Home

TOSHIBA M40X Series User`s Manual

image

Contents

1. 3 12 User s Manual Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad manoir tune eae eek dees a fake 4 1 Using the internal modem 0 2c neun nun eee 4 2 EAN uiui ee ee eg ae ae a 4 5 Wireless LAN us uu eh err eri diet ee ae et eee 4 6 Using optical disc drives 0 00 cee 4 7 Express Media Player 2 sea 4 2 au 22 aaa bg bea eee ee 4 11 Writing CDs on a CD RWIDVD ROM drive eeseee nnn 4 11 Writing CDs DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording 200 cece eee eee 4 14 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive cee 4 18 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 1 0 0 0c cece eee nnn 4 21 DLA for TOSHIBA cosse eee Rr UR Ri a eee a a een 4 23 InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum 2rruer ernennen nennen 4 23 TOSHIBA Virtual Sound Hu2senrenen en nennen nennen 4 26 elg 4 27 Setting up more than onedisplay llle nn 4 27 Cleaning the computer 00 0c eee eee 4 27 Media Care uu ocu ee er Rx x ee eee ee ann 4 28 Moving the computer 0 0 2 0 e eee 4 29 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys sa a we gee eS 5 1 F1 F12function keys oins ek eee eee aaa a ar 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 0 0 00 c eects 5 2 Hotkeys 2 at 2 re RR RU GG Be a SEND See bee ee eee 5 3 Windows special keys 2002 c cece ee 5 4 Keypad overlay ue rr See ne eee eee eee
2. TEN T Esc S na JE i r ei Fa ES cJ Jr ai m E I a RR T rr T Tun Y K ri TEEPE EE EEE Ee rrrrrrr Ar Shi e Yr T er IE 3 Cm T The numeric keypad overlay U S User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold down Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding down Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use it for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If t
3. Before using Fn 1 and Fn 2 you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming 1 Utility The Utility only supports the following application windows Microsoft Internal Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Reader and the icons on the desktop Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows XP One activates the start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button Cm This key activates the Windows XP start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys below Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay t PgDn 3
4. User s Manual 8 9 Optional Devices 5 Grasp the module and pull it out 7 N Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Removing the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure its screw 7 Replace the battery Additional battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adapter If you frequently carry the computer to different sites such as your home and office having an AC adapter at each location reduces the weight and bulk of your load 8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices Parallel printer You can connect any standard Centronics compatible parallel printer to your computer All you need is a parallel printer cable Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly To connect a printer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert one end of the cable into the computer s parallel port 3 Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer s parallel port Insert the other end of the cable into the printer s parallel connector Fasten the connector
5. DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s Hard Disk Drive to the disc Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed 4 16 User s Manual Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc
6. USB device does not work TV output signal Problem Display on TV is poor No display Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US or PAL Europe Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If problems persist contact your dealer Y If you turn the computer off in Standby mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device User s Manual 9 13 Troubleshooting Standby Hibernation Problem The system will not enter Standby Hibernation Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F2 key to set Date Time Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 memory modules Problem The computer hangs up and issues beep sounds A long leep three short beeps three short beeps and then a long beep Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows
7. W Do not remove install the memory module The computer or the module could be damaged W Do not remove the Battery Pack In any of the above cases the standby configuration will not be saved If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature You can use the panel power off feature 3 10 User s Manual Getting Started T pie Enabling Standby You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click start click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer W When the computer is shut down in standby mode the po
8. Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s Hard Disk Drive to the disc Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting W Change users in the Windows XP operating system W Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel W Start a communication application such as a modem W Apply impact or vibration to the computer Wi Install remove or connect external devices including the followin
9. Headphone Jack 8 Wireless Communication Switch 3 Microphone Jack 9 Wireless Communication LED 4 PC card slot 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 5 Multiple Digital Media Card slot 11 i Link IEEE1394 Port 6 Multiple Digital Media Card slot 12 FAN Vent Access LED The right side of the computer This feature is available depending on the model you purchased p Volume Control Q Headphone Jack Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers or headphones The headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers 2 2 User s Manual The Grand Tour L an Microphone Jack PC Card Slot Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Su SD SmartMedia e b S400 IEEE1394 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Access LED Infrared Port Wireless Communication Switch Wireless Communication LED Universal Serial Bus USB Port i LINK IEEE1394 Port Fan Vent The standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductive type mini jack for a monaural microphone The PC Card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC Card Type II You can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI adapter Ethernet adapter or flash memory card The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot allows you to use media cards from digit
10. Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and time in BIOS setup with the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Press F2 to set the date in System Date 3 Press F2 to set the time in System Time Optional Devices for information on installing Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all periph eral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Replace the battery pack and or connect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the power If problems persist contact your dealer 9 14 User s Manual Troubleshooting Modem LAN Problem Communication software can t initialize the modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Problem Cannot access LAN LAN jack and the Wak
11. Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer B Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product recovery disc All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first 1 time which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics B General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits User s Manual Getting Started General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of d
12. able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs Data written to a CD R DVD R R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW RW RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R RW RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD R RW standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data Two types of DVD R R RW RW RAM discs are on the market data and video Use a video disc to store video data You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer s DVD ROM drive You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media
13. 4 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury 2 Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contact
14. 6 10 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 6 Slide the battery pack latch then pull the battery out of the bay Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps below AR The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose ofthe battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 2 3 Turn the computer s power off Disconnect all cables connected to the computer Hold the battery pack so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face the connectors on the computer Gently press the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks into place Installing the battery pack User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor i Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows login password User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Launch TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt User Password WB Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer Not Registered Click to delete a registered password Before you can delete a p
15. Front 37 3mm Rear Weight 3 1kg 6 83lbs i Dimensions and weight may vary with various configurations Above dimensions and weights are measured at a specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum dimensions and weight of the actual product Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C to 35 C 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C to 65 C Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating sea level to 10 000 feet Non operating sea level to 40 000 feet User s Manual Specifications Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication System Communication Protocol Communication Speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 V 92 only for USA and Canada Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 Former CCITT ch2 Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 V 92 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 4 1333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 5466
16. Internet Explorer Favorites menu To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window It also provides the following functions by customizing the settings To open a file stored in a predefined folder To quickly launch your frequently used applications which have been registered This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use To start the utility To access this utility click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as the audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs Inc in United States The audio filter enables you to enjoy the sound and music of better quality on your computer This utility has the function to set up the speed read of CD DVD drive You can set up one of the modes Normal Mode can read data early and Quiet Mode can lessen noise User s Manual Introduction Options SS You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to us
17. Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data m Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or Version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd DVD Multi drive and DVD Super Multi can use DVD RAM DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION Double Layer Wi If the disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it Wi The actual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW RW RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used W There are t
18. S I MS i 1 TouchPad control buttons 2 TouchPad TouchPad and control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using AR Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against it The TouchPad could be damaged The TouchPad has similar functions to a two button mouse with a scroll wheel For some functions you can tap it instead of pressing a button User s Manual Operating Basics 1 You can customize pointing device actions in Mouse Properties Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse Properties window Click Click the left control button or tap the TouchPad one time Double click Click the left control button twice or tap the TouchPad twice Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad Scroll Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Using the internal modem T This section describes how to make settings and connect the modem Refer to the computer s online help files for more information Refer also to the online help files for your modem software The internal modem does not support the voice functions descri
19. and back on to clear instant security Problems above remain Refer to your software s documentation to unresolved or other determine if the software is causing the difficulty problems occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot Insert a system diskette and reboot from hard drive There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Slow performance Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter Contact your dealer if the problems continue Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes password User s Manual 9 7 Troubleshooting CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a disc in the drive Some discs run correctly but others do not Cannot write correctly Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the disc is dirty If it
20. any of the following actions W Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel W Bump or cause vibration to the computer W Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice W Open the DVD drive Wi Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format A maximum of about 2 hours of video data can be written in DVD Video format to DVD R R RW RW disc WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more over disk space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly About Disc Manager WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you previously set in CE DVD RAM recorder Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVDRAM DVD VR format on DVD RW and DVD Video format on DVD RW About recorded DVDs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players
