Toshiba M40X manual

T OSHIBA M40X Series T OSHIBA M40X Series User ’ s Manual[...]

ii TOSHIBA M40X Series Cop yright © 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under copyright law , this manual cannot be reproduced in any form witho ut the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liab ility is assumed, with respect to the use of the informa tion contai ned herein. TOSHIBA M40X Series Portable Personal Computer Us[...]

User ’s Manual iii Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. T ruSurround XT , T ruBass, Dialog Clarity , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurround XT technology is in corp orated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyrigh t p[...]

iv TOSHIBA M40X Series ■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter ma tches that of t he available pow er source. 1 15 V/60Hz in most of North and s outh America and some Far Eastern countries such as T a iwan. 100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in mos[...]

User ’s Manual v ■ Before you clean your computer , turn if of f, unplug it from its power source, and remove the ba ttery . ■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its pins. ■ Do not use this product near water , for example, near a bathtub, washing bowl, kitchen sink or laun dry tub, in a [...]

vi TOSHIBA M40X Series FCC infor mation Model Name: T oshiba M40X FCC notice “Dec laration of Conf or mity Inf or mation” This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rul es. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interferenc[...]

User ’s Manual vii EU Dec laration of Confor mity Canadian R e gulator y Inf or ma tion (Canada Onl y) 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 De partment of Communicat[...]

viii TOSHIBA M40X Series The drive with the above labe l is certified b y the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Reg ulations by the United S tates of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. In ot[...]

User ’s Manual ix Inter na tional pr ecautions Location of the requir ed label Sample shown below . Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary . ■ This drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit[...]

x TOSHIBA M40X Series VORSICHT : Dieses Gerät enth ält ein Laser- System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifizier t. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfäl tig durch und bewahren di ese bitte als Refere nz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie b [...]

User ’s Manual xi Modem war ning notice Confor mity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Pub lic Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approv al does not,[...]

xii TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions General Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize stra in and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal i njury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precautio ns below[...]

User ’s Manual xiii General Precautions LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD scree n will de teri orate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Ma ximu m brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. Screen will dim whe n the computer is operated on batt[...]

xiv TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions Main Memor y Disc laimer The graphics system in yo ur computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performa nce and therefor e 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 gr[...]

User ’s Manual xv General Precautions Express Media Player The Express Media Player is not a Windows ® based app lication. Battery life will be less than when using similar applicatio ns in the Windows Operati ng System. LCD Brightness and Ey e Strain Y our LC D display has a b rightness approaching that o f a TV device. We recommend that you ad[...]

xvi TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions The consequences of the use of this product in non-ap proved working environments may be: ■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surroundi ng area ■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, th is product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or ma chines in the near surroundi [...]

User ’s Manual xvii General Precautions If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environme nt (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 W ireless Pr oducts If your computer[...]

xviii TOSHIBA M40X Series General Precautions War n in g Note T urn OFF the Wireless Communication sw itch 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 ca rdiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles. [...]

T OSHIBA M40X Series User ’ s Manual xix T able of Contents General Precautions Wireless LAN and you r Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii Conventions. . [...]

xx TOSHIBA M40X Series Chapter 4 : Ope rating Basics Using the T ouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the internal mo dem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxi Chapter 8 : Optional Devices PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD M emory card s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Memory exp ansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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User ’ s Manual xxiii T OSHIBA M40X Series Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA M40X Series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excel lent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is design ed to provide years of reli able, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begi[...]

xxiv TOSHIBA M40X Series Preface Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , describes special keyb oard 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 TO SHIBA Hard W are Setup program. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , descri b[...]

User ’s Manual xxv Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . S ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left. Pay attention! A[...]

