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1. 1 TOUCHPAD CONTROL BUTTONS 2 TOUCHPAD TouchPad and contro buttons The two buttons below the TouchPad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against it The TouchPad could be damaged User s Manual pmi o Operating Basics The TouchPad has similar functions to a two button mouse with a scroll wheel For some functions you can tap it instead of pressing a button You can customize pointing device actions in Mouse Properties Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse Properties window Click Click the left control button or tap the TouchPad once Double click Click the left control button twice or tap the TouchPad twice Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Using the internal modem ZN This section describes how to setup the modem and use it to connect to other computer systems Refer to the computer s online help files and the online help files for your modem software for more information The internal modem does not s
2. 0 0 0 e eee eee eee Power up modes 2 0 cee eee eee Panel power off on 1 0 0 0c eee eee System automatic Standby Hibernation Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 0 20 eee eee eee HW Setup Window 0 000 cece eee eee Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card aincsntae pain a Hada hae eae wea Reema es SD MMC MS MS Pro xD Memory cards 5 Memory expansion 0 0 e eee eee Additional battery pack 00 e eee eee Additional AC adapter 0 0c eee eee ee External MONO e404 4 ee ne ead Sued Gare aE a Televisio joe gies ove Red Ree Sear Pea Ree a So aa LLINK EEE1S94 us cent ca ae eile telat weet ules Security lOCK erre des sega ed Rae pe ee ee Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving proceSS 0 000 e eee ee eee eee Hardware and system checklist 2000 eee TOSHIBA support 0 0 cee eee Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Modes Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix D If your computer is stolen Glossary TOSHIBA M50 Preface User s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA M50 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 TOSHIBA M50 computer It also provides detailed i
3. 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up TOSHIBA M50 8 9 Optional Devices 5 Grasp the module and pull it out Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Removing the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure its screw 7 Replace the battery TOSHIBA M50 8 10 Optional Devices Additional battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adapter If you frequently carry the computer to different sites such as your home and office having an AC adapter at each location reduces the weight and bulk of your load External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the co
4. TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adapter and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adapter is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power on Power off no operation AC adapter Battery fully e Operates e No charge connected charged e No charge e LED Battery blue e LED Battery blue DC IN blue DC IN blue Battery partially e Operates e Charge charged e Charge e LED Battery Amber e LED Battery Amber DC IN blue DC IN blue No battery e Operates e No charge installed or no No charge e LED Battery off charge e LED Battery off DC IN blue DC IN blue User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Power on Power off no operation AC adapter Battery e Operates not capacity is e LED Battery off connected above low DC IN off battery trigger point Battery e Operates capacity is e Alarm sounds this below low function depends on how battery trigger the computer is point configured e LED Battery flashes amber DC IN off Battery Computer goes into capacity Hibernation or shuts down
5. This feature automatically turns off the system in Standby or Hibernation mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features for an explanation of how to set the duration TOSHIBA M50 6 14 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to configure your computer TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for various hardware devices through a number of tabs titled General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN and USB Some models are not equipped with the CPU tab Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click Start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup Window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN and USB There are also these three buttons OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Displ
6. 9 17 Troubleshooting i LINK IEEE1394 Problem Procedure i LINK device does not Make sure the cable is securely connected to the function computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add New Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices E ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance E Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on t
7. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s external monitor port parallel port USB port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Regulatory Information Contact Address TOSHIBA America Informati
8. 000 ee 1 9 UtilitieS eonan ae ea Pew ea ee ee ae eddie a bee a 1 11 ODTONS cst ceria daha ana Be mas Blea Be eae 1 14 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 0000e seer eae 2 1 Right Sid s in ua gs Gio ds ed ai aoh erg ee Rubee Are wee OO 2 3 Left SIdG crue iene dragnet geese Pewee Phew aad 2 4 BACK SIC aa ca aoaeiaa se acm a wowed ing EOE E E Gwe ariel ane ae ae 2 5 Underside 4 2 00ue ase dekana oN Ee er pees 2 6 Front with the display open 000 0 e eee eee 2 8 Keyboard Indicators 000 000 c eee eee eee 2 11 Optical Disc drive 0 000 ee 2 12 User s Manual Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work Space 1 2 eee eee 3 1 Connecting the AC adapter 00 ce eee eee 3 5 Opening the display 0 0 0 cee eee eee 3 6 Turning on the power 1 2 0 cee ee eee 3 6 Starting up for the first time 2 2 2 ee eee 3 7 Turning off the power 2 2 cee eee eee 3 7 Restarting the computer 000 00 cece eee eee 3 11 Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media 3 12 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad 0 e eee eee 4 1 Using the internal modem 0 cee eee eee 4 2 LAN ocd eee needed ie phd be o E boa a eS 4 6 Wireless LAN reisg anneron praa Win beeen win ale ee ele 4 8 Using optical disc drives 1 2 0 00 cece eee 4 10 Express Media Player 0 00 e eee ee
9. 7 7 Arrow Mode When the Arrow mode icon lights green you can use the keypad overlay light gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Fsg Numeric Mode You can use the keypad overlay light gray labeled HH keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode A icon lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Bi Caps Lock The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter TOSHIBA M50 2 11 Optical Disc drive The Grand Tour The computer will either have a CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive or a single layer or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive depending on its configuration An ATAPI interface controller is used for the operation of these optical drives When the computer is accessing a disc an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media The disc drive and its media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code 1 2 3 4 6 Writable discs Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Afr
10. Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge for at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Check the power consumption settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility Consider using a power saving mode 9 6 Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled LCD panel TOSHIBA M50 Problem Lines appear broken No display Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Troubleshooting Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer Procedure Check if you are in DOS mode In DOS lines may appear broken because of the LCD screen s higher resolution The Windows display
11. F9 to enable the Touch Pad and then try again to move it Double tapping does Try changing the double click speed setting in the not work mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or too control utility slow 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer USB mouse Problem Procedure On screen pointer does The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped not respond to mouse as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal movement shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does Try changing the double click speed setting in the not work mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK TOSHIBA M50 9 13 USB Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically Troubleshooting Procedure Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Point
12. Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button TOSHIBA M50 4 10 Operating Basics Manual release with the eject hole 3 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open Pulling the drawer open 4 Lay the disc label side up in the drawer TOSHIBA M50 4 11 Operating Basics Inserting a disc JN Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with its base 6 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks in place WN If the disc is not seated properly when the drawer is closed it might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Closing the drive drawer TOSHIBA M50 4 12 Operating Basics Removing compact discs To remove the disc follow the steps below JN Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical disc indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open it wait for it to stop before you remove it
13. TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features This chapter identifies the computer s special features options and accessories J 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 Features The TOSHIBA 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 350 360 370 Intel Pentium M Processor 725A 730 740 750 760 770 Other processers may be introduced in the future User s Manual TOSHIBA M50 Chip Set Memory TOSHIBA M50 Features Mobile Intel 915PM 915GM 910GML Express Chipset ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600SE with HyperMemory Built in controller depends on the model you purchased ENE KB910 B4 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit and RTC Marvell 88E8036 10 100 LAN controller Marvell 88SA8040 for SATA to PATA bridge LPC47N207 Super IO IC for FIR ALC250_D for AC97 Codec TI PCI7411 for Maltiple Digital Media Card Slot 1394 and PCMCIA controller TI PCI4510R for 1394 and PCMCIA controller TI PCI1510R for PCMCIA
14. The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA Fast InfraRed FIR standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible devices The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased The headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductive type mini jack for a monaural microphone Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers or headphones 2 2 Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side TOSHIBA M50 The Grand Tour Q 2 1 OPTICAL Disc DRIVE 3 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS 2 OPTICAL Disc DRivE LED USB PORTS Optical Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive LED Universal Serial Bus USB Ports The right side of the computer The computer is configured with a full size optical disc drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter See the Drives section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and Chapter 4 Operating Basics for information on using the drive and caring for discs This indicator lets you know w
15. 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 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 TOSHIBA M50 xiv 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 r
16. condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adapter connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries AN TOSHIBA M50 When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adapter to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the battery pack Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes Time The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack about 12 or longer about 4 or longer RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or Battery pack The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the compute
17. data encryption TOSHIBA M50 4 8 Operating Basics Wireless LAN disclaimer 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 Security 1 TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP encryption function otherwise your computer could be left open to illicit access via the wireless LAN connection which may result in an intrusion that can lead to the theft or loss of stored data among other things In addition the owner of an Internet connection is responsible for all browsing downloading and uploading activities on that connection Therefore an unsecured wireless network connected directly to the Internet is an open invitation for outsiders to abuse your ISP account and privileges 2 TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping on your data due to the use of the wireless LAN connection and any damage that may occur thereof Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable the wireless LAN function with the on off switch No tra
18. 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened JN E When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open E Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the drawer it could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold it gently and lift it out Removing a disc 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place TOSHIBA M50 4 13 Operating Basics Buttons The availability of the Buttons depends on the model of computer you have I purchased The Internet button and the CD DVD button can be assigned functions and applications in the TOSHIBA Controls Properties OFF peu as ae a CD DVD play control buttons In addition to the power button the following four buttons control functions relating to the playback of optical media and digital audio data Play Pause Starts or pauses play Stop Stops play Next Advances to the next track chapter or data Previous Returns to the previous track chapter or data a If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next J or Previous advances to a random selection TOSHIBA M50 4 14 Operating Basics Express Media Player Express Media Player is a quick
19. 40 times faster than USB 1 1 which this computer also supports i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras Infrared The serial infrared port is compatible with the Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards TV Out The 4 pin S Video port is compatible with PAL or NTSC TV standard supporting Macrovision 7 02 copy protection Multimedia Sound system The integrated Windows compatible sound system provides support for internal speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones Express Media Some computers in this series are equipped with Player the Express Media Player This feature lets you use the computer s fixed optical disc drive as a stand alone audio CD player or video DVD player Headphone jack A standard 3 5 mm stereo jack is provided for the connection of external headphones or speakers Microphone jack Astandard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of monaural microphone input Communications Modem Wireless LAN Bluetooth Security Security Lock Slot TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Features An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports the V 90 or V 92 standards depending on the region and provides a modem jack for connection to a telephone line The speed of data and fax transfer depends on the analog telephone line conditions The computer has built in s