21. be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe United Kingdom USA UL approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved C 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Appendix D If your computer is stolen Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased io Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer Wi In which country was your computer stolen B What type of machine do you have B What was the model number PA number B What was the serial num
22. change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below For the ATI Chipset Click start Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button and choose Displays Click the TV button to open the TV Properties dialog box oapun Adjust the TV properties accordingly For the Intel Chipset 1 Click start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes 2 Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box 3 Click Setting tab 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Click the Graphic Properties button and choose TV 6 Adjusting the TV settings e i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as E Digital video cameras E Hard disk drives B MO drives Wi optical disc drives i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply 8 12 User s Manual Optional Devices Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer Do no
23. closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 1 After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have 1 set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter 1 If a USB Floppy Disk drive is connected make sure the drive is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button to remove it 2 Open the display panel 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started 3 Press the computer s power button and release E Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During setup you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen Be sure to read the Windows Operating System End User License Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all di
24. computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Security lock 8 14 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem User s Manual TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc Wi isolate the problem Using the tools available to you such as the troubleshooting tips in this chapter try to discover the specific actions that caused the problem The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few
25. equipment B Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following W Medical equipment such as life support systems equipment used in operations etc W Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc and exhaust systems for smoke W Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act the Construction Standard Act etc WB Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above B Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the safe maintenance of public function etc because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use Wi Traffic control equipment for air railroad road marine transport etc WB Equipment used in atomic power plants etc WB Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above User s Manual xvii General Precautions A 1 Warning Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place such as a crowded commuter train Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation thereby causing respiratory troubles Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or near medical electric equipment Do not bring medical electric equipment close to the product Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction Turn OFF th
26. for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you use the display to be used when the computer is booted This setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display 7 2 User s Manual HW Setup CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode Y It is displayed in Pentium M model only Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy disk drive N Selects the Network C Selects optical device FDD is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external hard disk drive To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below
27. in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment D Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of 1 your equipment User s Manual XXV Preface xxvi TOSHIBA M40X Series TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories 1 Basic features are described in a separate pamphlet AR Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Check to make sure you have all the following items Hardware B TOSHIBA M40X Series Portable Personal Computer B Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord B USB Floppy Disk Drive provided with some models B Modular cable for modem provided with some models User s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional E The following software preinstalled on your hard disk Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional TOSHIBA Utilities DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA ConfigFree T
28. is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the disc s documentation Check the type of disc you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Recordable CD R CD RW CD Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the optical disc section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions W Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA E Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing W Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording W Do notrun or start other software during writing W Do not jarthe computer during writing W Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 9 8 User s Manual Troubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed
29. it Press gently until it locks into place Buttons The CD DVD button can be assigned special functions in the TOSHIBA Controls Properties CD DVD play control buttons In addition to the power button the following four buttons control functions of the optical disc drive and Digital Audio Data Play Pause Starts or pauses play Stop Stops play Next Advances to the next track chapter or data Previous Returns to the previous track chapter or data User s Manual Operating Basics 1 If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Express Media Player 1 T Express Media Player is availble depending on the model you purchased Express Media Player is a quick play feature that enables users to perform DVD and CD playback without using Windows Press F1 to show the pop up guide for Express Media Player This guide is available while Express Media Player is active Press F2 to display the settings menu To change your language setting use the cursor keys and Enter to navigate to General Setup Language Select lt list gt and choose a language from the list Express Media Player is available only for the LCD and has the following restrictions 1 Express Media Player does not support LCD CRT CRT TV LCD TV and Multi Monitor 2 Depending the video being played noise may be present 3 When WinDVD uses pre installation 4 Externa
30. may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc TOSHIBA Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as the audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs Inc in United States The audio filter enables you to enjoy the sound and music of better quality on your computer 4 26 User s Manual Operating Basics TV Out Use the TV Out port to connect to a television Be sure to use a 4 pin type S video cable For more details see Appendix B 4 Ba E TV Out Port Setting up more than one display You can set up your computer to utilize more than one display effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors The Display Properties window allows you to adjust more precisely the relative positioning of the two displays when they are configured as an extended desktop On the Display Properties window the two displays can be positioned horizontally vertically or in any diagonal configuration you wish F If an external display will not be connected next time you use your 1 computer you should cancel any extended desktop or clone display settings before shutting down your computer Clone display settings are those whe
31. module in this slot 1 8 User s Manual Introduction Ports depending on configuration External monitor Universal Serial Bus i LINK IEEE1394 Infrared TV Out Parallel Multimedia Sound system Express Media Player Headphone jack Microphone jack 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer has three Universal Serial Bus USB ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enable data transfer speeds more than 40 times faster than USB 1 1 which this computer also supports The USB drives may be used to transfer data at Low Full and High speeds This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras The serial infrared port is compatible with the Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards The 4 pin S Video port is compatible with PAL or NTSC TV standard supporting Macrovision 7 02 copy protection This port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device Windows Operating System compatible sound system provides internal speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone Some computers in this series are equipped with the Express Media Player This Player let you use the computer s fixed optical disc drive as a stand alone audio CD player DVD player A standard 3 5mm headphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of monaur
32. only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion User s Manual 1 Wi Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating ofthe AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60Hz in most of North and south America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East W Ifyou use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable E To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm W When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface W Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local authorities for disposal instructions W When traveling do not check the computer as baggage You can put your computer through an X ray security machine but never put your computer through a metal detector If you have the computer checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer W When traveling with the hard drive remov
33. problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Memory card error occurs Sound system Problem No sound is heard Procedure Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 11 Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation Double tapping does not work Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it You may also press Fn F9 to enable the Touch Pad and then try again to move it Try changing the double click speed se
34. product is supplied with a network port please refer to the paragraph Network connection Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH User s Manual XV General Precautions The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be E Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area W Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted Network connection Class A warning If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network Class A radiation limits will be observed in accordance with technical conventions This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment other devices in the near surrounding area may suffer interference Consequently please do not use this product in such environments for exampl
35. speed maximum ultra speed media User s Manual The Grand Tour DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support The full size DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other paio edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 3 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum ultra speed media DVD R DL write 2 4 speed maximum This drive can not use discs that allow writing faster than 8 or more speed DVD R DVD R with Single Layer 4 or more speed DVD RW DVD RW 3 speed DVD RAM or ultra speed CD RW DVD Super Multi drive The full siza DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other pmi o edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 3 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW writ
36. tab Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup Window Th HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config Parallel Printer and USB There are also these three buttons OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Parallel Printer Some models are equipped with Parallel Printer tab This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi directional ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port ECP For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard This setting should be used with some other Bi directional parallel devices Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or
37. the indicator does not light 6 2 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected Green Indicates the AC adapter is connected and supplying proper power to the computer No light Indicates the AC adapter is not connected Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected Blue Green The power button will shinning blue while power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on The power indicator in front of computer will shinning green while system is on Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries E Battery pack E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adapter is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source The battery is a disposable item When its operation becomes short even when fully charged replace it with a new one User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes W The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if no
38. the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value device driver A progra
39. there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Saver User s Manual Introduction Hard Disk Drive Automatic Power Off System Automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad Overlay Power on Password Battery Save Mode Instant Security Panel Power Off On Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically brings the system to standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby Mode or System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security are available supervisor and user This feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Battery Save Mode in the TOSHIBA Power Saver A hotkey function blanks the screen providing quick and easy data security This feature turns p
