Toshiba Satellite M20 manual

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Satellite ® M20 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 oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 Pl[...]

2 RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Contents Regulatory information ................... ....................... ...................... ....... 3 Introduction ....................... ...................... ........................... .............. 22 Setting up your computer and ge tting started..................... .............. 23 Y our computer’ s T[...]

3 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Regulator y information Model: Satellite ® P25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD dri ve(s), amo ng the most advanced data storage technologies av ailable. As with any new technolog y , you must read and follow all set-up and[...]

4 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, YOU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonab[...]

5 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pu rsuant to FCC CFR 47, P art 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install or us e the modem, call your local telephone company and giv[...]

6 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Disconnection If you should ev er decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them kno w of this change. Fax Branding The T elephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other elec tronic device to s[...]

7 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indi cation of the maximum numbe r of terminals allowed to be connected to a tele phone interface. The termination on an in terface ma y cons ist of any combination of devices subject only to the requireme[...]

8 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 co-located with an y other transmitter that has not bee n tested with this de vice. Operation is subject to the followi ng two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) th is de vice must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of t[...]

9 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 USA-Federal Communicatio ns Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This de vice may no t cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that m[...]

10 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIB A. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modif ication, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . Caution: Exposure to [...]

11 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with tele communication laws and regulations. Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall res ist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic[...]

12 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regulation Confor mity Certif ication and the T echnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and it belongs to the de vice class of radio equipment of low-po wer data co [...]

13 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 The correction of interference caused b y such unauthorized modif ication, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . The following information is de pendant on wha t type of wi reless device is in your computer . Approved Countries/ Regions for use for the Atheros AR50[...]

14 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 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[...]

15 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth™ Cards from T OSHIBA are de signed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on Frequenc y Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specific ation V [...]

16 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Because products with Bluetooth wire less technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequenc y sa fety standards a nd recommendations, TOSHIB A believes Bluet ooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and reco mmendation s reflect the consensus of the sc[...]

17 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This de vice complies with part15 of th e FCC rules. Operation i s subject to the following two cond itions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interference recei ved, including interference that may cause [...]

18 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with tele communication laws and regulations. Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic [...]

19 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regul ation Conformity Ce rtif ication, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of lo w-po wer data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGIN[...]

20 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Copyright This guide is cop yrighted b y T oshiba America Informat ion Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prio r written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wever , with respect to the u[...]

21 Regulatory information RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 trademark of the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Bluetooth is a trademark ow ned by its proprietor and used by T oshiba under license. T ouchPad and cPad are trademarks of Synaptics, Inc. Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creativ e Labs, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trad[...]

22 Introduction RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Introduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y ou will f ind that the W i n d o w s ® XP operating system is already installed on your computer . It offers e[...]

23 Setting up your computer and getting started RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: HINT : This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. Other documentation Y our computer comes with all or some of the follo wing documentation in add ition to this resource guide: ❖ An elect[...]

24 Setting up your computer and getting started RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y ou should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher [...]

25 Setting up your computer and getting started RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the Us er's Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrica[...]

26 Setting up your computer and getting started RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s m emory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. Additional memory comes in va rious sized modules. Y ou can install a max[...]

27 Setting up your computer and getting started RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert in[...]

28 Y our computer’ s TFT display RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Pulling the clips away fr om the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cov er plate and screws. 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. Y our computer’ s TFT display Small bright dots may ap pear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer .[...]

29 Inserting and removing PC Cards RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ Insert the PC card while the computer is running. Follo w the steps be lo w . ❖ Hot swap the card (choose this method if there is already a PC Card in the slot you wish to use). Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is[...]

30 Learning the basics RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button t hat corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed. The top tab releases a card in the upper slot. The bottom tab releases a card in the lo wer slot. 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to e xtend it, and push it again to remo ve t he PC Card. Pr [...]

31 Learning the basics RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ Ne ver turn of f the computer if a driv e indicator light indicates a d ri ve is acti ve. The Windows ® XP operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the operating system shut down normally , details such as new icon positi[...]