20. Card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC Card error occurs Memory Card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Memory card error occurs Sound system TOSHIBA M50 Problem No sound is heard Troubleshooting Procedure Reseat the PC Card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings If appropriate make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager and ensure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer does The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped not respond to Pad as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal operation shape and try again to move it You may also press Fn
21. Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box aa Thams Deio Seren Savei Appeoa Sting Dig he irori toraa ba BA Pa phia aiga ol pia irii 1 ie Cpls 1 Pug sad Puy Minato ore bicili bieli SL OAL Eep ee een Coka qisi Lear a Bone biga 27 bal ee 128 ty TSE pein S3 Eo ee T Ce 3 Click Setting tab TOSHIBA M50 8 14 Optional Devices 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Pisg asi Phy Monilor and Deed id Grad J Mores ou Management a bah iph Media hrcak Dras Bedi irishi yi SAE TIGL poma hoppet amy kiu Vi riai Toar Wis Sate hiru nill oga isanioad he Luteo bial Softee anc urrar hen ubiye intel tofu oo sores Jona Fe Laist Gapped hisp sag imadom E ihm Thay hon Gaagitece Propeta l intel graphics media accelerator drivertorm ob il an Deron Caor Schana find Faya Cent indmaticn Teg E Coker Tne Cooke ee Seen Arii 120b TE Ninbphank Weie Shirra HTSC otpis Ceran D Fulan Ho bedal 6 Adjusting the TV settings TOSHIBA M50 8 15 Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as E Digital video cameras Hard disk drives E MO drives E Optical disc drives JN i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their ow
22. DVD R RW media Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM media cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R RW or DVD R RW to CD R RW using RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to backup a DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read the data and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some optical media drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back
23. Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury Please check every couple of months to ensure the fan inlets or exhaust vents see sections 2 5 and 2 7 are unobstructed Clean them if necessary A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 3 4 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC
24. Install remove or connect external devices such as PC card USB devices an external display i LINK devices or optical digital devices 4 29 A Operating Basics Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW discs cannot be written in VR format A maximum of about 2 hours of video data can be written in DVD Video format to DVD R R RW RW discs WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD or miniDVD formats WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to a DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more of disk space for every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly About Disc Manager WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc WinDVD Creator might show a different thumbnail than you previously set in CE DVD RAM recorder Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVD RAM media DVD VR format on DVD RW media and DVD Video format on DVD RW media About recorded DVDs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Media Care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on
25. PC Card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack TOSHIBA M50 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Retaining data with power off standby mode When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data charge for the following approximate time periods Battery Approximately 2 days Standby mode 12 cell Approximately 1 days Standby mode 6 cell Approximately 1 month Shut down mode both RTC battery Approximately 1 month Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use E If you will not be using the system for an extended period remove the battery pack E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after the battery has been fully recharged the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a di
26. Ports compatible ports enable USB equipped devices such as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers to be connected to the computer Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 TOSHIBA M50 2 5 The Grand Tour Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer 1 EXPANSION MEMORY SOCKET 4 BATTERY PACK LOCK 2 FAN VENT 5 BATTERY PACK LATCH 3 BATTERY PACK The bottom of the computer Expansion Memory Use this socket to install a memory module to Socket increase your computer s memory Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Fan Vent The fan vent helps prevent the CPU from overheating WN To prevent possible overheating of the CPU never block the fan vent a Battery Pack Lock When you slide this into its locked position the gt battery pack cannot be released even if you attempt to slide the battery pack latch into its open position Battery Pack Latch With the Battery Pack Lock in its unlocked 0 position you can slide this latch in order to remove the battery pack TOSHIBA M50 2 6 TOSHIBA M50 The Grand Tour Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adapter is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Docking Port Use this port to connect an optional Advanced Port Repl
27. Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte mode A method of operation for example the boot mode standby mode or the hibernation mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 6 Glossary numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored o
28. Standby mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes Battery types The computer has two types of batteries E Battery pack E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adapter is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source The battery is a disposable item When its operation becomes short even when fully charged replace it with a new one JN E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Donotremove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode In this mode data is stored in memory so if the computer loses power it will be lost E Battery type depending on the model you purchased 6 cell PA3399U 1BAS PA3399U 1BRS 12 cell PA8400U 1BAS PA3400U 1BRS Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working Th
29. The DVD can only be played on the LCD display of the computer External video output is not supported E For DVD titles with parental control the level settings for the parental control function is not supported Data stored in Video CD DVD Audio VR or VR formats cannot be played In addition media that has not been finalized or MPEG Divx mini DVD and other file formats also cannot be played E Closed captions are not displayed E Audio is only output in two channel stereo format E Titles with DTS or SDDS audio will have no audio output if such audio is selected Audio output from SPDIF is not supported E This system is not karaoke mode compatible E When continuous actions are to be carried out ensure that the current action is completed before carrying out the next one Failure to do so might result in unexpected results TOSHIBA M50 4 16 Operating Basics Express Media Player Settings There are a few settings that need to be made in order to use the Express Media Player functions for the first time These are as follows Initial settings When Express Media Player is first started or the recovery CD is used the screen for carrying out the initial settings of the Express Media Player is displayed Please implement the settings as follows 1 Language for displaying the Express Media Player set up and guide Please refer to Table 1 for the language code 2 Keyboard Please refer to Table 2 for the
30. adapter can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adapter to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes AN Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes 0 liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 15 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connecting the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the DC IN input port on the back of the computer Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow TOSHIBA M50 3 5 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Push the display latch on the front of the computer Opening the display 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 5 After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have L set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter 1 If a USB floppy diskette drive
31. computer Clone display settings are those where more than one device has been selected and is simultaneously applicable TOSHIBA M50 4 32 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer A To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer TOSHIBA M50 The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Built in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive indicators on the computer If a diskette is in the diskette drive remove it If a disc is in the optical disc drive remove it Also make sure the optical disc drive drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer C
32. computer when In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears press F12 key Boot Menu will appear 3 Use the cursor keys to select the CD ROM DVD drive in the display menu TOSHIBA M50 3 12 Getting Started 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools amp Utilities folder C TOOLSCD contains drivers and applications which are included with your computer system If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way you can reinstall most of the components from this folder Create a copy of this folder to an external media for more convenience TOSHIBA M50 3 13 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TouchPad optical disc drives the internal modem LAN and wireless LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal Using the TouchPad To use the TouchPad simply move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go
33. converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adapter to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details AN TOSHIBA M50 The AC adapter Use of the wrong adapter could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 15 volts DC Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer or an AC adapter certified by TOSHIBA 2 14 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics E Setting up your work space for your health and safety Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability pmi o Connecting the AC adapter Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer E Restoring the pre installed software from the Product Recovery media 7 All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first L time which describes the actions to take when you first turn on the powe
34. foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the disc is dirty If itis wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to Media Care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 9 8 TOSHIBA M50 Problem Some discs run correctly but others do not Cannot write correctly Troubleshooting Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the disc s documentation Check the type of disc you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Recordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the optical disc section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions E Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA E Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing E Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording E Do not run or start other software during writing E Do not jar the computer during writing E Donotconnect disconnect external devices or inst
35. keyboard code Display Language setting and keyboard setting can be changed using the set up for the DVD Player Display Language Code Language English English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French Italiano Italian Nederlands Dutch Portugu s Portuguese HAP Simplified Chinese apa chiar Traditional Chinese Deutsch German Table 1 Display Language TOSHIBA M50 4 17 Keyboard Code EN1 EN2 ES1 FR1 FR2 IT1 IW1 JA1 KO1 NO1 PL1 Keyboard Code US English PT1 UK English RU1 Spanish SV1 French TR1 Canadian AR1 French Italian BE1 Hebrew DA1 Japanese DE1 Korean DE2 Norwegian EL1 Polish Table 2 Keyboard Code Operating Basics Portuguese Russian Swedish Turkish Arabic Belgian Danish German Swiss German Greek Functions via the Front operation panel and the keyboard in the Express Media Player mode This list shows how the functions available from the keyboard correspond to those available from the Front operation panel Front panel CD DVD RS H O o Computer Power switch Fn F7 Fn F6 N OIOI AJOIN lt CD Terminates CD Launch the CD Increases the brightness Decreases the brightness Select track 1 Select track 2 Select track 3 Select track 4 Select track 5 Select track 6 Select track 7 DVD Terminates DVD Launch the DVD Increases the brightness Decreases the brightness Select chapter 1 Select chapter 2 Select chapter 3 Select chapter 4 Selec
36. mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby will be lost You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature E You can use the panel power off feature 3 8 _IQ TOSHIBA M50 Getting Started Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Select Shut Down 3 Open the Shut Down dialog box Hibernate is not displayed 4 Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options Select the Hibernation tab Select Enable Hibernate then click OK button Open Toshiba Power Saver Select Setup Action tab Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid of my portable computer 8 Click the OK button NO OV o N Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the com
37. of the application to be used for audio and video playback On some models the TOSHIBA Controls icon will not appaer as the audio video control buttons are not available or configurable You can start the TOSHIBA Controls as follows If Control Panel is in Classic View start gt Control Panel gt TOSHIBA Controls The DVD player is used to play DVD Video media through an on screen interface and functions You can start the DVD Player as follows start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can start ConfigFree as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Pressing Fn F9 in a Windows environment enables or disables the TouchPad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon onscreen You can create discs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data discs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with aCD RW DVD ROM drive or a DVD Super Multi drive Refer to start All Programs Sonic RecordNow 1 12 TOSHIBA M50 DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Zooming
