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... available. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT...
... available. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT...
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...to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains...utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this , it can. In order to do this computer. If trouble... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within ...
...to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains...utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this , it can. In order to do this computer. If trouble... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative 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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... one or two memory modules. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Failure to follow these directions could result in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room...
... one or two memory modules. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Failure to follow these directions could result in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 page 58. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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 page 58. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface...
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... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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...; Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your permission to continue." For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Getting 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...
...; Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your permission to continue." For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Getting 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...
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... are using. The function of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 5 Select the settings you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by default. Connecting an external monitor...
... are using. The function of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 5 Select the settings you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by default. Connecting an external monitor...
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...to remove the user password. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
...to remove the user password. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
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... when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting...
... when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting...
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... routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently...
... routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently...
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... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version...
... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version...
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... the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using the...
... the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using the...
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... that enables any other services. Compare non-interlaced. See device. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work, including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other line of your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot key - (1) A feature...
... that enables any other services. Compare non-interlaced. See device. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work, including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other line of your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot key - (1) A feature...
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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...