32 Playing a CD or DVD RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 right mouse button. F or more information on programming buttons and k eys, see “Fn-esse” in the electronic user’ s guide. The small left b utton performs the Internet Back b utton. The small right b utton performs the Uni versal scroll. Playing a CD or DVD Y our Satellite M20 Series computer [...]

33 Playing a CD or DVD RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Manual eject hole —Use if you need to release the disc tray when the po wer is of f. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject b utton located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the eject button. Pencil lead c an break off inside the computer and dama[...]

34 Playing a CD or DVD RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 P ositio ning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, y[...]

35 Moving the computer RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 T o remove a compact disc w ith the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject hole. 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remo ve the disc, and place it in its protecti ve cov er . 3 Gently push the tr ay in to close it. M[...]

36 Mobile co mputing RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Slim SelectBay , or carry ad ditional charged battery packs with you. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers the R T C memory that stores your system configuration se ttings and the current time and date information. The RTC battery does not charge w[...]

37 Mobile computing RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 When handling a battery , be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its terminals. T o change the battery: 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 . 4 T urn the computer over . 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position (tow ard[...]

38 Mobile co mputing RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 The battery pack has been designed so that yo u cannot install it with re v erse polarity . If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the batter y release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. 9 Reset the battery lock to the locked positio[...]

39 Mobile computing RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is seated properly . ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a po wer s[...]

40 If something goes wrong RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight. If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Y our pr ogram stops responding . If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chan ces are the program has stopped respond ing. Y ou can e[...]

41 If something goes wrong RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 The Details button displ ays in formation that the software manufacturer needs to h elp you solv e your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and C simultaneously to copy the te xt to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start , point to All Pr ograms , then point to Accessories and click Notepad ). 4 Press Ctr[...]

42 If something goes wrong RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 If the problem occurs when both the ke ypad ov erlays are off, make sure the soft ware you are using is not remapping the ke yboard. Refer to the softwa re’ s docu mentation and check that the program does not assign dif ferent meanings to any of the keys. Display problems Here are some typica[...]

43 If you need further assistance RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear dead and cards that worked no lon ger do. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the [...]

44 If you need further assistance RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 ❖ Re vie w the troubleshoo ting information in your operating system docu mentation. ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a pro gram, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpan y’ s technical support group for the[...]

45 Power cable connectors RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 P o wer cable c o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power cable connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld. Features and specif ic at i o n s This section lists the computer’ s featu[...]

46 Features and specifications RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Power Storage capacity - use of computer in areas with lo w air pressure (high altitude >1,000 met ers or >3 ,280 feet abov e sea le vel) - use of computer at temper atures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95° F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature re fe[...]

47 Features and specifications RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Ports Standard hardware DC-IN Lets you connect the computer to AC po wer , using the AC adapter and po wer cable Headphone jack Use the 3.5 mm headpho ne jack to connect stereo headphones or other audio output de vices. Connecting headphones or other devices to th is jack automat ically disa[...]

48 Features and specifications RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 T oshiba recommends that Wi-Fi options be factor y-installed at the time of order . Pointing device AccuPoint ® II pointing device pro vides the functionality of a mouse or other pointing de vice PC card slots T wo stacked PC Card slots let you install two T ype II and one T ype III PC Card[...]

49 Index RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Index A A C adapter 24 A C power light 24 AccuPoint II p ointing device 31 adding memory 26 av oiding injury 23 B battery changing 36 installing 36 removing 37 unlocking 37 battery alarms 36 battery life, maximizing 39 battery power running on 35 battery safety 38 built-in features 45 but t on eject 32 internet 3[...]

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 50 Index safety 22 indicator light dri ve in-use 32 installing main battery 36 PC Cards 28 interference statement 12 internal dri ves 48 internet button 32 K keyboard not working 41 unexpected characters 41 L lights AC p ow e r 24 M main battery changing 36 manual eject hole 33 memory adding 26 expansion slots 26 memory m[...]

51 Index RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T tips on computin g 30 T oshiba Accessories information 23 U using the AccuPoint II pointi ng de vice 31 W We b s i t e s 44 Web sites 26[...]

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