Toshiba M45 manual

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Satellite ® M40/M45 Series Resour ce Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer . If you need assistance, use one of the follo wing: ❖ T osh iba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Contents Regulatory information ................... ....................... ...................... ....... 3 Introduction ....................... ...................... ........................... .............. 26 Setting up your computer and ge tting started..................... .............. 27 Y our computer’ s TF T d[...]

3 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Regulator y information Model: Satellite ® M40/M45 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drives and Associated Software W a[...]

4 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other [...]

5 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This de vice complies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rule s. Operation is subject to the following two cond itions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T o[...]

6 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to[...]

7 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In order to program this in formation into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm [...]

8 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiv alence Numbers of all the devices does not e xceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to[...]

9 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W i reless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b u ilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironmen[...]

10 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 afin de F ournier un ecram de blind age maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieu r , il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. This device is restricte d to indoor use due to its opera tion in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz fre quency range . Industr y Cana[...]

11 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 USA – Federal Communi cations Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may[...]

12 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of t he TOSHIBA Wireless LAN M ini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card sha ll be used in such a manner that the potential for hu man contact during normal o[...]

13 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using This Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,48 3.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. [...]

14 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disa[...]

15 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries 802.11a (5 GHz) België/ Belgique: For pri v ate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds ov er less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is requi red. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv [...]

16 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws fo r W ireless LAN operation, the abov e 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user shoul d use th[...]

17 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 responsible for the wireless netw ork to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved Countries/ Regions for Use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/regions[...]

18 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countrie s/Regions for Use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/ Reg[...]

19 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regi ons for Use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wire less Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnol[...]

20 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 www .toshiba-europe.com /computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the Unite d States for more information. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Healt h The products with Bluetooth wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener [...]

21 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industr y Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesi red operation of th[...]

22 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific[...]

23 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mobile ob ject identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10[...]

24 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manuf acturing information may v ary .) This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , re ad the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future r[...]

25 Regulatory information 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF M ERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY P AR TICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIB A AS SUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY D AMA GES IN CURRED DIRECTL Y OR INDIRECTL Y FR OM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHI[...]

26 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Introduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! Y ou will f ind that the Microsoft ® Win d o w s ® XP operating system is already installed on your computer . It offers exciting features and easy I nternet access. Some software may dif fer from its retail version (if a v a[...]

27 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical informat ion about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used i[...]

28 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should ac[...]

29 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire product S eries. Y our selected model may not ha ve all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches s[...]

30 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample power cord/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the A C ada pter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the Stat[...]

31 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never tamper with the power cord/cable or plug; never spli ce or alter a power cord/cable; never bend or twist a power cord/cable; never place heavy objects on a power cord/cable; never place a power cord/cable near a heat source; never run a power cord/cable through a pinch poin[...]

32 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our computer comes with enou gh memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to i ncrease the computer’ s m emory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. Additional memory comes in v a rious capacities (visit the T oshiba W eb sit[...]

33 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdri ver , unscre w the scre w that secures the memory module slot cov er , then remov e the memory module slot cov er . Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the ne w memory module from its an[...]

34 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 10 Check that the module is lined up with the socket clips. 11 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place. Inserting the mem ory module i[...]

35 Y our comp uter’ s TFT display 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 3 Carefully remov e the memo ry module from the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and the screw . 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. Y our computer’ s TFT display Small brig[...]

36 Removing a PC Card 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 When the ca rd is almost all the wa y into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a f irm connection with the computer . Do not force the card into position. Removing a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard war e icon on the system tray . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifi[...]

37 Learning the basics 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsav ed work, if, for e xample, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer , or your battery runs out of char ge wh[...]

38 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T o move it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Using p[...]

39 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. O[...]

40 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons on the left side of the k eyboard let you play audio CDs when the comput er is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on Sample CD/D VD contr ol b uttons The internet b utton launches the Internet Explorer [...]

41 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a compact disc Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. T o insert a compact disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure th[...]

42 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 8 Make sure the disc is comple tely on the spi ndle and is lying flat on the tray . Make sure the disc is properly positioned[...]

