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... registered trademarks and Windows Vista is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA L300/L300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for personal use or use within the home...
... registered trademarks and Windows Vista is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA L300/L300D series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. Intel, Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for personal use or use within the home...
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... Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... F12 5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations 5-2 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-11 Starting the computer by password 6-13 Power-up modes 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card/ExpressCard 8-2 Multiple digital media card slot (optional 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Additional battery...
... Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... F12 5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations 5-2 Windows special keys 5-5 Keypad overlay 5-6 Generating ASCII characters 5-7 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-11 Starting the computer by password 6-13 Power-up modes 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card/ExpressCard 8-2 Multiple digital media card slot (optional 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Additional battery...
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... use. L300/L300D series Modem Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some models are equipped with some models) This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN) functions on the analog telephone line conditions. (Provided with some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other regions. Please note that the speed of utilities and drivers are only supported in other large object. A number...
... use. L300/L300D series Modem Wireless communication switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating system TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Some models are equipped with some models) This switch turns wireless devices RF transmission(Wireless LAN) functions on the analog telephone line conditions. (Provided with some models) Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other regions. Please note that the speed of utilities and drivers are only supported in other large object. A number...
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.... To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options. This can be specified in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is not accessed for instructions on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to the hard disk drive when it is accessed. HDD automatic power off This...
.... To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options. This can be specified in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is not accessed for instructions on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to the hard disk drive when it is accessed. HDD automatic power off This...
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... port* USB ports Figure 2-2 The left side. User's Manual 2-2 Slide the latch to connect an external port monitor. A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for the fan. Headphone jack Volume control A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a microphone or other device for audio output. This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. L300/L300D series Multiple digital media card slot Display latch Microphone jack This slot lets you connect headphones, the internal...
... port* USB ports Figure 2-2 The left side. User's Manual 2-2 Slide the latch to connect an external port monitor. A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for the fan. Headphone jack Volume control A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a microphone or other device for audio output. This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. L300/L300D series Multiple digital media card slot Display latch Microphone jack This slot lets you connect headphones, the internal...
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...which can be displayed. The Window Vista Complete PC Backup feature can be run manually to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system. Follow the on the hard disk drive for restoring the pre-installed software are offered: ■ Creating optical Recovery Discs ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs. ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive 3-8 User's Manual Use the arrow keys to repair the system in "Windows Help and Support" content. L300/L300D series System recovery options About...
...which can be displayed. The Window Vista Complete PC Backup feature can be run manually to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system. Follow the on the hard disk drive for restoring the pre-installed software are offered: ■ Creating optical Recovery Discs ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Discs. ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive 3-8 User's Manual Use the arrow keys to repair the system in "Windows Help and Support" content. L300/L300D series System recovery options About...
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...-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of a mouse or touchpad, closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, PC card/ExpressCard, Memory Stick/ Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce...
...-R/-RW, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc. ■ Do not perform any of a mouse or touchpad, closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including items such as a SD/SDHC memory card, PC card/ExpressCard, Memory Stick/ Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce...
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.... ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a SD/SDHC memory card, PC Card/ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■ Please verify your actual data. ■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are editing DVD, you begin recording your disc after turning on the CPU. ■...
.... ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a SD/SDHC memory card, PC Card/ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, or an optical digital device. ■ Please verify your actual data. ■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are editing DVD, you begin recording your disc after turning on the CPU. ■...
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... specific functions on how to operate these keys, taking care to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in combination with other dark gray keys. Used in figure 5-1. Soft key settings are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard functions must be confused with dark gray markings on the software you to note that the power on default...
... specific functions on how to operate these keys, taking care to use keys that enable, disable or configure specific features. Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in combination with other dark gray keys. Used in figure 5-1. Soft key settings are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard functions must be confused with dark gray markings on the software you to note that the power on default...
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... used when the computer is enabled. Power On Display Lets you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following settings: Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is booted. CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer need to access the password option in the HW Setup...
... used when the computer is enabled. Power On Display Lets you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following settings: Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is booted. CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer need to access the password option in the HW Setup...
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...-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this feature. LAN Wake-up on when it connected, if you can turn on Keyboard. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer's power be turned on LAN is in LAN functions. Built-in LAN Enabled Disabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disables built-in sleep mode. Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. User's Manual 7-5 Enabled Enables the Wake-up on LAN.(Default) Disabled Disables the Wake...
...-up on Keyboard. (Default) USB Legacy USB Support Use this feature. LAN Wake-up on when it connected, if you can turn on Keyboard. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer's power be turned on LAN is in LAN functions. Built-in LAN Enabled Disabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disables built-in sleep mode. Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default) Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. User's Manual 7-5 Enabled Enables the Wake-up on LAN.(Default) Disabled Disables the Wake...
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... securing the memory module cover. 5. Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 8-6 User's Manual Turn the computer off in dual channel mode. Lift off the power section in Chapter 3. ■ If you use Slot A. The computer will become hot. Refer to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. Installing memory module To install a memory module, make sure the computer is installed, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will operate in sleep and hibernation mode. In this...
... securing the memory module cover. 5. Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 8-6 User's Manual Turn the computer off in dual channel mode. Lift off the power section in Chapter 3. ■ If you use Slot A. The computer will become hot. Refer to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. Installing memory module To install a memory module, make sure the computer is installed, use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will operate in sleep and hibernation mode. In this...