40. to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s external monitor port parallel port USB port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment User s Manual FCC information Model Name Toshiba M40X FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Wi Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver W Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w
41. 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed Hard Disk Drive CD DVD FDD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable Legacy USB support If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse keyboard and FDD by setting the Legacy USB Support to enable LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN function Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN function 7 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Se
42. 6 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis A 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes when the display is set to an external monitor CRT Display Colour Depth bpp Refresh Rate Hz Resolution 800 x 600 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16 bpp 60 75 32 bpp 60 75 2048 x 1536 16 bpp 60 32 bpp 60 User s Manual Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer s LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor Follow the steps below For ATI Chipset 1 ak wn Click start gt Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab and click Advanced Click the Displays tab Select the external display device you wish to use It must be connected to the computer in order to be selected In the resulting properties box if any additional options are available for your particular device set then to your liking Finally click the ATI Overlay tab to adjust the video overlay properties For Intel Chipset 1 e Clic
43. CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled Record Now DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following B Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product W Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents W Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss ofthe recorded contents 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting
44. Conditions in your product Resource Guide Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer The graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode User s Manual xiii General Precautions Main Memory Disclaimer The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors Copy Protection Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Hard Disk Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating sy
45. Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting W Change users in the Windows XP operating system W Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem W Apply impact or vibration to the computer Wi Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display optical digital devices W Use ofthe Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice W Open the drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the Hard Disk Drive to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled Record Now DLA licensed by Sonic S
46. ERRA RES TAM 9 17 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Modes Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix D If your computer is stolen Glossary User s Manual xxi TOSHIBA M40X Series TOSHIBA M40X Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA M40X Series computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability including multimedia devices and it is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA M40X Series computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer Manual contents This manual has nine chapters four appendices and a glossary Chapter 1 ntr
47. OSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility Online Manual W Backup Media and Addtional Software Product Recovery Disc Additional Software CD Express Media Player Recovery CD indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA Documentation W TOSHIBA M40X Series Personal Computer User s Manual BW TOSHIBA M40X Series Quickstart Wi Instruction Manual for safety and comfort B Warranty Information 1 2 User s Manual Introduction Features The TOSHIBA M40X Series computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Chip Set Depending on the model you purchased Mobile Intel Celeron M Processor 350J 360J 370 Intel Pentium M Processor 730 740 750 760 770 Mobile Intel 915PM 915GM 910GML Express Chipset ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 X600 X600SE GPU Chipset Built in controlle
48. PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO005 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANOO2 All other countries regions ATAAB AN003 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Important Notice Copyrighted works including but not limited to music video computer program databases are protected by copyright laws Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws you cannot copy modify assign transmit or otherw
49. Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below E ncase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive or Hard Disk Drive connected to a 16 bit PC card modem speed might be slow or communication might be interrupted If modem speed is low or communication is interrupted when you are using modem please check and set CPU speed to Maximum by TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility 4 4 User s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting LAN i Connecting the LAN cable f e To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector
50. TOSHIBA M40X Series TOSHIBA M40X Series User s Manual Copyright 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under copyright law this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA M40X Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition March 2005 Ownership and copyright of music video computer programs databases etc are protected by the copyright laws These copyrighted materials may be copied for private use at home only If beyond the limitation above you copy including to transform data formats or modify these materials transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of copyright owners you may be subject to claims for compensation for damage and or criminal penalities due to infringements of copyrights or personal rights Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions a
51. acturing information may vary Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTE 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata Ku Fukuoka Japan CAUTION This appliance contains a laser ern KLacsh tpropuxr system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER TO EN 60825 1 PRODUCT To use this model properly read the 273 1 v Y Stt instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure User s Manual ix CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED BNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDG UDSATTELSE FOR STRALING VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne meer
52. afety and comfort 3 4 User s Manual Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adapter can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adapter to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connecting the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC output plug to the DC IN input port on the back of the computer Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into alive wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the display panel Opening the display 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you 6 V Use reasonable care when opening and
53. ake computer in Standby or Hibernation mode during data is being transferred The computer could become unstable or data in the memory card would be lost 8 6 User s Manual Optional Devices Memory card care 4 Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 2 3 Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a memory card while read write is in progress The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot Press the memory card until you hear it click into place Do not twist or bend memory cards Do not expose memory cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid After using a memory card return it to its case Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM This section describes how to install and remove a memory module AN v Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer with the Shut Down option in the Windows start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost Some memory modules can be ph
54. al microphone input User s Manual 1 9 Introduction Communications Modem LAN Wireless LAN depends on the model you purchased Security Security Lock Slot Special features An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 or V 92 depending on the region The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbps 100BASE TX Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems that support the following 802 11a g wireless LAN module 802 11g wireless LAN module It has a Frequency Channel Selection 2 4 or 5 GHz and allows roaming over multiple channels Boot up password protection Two level password architecture Receives an optional security lock in order to anchor the computer to a desk or other large heavy object The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hotkeys Display Automatic Power off Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when
55. al still cameras and various forms of portable information equipment This function is available depending on the model you purchased The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Access LED lights up when the Multiple Digital Media Card is accessed This function is available depending on the model you purchased This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA Fast InfraRed FIR standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible devices This function is available depending on the model you purchased The wireless communication switch turns on the wireless networking transceiver The Wireless Communication LED beside it indicates that wireless networking is turned on This function is available depending on the model you purchased Indicates whether the wireless LAN is active or not This function is available depending on the model you purchased The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 port enables USB equipped devices such as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers to be connected to the computer Connect an external device such as a digital video camera to this port for high speed data transfer This only applies the i LINK model of the computer This feature may not be present depending on your configuration FAN Vent helps CPU keep from overheating User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour N To prevent possible over heating of th
56. areful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with its base 6 Push the centre of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks in place 7 N If the disc is not seated properly when the drawer is closed it might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Closing the drive drawer User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics Removing compact discs To remove the disc follow the steps below Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical disc indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open it wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened W When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open E Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the drawer it could fly off the spindlend cause injury 2 The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the it gently and lift it out Removing a disc 3 Push the centre of the drawer to close
57. assword you must first enter the current password correctly Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or Ok At the time of a startup of a computer this text is displayed when you can ask for the input of a password Supervisor password If you set a supervisor password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following W Register or delete the supervisor password W Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password If you registered a password start the computer by entering the password manually i The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot mode not in Hibernation or Standby mode To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD Enter Password xxxxxxxx Enter the Password Press Enter 6 12 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes If you enter the password incorrectly three consecutive times 1 the computer shuts down You must turn on the computer again and re enter the password Power up modes The computer has three power up modes E Hibernation saves data in memory to the hard disk W Standby Power remains on s
58. aving data in RAM but the CPU and all other devices enter sleep mode Wi Boot does not save data in memory e Refer also to the section Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting u 1 Started Panel power off on In AC mode this feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened In Battery mode the Hibernation feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and cannot turn it back on when the panel is opened The Standby feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down 1 Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System automatic Standby Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Standby or Hibernation mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special Features in Chapter 1 Introduction for an explanation of how to set the duration User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes 6 14 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN and USB 1 Some models are not equipped with Parallel Printer tab and or CPU
59. bed in the help files All data and fax functions are supported E ncase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack W Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord indicated in this manual 4 2 User s Manual Operating Basics Region selection le Telecommunication regulations vary from one country region to another So you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the country region in which it will be used 1 Open the Modem Region Select application It is located on the Programs menu at TOSHIBA gt Networking Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take eff
