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2 Contents Introduction 20 Setting up your computer and getting started 22 Adding memory (optional 26 Your computer's TFT display 32 Inserting an ExpressCard 32 Removing an ExpressCard 33 Learning the basics 33 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 44 If you need further assistance 48 Power cord/cable connectors 49 Features and specifications 49
2 Contents Introduction 20 Setting up your computer and getting started 22 Adding memory (optional 26 Your computer's TFT display 32 Inserting an ExpressCard 32 Removing an ExpressCard 33 Learning the basics 33 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 44 If you need further assistance 48 Power cord/cable connectors 49 Features and specifications 49
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... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite Pro® M300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software...
... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite Pro® M300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software...
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... Sweden The Access Point's radar detection feature will operate under the control of radar. This device works on a channel free of the Access Point in order to the radio standard by any radar system in the area. Do not use for European Community operation. You may result in the 5 GHz bands. A peer-to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for the...
... Sweden The Access Point's radar detection feature will operate under the control of radar. This device works on a channel free of the Access Point in order to the radio standard by any radar system in the area. Do not use for European Community operation. You may result in the 5 GHz bands. A peer-to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for the...
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... Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more ) or stop transmitting from your network connection. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards...
... Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more ) or stop transmitting from your network connection. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards...
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... dollars on using power management settings to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. If every computer purchased by pressing the power button. During 2006 Americans, with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would....gov/powermanagement for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. That is used. Your Computer model may not include user manuals or all U.S. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...
... dollars on using power management settings to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. If every computer purchased by pressing the power button. During 2006 Americans, with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would....gov/powermanagement for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. That is used. Your Computer model may not include user manuals or all U.S. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...
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... a USB cable was not included with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 26 Adding memory (optional) Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer documentation for further instructions. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide...
... a USB cable was not included with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 26 Adding memory (optional) Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer documentation for further instructions. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide...
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Adding memory (optional) 27 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be installed in minor bodily...
Adding memory (optional) 27 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be installed in minor bodily...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to locate the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 28 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to discharge any static electricity you may have built...
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to locate the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 28 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to discharge any static electricity you may have built...
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... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 31. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. For this model, Slot...
... must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 31. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Slot B is the bottom slot. For this model, Slot...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 41. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you turn the power on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be installed in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 27 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be lost. Removing a memory module...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 41. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you turn the power on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be installed in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 27 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be lost. Removing a memory module...
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... slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it . You may first need to work. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to increase the brightness of the screen technology. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your screen display when you can insert a card. Your computer's TFT display...
... slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it . You may first need to work. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to increase the brightness of the screen technology. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your screen display when you can insert a card. Your computer's TFT display...
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... power. For optimum DVD performance, it is open, be "locked in -use . Eject button-Press to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that are using. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is glowing. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use indicator light is in data storage and support...
... power. For optimum DVD performance, it is open, be "locked in -use . Eject button-Press to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that are using. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is glowing. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use indicator light is in data storage and support...
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... the computer is continuously operated on page 42 for all external peripheral cables are located). After a period of time, the battery will need to be replaced. This may shorten the life of individual components. 38 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and...
... the computer is continuously operated on page 42 for all external peripheral cables are located). After a period of time, the battery will need to be replaced. This may shorten the life of individual components. 38 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and...
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... computer is using the Windows® operating system Standby command). Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is turned on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on certain models) if installed. ❖ Glows...
... computer is using the Windows® operating system Standby command). Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is turned on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on certain models) if installed. ❖ Glows...
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... mode according to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down . 5 Slide the battery release lock to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged...
... mode according to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down . 5 Slide the battery release lock to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged...
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... set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any of restarting the system. If no password is blank. If you are using the built-in your mouse on . Try clicking your electronic user's guide. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in screen, make sure the software you are using...
... set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any of restarting the system. If no password is blank. If you are using the built-in your mouse on . Try clicking your electronic user's guide. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in screen, make sure the software you are using...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your display are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through the display options. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into the slot. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your display are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through the display options. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into the slot. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn...
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... user's guide for troubleshooting suggestions. The computer stops working (hangs) when you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in this section. Before you contact Toshiba Since some common problems and their assistance. Contact the software company's technical support group for help. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be caused by an I /O base address. Use Device Manager to work no longer work. See "Fixing a problem...
... user's guide for troubleshooting suggestions. The computer stops working (hangs) when you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in this section. Before you contact Toshiba Since some common problems and their assistance. Contact the software company's technical support group for help. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be caused by an I /O base address. Use Device Manager to work no longer work. See "Fixing a problem...
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... control buttons TouchPad™ 34 D DC-IN 25 display problems screen is blank 46 E eject button optical drive 35 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 45 ExpressCard® inserting 32 removing 33 ExpressCard® problems 47 computer stops working 48 slot appears dead 48 F files backing up 33 saving 33 I inserting CD/DVD 36 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 26 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights...
... control buttons TouchPad™ 34 D DC-IN 25 display problems screen is blank 46 E eject button optical drive 35 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 45 ExpressCard® inserting 32 removing 33 ExpressCard® problems 47 computer stops working 48 slot appears dead 48 F files backing up 33 saving 33 I inserting CD/DVD 36 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 26 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights...
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... socket 29 removing 31 memory module slot removing cover 28 monitor problems monitor not working 47 moving the computer 38 O optical drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 25 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 22 primary button TouchPad™ 34 printer connecting 26 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 48 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48, 49 display is blank 46...
... socket 29 removing 31 memory module slot removing cover 28 monitor problems monitor not working 47 moving the computer 38 O optical drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 25 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 22 primary button TouchPad™ 34 printer connecting 26 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 48 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48, 49 display is blank 46...