User’s Manual
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Copyright
© 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA M50 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual
First edition Aug. 2005
Ownership and copyright of music, video computer programs, databases, etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials, transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for damage and/or criminal penalities due to infringements of copyrights or personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions. Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g.Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/ video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public.
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the M50 series Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC, OS/2, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Celeron, Intel, Intel SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license.
iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
TruSurround XT, WOW XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT, WOW XT, TruBass, SRS 3D and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Macrovision License of Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares, that the product: M50 Series conforms to the following Standards:
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/ 336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased.
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Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for panEuropean single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to confirm with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Germany |
ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 |
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and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 |
Greece |
ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 |
Portugal |
ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and |
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P03,04,08,10 |
Spain |
ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 |
Switzerland |
ATAAB AN002 |
Norway |
ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and |
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NO 01, 02 |
All other countries/ |
ATAAB AN003,004 |
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Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.
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Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer.
When Using Your Computer
Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
■Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
■Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.
■Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
■Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion.
■Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source.
115 V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan.
100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
■If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products that are plugged into it do not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable itself.
■To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
■When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
■Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local authorities for disposal instructions.
■When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.
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■When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put it through a metal detector.
■When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
■Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
■When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
■When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
■Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power source, and remove the battery.
■Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its pins.
When using telephone equipment in conjunction with your computer, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
■Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
■Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
■Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
■Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
■Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
■To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.
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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
The optical disc drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read the manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.
The drive with the label above is certified by 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 Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list according to the model
Manufacturer |
Type |
Panasonic |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA770 |
Communications Co., |
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LTD. |
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TOSHIBA Samsung |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462C |
Storage Technology |
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Hitachi LG Data Storage, |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM GCC-4244 |
Inc. |
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Manufacturer |
Type |
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Panasonic |
DVD Super Multi UJ-841B |
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Communications Co., |
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LTD. |
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TEAC |
DVD Super Multi DV-W28EA-6TT |
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Hitachi LG Data Storage, |
DVD Super Multi GSA-4082N |
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Inc. |
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Pioneer |
DVD Super Multi DVR-K16TBT |
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Important Notice
Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright.
Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment, transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties.
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TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
Heat injury
■Avoid prolonged physical contact with the bottom of the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■The surface of the AC adapter can become hot when in use.
This condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adapter, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■Do not lay the AC adapter on a material that is sensitive to heat. The material could be damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC Card overheating
Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time.
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Mobile phone
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.
LCD
Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.
Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer:
CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions:
■use of certain external peripheral products
■use of battery power instead of AC power
■use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications
■use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
■use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications
■use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously
■use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude > 1,000 meters or > 3,280 feet above sea level)
■use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 ºC to 30 ºC (41 ºF to 86 ºF) or > 25 ºC (77 ºF) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model).
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown.
This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.
To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information.
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Graphics Processing Unit (“GPU”) Performance Disclaimer:
The graphics processing unit ("GPU") performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized.
GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode.
Main Memory Disclaimer
The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors.
Copy Protection
Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.
Hard Disk Drive Capacity
1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows®, and/or any pre-installed software applications or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
Non-applicable Icons
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.
Wireless LAN
The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
SRS
SRS TruSurround XT is available in the Microsoft Windows® operating system only.
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Images
All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.
Express Media Player
The Express Media Player is not a Windows® based application. Battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system.
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.
CE compliance
This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured / distributed by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. To avoid in general EMC problems, the following advice should be observed:
■Only CE marked accessories should be connected / implemented
■Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements for "residential, commercial and light industry environments".
The following environment is not approved:
■Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a with a mains voltage of 380V threephase is being used).
In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:
■Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC, but can be used in office areas where the use is not restricted. Please disable the wireless LAN or Bluetooth hardware in such areas as long this feature is not official supported by the operator of the related medical facility.
■Vehicle Environments: Please read operator’s manual of the vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use.
■Aircraft Environments: Please following the advices of the flight personnel regarding restrictions of use.
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Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation. The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be:
■Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
■Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Network connection (Class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference.
Information on the secure writing to optical disc media
Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred, you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth).
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation. These situations may for example include:
■Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes
■In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
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Safety Instruction for Wireless Products
If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood, before you attempt to use it. This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your wireless products.
Limitation of Liability
For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental mistakes by a user, misuse or use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility.
For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.) occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any responsibility.
For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.
For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not take any responsibility.
Usage Restrictions
Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment:
■Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following.
■Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in operations, etc.
■Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust systems for smoke.
■Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.
■Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.
■Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use.
■Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.
■Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.
■Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.
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Warning
Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of wireless products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train.
Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm.
Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment close to the product.
Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch near an automatic door, fire alarm or other automatic control equipment.
Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.
Do not turn ON the Wireless communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference.
Radio waves can potentially affect equipment, such as that used on-board aircraft, causing an accident due to malfunction.
You should monitor possible radio interference or other issues that may arise with other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is noted, turn OFF the Wireless communication switch.
Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.
When using the product in a car, check with the automobile dealer if the car has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving.
