Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM40) User Manual

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Satellite M40 User's Manual
- International precautions
- TEAC W28E-XXX
- Matsushita UJ-831BT-A
- DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) drive safety instructions
- Matsushita UJ-830B
- Toshiba Samsung TS-L632A
- DVD Super Multi drive safety instructions
- Pioneer DVR-K15TBT
- DVD+-R/+-RW drive safety instructions
- TEAC DW-224E
- Toshiba Samsung TS-L462A
- Matsushita UJDA760
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions
- Toshiba Samsung SD-C2712
- DVD-ROM drive safety instructions
- Important Notice
- Optical disk drive standards
- Modem warning notice
  - Conformity Statement
  - Network Compatibility Statement
- CE compliance
- Working environment
- Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- Safety Instructions
  - When Using Your Computer
- Macrovision License of Notice
- Trademarks
- Disclaimer
- Copyright
General Precautions
- Stress injury
- Heat injury
- Pressure or impact damage
- PC Card overheating
- Mobile phones
- Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer
- Non-applicable Icons
- Wireless LAN/Atheros
Table of Contents
Preface
- Manual contents
- Conventions
Chapter 1 Introduction
- Options
- Utilities
- Special features
- Features
- Equipment checklist
  - Hardware
  - Software
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
- AC adaptor
- Optical Media drive
- USB floppy disk drive (optional)
- Front with the display open
  - AV Buttons
  - System indicators
- Underside
- Back side
- Right side
- Left side
- Front with the display closed
Chapter 3 Getting Started
- Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media
  - Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers
- Restarting the computer
- Turning off the power
- Starting up for the first time
- Turning on the power
- Opening the display
- Connecting the AC adaptor
- Work habits
- Lighting
- Seating and posture
- Placement of computer
- General conditions
- Setting up your work space
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
- Heat dispersal
- Moving the computer
- Cleaning the computer
- LAN
  - Connecting LAN cable
  - Disconnecting LAN cable
- Wireless communications
  - Wireless LAN
  - Bluetooth wireless technology
  - Wireless communication switch
  - Wireless communication Indicator
- Modem
  - Region selection
  - Properties menu
  - Disconnecting
- Using the microphone
- Media care
  - CD/DVDs
  - Diskettes
- When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum:
  - How to make a DVD-Video
  - How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator
  - Important information for use
- Video
- DLA for TOSHIBA
- Data Verification
- RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)
- When writing or rewriting
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL
  - Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)
  - Before writing or rewriting
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
  - Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)
  - Before writing or rewriting
  - When writing or rewriting
  - Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)
- Writing CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL
  - Important message (DVD+-R/+-RW drive)
  - Before writing or rewriting
  - When writing or rewriting
  - Disclaimer (DVD+-R/+-RW drive supporting DVD+R DL)
- Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
  - Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
  - Before writing or rewriting
  - When writing or rewriting
  - Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
- Express Media Player
- Using optical media drives
  - Loading discs
  - Removing discs
  - AV Button function
- Using the USB diskette drive
  - Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
- Using the Touch Pad
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
- Generating ASCII characters
- Keypad overlay
- Windows special keys
- Hotkeys
  - Fn Sticky key
- Soft keys: Fn key combinations
  - Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
- F1 ... F12 function keys
- Typewriter keys
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
- Starting the computer by password
- Replacing the battery pack
  - Removing the battery pack
  - Installing the battery pack
- Charging the batteries
- Care and use of the battery pack
  - Safety precautions
- Battery types
  - Battery
  - Real time clock battery
- Power indicators
- Power conditions
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
- HW Setup
  - Accessing HW Setup
  - HW Setup window
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
- Security lock
- i.LINK (IEEE1394)
- Television
- External monitor
- Parallel printer
- USB FDD Kit
- Additional AC adaptor
- Additional battery pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell)
- Memory expansion
  - Installing memory module
  - Removing memory module
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC/xD card
- Express Card
  - Installing an Express Card
  - Removing an Express Card
- PC Cards
  - Installing a PC Card
  - Removing a PC Card
- Other
- Peripheral devices
- Power devices
- Cards/memory
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
- TOSHIBA support
  - Before you call
  - Where to write
- Hardware and system checklist
- Problem solving process
  - Preliminary checklist
  - Analyzing the problem
Appendix A Specifications
- Physical Dimensions
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes
- Display controller
- Video modes
Appendix C Wireless LAN
- Card specifications
- Supported frequency sub-bands
- Radio characteristics
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
- Certification agencies
Appendix E If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index