Optional Devices, Cards/Memory, Power devices | Toshiba M50 instruction

TOSHIBA M50

Chapter 8

Optional Devices

Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer:

Cards/Memory

■PC card

■SD (Secure Digital) / MMC (MultiMediaCard) / MS (Memory Stick) /MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) / xD (xD-Picture Card) cards

■Memory modules

Power devices

■Battery pack

■AC adapter

Peripheral devices

■External monitor

■Television

■i.LINK (IEEE1394)

■Security lock

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Toshiba M50 user manual Optional Devices, Cards/Memory, Power devices, Peripheral devices

Contents

Toshiba Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationEMC Regulatory Information Contact EU Declaration of Conformity Canadian Regulatory Information Canada OnlyBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction Manufacturer Type International precautions Location of the required label Toshiba M50 Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury PC Card overheating Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer Copy Protection Wireless LAN/AtherosMain Memory Disclaimer Hard Disk Drive Capacity CE compliance Express Media PlayerLCD Brightness and Eye Strain Working environment Wireless LAN and your Health Network connection Class a warningInformation on the secure writing to optical disc media Safety Instruction for Wireless Products Limitation of LiabilityUsage Restrictions Xviii Table of Contents Getting Started HW Setup Preface Manual contents Conventions Equipment checklist MessagesHardware Software Documentation Toshiba M50 Quickstart Toshiba M50 Features FeaturesProcessor Slot Chip SetMemory L2 Cache Bios Video RAM TouchPad PowerFloppy Diskette Drive devices Display Disks CD-R CD-RW CD-DA DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Slots depending on configuration Ports depending on configurationMultimedia Communications SecuritySecurity Lock Slot Special features Hibernation Low BatteryAutomatic Standby Utilities Start Control Panel Toshiba Controls ConfigFreeStart All Programs Toshiba Networking ConfigFree DVD Player DLA for Toshiba Start Control Panel Toshiba HW SetupAccessibility Start All Programs Sonic DLA Toshiba Touch Options Grand Tour Front with the display closed Wireless Power LEDBattery LED Switch Right side Optical Disc DriveUSB Ports Left side Back side Underside SocketFan Vent Docking Port Front with the display open Display Screen TouchPad Power ButtonSpeaker TouchPad Control Next Play/PauseStop Previous Numeric Mode Keyboard IndicatorsArrow Mode Caps Lock Writable discs Optical Disc driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media CDs CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW writeDVD+R DL write Speed maximum DVD Super Multi drive AC adapter Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of computer General conditions Seating and posture Lighting Work habits Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the power Opening the display Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of Hibernation Data save in hibernation mode Starting HibernationAutomatic Hibernation Standby mode Standby precautionsBenefits of standby Restarting the computer Enabling StandbyStandby limitations Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media Restoring the Express Media PlayerRestoring the operating system Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers Using the TouchPad Operating Basics Double-click Using the internal modemClick Scroll Region selection Properties menu Modem Selection SettingsAutoRun Mode Dialing Properties Connecting Disconnecting Connecting the LAN cable LAN Disconnecting the LAN cable Enable/Disable the Wake-up On LAN featureFirst Time Configuration Wireless LAN Disable/Enable the Wake-up On LAN feature Wireless communication LED Wireless LAN disclaimerWireless communication switch Security Using optical disc drives Loading optical disc media Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open Inserting a disc Removing compact discs Buttons CD/DVD play control buttons Express Media Player Express Media Player CD and Express Media Player DVD Usage Express Media Player DVD Usage Express Media Player Settings Initial settingsDisplay Language Code Keyboard Code CD/DVD Toshiba M50 Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important messageDisclaimer Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting General Version DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc forDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or Version DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba DLA for Toshiba Data Verification When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use Media Care Diskettes TV-Out Setting up more than one display Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulation keys Hotkeys Any key or use the TouchPad Fn + F12 Scroll Lock On/Off Fn + Space Fn + F11 Numeric Keypad On/Off This hot key enablesWindows special keys Fn + Keypad overlay Arrow modeNumeric mode Turning on the overlays Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily changing modes Power on Power off no operation Power and Power-Up ModesPower conditions DC in blue DC in off DC in indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator Power indicator Battery types Battery packReal Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Toshiba M50 Procedures Charging the batteries Time Battery charging noticeBattery type Power on Power off Charging time hours Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Replacing the battery packRetaining data with power off standby mode Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Registered Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password Not Registered Power-up modes Supervisor passwordStarting the computer by password Panel power off/on System automatic Standby/Hibernation HW Setup Window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup Cancel Password General Boot Priority Keyboard Built-in LAN Cards/Memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices Installing a PC card PC Card Removing a PC card SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards Card Type Capacities Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Memory expansion Memory card care Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Grasp the module and pull it out Additional battery pack Additional AC adapterExternal monitor Television For the ATI ChipsetClick Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For the Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 Precautions Link IEEE1394Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Software Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Hardware Self test AC power PowerOverheating power down ProblemProcedure Battery Problem Procedure Keyboard LCD panel Password ProblemHard disk drive DVD-ROM DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Diskette drive Infrared port PC Card Memory CardSound system USB mouse Pointing deviceTouch Pad Click the Pointer Options tab TV output signal USB Standby/Hibernation Real Time ClockMemory expansion Modem Carrier Wireless LAN Monitor Link IEEE1394 Where to writeToshiba support Before you call Specifications Dimensions and WeightEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution Bpp Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT For ATI ChipsetOpen the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agenciesEurope USA Appendix D If your computer is stolen Toshiba Theft Registration Glossary Abbreviations Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Glossary-8