Depending on car model, the product can rarely affect car electronic equipment if it is used in a car.
Note
Do not use this product in the following places:
Near a microwave oven or other environment which generates a magnetic field.
Near any place or equipment that generates static electricity or radio interference.
Depending on the environment, in a place where radio waves cannot reach the product.
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Table of Contents
Wireless LAN and your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Online Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xx Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxi Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxii
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
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Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Using optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Express Media Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting
double layer disc recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 TV-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Setting up more than one display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 System automatic Standby/Hibernation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Additional battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Additional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
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Congratulations on your purchase of the M50 series computer.
This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your M50 series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you're new to portable computing, first read over the M50 Features and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the M50 Features, to learn about features that are unique to the computer.
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This manual has nine chapters, four appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, M50 Features, is an overview of the computer's special features, utilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and on restoring the preinstalled software.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: TouchPad, the optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and DVD/CD-ROMs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer's power resources.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, introduces you to the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup program.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn't seem to be working properly.
The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text.
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This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
DISKCOPY A: B: When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon's name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left.
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Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment.
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.
* indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
Hardware
■M50 Series Portable Personal Computer
■Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord
■USB Floppy Disk Drive *
■Modular cable for modem *
Software
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
■The following software which is preinstalled on your hard disk:
■Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
■DVD Video Player
■TOSHIBA Power Saver
■TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■TOSHIBA Assist
■TOSHIBA Controls
■TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
■TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
■TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility
■RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
■DLA for TOSHIBA
■TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
■TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
■TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
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■TOSHIBA Accessibility
■TOSHIBA Virtual Sound
■TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
■WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum *
■Online Manual
■Product Recovery media and additional Software
The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA
■Product Recovery
■Additional Software CD *
■Express Media Player Recovery CD *
Documentation
■Your computer's documentation:
■M50 Series Personal Computer User's Manual
■M50 Series Quickstart
■Instructiion Manual for Safety and Comfort
■Microsoft® Windows® XP manual package *
■Warranty Information
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
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Chapter 1
M50 Features
This chapter identifies the computer's special features, options and accessories.
Basic features are described in a separate pamphlet.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.
The M50 Series computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:
Processor
Depending on the model you purchased:
Mobile Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J/360J/ 370/380
Chip Set
ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200M
ENE KB910 C1 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC
Realtek RTL 8100CL 10/100 LAN controller ALC250_D for AC97 Codec.
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Memory
The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors.
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1MB L2 Cache (Intel® Celeron® M Processor) |
Video RAM |
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BIOS
1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS Suspend to memory or hard disk drive Hardware password protection
Various Hotkey functions for system control Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality
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Floppy Diskette Drive devices
External USB Floppy Disk Drive (depends on the model purchased)
TouchPad
A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer.
Display
14” TFT screen with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels WXGA
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Disks
Fixed hard disk Depending on the model purchased, one of the following drives will be installed:
40.0 billion bytes (37.26GB)
60.0 billion bytes (55.88GB)
80.0 billion bytes (74.52GB)
100.0 billion bytes (93.16GB)
120.0 billion bytes (111.78GB) Bus Master IDE
9.5m/m 2.5" hard disk drive support Ultra DMA 100
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/CD-RWs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed, CD-RWs at up to 24 speed. This drive supports the following formats:
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■Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)
DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full-size drive with double DVD Super Multi drive module with double layer layer disc recording support that lets you record data to rewritable support CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or
8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed, CD-RWs at up to 10 speed, DVD-Rs at maximum 8 speed, DVD-RWs at maximum 4 speed, DVD+RWs at maximum 4 speed, DVD+Rs at maximum 8 speed, DVD+R (double layer) at maximum 2.4 speed, DVD-R (dual layer) at maximum 2 speed, and DVD-RAM at maximum 5 speed. This drive supports the same formats as the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive plus the following:
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■Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical disc drive. For more information on the optical disc drives available, talk to your dealer. More information on using the optical disc drive can be found in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Slots (depending on configuration)
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Ports (depending on configuration)
External monitor |
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TV Out |
The 4-pin S-Video port is compatible with PAL or |
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A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables |
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An internal modem provides capability for data |
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telephone line. The speed of data and fax |
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The computer has built-in support for Ethernet |
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wireless communications standards. It offers |
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frequency selection between 2.4GHz and allows |
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Power-on password protection |
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Security Lock Slot
Receives an optional security lock in order to anchor the computer to a desk or other large, heavy object.
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The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Hotkeys |
Key combinations that let you quickly modify the |
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Display Automatic |
This feature automatically cuts off power to the |
Power off |
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This feature automatically cuts off power to the |
Automatic Power Off |
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System Automatic |
This feature automatically places the system into |
Standby/Hibernation |
either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when |
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specified time period. You can specify the time |
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period and select either System Standby or |
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A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. |
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Two levels of password security are available, |
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Supervisor and User, which can prevent |
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Battery Save Mode |
This feature lets you save battery power. You can |
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A Hotkey function which blanks the screen and |
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This feature turns power to the computer off |
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