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TO S H I B A Satellite L300/ Satellite Pro L300/ Satellite L300D/ Satellite Pro L300D series User’s Manual.
User ’s Manual i Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior writ- ten permission of TOSHIBA. No pa tent liability is assume d, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual ii Manufactured under license fro m Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5 ,974, 380; 5,978,762; 6, 2 26,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" an d "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys- tems, Inc.
User ’s Manual iii ■ Use only the AC adaptor and batter ies that are approved for use with this computer . Use of another type of battery or AC a daptor may risk fire or explosion. ■ Before you connect the computer to a pow er source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source.
User ’s Manual iv FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfere nce. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera tion.
User ’s Manual v Note that Canadian De partment of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approve d by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equ ipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadia n Interference-Causng Equipment Regulation s.
User ’s Manual vi Jap an regul ations Region selectio n If you are using the computer in Japa n, technical regulations descri bed in the T elecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.
User ’s Manual vii T ype of service Y ou r modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin servi ce (central office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs.
User ’s Manual viii Instructions for IC CS -03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certifi ca- tion mean s that the equipmen t meet s certain telecom.
User ’s Manual ix Notes for users in Aust ralia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Au stralia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia .
User ’s Manual x (a) There shall be no more than 10 call atte mpts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any singl e manual call initiation, and (b) The equipment shall go on-ho ok for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of o ne attempt and the beginning of the next.
User ’s Manual xi ■ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the T elecom line during electrical storms. ■ When relocating the equipment, alwa ys disconnect the T elecom lin e connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.
User ’s Manual xii ENERGY ST AR ® Program Y our computer mode l may be ENERGY ST AR ® Compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the computer and the following info rmation applies.
User ’s Manual xiii Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA Satellite L300/Satellite Pro L300/Satellite L300D/Satel lite Pro L300D series computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled: CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Super Multi (+-R DL), or DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) /w Label Flash drive.
User ’s Manual xiv CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive T oshiba Samsung TS-L462D/TS-L 463A TEAC DW-224E/DW-224S Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER TO COMPL Y WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE.
User ’s Manual xv DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F/UJ870-AB/U J-870EB HLDS GSA-T40N/GS A-T40F/GSA-T50N /GSA-T50F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Panasonic Communications Co .
User ’s Manual xvi Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF DVR-TD08TBM/DVR-TD08TBF T oshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L 632P/TS-L633A/TS-L633P Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIA TION PERFORMANC.
User ’s Manual xvii International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference.
User ’s Manual xviii Import ant notice Copyrighted works includin g, but not limit ed to music, video, computer pro- gram, databases are protected by cop yright laws.
User ’s Manual xix T able of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xx Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Region codes for DVD drives and m edia .
User ’s Manual xxi When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxii Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxiii Additional battery p ack (3 cell, 6 Cell and 9 Cell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Additional AC adap tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 USB FDD Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxiv Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Non-applicable icon s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Copy protection . . . . .
User ’s Manual xxv Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite L300/Satellite Pro L300/Satellite L300D/Satelli te Pr o L300D series computer . This pow- erful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of relia- ble, high-performance comp uting.
User ’s Manual xxvi Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functions includ ing the keypad ov erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives det ails on the comp uter’s power resources and battery save modes.
User ’s Manual xxvii Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below .
User ’s Manual xxviii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
User ’s Manual xxix General Precautions ■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot. ■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfun cti on.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof tware Microsoft ® Windows V ista ™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista™ ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem mode.
User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Memory Slots PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be i nstalled in the two memory slots of all models. PC2-6400 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules .
User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Hard disk dr ive (HDD) The computer has one or two integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive(s) for nonvolatile storage of data and software(depending on the model you purchased).
User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Keyboard DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (+- R DL) driv e module that l ets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor .
User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Pointing device Power Ports Slots Built-in A touchpad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen poi nter . Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar .
User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Multimed ia Communications Security Web camera Record/Send still or video images with th is integrated web camera.(Provid ed with some models) Sound syst em Windows Sound System compatible sound sys- tem provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external micropho ne and headphone.
User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Sof tware Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the comp uter more convenient to use.To access the Power Options, click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Power Options .
User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Power-on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer . Instant security A ho t key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security .
User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features preinstalled on the computer . Hibernation This feature lets you tu rn off the power without exiting from your software.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Utilities and applications This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each ut ility’s online manual, help files or readme.
User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction TOS HI BA DVD-RAM utility TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility has the function of Physical Format and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is contained the setup mod ule of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . Y ou can boot TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility from the menu bar as foll ows.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are a vailable: Memory exp ansion PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules can be i nstalled in the two memory slots of all models.