38. or remove a memory module turn off the computer with the Shut Down option in the Windows Start menu If you install or remove amemory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost Some memory modules can be physically installed but are not compatible with the computer In this case the computer will issue a warning TOSHIBA M50 series There will be a long beep 3 short beeps 3 more short beeps and then a long beep when you turn the power on In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible memory module CAUTION If you want to upgrade system memory you should only use certified modules Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for a list of approved memory products 8 7 Optional Devices Installing a memory module UN If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power JN Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Standby mode c Power to the optical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Power switch 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery refer to
39. rupture or ignite TOSHIBA M50 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack 7 Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury 9 Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contact
40. should appear normal Press the Hotkey Fn F5 to change the display priority and ensure it is not set for an external monitor Make sure instant security was not activated Try entering your password if you have one registered Or turn the power off and back on to clear instant security Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Contact your dealer if the problems continue 9 7 Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard drive Slow performance Password Problem Cannot enter password Troubleshooting Procedure Insert a system diskette and reboot There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your operating system documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your operating system documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter Contact your dealer if the problems continue Procedure Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a disc in the drive TOSHIBA M50 Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A
41. the Express Media Player before you reinstall a Windows operating system Depends on configuration Restoring the complete system If pre installed files are damaged use the Express Media Player Recovery CD and the Product Recovery disc to restore them F Some models do not have Express Media Player pre installed therefore the Express Media Player Recovery CD is not available In these instances please refer to the procedure in Restoring the operating system as described below Restoring the Express Media Player To restore the Express Media Player follow the steps below 1 Load the Express Media Player Recovery CD in the optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When the boot menu appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursor keys to select the CD DVD drive in the Boot menu 4 Follow the on screen instructions and select Overwrite Installation using the cursor keys to restore the Express Media Player WN When you are using Delete all partitions the hard disk will be reformatted gt and all data will be lost Restoring the operating system To restore the operating system and all pre installed software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Power on your
42. the Windows XP Start menu p l J This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button 5 4 The Keyboard Keypad overlay Turni Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad ng on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the disagram below Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys below Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay CERI paaa maua E v TATT e T E E l Size MABE BEA T E g p rere w ii n TE ae SAT EEE Ente eT e EEEL The numeric keypad overlay U S 4 ie TOSHIBA M50 5 5 The Keyboard Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the over
43. the computer s BIOS setup If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer TOSHIBA M50 9 4 Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such cases you should contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adapter connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adapter doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the com
44. try to discover the specific actions that caused the problem The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that the optical disc drive is correctly inserted Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem TOSHIBA M50 Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it i
45. up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc 4 26 Operating Basics Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data disc 1 Click the Options button Ry on the RecordNow Console to open the Options panels 2 Select the Data in the left side menu 3 Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options 4 Click the OK button DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA E This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable E DLA does not support formatting a DVD RAM disc and writing to it They are performed by DVD RAM Driver Software If DLA Format menu may appear when inserting a DVD RAM disc into the drive and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer please use DVDForm to format this disc You can run DVDForm by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially E Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other
46. you switch the computer off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk 3 Click Start and click Shut Down From the Shut Down window click Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode A TOSHIBA M50 The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices 1 While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter before the save is completed Wait for the Built in Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits E Can be configured so that data is automatically saved to the hard disk before the computer shuts down because of a low battery For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in Power Options Hibernate tab and TOSHIBA Power Saver Basic Setup tab Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby
47. C Card while the computer is in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode as some cards might not work properly To install a PC Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Installing a PC card After installing the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card TOSHIBA M50 8 2 Optional Devices Removing a PC card 1 aoe Sl TOSHIBA M50 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar Click the PC Card you want to remove Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly Grasp the PC Card and remove it C Eject button Removing a PC card 8 3 Optional Devices SD MMC MS MS Pro xD Memory cards The computer is equipped with a multiple digital media card slot that can accommodate SD MMC MS MS Pro xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants which use flash memory Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB MMC 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS Pro 256MB 512MB 1GB xD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB SS TOSHIBA M50 Keep foreign objects out of the memory card slot A pin o
48. Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual The Keyboard F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with Fn are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys a A E j T g jF Fa j Wirio Wen Wee a al so al aA voll sof Hh call af al a F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations i The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulation keys TOSHIBA M50 Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn k
49. Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Loosen the one screw securing the memory module socket cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Removing the memory module socket cover 6 Fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems TOSHIBA M50 8 8 Optional Devices 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing a module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with the screw 9 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 10 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Removing a memory module UN If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer JN Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and loosen the screw securing the memory module socket cover
50. D An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or out
51. N THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHF HREN VON ANDEREN VORG NGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN K NNEN GEF HRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN TOSHIBA M50 x 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 ANO05 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANOO5 ANO06 and GRO1 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANOO2 Norway ATAAB ANOO2 005 007 and NO 01 02 All other countries ATAAB ANO03 004 regions Specific switch settings or software setup are required for e
52. OL Front of the computer with display closed The availability of this feature is dependant on the model you purchased User s Manual TOSHIBA M50 DC IN LED Power LED Battery LED Hard Disk Drive LED Wireless Communication Switch Wireless Communication LED Infrared Port Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Volume Control The Grand Tour The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged into an AC power source In normal operating mode the Power LED glows If the system is in Standby Mode the LED will flashes while the LED will be off when the computer is turned off or is in Hibernation Mode The Battery LED indicates the battery s current charge discharge status It lights blue when the battery is fully charged It lights amber while the battery is being charged from the AC adapter It flashes amber when the battery capacity is low The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that the hard disk drive is being accessed Every time your computer runs a program opens a file or performs some other function in which it must access the hard disk drive this light will go on The wireless communication switch turns on the wireless networking transceiver The Wireless Communication LED beside it indicates that wireless networking is turned on The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Indicates whether the wireless LAN is active or not
53. Power Saver utility TOSHIBA M50 Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby TOSHIBA M50 Features When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details In Standby Mode power to the system remains on but the processor and all other devices are effectively in sleep mode When the computer is in Standby Mode the Power LED flashes amber The computer enters Standby Mode regardless of the Hibernate Mode setting Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details E Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged E Donotremove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost 1 10 Utilities TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Features This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations ref
54. SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc execute To interpret and execute an instruction F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps floppy disk A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 4 Glossary floppy disk drive FD
55. UNG VED ABNIHG MAR SIKKERHEDSAT BRYDER ER UDE AF FUMETIGH UNDA WDE TTELSE FOR STRALING VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstraler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED S RLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTR LER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at uds tte sig for laserstr ling OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstraining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THA
56. User s Manual Choose freedom TOS H i B A computers toshiba europe com 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 April 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 TOSHIBA M50 This manual has been validated and reviewed for a
57. Utility TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA M50 Features DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which provides the function to write files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW or CD RW media via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disk media Refer to start All Programs Sonic DLA TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to perform various tasks easily using the Touch Pad It is useful in the following conditions To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window It also provides the following functions by customizing the settings To open a file stored in a predefined folder To quickly launch your frequently used applications which have been registered You can start TOSHIBA Touch and Launch as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Touch and Launch This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window You can start TOSHIBA Zooming Utility as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Zooming Utility This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use You can start the TOSHIBA HW Setup as follows If Control Panel is in Categor
58. ach 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 TOSHIBA M50 xi 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 co
59. ack so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face the connectors on the computer TOSHIBA M50 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Gently slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks into place Installing the battery pack TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the L Windows login password User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Launch TOSHIBA Assist gt SECURE gt User Password E Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer E Not Registered Click to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly E Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or Ok then each time the computer is switched on this text will be displayed along with the prompt for the password TOSHIBA M50 6 12 Power and Power Up Modes Supervisor password If you set a supervisor password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following Regist
60. ads 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 E DVD ROM DVD Video CD R E CD RW CD DA E CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module with dual layer support that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 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 and DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed This drive supports the same formats as the CD RW DVD ROM drive plus the following TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Features E DVD ROM DVD Video E DVD R E DVD RW E DVD R E DVD RW E DVD RAM DVD R double layer E CD R E CD RW E CD DA E CD Text E Photo CD single multi session E CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 E CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full size DVD drive Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without
61. all remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 9 9 Troubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support or DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics TOSHIBA M50 Problem You cannot access a disc in the drive Some discs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the disc Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the disc is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the disc s documentation Check the type of disc you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R Double Layer DVD R Double Layer is supported by DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer only CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Aud