60. ber 8 digits B When wasit stolen i e date B What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft on paper please follow these procedures E Fillin the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below Wi Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased Wi Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Country stolen Machine type e g TOSHIBA M40X Model number Serial number eg 123456786 I Date stolen Year Month Day UL Owner s details Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax D 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics po
61. cklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas Memory cards Wireless LAN CD RW DVD ROM drive Real Time Clock i LINK IEEE1394 DVD Super Multi drive Diskette drive W System start up W PC Card E Self test W Printer E Power W Monitor E Overheating power down B Sound system B AC Power E Pointing device E Battery E USB B Password E LAN W Keyboard W Standby Hibernation W LCD panel B Memory expansion M Hard disk drive B Modem E E is 9 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test B Power Sources B Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed This screen image is one a examples You may see the different screen image depending on the model you oN purchased ione is ST sr Fe ma mea This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the computer s BIOS If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed B The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages
62. d Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular softwa
63. deo make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean a Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour Writable discs This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use Record Now to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs DVDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs is maximum 24 speed DVD R and DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once CD RW DVD ROM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter le Y The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24
64. disc in the drive Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the disc is dirty If itis wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some discs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software s needs Check the disc s documentation Check the type of disc you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R Double Layer DVD R Double Layer is supported by DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer only CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive User s Manual 9 9 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write correctly Diskette drive Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Wi Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA E Do not use the mouse or keyboard durin
65. e The following options are available Memory Modules Two memory module can be installed in this computer One module is underneath the keyboard while the other module can be accessed through the compartment on the bottom of the computer Use only PC2700 compatible DDR memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details Battery Pack AC adapter USB FDD Kit An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adapter for each site so you will not have to carry the adapter with you Lets you attach a floppy disk drive to your computer by means of a USB cable User s Manual Introduction 1 16 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Certain types of notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features pmi o Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in the closed
66. e up on LAN does not work Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options Properties in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adapter is connected You cannot access a LAN using the computer s battery power If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 9 15 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Ba
67. e 10 speed maximum ultra speed media This drive can not use discs that allow writing faster than 8 or more speed DVD R DVD R with Single Layer 4 or more speed DVD RW DVD RW 3 speed DVD RAM or ultra speed CD RW User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adapter to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adapter Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer or an AC adapter certified by TOSHIBA 2 12 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics E Setting up your work space for your health and safety Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for safety and comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability pie Connecting the AC adapter Opening the display Turning on the power
68. e Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the battery pack Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes T T T Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack about 12 or longer about 4 or longer RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or Battery pack The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time The same factors affect charge time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions Wi The battery is extremely hot or cold To make sure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adapter connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging Once a battery pack is fully charged it is recommended that you operate the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely discharges Doing so exte
69. e CPU never block the fan vent Back side The following figure shows the computer back panel 1 Security Lock 5 Parallel Port 2 DC IN 19V Jack 6 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 3 RGB Monitor Port 7 Modem Jack 4 TV Out Port 8 LAN Jack The back side of the computer Some models are not equipped with a Parallel Port WCE Security Lock A security cabel attaches to this port The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Jh OC DC IN 19V Jack The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC DC IN 19V adapter RGB Monitor Port This 15 pin port lets you connect an external video display to the computer TV Out Port Plug a 4 pin S video cable into this connector for output of NTSC or PAL signal 6 gt Parallel Port This 25 pin parallel port is used to connect a A parallel printer or other parallel device It supports Extended Capabilities Port ECP standard Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 ports USB Ports enable USB equipped devices such as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers to be connected to the computer Modem Jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line 2 4 User s Manual The Grand Tour LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The ether adap
70. e Control Panel Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 2 Click start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator Click the Capture button then capture the video data from the DVCamcorder via IEEE1394 Click the Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the edit track Click the Make Movie button in the top bar Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the centre of right side Put a blank DVD R R disc or an erased DVD RW RW disc in the drive Click start to record to the disc When recording is finished the tray opens 4 24 User s Manual Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD Editing digital video Log in with Administra
71. e Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions Wi use of certain external peripheral products Wi use of battery power instead of AC power Wi use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications Wi use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections Wi use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Wi use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously Wi use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level Wi use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your Resource Guide CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental
72. e Wireless communication switch near an automatic door fire alarm or other automatic control equipment Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference Radio waves can potentially affect them causing an accident due to malfunction Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used If any effect is caused turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch Otherwise radio waves can potentially affect other equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction When using the product in a car check with the automobile dealer if the car has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility EMC Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving Depending on car model the product can rarely affect car electronic equipment if it is used in a car Note Do not use this product in the following places Near a microwave oven or other environment which generates a magnetic field Near any place or equipment that generates static electricity or radio interference Depending on the environment in a place where radio waves cannot reach the product xviii TOSHIBA M40X Series TOSHIBA M40X Series Table of Contents General Precautions Wireless LAN and your Health H
73. e a living room otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference Information on the secure writing of optical disc Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully stored on recordable optical disc CD R CD RW and so forth Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation These situations may for example include W Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes Wi In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful xvi TOSHIBA M40X Ser
74. e of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte mode A method of operation for example the boot mode standby mode or the hibernation mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files Glossary 6 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement Oo operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output c
75. eature must be enabled in two places in Power Options Hibernate tab and TOSHIBA Power Saver Basic Setup tab Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby mode will be lost Wi You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Wi Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature E You can use the panel power off feature 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started Starting Hibernation Y You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed 4 Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options Select the Hibernation tab Select Enable Hibernate then click OK button Open Toshiba Power Saver Select Setup Action tab Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and W
76. ect 2 The Region Selection icon appears on the Windows Task Bar 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu W When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically W When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics Modem
77. ed from the computer wrap the drive in a non conducting material such as cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive in the computer Your can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never but the drive through a metal detector W When traveling do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks Wi Protect your computer battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight W When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and or humidity ranges condensation may form on or within the computer To avoid damaging the computer allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer When taking the computer from low temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high temperature conditions into a cooler environments allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before turning or power W When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned TOSHIBA M40X Series Wi Bef
78. eee ee a EAE 5 5 Generating ASCII characters ille nnne 5 6 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions lseseeeeeeeee e nh n 6 1 Power indicators lees Rh nnn 6 2 Battery tyDes 232 Fhe 2 20 be ES a Da de d edi a 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 00 0 eee eee 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 2 0c eee 6 10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 20 0 II 6 12 Power up Modes 00 cece eee 6 13 Panel power offlon sisse hh hah 6 13 System automatic StandbylHibernation leeleeeeeeeee 6 13 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 1 tk tr xem a re ERU een ear cena UR ae Runs 7 1 HW Setup Window 200 aa aaa a ea nnn 7 1 XX TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 8 Optional Devices PO Card IM 8 2 SD MMC SM MS MS Pro xD Memory cards 8 4 Memory expansion 0 0 cece eee hh 8 7 Additional battery pack 0 n nnn 8 10 Additional AC adapter 0 0 ccc eee 8 10 Parallel printer agruras p 0 au eee et aad wee a Rear rr ERROR eee an 8 11 External Monitor u ee ee nn 8 11 Television fics idu au aan a ee ee nn 8 12 LLINK IEEE1394 R ende ERE ub del ee 8 12 Security lock oiae eee le a an nn a a RR nn RA RR nen 8 14 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 0 2 e cece eee eee 9 1 Hardware and system checklist llle 9 3 TOSHIBA support 4 zu 000 2 00000 a UEE PERRA Rr P
79. efer to each utility s online manual help files or readme files TOSHIBA Power There are two ways to display the Windows XP Saver Control Panel The default is Category View TOSHIBA Power Saver is under the Performance and Maintenance item TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services TOSHIBA PC TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic Diagnostic Tool information on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed You can boot TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar As follows start gt All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool 1 12 User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Controls DVD Player ConfigFree TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA DLA for TOSHIBA This utility allows you to do the following two sections B Buttons There are 8 kinds of menu in the pull down menu list The default value of CD DVD button is CD DVD CD DVD TV out TOSHIBA Assist Select your program Default Mail soft Default Browser Disable Button Microsoft Office One Note 2003 B Media Apps Select the application for audio and video playback The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click Inter Video WinDVD ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control o
