Toshiba u300 - Manual

Toshiba u300

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Copyright; to the use of the information contained herein.; Disclaimer; This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
  • Page 3 – Trademarks; FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”; modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by
  • Page 4 – FCC conditions; interference that may cause undesired operation.; Contact; EU Declaration of Conformity; Supplementary
  • Page 5 – VCCI Class B Information; provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by; Modem warning notice; Conformity Statement; Germany
  • Page 6 – Type of service
  • Page 7 – If problems arise
  • Page 8 – may be particularly important in rural areas.; Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand; is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being
  • Page 9 – Notes for use of this device in New Zealand
  • Page 10 – NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE; General conditions
  • Page 11 – Following information is only for EU-member states:
  • Page 12 – Panasonic; The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
  • Page 13 – HLDS; DVD Super Multi GSA-U10N
  • Page 14 – International Precautions
  • Page 17 – General Precautions; Creating a computer-friendly environment; Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
  • Page 18 – Heat injury
  • Page 19 – Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; The Grand Tour
  • Page 20 – Getting Started; Operating Basics
  • Page 21 – Stack for Windows; The Keyboard
  • Page 22 – Windows; Power and Power-Up Modes; HW Setup; Optional Devices
  • Page 25 – Manual contents
  • Page 26 – Conventions; Abbreviations; Enter
  • Page 27 – Key operation; Ctrl; Display; ABC; failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
  • Page 29 – Equipment checklist; Hardware; Check to make sure you have all the following items:
  • Page 30 – Software; If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
  • Page 31 – Features; Processor; Chipset
  • Page 32 – Power; Battery Pack; AC adaptor; Hard disk Disclaimer; The available optical media drives are described below.
  • Page 33 – DVD Super Multi; Display Controller and
  • Page 34 – Pointing Device
  • Page 35 – Communications; Headphone Jack
  • Page 36 – Security; Special features; Password; Keypad overlay; Instant Security
  • Page 37 – Using the Hard
  • Page 38 – Utilities; and
  • Page 41 – Options; Memory expansion; Use only PC5300* compatible DDRII memory modules. See your; Battery pack
  • Page 43 – familiar with each component before you operate the computer.; Front with the display closed; This port allows you to connect an external
  • Page 44 – Left side
  • Page 45 – out of the vents as items such as pins or similar objects, which can
  • Page 46 – Right side
  • Page 47 – Backside; LAN Jack; Operating; Modem Jack; DC IN 19V Jack
  • Page 48 – Underside
  • Page 49 – Front with the display open; Speakers; Display Controller; Web Camera LED
  • Page 51 – Fixed optical media drives; Region codes for DVD drive and media
  • Page 52 – Writable discs; This section describes the types of writable CD discs. Check the; CDs; CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be; Formats; The drives support the following formats:
  • Page 53 – DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer); DVD read
  • Page 54 – optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your
  • Page 55 – Chapter 3; included with the computer, explains product liability.
  • Page 56 – Installing the battery pack; To install a battery, follow the steps below.; The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not; Refer to
  • Page 57 – Connecting the AC adaptor; to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to
  • Page 58 – Connect the AC adaptor's DC output plug to the; Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet.; it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.
  • Page 59 – This section describes how to turn on the power.; Start up for the first time; During setup, you can click the; Back; button to return to the previous; set up the operating system. Refer to the section
  • Page 60 – Turning off the power; start; Hibernation mode; Built-in Hard Disk Drive
  • Page 61 – Starting Hibernation; must be enabled in Power Options: Hibernate tab. Otherwise, the
  • Page 62 – Standby mode; e-mail, for approximately 15 or 30 minutes when the AC adapter is
  • Page 63 – Enabling Standby; Restarting the computer; You can also enable Standby by pressing
  • Page 64 – Create Optical Recovery Discs (depends on the; Recovery Disc Creator; Restoring the preinstalled software from the; Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your
  • Page 65 – Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery; system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.; In Touch with; appears, release the
  • Page 67 – and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer.; Using the TouchPad; direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.; Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse
  • Page 68 – Using the FingerPrint Reader (depends on model; password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the
  • Page 69 – How the Swipe the Finger; Align the finger and sensor like the drawings.
  • Page 70 – Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor
  • Page 71 – How to Delete the FingerPrint Data
  • Page 72 – Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software; software's Password Bank function can be used for the Internet and; Set up Procedure; Please use the following procedure when first using Fingerprint; FingerPrint Registration; All Programs; followed by; Protector Suite QL; and then click; User Enrollment
  • Page 73 – Window Log-on via FingerPrint Authentication; three consecutive tries - a warning message will be displayed when
  • Page 74 – FingerPrint Power-on Security; BkSP; How to Enable FingerPrint Power-on Security Settings; MENU; You must ensure that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to
  • Page 75 – FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature; How to Enable FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature; FingerPrint; FingerPrint utility limitations
  • Page 76 – Using the Web Camera (depends on the model; and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windows starts.; Using the software; The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on
  • Page 77 – Using the microphone
  • Page 78 – volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control; Using the optical media drive; Writing CD/DVDs with; Loading discs
  • Page 79 – b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc; Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.
  • Page 80 – sure it lies flat, as shown in the figure above.
  • Page 81 – Removing discs; To remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure.
  • Page 82 – Hold the disc gently by its edges and lift it out.; Writing CD/DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive; Important message (DVD Super Multi drive supporting; you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.
  • Page 83 – Before writing or rewriting; Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the; DVD Specifications for Recordable disc for
  • Page 84 – High Performance
  • Page 85 – When writing or rewriting
  • Page 86 – TOSHIBA Disc Creator
  • Page 87 – Data Verification; Media care
  • Page 88 – Region selection; Properties menu; functions are supported.