62. anager window click the symbol next to Network adapters and then double click Marvell Yukon 88E8036 8053 PCI E Fast Ethemet Controller 7 Select the Advanced tab and then choose the Wake From Shutdown property 8 Select On from the Value list and then click OK to close the dialog box 4 7 Operating Basics Maree Fades BOLE OLE feed Litre Creiras e e ae erm Cai soma Teme H ye hy De et el ba Peet lee Che ee ee ee z Pe aji Togas a B Disable Enable the Wake up On LAN feature Once configured as described above you can disable enable this feature through the following steps 1 Within Windows click Start gt Control Panel gt Toshiba HWSetup and then select the LAN tab 2 Select Enabled or Disabled as appropriate within the Wake up on LAN section 3 Click Apply and then click Yes to restart the system Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems that comply with the IEEE 802 11a g or 802 11g wireless LAN standards It supports the following E Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128bit encryption algorithm Revision G A G combo type Wake up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN E Frequency Channel Selection 6GHz and 2 4 GHz E Roaming over multiple channels E Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP
63. anual of the vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use E Aircraft Environments Please following the advices of the flight personnel regarding restrictions of use 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 E 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 XV 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 ensur
64. ay This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display This option allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is switched on Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode This option is displayed only for Pentium M based model Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed TOSHIBA M50 7 2 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy disk drive N Selects the Network Cc Selects optical device To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter th
65. ccuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA 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 Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual TruSurround XT WOW XT SRS and C 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 TOSHIBA M50 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claim
66. ch it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 3 Glossary CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor Asmall blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG
67. cial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 2 Glossary C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the mai
68. ck 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device JN Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device TOSHIBA M50 8 16 Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Security lock TOSHIBA M50 8 17 TOSHIBA M50 Troub Problem User s Manual Chapter 9 leshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc E Isolate the problem Using the tools available to you such as the troubleshooting tips in this chapter
69. controller 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 L2 Cache One memory expansion slot is located on the underside of the computer and one beneath the keyboard Depending on the model you can upgrade to a maximum of 2 048Mb memory using two 1 024Mb expansion modules although you may need to remove an existing memory module from the computer in order to achieve this capacity The memory on the underside of the computer is considered user upgradable but the memory beneath the keyboard must be upgraded by an authorised TOSHIBA service partner Maximum upgradable system memory depends on the model you purchased Depending on the model you purchased 1MB L2 Cache Intel Celeron M Processor 2MB L2 Cache Intel Pentium M Processor TOSHIBA M50 Video RAM BIOS TOSHIBA M50 Features Depending on the model you purchased Up to 128MB integrated solution and shared with main memory for Mobile Intel 915GM 910GML Express Chipset 128MB or 256MB HyperMemory 64MB or 128MB for local cache for ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600SE with HyperMemory HyperMemory VRAM size will vary depending on system memor
70. d telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection TOSHIBA M50 4 4 Operating Basics Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below IN E ncase ofa lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Connecting the internal modem UN Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected 4 If you use a storage device such as an optical media drive or hard disk drive connected to a 16 bit PC Card you may find that the modem speed is slow or the communication session might be interrupted UO z If you find that the modem speed is low or communication is interrupted when you are using the modem please set the CPU speed to Maximum within the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps bel
71. dia that is loaded The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties You can access the TOSHIBA Controls properties as follows If Control Panel is in Classic View start gt Control Panel gt TOSHIBA Controls 7 When you use Express Media Player please assign the CD DVD button to CD DVD in TOSHIBA Controls Properties TOSHIBA M50 2 9 gt il pmi o TOSHIBA M50 Play Pause Stop Next Previous The Grand Tour Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Stops playing the CD DVD or digital audio The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Skips forward to the next track chapter or digital file Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Skips backwards to the previous track chapter or digital file Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection 2 10 The Grand Tour Keyboard Indicators b4 Ie ARROW MODE NUMERIC MODE CAPS LOCK
72. dio 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 pmi o TOSHIBA M50 xviii TOSHIBA M50 Table of Contents General Precautions Wireless LAN and your Health 000 0000e xvi Preface Manual contents 00 00 eee eee eee xxiii Gonventions 2 2 20 beak eee kes oe kek eo aed Phe ees XxiV Equipment checklist 0 XXV Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features Feat reS oroad tiu nie fand a bed ae oni ee ee oe eee 1 1 Special features
73. drive to write data to CD R RW discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled Record Now DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW media read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the CD RW DVD ROM drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents TOSHIBA M50 4 20 i Operating Basics CD R discs can be written only once CD RW discs can be rewritten many times Before writing or rewriting TOSHIBA M50 Please observe the following points when you write o
74. e Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada BSMI Notice Taiwan Only TOSHIBA M50 vii Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction UN E 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 A 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 amp 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 Communications Co LTD CD RW DVD ROM UJDA760 TOSHIBA Samsung Storage CD RW DVD ROM TS L462A Technology Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc CD RW DVD ROM GCC 4244 Panasonic Communications Co DVD Super Multi UJ 840B LTD TEAC DVD Super Multi DV W28EA TOSHIBA Samsun
75. e boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed Hard Disk Drive CD DVD FDD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard feature Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy USB support If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse keyboard and floppy diskette drive by setting the Legacy USB Support option to enable LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default TOSHIBA M50 7 3 HW Setup The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature pmi o JN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN function Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN function TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 8 Op
76. e eee 4 15 Writing CDs on a CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 20 Writing CDs DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting double layer disc recording or DVD Super Multi drive 4 22 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 20 eee eee 4 26 DLA for TOSHIBA saiia e a a a i 4 27 When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum 4 28 M dia C ares sitcic2o tind ee wets ed nie aN Puls OMe ba naa 4 30 DISKEttES reon Gea wean ele aeia a aia nae wf Ge aera oe nea 4 31 TV OUt dete et dea a naa e e Sle Sara at da ed iba 4 31 Setting up more than one display 0 20085 4 32 Cleaning the computer 0 0 00 e eee eee eee 4 33 Moving the computer 20 00 e eee eee eee 4 33 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keyS 0 00 00 eee eee 5 1 F1 F12 function keyS 000 0c eee eee 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 000ee eae 5 2 FIOTKOYS saidara a a n Rees aaah a aa te poe ete 5 3 Windows special keys 0 0 0 e eee eee 5 4 Keypad overlay 0 000 c ce eee 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 000 e eee eee eee 5 6 TOSHIBA M50 XX TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 1 2 0 2 00 e cece eee Power indicators 00 eect ete Battery tyP S isane ate ae ene eta he eee ne Care and use of the battery pack 0005 Replacing the battery pack 0 cee eee eee eee TOSHIBA Password Utility
77. e following message appears when you turn on the power ERROR 0271 Check date and time settings DD WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default E configuration used Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup UN The computer s RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations TOSHIBA M50 6 4 Power and Power Up Modes When this error appears the following action is recommended 1 Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24 hours 2 Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu 3 Set correct time and date WN If you still see the error message after performing the above actions please contact your TOSHIBA service representative Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not
78. e following actions when writing or rewriting Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices such as PC card USB devices an external display i Link devices or optical digital devices Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD Do not use cut and paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error 4 25 Operating Basics RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow TOSHIBA M50 DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use the RecordNow Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R RW or
79. e keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed E Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs E Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine E Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain E Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screens to eliminate sun glare E Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes E If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes TOSHIBA M50 3 3 Getting Started Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency TOSHIBA M50 Sit in a relaxed posture
80. e other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub 4 6 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Enable Disable the Wake up On LAN feature TOSHIBA M50 By default the Wake up On LAN feature is disabled which means that it is not possible for a network administrator to remotely start the computer when it has been switched off in shutdown mode If you wish to enable this feature please follow the steps below although you should note that it is only supported when the computer is connected to the AC adapter A First Time Configuration This process configures both the network adapter and the computer s hardware setup application to enable the Wake up On LAN feature 1 Within Windows click start gt Control Panel gt Toshiba HWSetup and then select the LAN tab 2 Select Enabled within the Wake up on LAN section 3 Click Apply and then click Yes to restart the system 4 After the system has restarted click start gt Control Panel gt Select System 5 Within the System Properties window select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager 6 Within the Device M
81. e screen Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use of battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications E use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections E use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously E use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level E useof computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F 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 En
82. e suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM media However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or Version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd 4 23 Operating Basics DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd DVD Multi drive and DVD Super Multi can use DVD RAM DVD R Double MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION Layer Only for Supporting double layer recording E Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW RW RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used E There are two types of DVD R aut
83. e that information has been successfully stored on recordable optical media CD R CD RW and so forth Wireless LAN and your Health TOSHIBA M50 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 E Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes E 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 Safety Ins
84. ecommend 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 E Only CE marked accessories should be connected implemented E Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment TOSHIBA M50 This product was designed to fulfill the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for residential commercial and light industry environments The following environment is not approved E 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 E Vehicle Environments Please read operator s m
85. em 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 TOSHIBA M50 xxiii Preface 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 ke
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87. er Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem USB device does not work TV output signal pmi o Problem Display on TV is poor No display Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US or PAL Europe Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If problems persist contact your dealer If you turn the computer off in Standby Mode while the display is on a TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device the next time it is switched on TOSHIBA M50 9 14 Standby Hibernation Real Problem The system will not enter Standby Hibernation Time Clock Problem The following message is displayed on the LCD RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F2 key to set Date Time Memory expansion TOSHIBA M50 Refe
