Toshiba M35-S456 M35-S4561 User Manual

Table of Contents

Satellite® M35 Series User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
- 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
  - Setting up your software
  - Registering your computer with Toshiba
  - Adding external devices
- Connecting to a power source
- Charging the main battery
- Using the computer for the first time
  - Opening the display panel
  - Turning on the power
- Using the TouchPad™
  - Scrolling with the TouchPad™
  - Using the Control buttons
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Installing additional memory (optional)
  - Removing a memory module
- 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
- 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

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
- Backing up your files
  - Restoring your work
- Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
  - Drive components and control buttons
  - DVD-ROM drive components
  - CD/DVD control buttons
  - Inserting a disc
  - Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
  - Removing a disc with the computer off
  - Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs
- Using PC Cards
  - Hot swapping
- Using Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards
- Setting up for communications
  - Connecting the modem to a phone line
  - Connecting your computer to a network
- Powering down the computer
  - Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command
  - Using Hibernation Mode
  - Using Standby Mode
- Toshiba’s online resources
- Using your computer at the office
- Using a computer lock
- Caring for your computer
  - Cleaning the computer
  - Moving the computer

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
  - Battery Notice
  - Power management
  - Using additional batteries
- Charging the batteries
  - Maximizing battery life
  - Charging the main battery
  - Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring battery power
  - Determining remaining battery power
  - Conserving battery power
  - Power profiles in Windows XP
  - Using a hot key to set the power profile
- Additional options for power
  - What to do when the battery runs low
  - What to do when the battery alarm sounds
- Changing the main battery
  - Removing the battery from the computer
  - Inserting the battery in the computer
- Disposing of used batteries
- Traveling tips

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
  - Setting up your printer

Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity
- Exploring the desktop
  - Finding your way around the desktop
- Setting up for communications
  - Determining the COM port
  - 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
- Using the i.LINK® port
- Inserting and removing hard drives
- Inserting and removing PC Cards
  - Inserting a PC Card
  - Removing a PC Card
  - Setting up a PC Card for your computer
- Using SD™ Cards
  - Inserting an SD™ Card
  - Removing an SD™ Card
- Connecting your modem to a telephone line
  - Connecting to a phone line
- Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module

Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
- Fnesse®
  - Starting Fnesse®
  - 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
  - Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility
  - CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
- 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

Glossary

Index