User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 28
... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 29
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 32
...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 33
Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 42
... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. To...
... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. To...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 44
... "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 43. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 122) After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial...
... "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 43. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 122) After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 48
... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn...
... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 59
... several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to move your permission. Simply move the cursor with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel...
... several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into the socket and lined up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to move your permission. Simply move the cursor with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 63
... the SWAP image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can purchase one side per display device. Using a mouse You may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. If you...printer is split into two sides, one from your television (or other video display device), you may want to use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come with your computer through the USB ports.
... the SWAP image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can purchase one side per display device. Using a mouse You may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. If you...printer is split into two sides, one from your television (or other video display device), you may want to use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come with your computer through the USB ports.
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 75
... mode, press the power button until the on the Sleep options set. See "Utilities" on page 107. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
... mode, press the power button until the on the Sleep options set. See "Utilities" on page 107. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 79
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 80
...information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you prefer to start a program is to double-click the name of the... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ❖ Double...
...information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you prefer to start a program is to double-click the name of the... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ❖ Double...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 84
... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Creating your...
... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Creating your...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 88
... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 140
... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB-Allows you turn the power... on certain models) ❖ Password-Allows you to charge certain USB-compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB-Allows you turn the power... on certain models) ❖ Password-Allows you to charge certain USB-compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 142
... on the external devices connected to the USB ports. You may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-2. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work. Any options that you change it to a USB port that does not have the...Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. The Wakeup setting (function to Disabled. By changing any subset of the options that function. 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility If the function does not work with the zoom in either mode. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables the function Disabled (Default)...
... on the external devices connected to the USB ports. You may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-2. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work. Any options that you change it to a USB port that does not have the...Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. The Wakeup setting (function to Disabled. By changing any subset of the options that function. 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility If the function does not work with the zoom in either mode. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables the function Disabled (Default)...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 144
These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 147
...the Fingerprint practice tutorial before transferring ownership or disposing of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Or click the TrueSuite™ Access... Utility either click Start, All Programs and TrueSuite™ Access Manager then select the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon. Toshiba is recommended that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. For details on how to...
...the Fingerprint practice tutorial before transferring ownership or disposing of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Or click the TrueSuite™ Access... Utility either click Start, All Programs and TrueSuite™ Access Manager then select the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon. Toshiba is recommended that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. For details on how to...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 164
... device, such as it again. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be related to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will restart and ...displays one or more ? To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your software using a different make of keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may be defective or incompatible with ? You may be ...
... device, such as it again. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be related to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will restart and ...displays one or more ? To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your software using a different make of keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may be defective or incompatible with ? You may be ...
User's Guide for Satellite P300/P305
Page 200
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off .
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off .