88. er or delete the supervisor password E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password If you registered a password start the computer by entering the password manually a The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot L mode not in Hibernation or Standby mode To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD Enter Password XXXXXXXX 2 Enter the Password 3 Press Enter 7 If you enter the password incorrectly three consecutive times the computer L shuts down You must turn on the computer again and re enter the password Power up modes The computer has three power up modes E Hibernation saves data in memory to the hard disk E Standby power remains on maintaining the data in memory but the CPU and all other devices effectively enter a sleep mode E Boot does not save data in memory Refer also to the section Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started TOSHIBA M50 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes Panel power off on This feature makes the computer to enter Hibernation when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened 1 If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows F do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System automatic Standby Hibernation
89. er to each utility s online manual help files or readme files TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Power Saver provides configuration option to conserve power when the computer is running on either battery or mains power You can start TOSHIBA Power Saver as follows If Control Panel is in Category View start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance TOSHIBA Power Saver If Control Panel is in Classic View start Control Panel gt TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services You can start the TOSHIBA Assist as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays basic configuration information on the computer and allows basic tests of the internal devices devices to be performed You can start the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool 1 11 TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA Controls DVD Player ConfigFree TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA M50 Features This utility allows you to configure the computer s audio video control buttons and setup the audio video playback applications Buttons Assign applications or functions to the Internet button and the CD DVD button The default settings are default browser and CD DVD E Media Apps Allows the selection
90. ere is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for a specified time period Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device You can specify the time period in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time period Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time period in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility This feature automatically places the system into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time period You can specify the time period and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security are available Supervisor and User which can prevent unauthorized access to your computer This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the level of system power management in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility A Hotkey function which blanks the screen and activates password security to provide quick and easy data security This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA
91. exhausted depending on the TOSHIBA Power Saver setting No battery e No operation installed e LED Battery off DC IN off TOSHIBA M50 6 2 Power and Power Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adapter must be connected to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is charging the battery Blue Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected Blue Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer No light Indicates the AC adapter is not connected Power indicator TOSHIBA M50 Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected Blue The power button will glow blue while power is being supplied and the computer is turned on The power indicator on the front of computer will glow blue when the computer is switched on Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in
92. ey and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions Fa je fa Fi Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the gray keys with white numbers become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off Fa TF s m Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off 5 2 The Keyboard Fe inte p Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad _ _ fo Gr Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hotkeys gaa Fn ESC Volume Mute Turns the volume on and off i Fn F1 Instant Security Enters screen saver mode and blanks the screen To restore your desktop press any key or use the TouchPad Fn F2 Power Save Modes Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Fn F3 Standby This hot key switches the system to Standby mode Fn F4 Hibernate This hot key switches the system to Hibernate mode aad Fn F5 Display Selection Changes displays 3 Default resolution for simultaneous mode is set to XGA 1024x768 If you connect an RGB Monitor that is not XGA resolution change it in Display Properties V Fn F6 Brightness Down A gt Fn F7 Br
93. faster at the other edge pmi o DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum ultra speed media DVD R DL write 2 4 speed maximum This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed or faster DVD R and DVD R with Single Layer 4x speed or faster DVD RW and DVD RW 5x speed DVD RAM or ultra speed or faster CD RW TOSHIBA M50 2 13 DVD Super Multi drive The Grand Tour The full size DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using pi o an adapter The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the other edge DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD RAM write CD read CD R write CD RW write 8 speed maximum 8 speed maximu 4 speed maximu 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 5 speed maximum m m SS A 24 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 10 speed maximum ultra speed media This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed or faster DVD R and DVD R 4x speed or faster DVD RW and DVD RW 3x speed DVD RAM or ultra speed or faster CD RW AC adapter The AC adapter
94. follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury 2 Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to an automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may
95. fore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed 4 21 Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW E Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD Do not use cut and paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error E Do not perform any of the following actions Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including the use of a mouse or the TouchPad and the closing opening of the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices such as PC Cards USB devices an external display i LINK devices or optical digital devices Open the optical disc drive E Ifthe media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur E Setthe computer on alevel surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand E Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Writing CDs DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporti Multi dri ng double layer disc recording or DVD Super ve You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled Record Now DLA licensed by Sonic S
96. fyou are running the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down into Hibernation Mode Standby Mode consumes more power from the battery when the computer is switched off pmi o Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Select Restart from the Shut Down dialogue box 2 If the computer is already on press Ctrl Alt Del 3 Press the power button to turn the computer off then press it a second to time in order to restart UN Only use step 3 if the operating system freezes or locks up due to a crash Performing step 3 should only ever be a last resort as you will lose all unsaved data and could potentially damage critical files TOSHIBA M50 3 11 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup media If preinstalled files are damaged use the supplied backup media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below Please use the Express Media Player Recovery CD first to reinstall
97. g Storage Technology DVD Super Multi TS L632B TOSHIBA M50 viii International precautions AN E This drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product i please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 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 Location of the required label OF COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTC 1 62 4 Chome Minashima Hakala Kiu Fukuoka Japan f CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system LAET I ASER PRODT and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER TEEN aiig PRODUCT To use this model properly read the Hi hain 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 TOSHIBA M50 ix CLASS 1 LASER PROOUCT LASERSLHUTELASSE 1 PRODUKT TOENGI AIVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRA
98. hange may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon appears on the Windows Task Bar The Region Selection icon 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu The properties menu TOSHIBA M50 4 3 Operating Basics Settings You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code an
99. he Internet TOSHIBA M50 9 18 TOSHIBA M50 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Dimensions and Weight 343 mm x 242 mm x 29 8 mm Front 38 mm Rear Starting at 2 26 kg 4 99 Ibs Dimensions and weight may vary depending on product configuration vendor component manufacturing variability and options selected Above dimensions and weights are measured at a specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum dimensions and weight of the actual product pmi o Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C to 35 C 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C to 65 C Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 30 to 10 000 feet Non operating 30 to 40 000 feet User s Manual Built in Modem TOSHIBA M50 Specifications Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication System Communication Protocol Communication Speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 NV 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 V 92 only for USA and Canada Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 NV 29 V 27ter V 21 Former CCITT ch2 Data transmi
100. hen the Optical Disc Drive is being accessed The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 compatible ports enable USB equipped devices such as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers to be connected to the computer 2 3 The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side UULU Q 2 0O OQ 1 RGB MONITOR Port 5 PC CARD SLOT 2 FAN VENTS 6 MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA 3 ILINK IEEE1394 PORT CARD SLOT 4 TV OUT Port 7 MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA CARD SLOT ACCESSLED The left side of the computer The availability of this feature is dependant on the model you purchased RGB Monitor Port This 15 pin port lets you connect an external go video display to the computer Fan Vents The fan vents help prevent the CPU from overheating WN To prevent possible over heating of the CPU never block the fan vent i LINK IEEE1394 This port allows you to connect an external A S400 Port device such as a digital video camera for high IEEE1394 speed data transfer The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased TV Out Port Connect a 4 pin S video cable into this connector E gt in order to output either an NTSC or PAL television signal PC Card Slot The PC Card slot can accommodate one 5 mm i PC Card Type Il You can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI adapter Ethernet adapter or fla
101. horing and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive E You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs E Data written to aCD R DVD R R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part E Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW RW RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive E In writing to a DVD R R RW RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc E Since the disc is based on the DVD R RW standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data E Two types of DVD R R RW RW RAM discs are on the market data and video Use a video disc to store video data You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer s DVD ROM drive You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder E DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 wi
102. ic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Ensure that there are no obstructions around any of the system inlets or exhaust vents Placement of computer TOSHIBA M50 Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer 3 2 Getting Started Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Below eye level 90 angles Foot rest J Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that th
103. ica North Korea Mongolia China This section describes the types of writable discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use Record Now to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1x 2x or 4x multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4x to 10x discs The write speed of ultra speed CD RW discs is a maximum of 24x speed DVDs E DVD R and DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once TOSHIBA M50 2 12 The Grand Tour CD RW DVD ROM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the other edge pi o DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24 speed maximum ultra speed media DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support The full size DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adapter The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and
104. icator Ill The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuifry 2 7 The Grand Tour Front with the display open The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display push the latch on the front of the display and lift it up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle fz ieee N car es a Le Bs oo em G er _ eee oo 1 DISPLAY SCREEN 6 INTERNET BUTTON 2 SPEAKER 7 CD DVD BUTTON 3 TOUCH PAD 8 PLAY PAUSE 4 TOUCH PAD CONTROL 9 STOP BUTTONS 10 NEXT 5 POWER BUTTON 11 PREVIOUS The front with the display open The availability of this feature is dependant on the model you purchased Display Screen i TOSHIBA M50 The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics at a resolution up to 2048X1536 pixels Refer to Appendix B Display Modes for further information When the computer operates from the AC adapter the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power this is normal and is designed to conserve battery power To prolong the life of your display screen use a screen saver when you re not using
105. ightness Up i Fn F8 Wireless Device Controls Pressing this hot key allows you to switch between active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on ge Fn F9 TouchPad On Off ete Fn F10 Cursor Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded cursor keypad See chapter 3 for more information TOSHIBA M50 5 3 E Ql rad cen The Keyboard Fn F11 Numeric Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded numeric keypad See chapter 3 for more information Fn F12 Scroll Lock On Off Fn Space Change Resolution Cycles sequentially from the current resolution to 800x600 to 1024x768 and back again to the original resolution Fn 1 Zoom Out To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key Fn 2 Zoomin To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Before using Fn 1 and Fn 2 you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Please be aware that this zooming function is only available within Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader and for the icons on the desktop Windows special keys TOSHIBA M50 The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows XP One activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates
106. ing 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 E Donotuse 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 E Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning E Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak E Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer E Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions E To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord UN 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 TOSHIBA M50 v FCC information FCC Model Name TOSHIBA M50 notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation
107. ing your skin or eyes 2 Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 4 Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture 3 Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 4 Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause in
108. io CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive 9 10 Cannot write correctly Problem Troubleshooting Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Diskette drive For information on diskette care refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Some programs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration match s your software s needs You cannot access the Try another disk If you can access this disk the diskette drive original disk not the disk drive is problem If problems persist contact your dealer Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related TOSHIBA M50 software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do not Make sure there is no obstruction blocking work as expected communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer 9 11 PC
109. is connected make sure the drive is empty if a diskette is in the drive press the eject button to remove it 2 Open the display panel 3 Press the computer s power button and then release it TOSHIBA M50 3 6 Getting Started RH e fe creer a Ea i ae fe arcu 6 O Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During setup you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen Be sure to read the Windows Operating System End User License Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shutdown Mode also known as Boot Mode Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 Ifyou have entered data save it to the hard disk to writable optical media or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk activity has stopped then remove the optical disc or floppy diskette TOSHIBA M50 3 7 ZX A Getting Started Make sure the built in hard disk drive and optical disc drive indicators are off before
110. jury TOSHIBA M50 6 6 Power and Power Up Modes 5 Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack or real time clock battery discharge completely Standby Mode will not function and data in memory will be lost and the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adapter to recharge the batteries 7 Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adapter Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode as data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function 2 To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery
111. k and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA United Kingdom ff F 0 ma ie j 0 i Mi UL approved BS approved Australia Europe fg CO O gt l0 O Xo AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved TOSHIBA M50 C 2 TOSHIBA M50 Appendix D If your computer is stolen P __ Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen L You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen E What type of machine do you have E What was the model number PA number E What was the serial number 8 digits E When was it stolen i e date E What is
112. lace heavy objects on your diskettes Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy data on diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Use the TV Out port to connect to a television Be sure to use a 4 pin type S video cable For more details see Appendix B TV OuT PORT 4 31 Operating Basics Setting up more than one display You can set up your computer to utilize more than one display effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors The Display Properties window allows you to adjust more precisely the relative positioning of the two displays when they are configured as an extended desktop On the Display Properties window the two displays can be positioned horizontally vertically or in any diagonal configuration you wish as shown below Te p Lary regent hare ee Trane Hacking Seman ieee Appewence Seg Diag fhe noria ore fo maich fhe php a auenigerent of yous noron 1 2 Rp 1 fhiii Mondani on ATi aagi Tr RADEON S00 oe ee ces Fg Goia gumy Last ee bigs fE bj 1280 by THE pees E rE E Ce e Ca ees 7 If an external display will not be connected next time you use your computer you should cancel any extended desktop or clone display settings before shutting down your
113. lay 1 Hold down Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding down Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use it for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters TOSHIBA M50 Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen 5 6
114. ll battery and 1 day for the 6 cell battery battery Discharge time when the computer is switched of is approximately 1 month RTC Battery The computer has an internal battery to back up its Real Time Clock RTC calender and setup information This battery will last for an average of one month with no external power source AC adapter The universal AC adapter provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord 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 TOSHIBA M50 1 4 TOSHIBA M50 Disks Fixed hard disk CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support TOSHIBA M50 Features Depending on the model purchased one of the following drives will be installed 40 0 billion bytes 87 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 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 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adapter It re
115. lose the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back where the interface ports are located Close all port covers Disconnect the AC adapter if it is connected Use the carrying case when transporting the computer 4 33 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 key enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys The typewriter keys and keypad overlay keys are gray The other keys are dark gray Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable E The
116. lt your LAN administrator TOSHIBA M50 9 16 Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s TOSHIBA M50 documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Monitor goes into panning mode Troubleshooting Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Use the Config Free program that comes pre installed in your computer to see LAN status If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Check your monitor specification It might not support the selected resolution and refresh rate The resolution on the monitor might go into panning mode when wide screen resolution is selected Refer to Appendix B Display Modes
117. m documentation If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up E PC Card Self test E Real Time Clock Power E Monitor Overheating power down E Sound system AC Power E Pointing device Battery E USB Password E LAN Keyboard E Standby Hibernation LCD panel E Memory expansion Hard disk drive E Modem Memory cards E i LINK EEE1394 Wireless LAN DVD Super Multi drive CD RW DVD ROM drive E Diskette drive System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Power on Password TOSHIBA M50 Self Test Power Sources 9 3 Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed This screen image is provided as an example You may see a different image depending on the model you purchased o o This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system based around how the Boot Priority option is set within
118. mputer 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 phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use TOSHIBA M50 xii 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 th
119. mputer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting TOSHIBA M50 8 11 Optional Devices Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on You can use the hotkeys Fn F5 or use the TV Out button to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below For the ATI Chipset 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes 2 Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box Tremere Deddio Screen Seve Appamsmoe seang Diag the naonta ore tb match Oe phpuca stagerert of pas mortar 1 ie Cy 1 Miagi Mordors on AT MOSTY AADCON X500 of Screen rest aor om Quality less J Mow Highest 22 bal 1280 by 758 pete Eim ritr Crati _Acyarced_ 3 Click the Settings tab TOSHIBA M50 8 12 Optional Devices 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Displays 6 Adjust the TV properties accordingly TOSHIBA M50 8 13 Optional Devices For the Intel Chipset 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes 2
120. n memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc Read Write disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon whi
121. n on the computer E 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 You can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never put it through a metal detector E 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 E 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 E Before you clean your computer turn if off unplug it from its power source and remove the battery E Handle components with care Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges not its pins WN When us
122. n power supply Precautions E Makea back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer E Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed E Ifyou are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK E You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices E Notalli LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters E Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions E Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and cli
123. n some magnetic media P parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 7 Glossary ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or cha
124. nformation 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 TOSHIBA 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 TOSHIBA M50 Features to learn about features that are unique to the computer Preface Manual contents This manual has nine chapters four appendices a glossary and an index Chapter 1 TOSH BA 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 mod
125. ng the card you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove the card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory card could be lost Do not turn off or place the computer into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode while data is being transferred to or from the memory card The system may become unstable or data in the memory card may be lost 8 6 Optional Devices Memory card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 2 Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a memory card while read write is in progress The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot Press the memory card until you hear it click into place Do not twist or bend memory cards Do not expose memory cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid After using a memory card return it to its case Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Memory expansion A TOSHIBA M50 You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM This section describes how to install and remove a memory module Before you install
126. nge information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accid
127. nsmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals Check the LED it stops glowing when the wireless communication function is off Wireless communication LED TOSHIBA M50 The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions LED status Indication LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off LED glows Wireless communication switch is on 4 9 Operating Basics Using optical disc drives The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your drive but operation is the same for all optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 8 15 discs without an adapter An ATAPI interface controller is used for disc drive operation When the computer is accessing a disc an indicator on the drive illuminates Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs Loading optical disc media To load a disc follow the steps below 1 Turn on the power 2 a Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly EJECT BUTTON
128. olutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message TOSHIBA M50 Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM media read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage 4 22 Disclaimer Operating Basics TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting TOSHIBA M50 Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing w
129. on Cotor Scheme Hod eye Cheri bntomestion Tenge a Coles Tro Cois Tieden sx Senni 1200 by 78 Hinder ideo Stared ise Cetphis Ceran D Ful Sarien He Beta 6 Adjusting the TV settings TOSHIBA M50 B 5 TOSHIBA M50 Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium The Nether CEBEC lands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway KEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany United King VDE dom BSI User s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug coniguration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handboo
130. on Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 TOSHIBA M50 vi EU Declaration of Conformity 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 TOSHIBA declares that the product TOSHIBA M50 conforms to the C 4 following Standards Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferenc
131. or if the computer is configured for simultaneous display mode WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator Do not enter standby hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer you should ensure you wait until all disc disk drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD media please use only discs recommended by the drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to be a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write the DVD Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer Use either the mode button or the audio video control buttons to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD drive
132. overs normal capacity TOSHIBA M50 6 8 Power and Power Up Modes Leaving the AC adapter connected will shorten battery life At least once a 1 week run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored by the TOSHIBA Power Saver Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1 TOSHIBA M50 Features E Wait foramoment after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity E With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode to conserve battery power This mode has the following options Display auto off Hard Disk Drive auto off System auto off LCD brightness E How often and how long you use the hard disk optical media drive and the diskette drive if one is connected E How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a