User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction USB FDD The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy disk through connection to one of the computer ’s USB ports. In use, please be aware that, while you cannot format 720KB floppy disks under Windows Vist a™, you are able to read and write to disks that have already been fo rmatted.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with its display p ane l in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Front edge l ogo Front edge logo indicates the co mputer series you bought. (Depends on the mo del you purchased.) Wireless communication switch Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communication.
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side Figure 2-2 show s the computer’s lef t side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer External monitor port This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor . Fan vent Provides air flow for th e fan.
User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port s The two universal serial bu s (USB) ports comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. (The ports also support USB 1.
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 show s the computer’s right side . Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) port s The universal serial bus (USB) port comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than th e USB 1.
User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-4 show s the computer’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer ’s back side Underside Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the compute r . Make sure the di splay is closed before turning o ver your computer .
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Battery p ack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not con nected. The Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , describes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer ’s battery operating time.
User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display op en Figure 2-6 shows the front of the comp uter with the display open. T o open the display , lift the display up a nd position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.
User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Function Button Six buttons are provided with some models. Available for use: Mute, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, S top, Previous, Next. T ouch p ad Moves the pointer and select s or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double- clicking.
User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our These buttons allow you to manage a udio/video, run applications and access utilities. Refer to the Function Button section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics fo r details. System indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positi ons of the keyp ad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indicator . When the CAPS LOCK indi cator glows th e keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figure 2-8 CAPS LOCK indicator When the F10 ke y indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor .
User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our When the F1 1 key indicator glow s the keypad overlay let s you enter number . Figure 2-9 Keypad overla y indicators Optical disc drive A CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.
User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our W rit able discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to fo r the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our DVD Supe r Multi (+-R DL) drive The full-size DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive module allows you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4 .72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor .
User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor 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, enabli ng you to use the computer in almost any region.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the di.
User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , slide the latch to the right side and lift the panel up to the best viewing angle.
User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Figure 3-4 T urning on the power St arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the co mputer ’s initial screen is the Microsoft ® Windows Vist a™ St artup Screen Logo. Follow the on-scre en directions.
User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the comp uter is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation fe ature does not save the status of peripheral devices.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted 4. Enable the desired hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid . 5. Click the Save ch anges button . Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk.
User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Benefits of sleep mode The sleep feature provides the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation feature.
User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted 2. Press CTRL , AL T and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu window , then click the arrow button in the lower right corner of the screen, then select Rest art . 3. Press the power button and hold it do wn for five seconds.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted 5. Double click the Recovery Disc Cr eator icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop, or select the application from S tart menu. 6. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn.
User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Media in the optiona l optical disc drive and turn off the computer's power . 2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power . Whe n TOSHIBA Lead- ing Innovation>>> appears, releas e the F12 key .
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/ Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communi cation and LAN.
User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Figure 4-1 T ouchpad and touchp ad control buttons Using optical disc drives Operation is the same for all other opt ical disc drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance executi on of CD/D VDs-based programs.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s power is off.
User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opene d. Figure 4-4 Pulling the draw er open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer . Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the drawer Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below an d refer to below figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button.
User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Function button This section describes abou t Function button. Six buttons are provided with some models.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics W r iting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equip ped with CD -RW/DVD-ROM drive which can be used to write data to either CD-R or CD-RW discs. The following applications for writing ar e su pplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics ■ Write from the computer ’s HDD to th e CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN serv er or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than T OSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics W r iting CD/ DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) dr ive Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Mu lti (+-R DL ) drive, which can be used to write dat a to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/- RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs.
User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damag ed, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage befo re you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics ■ Y ou can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge.
User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics When w riting or rewriting Please observe/consider the followi ng when you write or rewrite to a CD- R/-RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+R W disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator .
User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Dat a veri fication T o verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewri te process: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics How to make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click [S tart] - [All Programs] - [DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA] -[Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher] to launch DVD MovieFactory .
User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer . Plea se wait until all Disc 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.
User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVD. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on th em: CD/DVD 1.
User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista; if you need to restart it go to [Start] - [Programs] - [Camera Assistant Software] - [Camera Assistant Software].
User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can use the built-in or an external mi crophone that connects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your appl ications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.
User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIA TES A ND SUPPLIERS SHALL HA VE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE T O OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DA T A, NE TWORK SYSTEMS OR RE MOV ABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , EVEN IF AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF .
