Toshiba M50 guide

Operating Basics

Manual release with the eject hole

3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open.

Pulling the drawer open

4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer.

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Toshiba M50 user manual Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open

Contents

Toshiba Disclaimer Copyright Macrovision License of Notice Trademarks When Using Your Computer Safety Instructions Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case Contact FCC informationEMC Regulatory Information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information 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 PC Card overheating General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Hard Disk Drive Capacity Wireless LAN/AtherosMain Memory Disclaimer Copy Protection Working environment Express Media PlayerLCD Brightness and Eye Strain CE compliance 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 L2 Cache Chip SetMemory Slot Video RAM Bios Display PowerFloppy Diskette Drive devices TouchPad 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 Standby Low BatteryAutomatic Hibernation Utilities DVD Player ConfigFreeStart All Programs Toshiba Networking ConfigFree Start Control Panel Toshiba Controls Start All Programs Sonic DLA Toshiba Touch Start Control Panel Toshiba HW SetupAccessibility DLA for Toshiba Options Front with the display closed Grand Tour Switch Power LEDBattery LED Wireless Optical Disc Drive Right sideUSB Ports Left side Back side Socket UndersideFan Vent Docking Port Display Screen Front with the display open TouchPad Control Power ButtonSpeaker TouchPad Previous Play/PauseStop Next Caps Lock Keyboard IndicatorsArrow Mode Numeric Mode CDs Optical Disc driveRegion codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs 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 Scroll Using the internal modemClick Double-click Properties menu Region selection Dialing Properties SettingsAutoRun Mode Modem Selection 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 Security Wireless LAN disclaimerWireless communication switch Wireless communication LED 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 Version 1.1 or Version DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc forDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for General 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 Fn + Fn + F11 Numeric Keypad On/Off This hot key enablesWindows special keys Fn + F12 Scroll Lock On/Off Fn + Space Turning on the overlays Arrow modeNumeric mode Keypad overlay Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii characters DC in blue Power and Power-Up ModesPower conditions Power on Power off no operation DC in off Power indicator Power indicatorsBattery indicator DC in indicator Battery pack Battery typesReal Time Clock battery Safety precautions Care and use of the battery pack Toshiba M50 Charging the batteries Procedures Charging time hours Battery charging noticeBattery type Power on Power off Time Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery packRetaining data with power off standby mode Extending battery life Installing the battery pack Not Registered Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password Registered Supervisor password Power-up modesStarting the computer by password System automatic Standby/Hibernation Panel power off/on Cancel HW SetupAccessing HW Setup HW Setup Window General Password Keyboard Boot Priority Built-in LAN Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/Memory 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 Hardware Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Software Self test ProblemProcedure PowerOverheating power down AC power 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 Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing deviceTouch Pad USB mouse USB TV output signal Real Time Clock Standby/HibernationMemory expansion Carrier Modem Monitor Wireless LAN Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Link IEEE1394 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