133. ow 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner TOSHIBA M50 4 5 LAN A i Operating Basics The computer is equipped with networking hardware that supports Ethernet LAN 10megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while the Wake up on LAN feature is enabled The Wake up on LAN feature does not work on battery power you should always leave the computer connected to the AC adapter if you are using this feature Connecting the LAN cable TOSHIBA M50 The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect using either a CAT5 or a CATS cable If you are using 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet you must connect using a CAT5 cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug th
134. play feature that enables users to perform DVD and CD playback without loading Windows y The availability of the Express Media Player depends on the model of J computer you have purchased Express Media Player offers a quick play feature that enables users to playback CD and DVD content without having to use the main Windows operating system In order to launch Express Media Player you should press the digital data button that is located immediately below the power button depending on which type of media is loaded CD audio or DVD video the Express Media Player application will start and then allow you to use the four control buttons to control the playback Press F1 once or twice to show either the concise or expanded versions of the control key guide for Express Media Player this guide is available whenever Express Media Player is running Press F2 to display the settings menu To change your language settings within this menu use the cursor keys to select the options General Setup gt gt gt Language Select then with the Language Select option highlighted press the right cursor key to display the list of supported languages scroll through this list to select the required language and then press Enter to confirm the setting pmi o Please note that the Express Media Player will only be displayed on the internal LCD display and will operate using the following restrictions E Express Media Player does not support out
135. put by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it TOSHIBA M50 Glossary 5 Glossary IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte L Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large
136. put to either simultaneous LCD CRT CRT only television simultaneous LCD television or multi monitor displays E Depending on the type quality of DVD video being played it is possible that noise may be noted on the display E Express Media Player does not support external display output through either the RGB monitor port or the S Video out port pmi o Notes for Express Media Player Express Media Player CD and Express Media Player DVD Usage E Dirty or scratched CD DVDs might not be playable In addition the CD DVD might not be removable if the dirt or scratches are serious E Press the personal computer s power switch for five seconds or more to force it to shut down you can open the drawer by inserting slender object about 15 mm into the eject hole Refer to the Loading compact discs section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics TOSHIBA M50 4 15 Operating Basics Express Media Player DVD Usage E Express Media Player DVD plays the disc according to the way the DVD Video has been programmed by the producer hence sometimes it might not work as expected E amp might appear on screen during operation When is displayed it means that Express Media Player DVD or DVD Video prohibits that particular operation from being carried out E Please also read the instructions that come with the DVD that you want to play E Depending on the DVD being played there might be dropping of frames or skipping of audio
137. puter firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow blue Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adapter still does not power the computer contact your dealer TOSHIBA M50 9 5 TOSHIBA M50 Battery Troubleshooting If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC power cord is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure The battery may be discharged Connect the AC power cord to charge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging at once Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Plug in an appliance and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol
138. puter takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Built in Hard Disk Drive indicator will light After the computer has saved all data to the hard disk and it has completely shutdown you can turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge 3 9 Getting Started Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode E fthe computer is not used or accessed in any way including areas such J as the receipt of an e mail for approximately 15 or 30 minutes when the AC adapter is connected it will automatically enter Standby Mode This function is the default setting within the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility E To restore operation press the power button E f the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby E Toprevent the computer from automatically entering Standby Mode you should disable the Standby feature within the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility However please note that disabling this feature will mean the computer is not longer Energy Star compliant Standby precautions E Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data E Do not remove install memory or remove power components Do not remove install memory mod
139. r If you make heavy use of external devices the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time pmi o Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold To make sure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adapter connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging Once a battery pack is fully charged it is recommended that you operate the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely discharges Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity pio The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adapter 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery rec
140. r to the computer Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics E General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits User s Manual Getting Started General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Some components in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnet
141. r also to Chapter 8 memory modules Problem The computer hangs up and issues beep sounds A long leep three short beeps three short beeps and thena long beep Troubleshooting Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted you should set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Press F2 to set the date in System Date 3 Press F2 to set the time in System Time Optional Devices for information on installing Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Replace the battery pack and or connect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the power If problems persist contact your dealer 9 15 Troubleshooting Modem Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer s internal modem software can t initialize settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem
142. r rewrite the data E We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used E Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter when you write or rewrite E Besure to close all other software programs except the writing software E Donotrun software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features E Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background E Donotuse hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data E Write from the computer s hard disk drive to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed There
143. r similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices 8 4 Optional Devices Installing a memory card To install a memory card 1 Insert the memory card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting a memory card Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it If Windows fails to read the card remove it then reinsert it E The multiple digital media card slot only accepts one type of card at a L time Do not attempt to install more than one card as you risk damaging either the cards themselves or the computer E Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo and Mini SD cards are not supported TOSHIBA M50 8 5 Optional Devices Removing a memory card TOSHIBA M50 To remove a memory card follow the steps below 1 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar Select a device then click the Stop button A confirmation dialog may appear depending on how the device is registered with the system if so confirm that you want to remove the device Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it Grasp the card and remove it Removing a memory card Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessi
144. rd E USB Floppy Disk Drive provided with some models Modular cable for modem provided with some models TOSHIBA M50 XXV Preface Software Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional E The following software which is preinstalled on your hard disk Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional TOSHIBA Utilities 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 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility Online Manual E Backup Media and Addtional Software Product Recovery Disc Additional Software CD Express Media Player Recovery CD indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA TOSHIBA M50 xxvi Preface Documentation E Your computer s documentation TOSHIBA M50 Series Personal Computer User s Manual TOSHIBA M50 Quickstart Microsoft Windows XP manual package Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Warranty Information indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased o J If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately TOSHIBA M50 xxvii
145. rder to be selected from the menu here B 2 TOSHIBA M50 6 Display Modes In the properties box if any additional options are available for your particular device set them to your liking IF Breweries a Stet hiim dicivernced loma Pa jiza Bre Supeted Fierin k re Hise Supperted Metech Plate EDH DALEE Mee OR TAD Praper iim ee iims irg Tete Dp rapi Iy E o i eG ie GE iir Dag B 3 Display Modes For Intel Chipset 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes 2 Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box Themet Deciing Seren Save Appeoa eng Eig Bh iriri torai ba BiA eet phia ated of pit eral 1 ie Dupi 1 Pug srd Puy Miran am bacon ii PTL STL E ap s E E ar Coka qisiy krag F ma Highend 2 tall 128 by 7 pish S3 Eo E9 inie eaa Advanced Ce 3 Click the Setting tab TOSHIBA M50 B 4 Display Modes 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Plog and Play Monitor and Mobile Intel H 91 GMM bred Monee Cote Minagamsert betel Gaps Meda Acceteeator Dower Motie irati S1SGM GitS SOOGML Comes Chipset F andy 614104777 Ved neat Companate Wed Site Cownioad he Latest betel Softewe anc ever Linar ia A ein sam pacar aan a Accea te laest poat Help and lformaton T Shum Thay kon iagt Propetes Intel graphics media accelerator driver for mobile Dei
146. rmation Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System PCI peripheral component interconnect Glossary 1 Glossary RAM random access memory ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting finan
147. s malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 Software Hardware Troubleshooting The problems may be caused by your software If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the operating syste
148. s 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 TOSHIBA M50 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 i
149. scharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below JN E When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack E Donot remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode as data in memory will be lost Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down Unlock the Battery Pack Lock Oh ON TOSHIBA M50 6 10 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Unlock the Battery Pack Lock Removing the battery pack 1 7 Slide the battery pack latch to the left then pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing the battery pack 2 Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps below The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Hold the battery p
150. sh memory card Multiple Digital The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot allows you to Media Card Slot use media cards from digital still cameras and o various forms of portable information equipment ss D The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased TOSHIBA M50 2 4 The Grand Tour Multiple Digital The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Access LED Media Card Slot lights up when the Multiple Digital Media Card is Access LED accessed The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Back side The following figure shows the computer back panel 000 O O 1 MODEM JACK 4 LAN JACK 2 SECURITY LOCK 5 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS 3 DC IN 15V JACK USB PORTS The back side of the computer Modem Jack In regions where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment this jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line TEE Security Lock An optional security cable attaches to this port in order to anchor your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft B 0C DC IN 15V Jack The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC DC IN 15V adapter LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adapter has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Two indicators built into the jack let you see the LAN status USB
151. ssion and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 V 92 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis A 2 TOSHIBA M50 Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes when the display is set to an external monitor CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution bpp Hz 800 x 600 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16 bpp 60 75 85 100 32 bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16 bpp 60 75 32 bpp 60 75 2048 x 1536 16 bpp 60 32 bpp 60 User s Manual Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT TOSHIBA M50 This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer s LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor Follow the steps below For ATI Chipset 1 Or oP Wy Open the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab and click Advanced Click the Displays tab Select the external display device you wish to use It must be connected to the computer in o
152. t chapter 5 Select chapter 6 Select chapter 7 TOSHIBA M50 4 18 Esc 3 PgUp PgDn Ctri T Ctrl I gt gt I a gt il Space a Ctrl Space Ctrl R Ctrl S Select track 8 Select track 9 Normally functions as Q Executes the selected option Increases the volume Decreases the volume Mute the volume Rewinds by about 10 seconds Skip by about 10 seconds Next track Previous track Play or pauses Stop Repeat Shuffle Operating Basics Select chapter 8 Select chapter 9 Normally functions as or Displays the top menu Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Executes the selected option Displays or hides the Settings Menu Menu cancel or back or return Increases the volume Decreases the volume Mute the volume Rewinds quickly Skips forwards quickly Next chapter Previous chapter Play or pauses Stop TOSHIBA M50 4 19 Operating Basics D Changes the screen Changes the screen G Changes the angle S Changes the subtitle A Changes the audio channel T Select the title Y Slow play F1 Display the Display the keyguide keyguide E Eject Eject W Changes the SRS WOW XT Mode Changing the SRS mode of the built in speaker gt external speaker gt open gt type headphone gt closed type headphone gt SRS OFF Writing CDs on a CD RW DVD ROM drive You can use the CD RW DVD ROM
