Toshiba Satellite M40 - User Manual

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TOSHIBA Satellite M40

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

Main Page

Chapter 1 Introduction41
- Equipment Checklist41
  - Hardware41
  - Software42
- Features43
- Special Features50
- Utilities52
- Options54
- Default Chapter3
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour55
- Front with the Display Closed55
- Left Side57
- Right Side58
- Back Side59
- Underside60
- Front with the Display Open62
  - AV Buttons63
- System Indicators64
- Keyboard Indicator65
- USB Diskette Drive66
- Optical Media Drive67
- AC Adaptor71
Chapter 3 Getting Started73
- Setting up Your Work Space74
- Connecting the AC Adaptor77
- Opening the Display78
- Turning on the Power78
- Starting up for the First Time79
- Turning off the Power79
- Restarting the Computer83
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Media84
Chapter 4 Operating Basics85
- Using the Touch Pad85
- Using the USB Diskette Drive86
  - Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive86
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive87
- Using Optical Media Drives87
- Express Media Player92
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive93
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD+-R/+-RW Drive Supporting DVD+R DL95
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive98
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive Supporting DVD+R DL102
- Media Care110
  - CD/Dvds110
  - Diskettes111
- Using the Microphone111
- Modem112
- Wireless Communications115
  - Wireless LAN115
  - Wireless Communication Indicator117
- Lan117
  - Connecting LAN Cable117
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable118
- Cleaning the Computer119
- Moving the Computer119
- Heat Dispersal120
Chapter 5 The Keyboard121
- Typewriter Keys121
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys122
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations122
- Windows Special Keys127
- Keypad Overlay127
- Generating ASCII Characters129
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes131
- Power Conditions131
- Power Indicators133
- Battery Types134
  - Battery134
  - Real Time Clock Battery135
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack135
- Replacing the Battery Pack143
  - Removing the Battery Pack143
  - Installing the Battery Pack145
- Starting the Computer by Password145
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords147
- HW Setup147
  - Accessing HW Setup147
  - HW Setup Window148
    - Parallel Port Mode150
    - Boot Priority152
Chapter 8 Optional Devices155
- Cards/Memory155
- Power Devices155
- Peripheral Devices155
- Other155
- PC Cards156
  - Installing a PC Card156
  - Removing a PC Card157
- Express Card158
  - Installing an Express Card158
  - Removing an Express Card159
- Multiple Digital Media Card Slot160
  - Installing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card160
  - Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro/Sm/MMC/XD Card161
- Memory Expansion162
  - Installing Memory Module162
  - Removing Memory Module164
- Additional Battery Pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell)165
- Additional AC Adaptor165
- USB FDD Kit165
- Parallel Printer165
- External Monitor166
- Television167
- I.link (IEEE1394)167
- Security Lock169
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting171
- Problem Solving Process171
  - Preliminary Checklist171
  - Analyzing the Problem172
- Hardware and System Checklist173
- TOSHIBA Support196
  - Before You Call196
  - Where to Write197
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors199
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes199
Appendix C at Commands199
Appendix A Specifications201
- Environmental Requirements201
- Physical Dimensions201
- Power Requirements201
Appendix B203
- Display Controller and Modes203
- Video Modes204
- AT Commands205
Appendix D S-Registers217
- At Command Set Result Codes222
Appendix E229
Appendix F229
- Installing the Modem Board229
- Internal Modem Guide229
- Removing the Modem Board230
Appendix G Wireless LAN231
- Card Specifications231
- Radio Characteristics231
- AC Power Cord and Connectors235
Appendix H235
- United Kingdom236
Appendix I Parts Numbers237
- Glossary239
  - Cache Memory242
  - Write Protection251
- Index253

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Toshiba Satellite M40 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 915GM
Processor	Intel Pentium M or Intel Celeron M
RAM	Up to 2GB DDR2
Storage	40GB to 100GB HDD
Display	15.4" WXGA (1280x800)
Graphics	Intel GMA 900
Operating System	Windows XP
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Networking	10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, S-Video, headphone/microphone jacks
Battery	6-cell Li-Ion