User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics 10. If verification is successful, click the Next button and register an account. 1 1. Register the account. Fill in the account registration fields. ■ Fill in the User N ame, User Full name, Log on to, Password and Re- enter password fields.
User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics AUTO Mode Login screen 1. T urn on th e computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displaye d. 3. Select S t art face recongnition . 4. " Please turn your face to the camera " will be dis- played. 5.
User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regula tions vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary m ouse bu tton to display the following menu. Figure 4-12 The menu list (Wind ows Vist a™) Setting Y ou can enable or disable the following setti ngs: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts aut omatically when you start up the operating system.
User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Figure 4-13 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the inte rnal modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the conne ctor in the telephone jack a nd pull out the connector .
User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics ■ 1 1a, 1 1b, 1 1 g and 1 1n wireless ar e based on IEEE 8 02.1 1a, 802.1 1b, 802.1 1g and 802.1 1n respectively . Th e IEEE 802.1 1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 1 1a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adaptors are based on the draft release, version 2.
User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recogni ze Wireless LAN.
User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics 2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-14 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.
User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However , a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help en sure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activities are terminated before moving the computer .
User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layout is co mpatible with a 104/105 -key enhanced keyboard. Pressing FN key an other keys can execute all enhanced keyboard function. The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with.
User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 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. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when press ed.
User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a functi on or ESC key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computer . Press FN + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on d efault is off. Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad.
User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to hibernation mode. Output Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. Brightness down Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps.
User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard FN sticky key Y ou can use the T oshiba Accessi bility Utility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key . T o start the T oshiba Accessibility Utility , click Start → All Programs → TOS HI BA → Utilities → Accessibility .
User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard T urning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode T o turn on the Arrow mode, pr ess FN + F10 . The Arrow mode indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5-1.
User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using overlay (overlay o ff) While using the normal keyboard, you ca n temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down FN . 2. Check the keyboard in dicators. Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay .
User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up modes.
User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes Power indica tors The Battery , DC IN and Power in dicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer ’s operatin g capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected . Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to de.
User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at l eas t once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking prope r care of it will help ensu re longer operati ng time on battery po wer as well as a longer life for your battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury . It could also fail or malfunction causin g data lose.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. 6. Be sure to monitor the remaini ng battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely .
User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time requ ired to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Monitoring battery ca pacity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Options. Maximizing battery op erating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge.
User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes Ret aining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashe s orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the battery pack needs to be replaced.
User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes 6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then lift up the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the battery p ack forward to remove it. Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes St arting the comp uter by p assword If you have already registered a password, please enter the password manually to start the computer: T o start up the computer with the user pa ssword, follow these steps: 1.
User ’s Manual 6-14 Power and Power-up Modes System aut o off This feature turns the system of f automat ically if it is not used for a set duration.
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows y ou to configure settings for General, Password, Display , CPU, Boot Priori ty , Keyboard, USB, LAN, and LED.
User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on .
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords 3. Click the OK button. If the character stri ng you enter matches the reg- istered password, the password option is reset and the displ ay changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following messag e appears.
User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . The Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following.
User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Wa ke-up on K eyboard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in sleep 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 sleep mode.
User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup and Passwords Built-in LA N Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disable s built-in LAN functions..
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer:.
User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices PC Card/ExpressCard Inst alling a PC Card/Express Card The PC card/ExpressCard sl ot is located on the left side of the computer . Y ou can install one PC card /ExpressCard in the slot. Windows’ hot-install feature allows you to install PC card/ExpressCard while the computer ’s power is on.
User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Removing a PC card/Express Card T o remove the PC card/Express Card, follow the step s below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card/ExpressCard. 2.
User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Multiple digit al media card slot The computer is equi pped with a mul tip le digital media card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital (SD)/ Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)/ Memory S tick (MS)/Memory S tick Pro (MS Pro)/Multi Media Card (MMC) memory cards.
User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/ MS Pro/MMC card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable th e inserted memory card. 2.
User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices Memory exp ansion Y ou can install additional me mory in the computer ’s memory modul e to increase the amount of RAM. Inst alling memory mo dule T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1.
User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 6. Insert the memor y module into t he connector on the computer . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ection. 7. Push the modu le down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches.
User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices Figure 8-7 Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . 9. When you turn the computer on, it should automatical ly recognize the total memory capacity . Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized.
User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Figure 8-8 Removing the memory modu le 7. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . Additional battery p ack (3 cell, 6 Cell and 9 Cell) Y ou can increase the.