80. eft and Right Speakers 3 CD DVD Button 9 Touch Pad 4 Play Pause 10 Touch Pad Control Buttons 5 Stop 6 Next The front with the display open This feature is available depending on the model you purchased Display Screen The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics at a resolution up to 2048x1536 pixels Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on the AC adapter the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The brightness level is intended to save battery power F To prolong the life of your display screen use a screen saver when you re not working the computer and it is idle 2 6 User s Manual The Grand Tour O a 2 J gt u Y Power Button CD DVD Button Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off There is an LED inside the power button which shines blue when the system is on Pressing this button in the power off condition will run Express Media Player Once Express Media Player is launched Power indicator turns on and the audio button is enable Meanwhile when Express Media Player is running pressing this button will do nothing Pressing this button in the power on or standby conditions will launch Windows Media Player WinDVD This function is available depending on the model you purchased When you use Express Media Player this function is available depending on the model you purchased please assi
81. em Various hot key for system control Refreshable Complete ACPI 1 0b Function User s Manual Introduction Power Battery Pack RTC Battery AC adapter FDD Devices TouchPad Display 8 cell Li lon smart battery pack with 14 8V 4300mAh capacity Approximately 4 12 hours or longer charging time to 100 battery capacity system on Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100 battery capacity system off Discharge time in shutdown mode is approximately 1 month The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock RTC and calender It is good with no external power source for 1 month on average The universal AC adapter provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord External USB Floppy Disk Drive depends on the model purchased A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer 15 4 TFT screen with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA 15 0 TFT screen with a resolution of 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels XGA User s Manual 1 5 Introduction Disks Fixed hard disk CD RW DVD ROM drive Either one 40 0 billion bytes 37 26GB 60 0 billion bytes 55 88GB 80 0 billion bytes 74 52GB 100 0 billion bytes 93 16GB 120 0 billion bytes 111 78GB Bus Master IDE 9 5m m 2 5 HDD Support Ultra DMA 100 Some model
82. eo or DVD R RW or DVD R RW to CD R RW using the RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to backup a DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc that was made with other software on adifferent DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and DVD ROM amp CD R RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data disc 1 Click the Options button RY on
83. epending on the format of data transmitted 4 6 User s Manual Operating Basics Security 1 Be sure to enable WEP encryption function Otherwise your computer could be left wide open to illicit access via the Wireless LAN and may result in an intrusion leading to the theft or even loss of stored data among other things Moreover the owner of an Internet connection is responsible for all browsing downloading and uploading activities on said connection an unsecure Wireless network connected directly to the Internet is an open invitation for outsiders to abuse your ISP account privaleges Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP function 2 TOSHIBA is not liable for data packet theft due to the use of the Wireless LAN and any damage thereof Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable wireless LAN function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals Check the LED It stops glowing when the wireless communication function is off Wireless communication LED The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions LED status Indication LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off LED glows Wireless communication switch is on Using optical disc drives The illustrations in this section might differ sli
84. ery Amber DC IN green DC IN green No battery Operates No charge installed or no No charge LED Battery off charge LED Battery off DC IN green DC IN green User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Power on Power off no operation AC adapter Battery capacity Operates not is above low LED Battery off connected battery trigger DC IN off point Battery capacity Operates is below low Alarm sounds depending battery trigger on the Low Battery Alarm point itemof CMOS SETUP menu amp TOSHIBA Power Saver setting LED Battery flashes amber DC IN off Battery capacity Computer goes into exhausted Hibernation or shuts down depending on the TOSHIBA Power Saver setting No battery No operation installed LED Battery off DC IN off Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber Amber Green No light The battery charge is low The AC adapter must be connected to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adapter is connected and charging the battery Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions
85. ether are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system Glossary 2 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time
86. ever remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function 2 To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adapter connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adapter to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet Th
87. except the TOSHIBA logo B Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally Wi The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer 9 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adapter connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adapter doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow green Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it I
88. extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your discs If your discs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the centre out do not wipe in a circular direction around the disc If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy data on diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields 4 28 User s Manual Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation W Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Built in Hard Dis
89. f communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks To start ConfigFree click the start Button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click ConfigFree Pressing Fn F9 in a Windows Operating System environment enables or disables the TouchPad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon You can create discs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data discs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with a CD R RW DVD ROM drive or a DVD Super Multi drive DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW or CD RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Virtual Sound CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to perform various tasks easily using Touch Pad It is useful in the following conditions To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window To open a page contained in the
90. f the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adapter still does not power the computer contact your dealer Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes User s Manual 9 5 Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC power cord is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Keyboard Procedure The battery may be discharged Connect the AC power cord to charge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging at once Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Plug in an appliance and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicato
91. g PC card USB devices external display optical digital devices W Use ofthe Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice W Open the drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the Hard Disk Drive to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use the RecordNow Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Vid
92. g writing Wi Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Wi Do not run or start other software during writing E Do not jar the computer during writing B Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer For information on diskette care refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the diskette drive probably causing the Infrared port Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration match s your software s needs Try another disk If you can access this disk the original disk not the disk drive is problem If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do not Make sure there is no obstruction blocking work as expected communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer 9 10 User s Manual Troubleshooting PC Card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC Card error occurs Memory Card Procedure Reseat the PC Card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If
93. ghtly from your drive but operation is the same for all optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adapter An ATAPI interface controller is used for disc drive operation When the computer is accessing a disc an indicator on the drive illuminates Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics Loading compact discs To load a disc follow the steps below 1 Turn on the power 2 a Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly Eject button Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual release with the eject hole 3 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open Pulling the drawer open 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics 4 Lay the disc label side up in the drawer inserting a QISC Be c
94. gn the CD DVD button to CD DVD in TOSHIBA Controls Properties Play Pause Stop Next Previous Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Stops playing the CD DVD or digital audio Skips forward to next tracks Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Skips back to previous tracks Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows9 Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Left and Right Speakers TouchPad TouchPad Control Buttons The audio speakers A pointing device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the TouchPad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Control buttons below the TouchPad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour System Status Indicators The following figures show the system indicator lights which illaminate when various computer operations are in progress 1 Hard Disk Drive LED 2 Optical Disc Drive LED Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that the Hard Disk Drive is being accessed Every time your computer runs a progra
95. he Express Media Player before you reinstall a Windows operating system Depends on configuration Restoring the complete system If pre installed files are damaged use the Express Media Player Recovery CD and the Product Recovery disc to restore them le g Some models do not have Express Media Player pre installed therefore 1 the Express Media Player Recovery CD is not available In these instances please refer to the procedure in Restoring the operating system as described below Restoring the Express Media Player To restore the Express Media Player follow the steps below 1 Load the Express Media Player Recovery CD in the optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When the boot menu appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursor keys to select the CD DVD drive in the Boot menu 4 Follow the on screen instructions and select Overwrite Installation using the cursor keys to restore the Express Media Player AR When you are using Delete all partitions the hard disk will be reformatted 5 and all data will be lost Restoring the operating system To restore the operating system and all pre installed software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Po
96. he computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen 5 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adapter and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adapter is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power on Power off no operation AC adapter Battery fully Operates No charge connected charged No charge LED Battery green LED Battery green DC IN green DC IN green Battery partially Operates Charge charged Charge LED Battery Amber LED Batt
97. hen I close the lid of my portable computer 8 Click the OK button non kwh Data save in Hibernation mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Built in Hard Disk Drive indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices AR Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode le If the computer is not used or accessed in any way including receipt of e mail for approximately 15 or 30 minutes when the AC adapter is connected the computer will automatically enter Standby mode TOSHIBA Power Saver default To restore operation press the power button If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance Standby precautions Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data Do not remove install memory or remove power components
98. hich the receiver is connected W Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s external monitor port parallel port USB port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Regulatory Information Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 vi TOSHIBA M40X Series EU Declaration of Conformity Ce TOSHIBA declares that the product Toshiba M40X conforms to the following Standards This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99 5 EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC for the supplied power adapter CE Marking
99. ht of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Below eye level X I 90 angles Foot rest Posture and positioning of the computer Wi Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed E Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs W Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine E Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain E Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare Wi Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes m If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes User s Manual 3 3 Getting Started Work habits A ke
