistHardware Software Toshiba M50 Quickstart Documentation Features Toshiba M50 FeaturesProcessor Memory Chip SetSlot L2 Cache Video RAM Bios Floppy Diskette Drive devices PowerTouchPad Display CD-R CD-RW CD-DA Disks DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Ports depending on configuration Slots depending on configurationMultimedia Security CommunicationsSecurity Lock Slot Special features Automatic Low BatteryHibernation Standby Utilities Start All Programs Toshiba Networking ConfigFree ConfigFreeStart Control Panel Toshiba Controls DVD Player Accessibility Start Control Panel Toshiba HW SetupDLA for Toshiba Start All Programs Sonic DLA Toshiba Touch Options Front with the display closed Grand Tour Battery LED Power LEDWireless Switch Optical Disc Drive Right sideUSB Ports Left side Back side Socket UndersideFan Vent Docking Port Display Screen Front with the display open Speaker Power ButtonTouchPad TouchPad Control Stop Play/PauseNext Previous Arrow Mode Keyboard IndicatorsNumeric Mode Caps Lock Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical Disc driveWritable discs CDs DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD+R DL write Speed maximum AC adapter DVD Super Multi drive Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of computer Lighting Seating and posture Work habits Connecting the AC adapter Opening the display Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Benefits of Hibernation Hibernation mode Starting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeAutomatic Hibernation Standby precautions Standby modeBenefits of standby Enabling Standby Restarting the computerStandby limitations Restoring the Express Media Player Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup mediaRestoring the operating system Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers Operating Basics Using the TouchPad Click Using the internal modemDouble-click Scroll Properties menu Region selection AutoRun Mode SettingsModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Connecting LAN Connecting the LAN cable Enable/Disable the Wake-up On LAN feature Disconnecting the LAN cableFirst Time Configuration Disable/Enable the Wake-up On LAN feature Wireless LAN Wireless communication switch Wireless LAN disclaimerWireless communication LED Security Loading optical disc media Using optical disc drives Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open Inserting a disc Removing compact discs CD/DVD play control buttons Buttons Express Media Player CD and Express Media Player DVD Usage Express Media Player Express Media Player DVD Usage Initial settings Express Media Player SettingsDisplay Language Code CD/DVD Keyboard Code Toshiba M50 Important message Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDisclaimer Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc forGeneral Version Version 1.1 or Version Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba Data Verification DLA for Toshiba How to make a DVD-Video When Using WinDVD Creator 2 PlatinumHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use Media Care TV-Out Diskettes Setting up more than one display Moving the computer Cleaning the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulation keys Any key or use the TouchPad Hotkeys Windows special keys Fn + F11 Numeric Keypad On/Off This hot key enablesFn + F12 Scroll Lock On/Off Fn + Space Fn + Numeric mode Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesPower on Power off no operation DC in blue DC in off Battery indicator Power indicatorsDC in indicator Power indicator Battery pack Battery typesReal Time Clock battery Safety precautions Care and use of the battery pack Toshiba M50 Charging the batteries Procedures Battery type Power on Power off Battery charging noticeTime Charging time hours Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off standby mode Replacing the battery packExtending battery life Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack User Password Toshiba Password UtilityRegistered Not Registered Supervisor password Power-up modesStarting the computer by password System automatic Standby/Hibernation Panel power off/on Accessing HW Setup HW SetupHW Setup Window Cancel General Password Keyboard Boot Priority Built-in LAN Optional Devices Power devicesCards/Memory Peripheral devices PC Card Installing a PC card Removing a PC card Card Type Capacities SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Memory card care Memory expansion Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Grasp the module and pull it out Additional AC adapter Additional battery packExternal monitor For the ATI Chipset TelevisionClick Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For the Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklistSoftware Hardware Self test Overheating power down PowerAC power ProblemProcedure Problem Procedure Battery LCD panel Keyboard Problem PasswordHard disk drive DVD-ROM DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Infrared port Diskette drive Memory Card PC CardSound system Touch Pad Pointing deviceUSB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab USB TV output signal Real Time Clock Standby/HibernationMemory expansion Carrier Modem Monitor Wireless LAN Toshiba support Where to writeLink IEEE1394 Before you call Dimensions and Weight SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem Display Modes CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution Bpp For ATI Chipset Displaying movies on a TV or CRTOpen the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope USA If your computer is stolen Appendix D Toshiba Theft Registration Abbreviations Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Glossary-8