Toshiba M60 User Manual

Satellite M60

TOSHIBA
Satellite M60 Series
User’s Manual

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 Satellite M60 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition May 2005
Ownership and copyright of music, videos, 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 Satellite M60 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.

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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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.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.

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.

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 flow 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.

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■ 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 plugged in to the extension cable does
not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

■ 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 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 the drive through a metal detector.

■ 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, but the drive 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 taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer
environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environments, allow the computer to acclimatize to room temperature
before turning on power.

■ 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.

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■ 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 your telephone equipment, 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 equivalent
optional battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your
computer.

TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe
GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on
TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-te

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g.com on the Internet.

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction

■ Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive with the above label 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.

Depending on the model purchased, this computer is equipped with one of
the optical drives from the following list:

Manufacturer Type

Panasonic Communications Co., LTD. CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA760

TOSHIBA Samsung Storage
Technology

Hitachi LG Data Storage CD-RW/DVD-ROM GCC-4244

Panasonic Communications Co., LTD. DVD Super Multi UJ-840B

TOSHIBA Samsung Storage
Technology.

TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W28EA

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462A

DVD Super Multi TS-L632B

International precautions

■ This drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product,

please read this instruction 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.

Location of the required label

Sample shown below. Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing
information may vary.

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser
system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the
instruction manual carefully and keep this manual
for your future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your nearest
“AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct
exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

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VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser­System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten,
benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste “autorisierte
Service-Vertretung”. Um einen direkten Kontakt
mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät
nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet
arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket
betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside
kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK
MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER
MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod
at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man
kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.

OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som
avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för
laserklass 1.

VAR OITU S. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN
VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.

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Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan- European 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

Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01

Switzerland ATAAB AN002

Norway ATAAB AN002,005,007 and NO 01, 02

All other countries/
regions

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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P03,04,08,10

ATAAB AN003,004

General Precautions

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 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. 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.

Mobile phones

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.

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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. 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

(41ºF 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
shut-down.

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 appendix A. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for
more information.

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.

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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
software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may
vary.

®

Operating System and/or pre-installed

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/Atheros

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.

To use the Atheros SuperAG™ or SuperG™ function, your client and
access point must support the corresponding feature. Performance of
these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

SRS

SRS TruSurround XT is available in the Microsoft Windows® operating
system only.

Images

All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.

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Express Media Player

The Express Media Player is not a Windows® operating system-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 original options 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 options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus
options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC
problems, the following guidance should be noted:

■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential,
commercial and light industry environments”.

TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry
environments”.

For example, the following environments are not approved:

■ Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)

■ Medical Environments

■ Automotive Environments

■ Aircraft Environments

If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph
“Network connection”.

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH.

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The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:

■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding

area

■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the
manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before
use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

Information on the secure writing of optical disc

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 disc (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth).

Wireless LAN and your Health

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, 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 at least 22cm away from a cardiac pacemaker.
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 them, causing an accident due to
malfunction.

Monitor possible radio interference or other issues with other equipment
while the product is used. If any effect is caused, turn OFF the Wireless
Communication switch.

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 the model, the product may rarely affect the car's 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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Satellite M60

Table of Contents

General Precautions

Wireless LAN and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Chapter 1 : Introduction

Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Chapter 2 : The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Keyboard Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Chapter 3 : Getting Started

Setting up your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

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Chapter 4 : Operating Basics

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

Media Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

TV-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

Setting up more than one display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Chapter 5 : The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

F1 ... F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Desktop-style Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Care and use of the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Panel power off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

System automatic Standby/Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Chapter 7 : HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

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Chapter 8 : Optional Devices

PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Additional battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Additional AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting

Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Hardware and system checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Appendix A : Specifications

Appendix B : Display Modes

Appendix C : AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D : If your computer is stolen

Glossary

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite M60 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 Satellite M60
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 Satellite M60 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 Satellite M60 Features, to learn about
features that are uncommon or unique to the computer.