  • Page 89 – Settings; You can enable or disable the following settings:; AutoRun Mode; telephony location are incorrect.; Modem Selection; displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.; Dialing Properties; Select this item to display the dialing properties.; Connecting; To connect the modem cable, follow the steps below.
  • Page 90 – Disconnecting; Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
  • Page 91 – Wireless communications; Wireless LAN
  • Page 92 – This Bluetooth
  • Page 93 – Wireless communication switch; LAN; LAN cable types; stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.
  • Page 94 – Connecting LAN cable; Disconnecting LAN cable
  • Page 95 – Cleaning the computer; The; Moving the computer; Using the Hard Disk; HDD
  • Page 96 – Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection; Taskbar Icon
  • Page 97 – Detection Level; of the computer. However, when the computer is used in a mobile; D Viewer; can be started from the icon in the task tray.
  • Page 98 – Details; To open the Details window, click the; Setup Detail; button in the TOSHIBA; Detection Level Amplification; the maximum for 10 seconds.; TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message; Mode, in Hibernation Mode, in transition to Hibernation Mode,
  • Page 99 – Typewriter keys; Caps Lock
  • Page 100 – Fn; Soft keys: Fn key combinations; Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard; settings are not restored by the Standby Mode feature.
  • Page 101 – Hot keys
  • Page 103 – Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased); Before using Fn+1 and Fn+2, you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming
  • Page 104 – Turning on the overlays
  • Page 105 – Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on); Generating ASCII characters; Alt
  • Page 107 – Power conditions; battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.
  • Page 108 – Power indicators; Battery indicator; falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the
  • Page 109 – Battery types; Extending battery life
  • Page 110 – Real Time Clock battery; data and the real time clock and calendar stop working.; key - the BIOS setup screen will be displayed.; System Date; Press; key. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be
  • Page 111 – Care and use of the battery pack; Safety precautions
  • Page 112 – Warning
  • Page 113 – Note; Procedures; Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the
  • Page 114 – Time; The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
  • Page 115 – Monitoring battery capacity; operating time, based on the current power consumption rate and
  • Page 116 – Retaining data with power off
  • Page 117 – Replacing the battery pack; indicator flashes orange shortly after fully; Removing the battery pack; To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below.; battery pack out of the computer.
  • Page 118 – Starting the computer by password
  • Page 119 – Fingerprint Power on; System Auto Off; Refer also to the sections
  • Page 121 – Accessing HW Setup; General
  • Page 122 – Not Registered
  • Page 123 – Keyboard; Enabled
  • Page 125 – Power devices
  • Page 126 – PC Card and Express Card; Inserting a PC card and Express Card
  • Page 127 – to make sure it is appropriate for your card.; Removing a PC Card or Express Card; Safety Remove Hardware; icon on the Task Bar.; Before removing a Card, make sure that any applications or system
  • Page 128 – Card Type
  • Page 129 – Installing a memory card; Safely Remove Hardware; icon on the Taskbar.; Stop; button. A confirmation dialog may; Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it.
  • Page 130 – Memory card care; Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low. Low power
  • Page 131 – remove a memory module.; Installing a memory module
  • Page 132 – the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the; Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.
  • Page 133 – Up Modes; System; Points to note about memory module error; If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will
  • Page 134 – Additional battery pack; Additional AC adaptor; reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load.
  • Page 135 – External monitor; Display Controller and Modes
  • Page 137 – Chapter 9; Troubleshooting; go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.; Problem solving process; may result in data loss or damage. You may destroy valuable problem
  • Page 138 – Preliminary checklist
  • Page 139 – Hardware and system checklist
  • Page 140 – Self test
  • Page 141 – AC power; Modes
  • Page 142 – Disposing of PC and PC batteries
  • Page 143 – Real Time Clock
  • Page 144 – LCD panel; Problem
  • Page 145 – Recovery Discs
  • Page 146 – Pointing device
  • Page 147 – USB mouse
  • Page 148 – USB
  • Page 149 – Sound system
  • Page 150 – Modem
  • Page 152 – Fingerprint Sensor
  • Page 153 – TOSHIBA support; Before you call
  • Page 155 – Appendix A; Specifications; Physical Dimensions
  • Page 156 – AA
  • Page 159 – Appendix B; Display controller; 65 Express display adaptors.
  • Page 160 – Video modes; Windows AeroTM to help correct this situation.
  • Page 162 – Table 2: Video modes; Resolution; Some modes are not supported at LCD+CRT simultaneous mode and
  • Page 164 – Display Settings
  • Page 167 – Appendix C; Card Specifications; Mini PCI TypeIII
  • Page 168 – Radio Characteristics; Modulation
  • Page 169 – Supported Frequency Sub-bands; Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2.4 GHz channels.; Channel ID
  • Page 170 – identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point. When roaming between
  • Page 171 – Appendix D; AC Power Cord and Connectors; Certification agencies
  • Page 172 – USA and Canada
  • Page 173 – Appendix E; Legal Footnotes; CPU
  • Page 175 – Battery Life
  • Page 176 – wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding; Copy Protection; prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.; Images; All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.
  • Page 177 – Glossary
  • Page 179 – See also
  • Page 180 – See
  • Page 182 – Extended Capability Port:
  • Page 185 – numeric keypad overlay:
  • Page 186 – peripheral component interconnect:
  • Page 187 – serial communications:
  • Page 188 – Universal Serial Bus:
  • Page 189 – Index
  • Page 190 – emulating keys on
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