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User ’ s Manual 1-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p acking materials for future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items: Hard [...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional ■ The following software preinstalled on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSH[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F ea tures The TOSHIBA M40X Series comput er uses TOSHI BA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Comple mentary 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 bene[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Memory BIOS Main Memory Disclaimer The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphic s performance and therefore reduce the amou nt of system memory availabl e for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics ma y vary depending on the g[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Power FDD Devices T ouchPad Display Battery Pack 8-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 14.8V*4300mAh capacity Approximately 4-12 hours or longer cha rging time to 100% battery capacity ( system on) Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100% battery capacity (system of f) Discharge time in shutdown mode is approximat[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Disks Fixed hard disk 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 (1 1 1.78GB) Bus Master IDE 9.5m/m 2.5" HDD Support Ultra DMA 100 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equip ped with a full - size CD-RW/DV[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 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 [...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Slots (depending on configuration) DVD Super Multi drive with do uble layer disc recording support Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well a s run either 12cm(4.72”) or 8cm(3.15”) CD/DVDs without using an adapter . It reads[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedia External monitor 15-pin analog VGA po rt supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that comp ly with the USB 2.0 standard, which enable data transfer speeds more than 40 times faste r than USB [...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Communications Security Security Lock Slot Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more conveni ent to use. Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It su pports V .90 or V .92 depending on[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Hard Di sk Drive Automatic Power Off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive whe n it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. Y ou can sp ecify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Saver . System Automatic St andb y/Hibernatio n This feature automa[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility's online ma nual, help files or readme files. Standb y In S tandby mode, power to the system remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode. When the computer [...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction TOSHIBA Controls This utility allows you to do the following two sections. ■ 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 Offi[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch is a too l that allows you to perform various tasks easily using T ouch Pad. It is useful in the following conditions. - T o open a file located on th e desktop whose icon is obscured by a window . - T o open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites me[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are a vailable: Memory Modu les T wo memory module can be installed in this computer . One module is underneath the keyboard, while the other module can be accessed through the compartme[...]

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User ’ s Manual 2-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 2 T he Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with e ach component before you ope rate the computer . F ront with the display c losed The following figure shows the comp uter front with its display panel in the closed position. Front of the c[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer le ft side. The left side of the computer Right side The following figure shows the computer rig ht side. The right side of the computer * This feature is available depe nding on the model you purchased. 1 1. Optical Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive The computer is [...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Microphone J ack The standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three condu ctive type mini-jack for a monaural micro phone. PC Card Slot The PC Card sl ot can accommo date one 5 mm PC Card (T ype II). Y ou can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI a dapter , Ethernet adapter or [...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Back side The following figure shows the computer ba ck panel. The back side of the computer * Some models are not equipped with a Parall el Port. T o prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Security Lock 2. DC IN 19V Jack 3. RGB (Monitor) Port 4. TV Out Port 5. Par[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Under side The following figure shows the underside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The bottom of the computer LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adapter has built-in sup port for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE -T) and Fast Ethern[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our F ront with the display open The following figure shows the fron t of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front with the display open * This feature is available depe n[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Power 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. CD/DVD Button Pressing this button in th e power-off condition will run Express Media Player . Once Express Media Player is launched, Power indi cator[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our System Sta tus Indicators The following figures show the system indicator lights, which illaminate when various computer operations are in progress. 1 2 1. Hard Disk Drive LED 2. Optical Disc Drive LED Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED i ndicates that the Hard Disk Drive is being acce ssed. Every time [...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our K eyboard Indicator s Optical Disc driv e 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, depe nding on the configuration of your computer). An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD-RO[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Writable discs This section describes the types of wr itable 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 ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded dat a cannot be erased or ch[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our D VD Super Multi driv e with double layer disc recor ding suppor t 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 . This drive can not use discs that allow writing faster than 8 or mo[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC po wer to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can auto matica lly adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of ei ther 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almo st any country/region. T o recharge the battery , [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Setting up your work space - for your h ealth and safe ty ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po wer ■ S t arting up for t[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your compu ter , but read the following to make sure yo ur 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 t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are prim ary factors in reducing work strain. Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow . Y ou s[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted W or k ha bits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury fr om repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of task s 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[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e 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 an y power sourc[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the compu ter 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. T ur ning on the powe[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 3. Press the computer's power button and release. T urning on the power Star ting up f or the fir st time When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Windows ® XP S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During set up, you can click the Back b[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 3. Click st art and click T urn Off Computer . From the T urn Off Computer window click Tu r n O f f . 4. T urn off the power to any peripheral devices. Hiber na tion mode The hibernation feature sa ves the conten ts of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the co mputer is turn[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted S tarting Hibernation T o enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click st art . 2. Select T urn Off Computer . 3. Open the T urn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed. 4. Press the Shift key . The Stan d by item will change to Hibernate . 5. Select Hibernate . Automatic Hibernation Th[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode. S tandby precautions ■ Before entering S tandby mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not remove/install memory or remove power components: ■ Do not remove/i nstall the mem ory module. The comp uter or[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Enabling St andby Y ou can enter standby mode in one of three wa ys: 1. Click st art , click T urn Off Computer and click Stand by . 2. Close the display panel. This featu re must be enabled. Refer to th e Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. 3. Press the power butto[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted R estoring the preinstalled software fr om the backup media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the suppl ied backup media to restore them. T o restore the operating system and all prein stalled software, follow the steps below . R estoring the complete system If pre-installed files are damaged, us e the Ex[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted 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-in stall these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player , Games, etc.) separately from other medi a. Re storing T OSHIB A utilities and driv[...]