100. ies General Precautions If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Safety Instruction for Wireless Products If your computer has a wireless function all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood before you attempt to use it This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your Wireless Products Limitation of Liability For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder fire beyond our responsibility action by third party other accident intentional or accidental mistakes by a user misuse use under abnormal conditions we do not take any responsibility For incidental damage loss of business profit business interruption etc occurring due to use or disability of the product we do not take any responsibility For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual we do not take any responsibility For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company we do not take any responsibility Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following
101. in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adapter Leave it connected if you are using this feature The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3 To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub User s Manual 4 5 Operati
102. ing the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to an automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack 7 Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat Source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly res
103. is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany phone 49 0 2131 158 01 For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website http epps toshiba teg com Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction Wi Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT User s Manual vii The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement fo
104. ise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright Please take notice that unauthorized copying modification assignment transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties User s Manual xi General Precautions General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for safety and comfort It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury W Avoid prolonged physical contact with the bottom of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury E If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting
105. k Drive and optical disc drive indicators on the computer Ifa diskette is in the diskette drive remove it W Ifadisc is in the optical disc drive remove it Also make sure the optical disc drive drawer is securely closed W Turn off the power to the computer W Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer W Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back where the interface ports are located W Close all port covers W Disconnect the AC adapter if it is connected W Use the carrying case when transporting the computer User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics 4 30 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 key enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys The typewriter keys and keypad overlay keys are gray The other keys are dark gray Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however be
106. k start Control Panel Appearance and Themes 2 Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box 3 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Intel Graphics Media Click the Setting tab Accelerator Driver Click the Graphic Properties button and choose TV Adjusting the TV settings B 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway KEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F User s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug coniguration must
107. king er anbragt udvendigt pa apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstraler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke pa apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig straling APPARATET BOR KUN ABNES AF FAGFOLK MED SAERLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmaekning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at uds tte sig for laserstr ling OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstr ining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHF HREN VON ANDEREN VORG NGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN K NNEN GEF HRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN TOSHIBA M40X Series Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual
108. l display output CRT S Video out is not supposed to support Writing CDs on a CD RW DVD ROM drive You can use the CD RW DVD ROM drive to write data to CD R RW discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled Record Now DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the CD RW DVD ROM drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents CD R discs can be written only once CD RW discs can be
109. lowing manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or Version 1 2 Victor Company of Japan Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd DVD Multi drive and DVD Super Multi can use DVD RAM If the disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The actual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW RW RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used There are two types of DVD R authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be
110. m opens a file or performs some other function in which it must access the Hard Disk Drive this light goes on O Optical Disc Drive This indicator lets you know when the Optical LED Disc Drive is being accessed 2 8 User s Manual The Grand Tour Keyboard Indicators t HH rock nun Enn Arrow mode Numeric mode Caps lock Arrow Mode When the Arrow mode icon lights green you can use the keypad overlay light gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric Mode You can use the keypad overlay light gray labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode icon lights green Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Caps Lock The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the Caps eet j Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter Optical Disc drive One of the following optical disc drives is installed in the computer CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD Super Multi drive either single layer or double layer support depending on the configuration of your computer An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a disc an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media The disc drive and its media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Vi
111. m that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc execute To interpret and execute an instruction F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps floppy disk A removable disk that st
112. may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that the optical disc drive is correctly inserted Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configura
113. message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened 6 6 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adapter to recharge the batteries 7 Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adapter Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Suspend or Standby mode Data will be lost Note 1 N
114. mory module socket cover 6 Fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection AN Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 8 8 User s Manual Optional Devices 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing a module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with the screw 9 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 10 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Removing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and loosen the screw securing the memory module socket cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up
115. nd descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA M40X series Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC OS 2 and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Celeron Intel Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation MS DOS Microsoft Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation TOSHIBA M40X Series Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual TruSurround XT TruBass Dialog Clarity SRS 8 and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is in corporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and othe
116. nds battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions Wi The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time B A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adapter 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Leaving the AC adapter connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery 6 8 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored by the TOSHIBA Power Saver Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1 Introduction W Wait for a moment after turning on the computer before trying to 1 monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity W With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as l
117. ng Basics Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems that comply with the 802 11g wireless LAN standard It supports the following B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128bit encryption algorithm Wake up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN W Frequency Channel Selection 5GHz and 2 4 GHz B Roaming over multiple channels B Card Power Management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption Wake up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN Wireless LAN Disclaimer The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperAG or SuperG function your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary d
118. nto a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case plase copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum Y The InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is availalbe depending on the model you purchased Installing WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum To install the InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum you must logon with administrator rights Before you install InterVideo WinDVD Creator close all programs 1 1 2 3 Insert the Additional Software CD ROM that contains WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum into your optical disc drive Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen When the installation is complete restart your computer when prompted for the changes to take effect Please refer to the on line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information When writing the Setup files for the program into a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum However there is a case where its playback sound is choppy AN OORUN co Click the Windows start button and select the Control Panel option Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in th
119. o TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations I Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulation keys Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the gray keys with white numbers become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off IJ Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off 5 2 User s Manual The Keyboard T Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad lo J fe J Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hotkeys wd Fn ESC Fn F1 e Fn F2 se Fn F3 Xx Fn F4 a o Fn F5 Volume Mute Turns the volume on and off Instant Security Enters screen saver mode and blanks the screen To restore your desktop press any key or use the TouchPad Power Save Modes Displays the power save modes and lets you change the
120. oduction is an overview of the computer s special features utilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and on restoring the preinstalled software Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices TouchPad the optical disc drives the internal modem LAN and wireless LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer diskettes and DVD CD ROMs User s Manual Preface Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hotkeys Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources Chapter 7 HW Setup introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hard Ware Setup program Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly The Appendices provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text Conventions This manual uses the following forma
121. olutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following B Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product W Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents B Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents User s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data m Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the fol
122. om shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the Hard disk drive to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions W Change users in the Windows XP operating system W Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or TouchPad closing opening the LCD panel W Start a communication application such as a modem W Apply impact or vibration to the PC Wi Install remove or connect external drives including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices W Open the optical disc drive If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics Writing CDs DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either
123. ommonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even O or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary ROM Rea
124. ong as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on W How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode to conserve battery power This mode has the following options W Display auto off W Hard Disk Drive auto off W System auto off W LCD brightness W How often and how long you use the hard disk CD ROM and the diskette drive if one is connected B How much charge the battery contained to begin with W How you use optional devices such as a PC Card to which the battery supplies power W Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Wi Where you store your programs and data W Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power W Operating time decreases at low temperatures W The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off standby mode When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Battery Approximately 1 5 days Standby mode Approximately 1 month Shut down mode RTC bat
