Toshiba M30-S309 M30-S350 M30-S3501 User Manual

Table of Contents

  • Satellite® M30/M35 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Creating a computer-friendly environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
    • Other precautions
    • Setting up your computer
    • Adding memory
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
    • Turning on the computer
      • Opening the display panel
      • Turning on the power
    • Using the TouchPad™
      • Scrolling with the TouchPad™
      • Control buttons
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Setting up your software
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
      • Setting up other devices
    • Turning off the computer
      • Closing the display panel
    • Using external display devices
      • Connecting the display device
      • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
      • Adjusting the quality of the external display
    • Using an external keyboard
    • Using a mouse
    • Connecting a local printer
    • Connecting an optional external diskette drive
    • Connecting external speakers or headphones
    • Connecting a microphone
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Windows special keys
      • Overlay keys
      • Using the overlay to type numeric data
    • Starting a program
      • Starting a program from the Start menu
      • Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer
      • Starting a program from the Run dialog box
    • Saving your work
    • Printing your work
    • Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
      • CD/DVD control buttons
      • Inserting compact discs
      • Removing compact discs
      • Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs
    • Using PC Cards
      • Hot swapping
    • Using SD® (Secure Digital) cards
    • Using your computer at the office
    • Using a computer lock
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Preparing for communications
    • Powering down the computer
      • Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
      • Using Hibernation
      • Using Standby
    • Toshiba’s online resources
  • Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
    • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
    • Running the computer on battery power
      • Battery Notice
      • Charging the battery
      • Maximizing battery life
      • Charging the RTC battery
      • Monitoring battery power
    • What to do when the battery alarm sounds
    • Changing batteries
      • Disposing of used batteries
    • Conserving power
      • Power profiles in Windows XP
      • Using a hot key to set the power profile
    • Additional options for power
  • Chapter 4: Expansion Options
    • Devices for office computing
      • Connecting external (optional) devices
    • Using an external keyboard
    • Using a mouse
      • Connecting a USB mouse
    • Using a printer
      • Connecting a parallel printer
      • Setting up your printer
    • Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module
  • Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity
    • Exploring the desktop
      • Finding your way around the desktop
    • Exchanging data with another computer
      • Transferring files
      • Getting help transferring files
      • Setting up for communications
      • Connecting the modem to a telephone line
      • Connecting your computer to a network
    • An overview of using the Internet
      • The Internet
      • The World Wide Web
      • Internet Service Providers
      • Connecting to the Internet
      • Surfing the Internet
      • Internet features
      • Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
    • Exploring audio features
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Playing CDs using Auto-Run
      • Creating a CD
      • Recording sounds
      • Using external speakers or headphones
    • Inserting and removing hard drives
    • Inserting and removing PC Cards
      • Inserting a PC Card
      • Removing a PC Card
      • Inserting and removing Wi-Fi® modules
      • Setting up a PC Card for your computer
    • Using SD® cards
      • Inserting an SD® card
      • Removing an SD® card
    • Using the i.LINK® port
    • Connecting your modem to a telephone line
      • Connecting to a phone line
  • Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
    • Fn-esse®
      • Starting Fn-esse®
      • Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
      • Viewing existing key assignments
      • Changing or removing existing key assignments
    • TOSHIBA Console
      • Customizing Your Computer
      • Network
      • Security
      • Power Management
      • Mouse utility
      • Hotkey utility
      • Toshiba Hardware Settings
    • Enabling Hibernation
    • Setting user passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Setting a user password
      • Disabling a user password
    • Using a supervisor password
      • Setting a supervisor password
      • Deleting a supervisor password
  • Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • The Windows ® operating system is not working
      • Using Startup options to fix problems
      • Internet problems
      • The Windows® XP operating system can help you
    • Resolving a hardware conflict
      • A plan of action
      • Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
      • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Memory problems
      • Power and the batteries
      • Keyboard problems
      • Display problems
      • Disk drive problems
      • DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
      • Sound system problems
      • PC Card problems
      • Printer problems
      • Modem problems
    • Develop good computing habits
    • If you need further assistance
      • Before you call
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: Hot Keys
    • Volume Mute
    • Instant password security
      • Power usage profile
    • Stand By mode
    • Hibernation mode
    • Display modes
    • Display brightness
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
    • Keyboard hot keys
  • Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
  • Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
    • Getting Started
      • ConfigFree Main Screen
      • Starting ConfigFree
      • Configuring ConfigFree
    • ConfigFree Utilities
      • Connectivity Doctor
      • Device Settings
      • Profile Settings
      • Quick Connect
    • Using Auto Switch
      • Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)
      • Auto Switch (SSID)
  • Glossary
  • Index