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...NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE... important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system...
...NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE... important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system...
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... equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to do this change. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. Disconnection If you should ever decide to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
... equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to do this change. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. Disconnection If you should ever decide to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
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... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in Slot A. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may also be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in Slot A. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may also be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
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... electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive...
... electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 58. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive...
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... memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 53), and then check that the module is also strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive...
... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 53), and then check that the module is also strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive...
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... external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. For more information, see if you first need a larger screen. Check your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the external device. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 5 Select the settings you are using. Connecting an external monitor...
... external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. For more information, see if you first need a larger screen. Check your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the external device. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 5 Select the settings you are using. Connecting an external monitor...
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... to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit.
... to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit.
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... a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 171 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. If you save network settings in the office and at home can switch network settings simply by selecting the...
... a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 171 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. If you save network settings in the office and at home can switch network settings simply by selecting the...
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..., use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
..., use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related.
... Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related.
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... display options. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Nothing happens when you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen...
... display options. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Nothing happens when you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen...
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... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. When you turn on the network. high-density diskette - A method of keys that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device - L L1...
... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. When you turn on the network. high-density diskette - A method of keys that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device - L L1...
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... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 72 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 99 E error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk...
.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 72 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 99 E error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk...
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... memory module slot 55 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 192 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user...
... memory module slot 55 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 192 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user...
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... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...
... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...