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User ’ s Manual 4-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 4 Oper ating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN, wireless LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using the T ouchP ad T o use the T ouchPad, simply move your f[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the inter nal modem This section describes how to make settings and connect the modem. Refer to the computer's online help files for more in formation. Refer also to the online help fi les for your modem software. IMPORT ANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety preca[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Region selection T elecommunication regul ations vary from one country/region to another , so you will need to make sure the inte rnal modem's settin gs are correct for the country/region in which it will be used. 1. Open the Modem Re gion Select a pplication. It is located on the Programs menu at TOSHIBA [...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the interna l modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use. Dialing Proper ties Select this item to display the dialing properties. Connecting T o connect the internal modem ca ble, follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the mo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the comp uter in the sa me manner . LAN The computer is equi pped with LA N circuits that support Ethernet LAN (1[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer' s LAN jack and pul l out the connector . 2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner . Check with your LAN administrator befo re disconn ecting from the hu[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Security 1. Be sure to enable WEP(encryption) functi on. Otherwise your computer could be left wide open to illicit access via the Wirel ess LAN and may result in an intrusion leading to the theft or eve n loss of stored data, among other things. Moreover , the owner of an Internet connection is responsible for[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading compact discs T o load a disc, follow the steps below . 1. T urn on the power . 2. a. Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open th e drawer when the computer's power is off. If the po wer is off, you can open the drawer[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer . Inserting a disc 5. Press gently at the center of the di sc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of the sp indle, flush with its base. 6. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gent ly until it locks in place. Closing the[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R emo ving compact discs T o remove the disc, follow th e steps below . 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends sl ightly over the sid es of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the it gently and lift it out. Removi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Expr ess Media Player Express Media Player is a quick play feature that enables users to perform DVD and CD playba ck without using Wi ndows ® . 1. Express Media Player does not support LCD/CRT , CRT , TV , LCD/TV and Multi-Moni tor . 2. Depending the video being pla yed, noise may be present. 3. When WinDVD[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Disc laimer 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/-R W disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or fo r any business [...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, includ ing those intended to enha nce Hard Disk Drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data. ■ Write from the computer's Hard Disk Dr ive to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CDs/D VDs on a D VD Super Multi drive suppor ting double laye r disc r ecor ding Y ou can use the DVD Super Mul ti drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for wri ting are preinstalled: Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo Win[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data. ■ 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 pe[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Y ou ca n use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. Y ou 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/+R [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the followi ng 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: ■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other fun[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CD/D VDs on a D VD Super Multi drive Y ou can use the DVD Super Mul ti drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for wri ting are preinstalled: Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data. ■ 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 pe[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-R W and DVD-RW/+R W/-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 D VD-R/+R/-RW/+RW disc, som[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the followi ng 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: ■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other fun[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Y ou cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the RecordNow! ■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format. ■ Y ou might not be able to use th e “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to backup a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/ +RW disc that was made with other software on adiffe[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics DLA for T OSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA: ■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+R W , DVD-R W , 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 i t. They are performe[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using W inD VD Creator 2 Platinum Y ou can record video back to your digital camcorder vi a i.LINK (IEEE1394) using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. However , there is a case whe re its playback sound is choppy . 1. Click the Windows ® start button and select the Control Panel op tion. 2. Click the Performance and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Impor tant infor ma tion fo r use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD: Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator 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 p[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Please verify your di sc 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/-R W/+RW disc. ■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD, miniDVD format. ■ WinDVD Creato[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 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 . Setting up more than one display Y ou can set up your computer to utilize more than one displ ay , effectively spreading a single de sktop screen across two moni tors. The Disp[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Media Care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and diskettes. Handles your media with care. The fo llowing simple precautions will increase the life time of your media and protect the data stored on them: CDs/D VDs 1. S tore your discs in the container they came in to protect the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However , a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help en sure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended be fore moving the computer . Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive in[...]