125. ore you clean your computer turn if off unplug it from its power source and remove the battery W Handle components with care Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges not its pins When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following EM Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washing bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Wi Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning W Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak W Use only the power cord indicated in this manual W Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer W Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions W To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference
126. ores magnetically encoded data Glossary 4 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary floppy disk drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device o
127. ory card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry l Do not format memory cards with Windows It might result in memory cards that cannot be used with peripheral devices 8 4 User s Manual Optional Devices Installing a memory card To install a memory card 1 Insert the memory card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting a memory card J V Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it If Windows fails to read the card remove it then reinsert it 1 Wi Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Insert only one card when using Multiple Digital media card Slot B 5V Smartmemory card is not supported B Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Mini SD card is not supported User s Manual 8 5 Optional Devices Removing a memory card To remove a memory card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Stop a memory card device 3 Grasp the card and remove it Removing a memory card JAN W Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card E Do not remove the card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory card could be lost E Do not turn off or m
128. ower is on Do not install a PC Card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode Some Cards might not work properly To install a PC Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Installing a PC card After installing the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card 8 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC card Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar Click the PC Card you want to remove Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly Grasp the PC Card and remove it oU RON Removing a PC card User s Manual 8 3 Optional Devices SD MMC SM MS MS Pro xD Memory cards The computer is equipped with a multiple digital media card slot that can accommodate SD MMC SM MS MS Pro xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants which use flash memory Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB MMC 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB SM 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MS 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS Pro 256MB 512MB 1GB xD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB IN Keep foreign objects out of the mem
129. ower to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details User s Manual Introduction Standby In Standby mode power to the system remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode When the computer is in standby mode the Power LED flashes in amber The computer enters Standby mode regardless of the Hibernate setting Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details AR Wi Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged W Do notremove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations r
130. position 1 DC IN LED 2 Power LED 3 Battery LED Front of the computer with display closed connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged d DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is into an AC power source Power LED The Power LED flashes amber while the system Q is in Standby mode The LED turns off when the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode In normal operating mode the LED is green q__ Battery LED The Battery LED indicates the battery s current charge discharge status It lights green when the battery is fully charged It lights amber while the battery is being charged from the AC adapter It flashes amber when the battery capacity is low User s Manual The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer left side Optical Disc Drive Right side The following figure shows the computer right side 1 1 Optical Disc Drive The left side of the computer The computer is configured with a full size optical disc drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter See the Drives section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and Chapter 4 Operating Basics for information on using the drive and caring for discs The Optical Disc Activity LED illuminates when the drive is in use 1 Volume Control 7 Infrared Port 2
131. power settings Standby This hot key switches the system to Standby mode Hibernate This hot key switches the system to Hibernate mode Display Selection Changes displays 1 Default resolution for simultaneous mode is set to XGA 1024x768 If you 1 connect an RGB Monitor that is not XGA resolution change it in Display Properties wit Fn F6 Att Fn F7 p Fn F8 Q 9 Fn F9 EJ Fn F10 Brightness Down Brightness Up Wireless Device Controls Pressing this hot key allows you to switch between active wireless devices Only works if the wireless switch has already been turned on TouchPad On Off Cursor Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded cursor keypad Numeric lock state is logically disabled See chapter 3 for more information User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Space Q IEK Fn 1 am Fn 2 Numeric Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded numeric keypad Numeric lock state is logically enabled See chapter 3 for more information Scroll Lock On Off Change Resolution Cycles sequentially from the current resolution to 800x600 to 1024x768 and back again to the original resolution Zoom Out To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key Zoom In To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key
132. r depends on the model you purchased ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit and RTC TI PCI4510R Card Bus PCMCIA control or TI PCI7411 Card Bus PCMCIA control with Multiple Digital Media Card Slot support IEEE 1394 controller ALC250 for AC97 CODEC Realtek RTL8100CL for LAN SMSC LPC47N217 for PIO and FIR controller User s Manual 1 3 Introduction Memory Main Memory Disclaimer Slot L2 Cache Video RAM BIOS The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors 1 SO DIMM up to 1GB can be upgraded through memory expansion slot You need to remove existing SO DIMM if SO DIMM is installed in memory expansion slot Maximum upgradable system memory depends on the model you purchased 1MB L2 Cache Intel Celeron M Processor 2MB L2 Cache Intel Pentium M Processor Depending on the model you purchased Up to128 MB integrated solution and shared with main memory for Intel 915GM 910GML Express Chipset External 64 128 MB VGA DDR RAM for ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 X600 X600SE GPU Chipset 1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS Suspend to RAM Disk Password protection Syst
133. r glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge for at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Check the power consumption settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility Consider using a power saving mode Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer 9 6 User s Manual Troubleshooting LCD panel Problem Procedure Lines appear broken Check if you are in DOS mode In DOS lines may appear broken because of the LCD screen s higher resolution The Windows display should appear normal No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Make sure instant security was not activated Try entering your password if you have one registered Or turn the power off
134. r laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health amp Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list according to the model Manufacturer Type Panasonic Communications Co LTD CD RW DVD ROM UJDA760 TEAC CD RW DVD ROM DW 224E TOSHIBA Samsung Storage CD RW DVD ROM TS L462A Technology Panasonic Communications Co LTD DVD Super Multi UJ 840B Panasonic Communications Co LTD DVD Super Multi UJ 831B Panasonic Communications Co LTD DVD Super Multi UJ 830B Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc DVD Super Multi GMA 4080N viii TOSHIBA M40X Series International precautions AR E This drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location W Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure Wi To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label on the drive and manuf
135. r other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu VO Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte L Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edg
136. r rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer When Using Your Computer Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn E Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always flow installation instructions closely E Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Wi Be sure that noting rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on E Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case W Use
137. re W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure Glossary 8 TOSHIBA M40X Series
138. re more than one device has been selected and is simultaneously applicable Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Wi Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again E Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a Soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Media Care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and diskettes Handles your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CDs DVDs 1 Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the disc Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the disc that contains data Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the centre hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose to direct sunlight
139. rewritten many T times Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s Hard Disk Drive to the CD Do not try to write fr
140. ries 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 cards SD Secure Digital MMC MultiMediaCard SM SmartMedia MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro xD xD Picture Card cards Memory modules Power devices Battery pack AC adapter Peripheral devices User s Manual Parallel printer External monitor Television i LINK IEEE1394 Security lock Optional Devices PC Card i The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type Il card Any PC Card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 16 bit PC Cards including PC Card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC Cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission E A Hard Disk Drive or CD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC Card might affect the performance of the computer s sound system and data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors Installing a PC card 1 One PC Card connector is located on the right side of the computer The computer s hot install feature lets you install PC Cards while the computer s p
141. rt ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics W O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices application A group of programs that tog
142. s and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes CE compliance This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected implemented those options cables have to provide assurance that the system PC plus options cables still fulfils the required standards To avoid general EMC problems the following guidance should be noted W Only CE marked options should be connected implemented W Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment i This product was designed to fulfill the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved W Industrial Environments environments with a mains voltage gt 230V E Medical Environments W Automotive Environments E Aircraft Environments If this
143. s are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM module that lets you record data to rewritable CD CD RWs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adapter It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 24 speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive E DVD ROM E DVD Video DVD R Bl DVD RW CD R a CD RW CD DA E CD Text DVD RAM Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA 1 6 User s Manual Introduction DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Dual module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD RW at maximum 4 speed DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD RW at maximum 4 speed and DVD RAM at maximum 3 speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive BH DVD ROM E DVD Video BW DVD R El DVD RW B DVD R a DVD RW mM CD DA a CD Text B CD R B CD RW B DVD RAM W Photo CD single multi session BW CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 B CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 W Enhanced CD CD EXTRA User s Manual 1 7 Introduction DVD Super Multi drive wi
144. sics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Monitor Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Use the Config Free program that comes pre installed in your computer to see LAN status If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Monitor goes into panning mode Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Check your monitor specification It might not support selected resolution and refresh rate The resolution on monitor might go into panning mode when wide screen resolution is selected Refer to Appendix B Display Modes 9 16 User s Manual Troubleshooting i LINK IEEE1394 Problem Procedure i LINK device does not Make sure the cable is securely connected to the function computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open