43 Moving the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is lock ed. Moving the computer Before moving your computer , e ven across the room, make sure all disk activ ity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glo wing) and all external peripheral cables[...]

44 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 an extended period (more than a month), the batter y may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery , and the battery light may not indicate a lo w-battery condition. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers the R TC memory that store[...]

45 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age o[...]

46 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If your battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve your w ork. 2 Shut do wn and turn of f the computer . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer , including the A C adapter cord. 4 T urn the computer over [...]

47 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a p[...]

48 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T o replace the main battery , us e an identical battery that you can purchase thro ugh the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity . ❖ Char[...]

49 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remov e the battery pack . ❖ Disconnect the A C adapte r wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging make s the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you[...]

50 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T o shiba at: 1 (800) 457-7777. If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Y our program stops r esponding. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chan ces are the program has stopped respo nding. [...]

51 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program h as performed an illegal operation , ” close the windo w and continue w orking. If it happens again, record the deta ils of the message and consult the so[...]

52 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using an A C adapter , verify that the computer is recei ving po wer from the external po we r source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, the computer is connected to a li ve e xternal po wer source. The computer starts but, when y ou press a key , nothing happ[...]

53 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an extern al monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If th is does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously agai n to return the display priority to its pre vious setting. HINT : [...]

54 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA -equipped compute r is a vailable, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defecti ve. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some commo[...]

55 If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you need further assistance If you hav e follo wed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating[...]

56 Power cord/cable connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you hav e: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of your W ind o ws ® operating system and all other preloaded softw are on your choice of media. ❖ [...]

57 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Features and specif ic at i o ns This section lists the computer’ s features.Numbered lega l footnotes may also be found on page 62 . Product Series 1 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features[...]

58 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power - use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously - use of computer i n areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea le vel) - use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 30° C (41° F to 86° F) or >25° C (77°[...]

59 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Storage capacity Ports time, the b attery will lose its ability to perform at maxi- mum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. T o purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the T oshiba web site at www .[...]

60 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Standard hardware Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot can be used for additional storage via Secure Digital™ Cards, xD-Picture Cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PR O, SmartMedia™ C ar d s o r MultiMediaCards™ ( only on selected mode ls ) Memory The system may come with 5[...]

61 Features and specifications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Wireless Communication T oshiba recommends that Wi-Fi options be factory-installed at the time of order . D VD SuperMulti driv e CD-R OM (24x read), D VD-ROM (8x read) CD-R (24x write), CD-R W (10x write), D VD-R (8x write), D VD-R W (4x write), D VD-RAM (3x write), D VD+R (8x write), D VD+R W (4[...]

62 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Legal Footnotes 1. Product Series The product specifications and conf iguration information are designed for a product Series. Y our partic ular model may not have all the features and specif ications listed or illu strate d. For more detailed information about the features and specif ications on your partic[...]

63 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3. Graphics (Graphics Processing Unit) GPU performance may v ary de pending on product model, design configuration, applica tions, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performa nce is only optimized when operating in A C power mode and may decrease consid erably when operating in battery powe[...]

64 Legal Footnotes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 9. Wir eless W ireless connecti vity a nd some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hard wa re or services. A v ailability of public wireless LAN ac cess points may be lim ited. The transmission speed ov er the wireless LAN and the distance o ver which wireless LAN can reach may[...]

65 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 29 A C power light 29 adding memory 32 alarms lo w battery 45 B battery alarms 45 changing 45 disposal 49 installing 45 light 44 Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) 43 monitoring power 44 removing 46 unlocking 46 built-in features 57 buttons control 38 DV D - R O M d r i v e eject 39 D V D-R OM/multi-functio n driv e [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 66 unexpected characters 52 L lights AC p o w e r 29 battery 44 M main battery changing 45 memory adding 32 removing 34 memory module inserting 33 removing 33 Microsoft W indo ws XP 26 monitor not working 53 moving the computer 43 O operating system 26 P PC Card checklist 53 computer stops working 54 inserting 35 problem solv[...]

67 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 T tips on computin g 37 T oshiba Accessories information 27 T ouchP ad using 38 W We b s i t e s 55[...]

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