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User ’ s Manual 5-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d 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 functi ons can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region's ke[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The functi on keys, not to be conf used with Fn, are th e 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F1 2 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used i n comb[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the e nhanced keyboard's nu meric keypad. Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard's right Ctrl key . Hotk eys Fn + ESC V olume Mute T urns the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Inst ant Security Enters screen saver mode and blanks the screen. T o restore your deskt[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard W indows special k eys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Wind ows XP . One activates the start menu and the other has the same function as the secondar y mouse button. This key activates the Windows XP start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Fn + F1 1 Num[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard K eypad o ver lay Y our computer's keyboard does not have a n independent numeric keypad, but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one. The keys in the ce nter of the keyboa rd with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay . The overlay provides th e same functions as the numeric keypad. T ur ning[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard T empor arily using nor mal k eyboard (ov er lay 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 i f the overlay were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by holding down Fn + Shif t and p[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 6 P ow er and P ow er-Up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adapter and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up mo des. P o wer[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator a lert you to t he computer's operating capability and battery charge st atus. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery . The following ind[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adapter connected: P ower indica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected: Ba tter y types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real T ime Clock [...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eal Time Clock ba tter y The Real T ime 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 fol[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking prope r care of it will help ensu re longer operati ng time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal sh ock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack's intern al protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, igni te or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious inju ry . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet batte[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge compl etely , S tandby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time an d date. In this case, connect the AC adapter to recha[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold . T o make sure the battery charges to its full capacity , charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F). ■ The batter[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery powe r can be monitored by the TOSHIBA Power Saver . Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1, Introduction . Maximizing batter y oper ating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a [...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Extending batter y life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ If you have extra batter y packs, rot ate their use. ■ If you will not be using the system for an extended perio d, remove the battery pack. ■ S tore spare battery packs in a cool dry pl ace out of direct sunligh t. R eplacing[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide the battery pack latch, then pull the battery ou t of the bay . Removing the battery pack Installing the ba tter y pac k T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connecte d to the computer . 3. Hold the battery pack [...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T OSHIB A Pass wor d Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor . User Pass w or d T o start the utility , point to or click the following items : Launch TOSHIBA Assist  SECU RE  User Password ■ Registered Click to register a password of u[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk) ■ S tandby (Power remains on, saving data in RAM, but the CPU and all other devices enter sleep mode.) ■ Boot (does not save data in memory) Panel po w er of f/on In AC mode, this feature[...]

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User ’ s Manual 7-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TO SHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Display , Boot Priori ty , Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click st art , click Control Pa nel , click Pri[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion and date. Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. Parallel/Printer Some models are equipped with Paral lel/P rinter tab. This tab let s you set the Parallel Port Mode. Us[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings: Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Y ou ca n override the settings and manually se lect a boot device by pressing one of t[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup Keyboard Wa ke-up on Keyb oard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in S tandby 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. USB Legacy USB Support Use this opti on to enable o r disable Legacy USB supp[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or in stallation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ PC cards ■ SD (Secure Digital) / MMC (Multi[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC Car d The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm T ype II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendo r) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC Card s, including PC Card 16's multifu nction card and CardBus PC C[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving a PC car d 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the PC Card you want to remove. 3. Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop th e card out slightly . 5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Removing a PC card Eject butto[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pr o/xD Memor y car d s The computer is e quipped with a multip le 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 . Car[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y car d T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Be sure the memory card is orient ed properly befo re you insert it. If Windows ® fails to read the card, remove it th en reinsert it. ■ T wo kinds of cards wi[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices R emo ving a memor y ca r d T o remove a memo ry card, follow the steps below . 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. S top a memory card device 3. Grasp the card a nd remove it. Removing a memory card ■ Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Memor y card car e 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inse rted only one way . Do not try to force the ca rd into the slot. 4. Do[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Installing a memor y module Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power . a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shut down using the S tand by mode. c. Power to the optical d isc drive has been turned on by the CD Powe r switch. 2. Remove all[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 7. Push the module down so it li es 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 memo[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 5. Grasp the module an d pull it out. Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure its screw . 7. Replace the battery . Additional batter y pac k Y ou can incre ase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs. If you're away from an AC powe r source and your battery runs low ,[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Parallel printer Y ou can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to your computer . All you need is a p arallel printer ca ble. Y our dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores. The cable's connectors are design ed so that it is impossible for you to connec[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Te l e v i s i o n A television can be co nnected to the vide o out port on the compu ter . T o connect a television, follow th e steps below . 1. T urn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the televisi on to the video out port. 3. T urn the television on. 4. T urn the computer on. [...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the comp uter . There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged. There is a particular risk that some frames wil l be deleted in the case of digital video transf er . ■ Do not transfer data in areas where static electric ity [...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Security loc k A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unaut horized rem oval of the computer . Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the ri ght side of the compute r . Security lock[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedures i n 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 occurri[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ 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 u[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: Software The problems may be caused by your software. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program m[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting System star t-up When the computer does not start properly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seco[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Powe r When the computer is not plugge d 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 supp ly , Real Time Clock battery . These resources are interre lated and any one could affect apparent power probl[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting K eyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Ke yboard . Problem Procedure Battery doesn't power the computer. The battery may be discharged. Con nect the AC power cord to charg e the battery . Battery doesn't charge when the AC po[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting LCD panel Hard disk drive Passwor d 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 Windo ws display should appear norma l. No display Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting CD-RW/D VD-ROM driv e For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou canno t access a disc in the drive 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[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting D VD Super Multi driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated. It shoul d lie [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Disk ette driv e For information on diskette care refe r to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Infrar ed por t Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use on[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting PC Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Memor y Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Sound system Problem Procedure PC Card error occurs Rese at the PC Card to ma ke sure it is firmly connected. Make sure the connection between th e external device and the card is firm. Check the card&[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting P ointing de vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to th e USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume i[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. TV output signal The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the speed se tting in the mouse control uti lity . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and pres s Enter . 2. Click the Pointer Options tab . 3. Set the speed as instru[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Standby/Hiber nation R eal Time Clock Memor y e xpansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Problem Procedure The system will not enter S tandby/ Hibernation Is Windows ® Media Player open? The system might not enter S tandby/Hibernation, if Windows ® Me[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting Modem LAN Problem Procedure Communication software can't initialize the modem Make sure the computer's internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Options Properties in the Control Panel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can't make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on w ireless communicati on, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to you r monitor ’s documentation. Problem Procedure Cannot ac[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) T OSHIB A suppor t If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating syst[...]