User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices When you turn on the power , the co m puter automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monoch rome. Y ou can use the HW Setup to select be tween Auto-Selected and LCD+Analog RGB displays.
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Setting for display vide o on HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to config ure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed . Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 8-12 Optional Devices Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right si de of the computer .
User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist 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 .
User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals.
User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the opera ting system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup, the computer tries to load first from drive A th en from drive C, or first from drive C then from drive A.
User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as wel l as the battery indicator .
User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup.
User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) driv e For more i nformation, re fer to Chapte r 4, Op erating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive.
User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting Diskette drive Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem.
User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting T ouchpad Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try aga in to move it.
User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting USB mouse This section applies on ly with Windows Vista™ operating systems. PC Card/ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy .
User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. Sound system Problem Pro cedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected.
User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Modem Check Windows Device Manager . Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I/O addr.
User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Sleep/Hibernation After making a call you can’t hear a rin g Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly . Y o u can also use the A TD command. Refer to the chapter on A T commands in online help files for Appendix C, A T Command .
User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual 9-16 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below . Outside of Europe Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty .
User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit ("CP U") Performance Disclaimer.
User ’s Manual 10-2 Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions.
User ’s Manual 10-3 Disclaimers Battery life Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings a nd features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts.
User ’s Manual 10-4 Disclaimers Wireless LAN The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurati ons.
User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 A ppendix es T able of Contents Appendix A Specifications............. ........... ............... ........... ........... .............. ..... A-1 Appendix B Display Controller ............... .............. ........... .
User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’ s technical specifications. En vir onmental r equir ements P ower requirements Operating Non-operating Ambient.
User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Built-in modem The ability of th is feature is depen ding on the model you purchased . Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (an.
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller inte rprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C V .90/V .92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 techn ology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provi der that su pports V .
User ’s Manual C-2 V .90/V .92 T able Result codes for a V .90 connection *EC stands for the Error Control me thod, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration op tion is enabled . EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used.
User ’s Manual C-3 V .90/V .92 A T Command V42bis V .42 error control a nd V . 42bis data compression V42 V .4 2 error contro l only NoEC No error control proto col -V90=* V .90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets the maximum V .90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect -V90=0 V .
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters.
User ’s Manual D-2 Wireless LAN Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a nu mber of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipmen t.
User ’s Manual D-3 Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Ac cess Point.
User ’s Manual D-4 Wireless LAN countries/regions that in which these channels can be used. *3 These channels are available to A/B/G combo type only .
User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the l ocal standards and the specifications listed as below: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.
User ’s Manual E-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three co nductors be VDE type, H05VV -F .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbr e viations AC: alternating current AGP: accelera.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitti ng diode LSI: large scale inte.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary ANSI: American National S tandards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 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 co py of this data in cache memory .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to transmit i mages, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instructions written for a compu ter that enable it to achieve a desired result.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary Digit al Audio: An audio compression standard that enables high-quality transmission and real-time playb ack of sound files. disk driv e: The device that randomly accesses i nformation on a disk an d copies it to the compu ter ’s memory .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), sig naling the comput er that what follows are commands; used with periph eral devices such as printers and modems.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary hardware: The physical electro nic and mechanical co mponents of a computer system: typically , the comput er itself, external disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivale nt to 1024, or 2 ra ised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input devi ce containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys.
User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See also CRT . motherboard: A name sometimes used to refe r to the main printed circuit board in processing e quipment.
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels.
User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that con trols the computer ’s basic operation.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchp ad: A pointing device integrated in to the TOSHIBA computer p a lm rest.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-6, 2-5, A-1 DC IN 19V port, 2-5 additional, 1-14, 8-9 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-5 safety instructions, -ii, -xxx ASCII characters, 5-7 Auto power on, .
User ’s Manual Index-2 Index External monitor, 8-9 controller, B-1 HW Setup, 7-3 port, 1-6 problems, 9-13 F FN + 1 (TOSHIBA zooming utility reduce), 5-4 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge), 5-5.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Keypad overlay, 1-8, 5-5 arrow mode, 5-5 numeric mode, 5-6 temporarily changing modes, 5-7 temporarily using norma l keyboard (overlay on), 5 -6 temporarily using overla.
User ’s Manual Index-4 Index power, 9-4 recovery discs, 9-16 SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card, 9-12 self test, 9-4 sleep/hibernation, 9-15 sound system, 9-13 system start-up, 9-3 TOSHIBA support, 9-17 .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba satellite è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba satellite - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba satellite imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba satellite ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba satellite, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba satellite.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba satellite. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba satellite insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