145. sk activity has stopped then remove the optical disc drive or floppy drive diskette D Ny Make sure the Built in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive are off If amp you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk User s Manual 3 7 Getting Started 3 Click start and click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer window click Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices AR 1 While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter before the save is completed Wait for the Built in Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery oT For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation f
146. stems such as Microsoft Windows Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Wireless LAN Atheros The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperAG or SuperG function your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted SRS SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operating system only Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration xiv TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions Express Media Player The Express Media Player is not a Windows based application Battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System LCD Brightnes
147. t properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost E Battery type depending on the model purchased PA3395U 1BAS PA3395U 1BRS Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power ERROR 0271 Check date and time settings WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad gt Default configuration used Press Fl to resume F2 to Setup The computer s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations When this error appears the following action is recommended 1 Plug in AC over 24 hours 2 Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu 3 Set correct time and date If you still see error message after above action please get contact with TOSHIBA service 6
148. t transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power Connecting 1 2 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Use 8100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 2 3 Click the Eject or Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device User s Manual 8 13 Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your
149. ter has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Two indicators built into the jack let you see the LAN status Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer 1 Battery Pack 2 Expansion Memory Socket 3 Battery Pack Latch 4 Battery Pack Lock The bottom of the computer Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adapter is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Socket increase your computer s memory Refer to the Memory Expansion section in Chapter 8 m Expansion Memory Use this socket to install a memory module to Optional Devices Ch gt Battery Pack Latch Slide this latch to remove the battery pack Will not work if the Battery Pack Lock is engaged ja Battery Pack Lock When you slide this to the locked position the battery pack cannot be released even if you have slid the battery pack latch to the open position User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Front with the display open The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle 1 Display Screen 7 Previous 2 Power Button 8 L
150. tery Approximately 1 month User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use W f you will not be using the system for an extended period remove the battery pack E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after the battery has been fully recharged the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below W When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack W Do notremove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down Release the battery pack lock oU RON Removing the battery pack
151. th double layer disc recording support le Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adapter It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD RW at maximum 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 3 speed DVD RW at maximum 4 speed DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD R double layer at maximum 2 4 speed and DVD RAM at maximum 3 speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive E DVD ROM E DVD Video B DVD R E DVD RW B DVD R DVD RW E DVD RAM E DVD R double layer B CD R CD RW E CD DA E CD Text W Photo CD single multi session B CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 BW CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical T disc drive For more information on the optical disc drives available talk to your dealer More information on using the optical disc drive can be found in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Slots depending on configuration PC Card Multiple Digital Media Card SD MMC SM MS MS Pro xD Accommodates one type II device This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use flash memory You can use a memory
152. the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc Read Write disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in
153. the I O ports It can become hot Wi The surface of the AC adapter can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adapter disconnect it and let it cool before moving it W Do not lay the AC adapter on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use xii TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions LCD Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Central Processing Unit CPU Performanc
154. the RecordNow Console to open the Options panels Select the Data in the left side menu Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options Click the OK button 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable DLA does not support formatting a DVD RAM disc and writing to it They are performed by DVD RAM Driver Software If DLA Format menu may appear when inserting a DVD RAM disc into the drive and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer please use DVDForm to format this disc You can run DVDForm by clicking the start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the Cut amp Paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc When writing the Setup files for the program i
155. the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add New Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following B Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance W Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet User s Manual 9 17 Troubleshooting 9 18 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Dimensions 365mm x 274 8mm x 29 03mm
156. tion set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What colour are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting Software The problems may be caused by your software If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides che
157. to the printer with the clips on the parallel port Turn on the printer Turn on the computer Windows XP may automatically recognize the printer and you can begin printing immediately If it doesn t install the printer with the Add Printer Wizard To access the Add Printer Wizard click start point to Printers and Other Hardware click Printers and Faxes and double click the Add Printer icon ONOns External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting User s Manual 8 11 Optional Devices Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on You can use the hotkeys Fn F5 or use the TV Out button to
158. tor rights to use WinDVD Creator Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the RGB Monitor when in simultaneous mode WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator Do not enter standby hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform
159. ts to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the Enter key Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the tddhird DISKCOPY A B When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left xxiv TOSHIBA M40X Series Preface Display DO Names of windows or icons or text generated by a lt gt the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left gt ABC Messages Messages are used
160. tting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK 9 12 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically USB Procedure Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem
161. tween using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors B The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter Wi The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable B The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position MH The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual The Keyboard F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with Fn are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F8 F10 F11 F12 a e 3 b 2 0 vo ad ol 2 8 a gy F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique t
162. ulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning
163. unsann neun nennen nn xvi Preface Manual c ontents u m a a a ace a xxiii Gonventions o u 0 gua aor s a Row na a ee cR a I ee xxiv Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 2 2 2 meme khe kw cela tna m nen 1 1 arp DM Ec 1 3 Special feat res moii aaa eeu em a een 1 10 BI Ip lC 1 12 PUDE 1 15 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 00 cece ee eee nenn 2 1 Left side ee tied edie tate tie erede ne a da Rue ee a card Sta edt aed tt 2 2 Right SIG une ae ne epee pads uade ee ead nd ees E rd s qu ee 2 2 B ck side 2 2 24 32 aa a ona de ee ae ale a eda Mee dd ade 2 4 Underside se is 2 00 202 a Shc ay eg tae nc a ee DE Og gente Cah Sie fag cee fae 2 5 Front with the display open 200 0c cece eee 2 6 System Status Indicators 0c ee 2 8 Keyboard Indicators 0 020 c eee eee 2 9 Optical Disc driVe iii vice wis eis enn a ae de Wa a eae eae eo RR 2 9 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work Space 0 0c cece eens 3 1 Connecting the AC adapter 0200 euere ee 3 5 Opening the display erren bende nse a ERE eae a Eevee 3 6 Turning ori the POWE ces coke orana wed aa aa ee ee aan ed bee es 3 6 Starting up for the first time 0 0 0c III 3 7 Turning off the power 0 0c eee ee 3 7 Restarting the computer 000 cece ee 3 11 Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media
164. ust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Some components in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Ensure that there are no obstructions around any of the system inlets or exhaust vents Placement of computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started Seating and posture The heig
165. wer indicator glows amber E fyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Standby mode consumes more power Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions B Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down B Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if E You change certain computer settings Wi An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start box 2 If the computer is already on press Ctrl Alt Del 3 Press the power button to turn the computer off then press it a second to time in order to restart Only use step 3 if the operating system freezes or locks up due to a crash Performing step 3 should only ever be a last resort as you will lose all unsaved data and could potentially damage critical files User s Manual 3 11 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media If preinstalled files are damaged use the supplied backup media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below Please use the Express Media Player Recovery CD first to reinstall t
166. wer on your computer when In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears press F12 key Boot Menu will appear 3 Use the cursor keys to select the CD ROM DVD drive in the display menu 3 12 User s Manual Getting Started 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools amp Utilities folder C TOOLSCD contains drivers and applications which are included with your computer system If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way you can reinstall most of the components from this folder Create a copy of this folder to an external media for more convenience User s Manual 3 13 Getting Started 3 14 User s Manual TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TouchPad optical disc drives the internal modem LAN wireless LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal Using the TouchPad To use the TouchPad simply move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go eu N
167. wo types of DVD R authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs Data written to a CD R DVD R R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW RW RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R RW RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD R RW standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data Two types of DVD R R RW RW RAM discs are on the market data and video Use a video disc to store video data You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer s DVD ROM drive You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder
168. y to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury Please check every couple of months to ensure the fan inlets or exhaust vents see sections 2 5 and 2 7 are unobstructed Clean them if necessary A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for s
169. ysically installed but are not compatible with the computer In this case the computer will issue a warning TOSHIBA M40X Series There will be a long beep 3 short beeps 3 more short beeps and then a long beep when you turn the power on In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible memory module CAUTION If you want to upgrade system memory you should only use certified modules Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a list of approved memory products User s Manual 8 7 Optional Devices Installing a memory module If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode c Power to the optical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Power switch 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Loosen the one screw securing the memory module socket cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off ei e e e e Removing the me

Download Pdf Manuals

image

Related Search

Related Contents

(GIAS) by Dr. Raj Mehta  PH5-13R-35D  TEW-641PC TEW-643PI  EPK-100p  Frigidaire 316901202 Range User Manual  P 7300, PLANT OPE For 7301, T GROW ERATIO r  Kabayaki 取扱説明書 - 日本語全文検索システム Kabayaki    GE 49-85179 Range User Manual  

Copyright © All rights reserved.
Failed to retrieve file