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User ’ s Manual A-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical speci fications. Dimensions 365mm x 274.8mm x 29.03mm (Front)/37 .3mm (Rear) W eight 3.1kg/6.83lbs En vironmental Requirements Dimensions and weight may vary with various configurations. Above dimensions and weights are m ea[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Built-in Modem Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of li ne T elephone line (ana log only) T ype of di aling Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Co mputer's speaker Communication specification s Communication System Data: Fax: Full duplex Half duplex Co[...]

User ’ s Manual B-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series A ppendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes w hen the display is set to an external monitor . CRT Display Resolution Colour Depth (bpp) Refresh Rate (Hz) 800 x 600 16 bpp 60, 75, 85, 10 0 32 bpp 60, 75, 85, 100 1024 x 768 16 bp p 60, 75, 85, 100 32 bpp 60, 75, 85,[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Modes Displaying mo vies 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 A TI Chip set 1. Click start > Control Panel and click Appearance and Them es . 2. Click Display . 3[...]

User ’ s Manual C-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series A ppendix C A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s The power cord's AC input plug mu st 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: Cer tification agencies In[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors For the United S tates and Canada, tw o pin plug configur ation must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug conigurati on must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designa ted in the U. S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustrat[...]

User ’ s Manual D-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series A ppendix D If y our computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your computer stol en? ■ What type o[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: T OSHIBA Europe GmbH T e chnical Service and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. TOSHIBA M40X) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stol[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 T OSHIBA M40X Series Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for re ference. Abbreviations AC: alternating curre nt AGP: accelerated graphics port ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc[...]

Glossary-2 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary ROM: read only memory RTC : real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface TFT : thin-film transisto r USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: V ideo Electronic S tandards Association VGA: video graphics array XGA : extended graphics array A adaptor: A device that provides an inte rface between two dissimilar [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary C cache memor y: 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 the CPU needs that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the ma in memory , wh[...]

Glossary-4 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary CRT : Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminou s spots. An example is the television set. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicate s the current position on the display screen. D DC: Direct Current. Electric current tha t flows in one [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 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 t he disk that the operating system expects bef[...]

Glossary-6 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrare d 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 electrica lly connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often u[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary N numeric keypad overla y: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry , or to control cursor and page movement. O operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer . Operating system functions include interpreting programs, creating[...]

Glossary-8 TOSHIBA M40X Series Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer ’s basic operation. Y ou ca nnot 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 dev[...]