Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 56
Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify...
Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 58
... up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up...
... up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 68
... the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
... the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 152
USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in Sleep Mode. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not be supplied if the computer is in your system. If you want to use this happens, change the setting to Disabled. Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that appear in...
USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in Sleep Mode. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not be supplied if the computer is in your system. If you want to use this happens, change the setting to Disabled. Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that appear in...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 168
... in the DC-IN socket. The computer may have to fix the problem. 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. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading.
... in the DC-IN socket. The computer may have to fix the problem. 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. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading.
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 172
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is the bottom slot. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed, it must have at least one memory module...
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is the bottom slot. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed, it must have at least one memory module...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 175
... that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to its...
... that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to its...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 183
...; adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common...
...; adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 226
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 227
... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 229
... L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting...
... L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting...
Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305
Page 230
... 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...
... 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...
User Guide
Page 58
... open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
... open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
User Guide
Page 60
... 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 computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... 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 computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
User Guide
Page 69
... control buttons. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on a mouse or trackball. The function of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Check your program's documentation to scroll as follows: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port* This hot key enables/disables...
... control buttons. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on a mouse or trackball. The function of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Check your program's documentation to scroll as follows: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port* This hot key enables/disables...
User Guide
Page 154
USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in either mode. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. If the function does not work . Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. change it to...
USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in either mode. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. If the function does not work . Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. change it to...
User Guide
Page 170
... DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The computer may have to change the system 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 start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...
... DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The computer may have to change the system 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 start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...
User Guide
Page 228
... charge indicator light 49, 109 charge not lasting 176 charging 47, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 49, 109 not charging 175 228 notifications 111 power plan 204 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52, 62 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 173 click 69 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 109 charge not lasting 176 charging 47, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 49, 109 not charging 175 228 notifications 111 power plan 204 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52, 62 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 173 click 69 communications network connection...
User Guide
Page 229
... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 172 general hardware problem 172 non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 178 warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 179 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 183 errors 184 hot swapping fails 183 inserting 133 not recognized 184 problem solving 182, 183 removing 133 external monitor not working 178 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 172 general hardware problem 172 non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 178 warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 179 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 183 errors 184 hot swapping fails 183 inserting 133 not recognized 184 problem solving 182, 183 removing 133 external monitor not working 178 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
User Guide
Page 231
... memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 146 disabling a user 147 setting a user...
... memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 146 disabling a user 147 setting a user...