153. tems 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 tur
154. than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it E Do not use the Cut amp Paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc E When writing the Setup files for the program into a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case plase copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup TOSHIBA M50 4 27 Operating Basics When Using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator Platinum However in some instances you may find that the playback sound is choppy if this is the case perform the following steps oo NOOR ON o Click the Windows Start button and select the Control Panel option Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memor
155. the computer and it is idle 2 8 Speaker TouchPad TouchPad Control Buttons Power Button Internet Button CD DVD Button Soret HD U Ja The Grand Tour The computer provides two speakers for stereo sound reproduction The TouchPad pointing device is located in the center of the palm rest and is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the TouchPad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Control buttons below the TouchPad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off There is an LED inside the power button which shines blue when the system is on Press the Internet button to open your default web brower This function is available depending on the model you purchased The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties You can access the TOSHIBA Controls properties as follows If Control Panel is in Classic View start gt Control Panel gt TOSHIBA Controls Pressing this button when the computer s power is off will run Express Media Player Once Express Media Player is launched the power indicator turns on the audio control buttons are enabled and pressing this button again will do nothing If you press this button while the computer is switched on or switched off into Standby Mode it will launch either Windows Media Player or WinDVD depending on the me
156. the modem Options Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a dial tone If the call is going through a PBX machine make but can t make a call sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You place a call buta Make sure the settings are correct in your connection can t be communications application made After making a call you Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your can t hear a ring communications application is set correctly Communication is cut The computer will automatically cut off off unexpectedly communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display is Check the error control setting in your quickly replaced by NO communications application CARRIER Character display In data transmission make sure the parity bit and becomes garbled stop bit settings correspond with those of the during acommunication remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an Check the rings before auto answer setting in incoming call your communications application If problems persist contact your dealer LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN or Check for a firm cable connection between the the Wake up on LAN LAN hub feature does not work Make sure the AC adapter is connected You cannot access a LAN using the computer s battery power If problems persist consu
157. this computer Use only PC2700 compatible DDR memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details Battery Pack AC adapter USB Floppy Diskette Drive An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adapter for each site so you will not have to carry the adapter with you Lets you attach a floppy disk drive to your computer by means of a USB cable 1 14 TOSHIBA M50 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Certain types of 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 pmi o Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in the closed position 00600 a oo K I 1 DC IN LED 6 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION 2 Power LED LED 3 Battery LED 7 INFRARED PORT 4 HARD Disk Drive LED 8 HEADPHONE JACK 5 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION 9 MICROPHONE JACK SWITCH 10 VOLUME CONTR
158. thout DVD RAM Driver Software E When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive E Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or rewrite E Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media E Besure to close all other software programs except the writing software TOSHIBA M50 4 24 Operating Basics Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk access speed as they may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s hard disk drive to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting TOSHIBA M50 Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc E Do not perform any of th
159. tional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following types of devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards Memory E PC card E SD Secure Digital MMC MultiMediaCard MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro xD xD Picture Card cards E Memory modules Power devices E Battery pack E AC adapter Peripheral devices E External monitor Television E i LINK EEE1394 E Security lock User s Manual Optional Devices PC Card The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card Any PC Card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 16 bit PC Cards including PC Card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC Cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission 1 E A hard disk drive or optical media drive connected to a 16 bit PC Card might affect the performance of the computer s sound system and modem data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors Installing a PC card One PC Card connector is located on the left side of the computer The computer s hot install feature lets you install PC Cards while the computer s power is on y Do not install a P
160. truction 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 E 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
161. ules the computer or the module itself could be damaged Do not remove the battery pack In any of the above cases the data being maintained by Standby Mode will be lost E Ifyou carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than Hibernation Mode E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature E You can use the panel power off feature TOSHIBA M50 3 10 Getting Started Enabling Standby You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details pmi o You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click Start then Shut Down and then Stand by 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer E When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator glows amber E
162. up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act the Construction Standard Act etc Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above E 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 TOSHIBA M50 xvii Warning WN 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 22 cm 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 Ra
163. upport for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbps 100BASE TX Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other systems that support the 802 11a g wireless communications standards It offers frequency selection between 2 4GHz or 5GHz and allows roaming over multiple channels Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functionality Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology used to create PANs Personal Area Networks among your devices and with other nearby devices like mobile computers mobile phones and digital cameras Power on password protection Two level password architecture Receives an optional security lock in order to anchor the computer to a desk or other large heavy object Special features TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hotkeys Display Automatic Power off Hard Disk Drive Automatic Power Off System Automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad Overlay Power on Password Battery Save Mode Instant Security Panel Power Off On Key combinations that let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when th
164. upport the voice functions described in the help files All data and fax functions are supported E ncase ofalightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack E Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOSHIBA M50 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 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord indicated in this manual 4 2 Operating Basics Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one country region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the country region in which it will be used 1 Open the Modem Region Select application It is located on the Programs menu at TOSHIBA gt Networking 7 Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility J in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the c
165. using an adaptor 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 Rs at maximum 8 speed and DVD RWs at maximum 4 speed This drive supports the same formats as the CD RW DVD ROM drive plus the following E DVD ROM E DVD Video E DVD R E DVD RW E DVD R E DVD RW E DVD RAM E CD R E CD RW E CD DA E CD Text Photo CD single multi session E CD ROM Mode1 Mode2 E CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 E 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 TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA M50 Features Slots depending on configuration PC Card Accommodates one type II device Multiple Digital This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices Media Card SD such as digital cameras and Personal Digital MMC MS MS Pro Assistants that use flash memory xD You can use a memory module in this slot Ports depending on configuration External monitor 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions Universal Serial Bus The computer has four Universal Serial Bus USB ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds more than
166. vironmental Conditions in your User s manual 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 TOSHIBA M50 xiii 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
167. y View start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware TOSHIBA HW Setup If Control Panel is in Classic View start gt Control Panel gt TOSHIBA HW Setup This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed 1 13 Options TOSHIBA M50 TOSHIBA Virtual Sound CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA M50 Features TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs Inc inthe United States The audio filter enables you to enjoy improved quality sound and music on your computer You can start TOSHIBA Virtual Sound as follows start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Virtual Sound This utility allows you to configure the read speed of the CD DVD drive You can set the utility to operate in either Normal Mode where the drive operates at its optimal speed in order to access data quickly or Quiet Mode where you can listen to CD s or watch DVD s as their standard single speed so lessening noise You can start CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer as follows If Control Panel is in Classic View start Control Panel gt CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory Modules Two memory module can be installed in
168. y size The ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600SE GPU utilizes the additional bandwidth of PCI Express to reach higher levels of graphics performance than traditional graphics memory solutions ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 SE GPU shares the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated graphics memory and dynamically available system memory for turbocharged performance and larger total graphics memory The VRAM capacity indicated in the ATI display is the sum of the discreet graphics memory and the maximum possible graphics memory allocated dynamically by the system memory The system memory capacity indicated in the Microsoft Windows PROPERTIES display is the maximum possible system memory capacity without adjustment for any system memory which may be dynamically allocated to the graphics system depending on demand 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 TOSHIBA M50 Features Power Battery Pack 12 cell Lithium lon smart battery pack 10 8V 8600 mAh capacity or 6 cell Lithium lon smart battery pack 10 8V 4300 mAh capacity depending on model purchased Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time to 100 battery capacity with system switched on Approximately 4 hours charging time to 100 battery capacity with system switched off Approximately 2 days discharge time in Standby Mode for the 12 ce
169. y 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 Display G Names of windows or icons or text generated by lt gt the computer that appears on its display screen ABC is presented in the type face you see to the left TOSHIBA M50 xxiv Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment J Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your I equipment 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 E TOSHIBA M50 Series Portable Personal Computer E Universal AC Adapter and Power Co
170. y window How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 2 7 8 Click Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator Click the Capture button then capture the video data from the DV Camcorder via the IEEE1394 connection Click the Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the edit track Click the Make Movie button in the top bar Double click the right arrow button icon in the center of the right hand side Put a blank DVD R R disc or an erased DVD RW RW disc in the drive Click Start to record to the disc When recording is finished the tray opens How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Please refer to the on line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information TOSHIBA M50 4 28 Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD 1 E E TOSHIBA M50 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly WinDVD Creator cannot show video on an external monit
171. your address phone and fax number To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below E Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased E Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual TOSHIBA M50 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to Fax number Country stolen Machine type e g TOSHIBA M50 Model number e g PSM50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Owner s details Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany 49 0 941 7807 921 Year Month Day HMO LO LL D 2 TOSHIBA M50 Glossary User s Manual The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ASCII American Standard Code for Info
172. your discs and diskettes Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it TOSHIBA M50 1 2 3 Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the disc Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the disc that contains data Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold and do not place heavy objects on your discs 4 30 Diskettes 1 TV Out TOSHIBA M50 Operating Basics If your discs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the disc If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold Do not p

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