Manual contents

This manual has nine chapters, four appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, 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.

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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.

Conventions

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.

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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.

Display

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.

ABC

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.

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Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the
computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:

Hardware

■ Satellite M60 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord

■ Modular cable for modem (optional)

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Software

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack2

■ The following software preinstalled on your hard disk:

®

■ Microsoft

Windows® XP Home Edition

■ DVD Video Player

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility

■ TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format

■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer

■ TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility

■ WinDVD Creator

■ Online Manual

■ Display Driver

■ TouchPad driver

■ Sound driver

■ Modem driver

■ LAN driver

■ Wireless LAN driver

The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not
preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA.

Documentation and Backup Media

■ Your computer’s documentation:

■ Satellite M60 Series Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ Satellite M60 Quickstart

■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

■ Warranty information

■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

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Features

Introduction

The Satellite M60 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:

®

Celeron® M Processor 350 or higher

Intel
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 or higher
Other processors may be introduced in the

future.

Chip Set

Mobile Intel® 915PM Express Chipset
(400/533 MHz FSB supported) for external
graphics controller

®

Mobile Intel
(400/533 MHz FSB supported) for integrated
graphics controller

(Chipset depends on the model you purchased)
ATI MOB ILI TY™ RADEON
ATI MOB ILI TY™ RADEON® X700
NVIDIA
(GPU depends on the models you purchased.)
ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery

management Unit, and RTC.
ENE CB714 controller with Multiple Digital Media

Card Slot support
IEEE 1394 controller
ALC250 for AC97 CODEC.
Realtek RTL8100CL for 10M/100M LAN or

RTL8110SBL for Gigabit LAN

910GML/915GM Express Chipset

®

X600SE

®

GeForce™ GO 6600

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Memory

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.

Slot 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules can be

installed in the two main memory slots for a
maximum of 2,048 MB of system memory.

L2 Cache

1 MB L2 Cache (Intel
2 MB L2 Cache (Intel

®

Celeron® M Processor)

®

Pentium® M Processor)

Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased:

Up to 128MB integrated solution and shared with
main memory for Mobile Intel

®

915GM/910GML

Express Chipset
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON

®

X600SE+64/128MB

VRAM with 128 bit bus
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X700+64/128/

256MB VRAM with 128 bit bus

®

NVIDIA

GeForce™ GO 6600+128/256MB

VRAM with 128 bit bus

BIOS

1 MB Flash ROM for system BIOS
Suspend to RAM/Hard Disk Drive
Password protection (System)
Various hot key for system control
Refreshable
Complete ACPI 1.0b Function

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Power

Introduction

Battery Pack 8-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with

RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the

14.8V / 4300mAh capacity
Approximately 4-12 hours or longer charge time

to 100% battery capacity with the system on
Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%

battery capacity with the system off
Discharge time in shutdown mode is

approximately 1 month

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.

TouchPad

A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer.

Display

17" TFT screen with a resolution of
1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels WXGA

17" High Brightness TFT screen with a resolution
of 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels WXGA

17" TFT screen with a resolution of
1680 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels WSXGA+

Disks

Fixed hard disk Available in five sizes.

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

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive

DVD Super Multi
drive (Supporting
Double Layer)

Some models are equipped with a full- size
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-R at up to 24 speed,
CD-RW at up to 24 speed. This drive supports
the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM ■DVD-Video

■ DVD-R ■DVD-RW

■ CD-R ■CD-RW

■ CD-DA ■CD-Text

■ DVD-RAM

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)

Some models are equipped with a full- size DVD
Super Multi Drive 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 to 24 speed,
CD-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R at maximum
8 speed, DVD-RW at maximum 4 speed,
DVD+R at maximum 8 speed, DVD+RW at
maximum 4 speed DVD+R DL at maximum

2.4 speed, and DVD-RAM at maximum 5 speed.
This drive supports the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video

■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW

■ DVD+R DL ■ CD-Text

■ CD-DA ■ CD-RW

■ CD-R ■ DVD-RAM

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2

■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

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