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... and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. The memory module will become hot. L300/L300D series Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer. ■ If you replace them. ■ Do not try to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will...
... and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. The memory module will become hot. L300/L300D series Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer. ■ If you replace them. ■ Do not try to room temperature before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will...
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... set for the internal display. Confirm that the external monitor's power switch is on Make sure that the external monitor's power cable is not write protected. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. User's Manual 9-11 Check the card's documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. L300/L300D series SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to the computer is attached firmly. You cannot write to change the display...
... set for the internal display. Confirm that the external monitor's power switch is on Make sure that the external monitor's power cable is not write protected. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. User's Manual 9-11 Check the card's documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. L300/L300D series SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to the computer is attached firmly. You cannot write to change the display...
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... instructions. DC: Direct Current. Synonymous with erase. User's Manual Glossary-5 keyboard controller). CPS: Characters Per Second. An example is dedicated to control your system (such as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. controller: Built-in which make up the whole (system). CPU...
... instructions. DC: Direct Current. Synonymous with erase. User's Manual Glossary-5 keyboard controller). CPS: Characters Per Second. An example is dedicated to control your system (such as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. controller: Built-in which make up the whole (system). CPU...
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hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from a computer. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. L300/L300D series H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to as digital video cameras. See also hard disk. See also software and firmware. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that reads and writes a hard disk. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as speaker volume. interface...
hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that lets you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from a computer. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. L300/L300D series H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to as digital video cameras. See also hard disk. See also software and firmware. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that reads and writes a hard disk. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as speaker volume. interface...
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... leads that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that are activated by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte and kilobyte. Each keystroke activates a switch that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid...
... leads that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that are activated by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte and kilobyte. Each keystroke activates a switch that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid...
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... reset"). See also boot. The electronic methodology used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. See also hardware. L300/L300D series restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called an operating system disk. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in asynchronous serial communications. serial communications: A communications technique that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. SIO: Serial...
... reset"). See also boot. The electronic methodology used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. See also hardware. L300/L300D series restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called an operating system disk. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in asynchronous serial communications. serial communications: A communications technique that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. SIO: Serial...
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...lock M Main battery, See Battery pack Memory, 1-3, 10-2 expansion, 1-13, 8-6 installing module, 8-6 removing module, 8-8 Microphone, 1-6 problems, 9-12 using, 4-15 Microprocessor, See Processor L300/L300D series Modem, 1-8, 4-19, A-2 connecting, 4-21 disconnecting, 4-21 problems, 9-13 properties menu, 4-20 region selection, 4-19 Moving the computer, 4-25 Multiple digital media card slot using, 8-3 N Numeric keypad, See Keypad overlay O Optical disc drives using, 4-2 P Password power on, 1-9 problems, 9-6 starting the computer with, 6-13 user, 7-2 PC card location of slots, 2-2 Pointing device...
...lock M Main battery, See Battery pack Memory, 1-3, 10-2 expansion, 1-13, 8-6 installing module, 8-6 removing module, 8-8 Microphone, 1-6 problems, 9-12 using, 4-15 Microprocessor, See Processor L300/L300D series Modem, 1-8, 4-19, A-2 connecting, 4-21 disconnecting, 4-21 problems, 9-13 properties menu, 4-20 region selection, 4-19 Moving the computer, 4-25 Multiple digital media card slot using, 8-3 N Numeric keypad, See Keypad overlay O Optical disc drives using, 4-2 P Password power on, 1-9 problems, 9-6 starting the computer with, 6-13 user, 7-2 PC card location of slots, 2-2 Pointing device...
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... system start-up, 9-3 TOSHIBA support, 9-15 touchpad, 9-9 USB, 9-12 USB mouse, 9-10 Wireless LAN, 9-14 Processor, 1-2 R Real Time Clock battery, See Battery Recovery Discs, 3-10 Recovery hard disk drive, 3-8, 3-10 Restarting the computer, 3-7 S Security lock attaching, 8-11 location, 2-4 Sleep mode, 1-10 problems, 9-14 setting, 3-6 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ENTER, 5-3 right ALT key, 5-3 right CTRL key, 5-3 scroll lock, 5-3 Sound system, 1-7 headphone, 1-6, 2-2 microphone, 2-2 speaker, 2-7 volume control, 2-2 T TOSHIBA Assist, 1-12 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 4-9 TOSHIBA PC...
... system start-up, 9-3 TOSHIBA support, 9-15 touchpad, 9-9 USB, 9-12 USB mouse, 9-10 Wireless LAN, 9-14 Processor, 1-2 R Real Time Clock battery, See Battery Recovery Discs, 3-10 Recovery hard disk drive, 3-8, 3-10 Restarting the computer, 3-7 S Security lock attaching, 8-11 location, 2-4 Sleep mode, 1-10 problems, 9-14 setting, 3-6 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ENTER, 5-3 right ALT key, 5-3 right CTRL key, 5-3 scroll lock, 5-3 Sound system, 1-7 headphone, 1-6, 2-2 microphone, 2-2 speaker, 2-7 volume control, 2-2 T TOSHIBA Assist, 1-12 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 4-9 TOSHIBA PC...