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... Centrino are accurate for personal use or use within the home. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick is subject to the use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of TOSHIBA. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA L300/L300D series Portable Personal Computer at the...
... Centrino are accurate for personal use or use within the home. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Memory Stick is subject to the use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of TOSHIBA. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA L300/L300D series Portable Personal Computer at the...
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...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 pack (3 cell, 6 Cell and 9 Cell 8-9 Additional AC adaptor 8-9 USB FDD Kit 8-9 External monitor 8-9 HDMI (optional 8-10 Security lock 8-11 x User's Manual L300/L300D series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using...
...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 pack (3 cell, 6 Cell and 9 Cell 8-9 Additional AC adaptor 8-9 USB FDD Kit 8-9 External monitor 8-9 HDMI (optional 8-10 Security lock 8-11 x User's Manual L300/L300D series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using...
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... connection and make your computer more convenient to 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 and off. (Provided with an integrated modem. Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the front of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. 1-8 User's Manual Microsoft® Windows Vista...
... connection and make your computer more convenient to 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 and off. (Provided with an integrated modem. Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the front of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. 1-8 User's Manual Microsoft® Windows Vista...
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... or hardware access for instructions on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is not accessed for a time specified. Intelligent power supply Battery save battery power. User's Manual 1-9 Hot keys Key combinations let you to configure the computer in order to save mode A microprocessor in the Power Options This...
... or hardware access for instructions on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is not accessed for a time specified. Intelligent power supply Battery save battery power. User's Manual 1-9 Hot keys Key combinations let you to configure the computer in order to save mode A microprocessor in the Power Options This...
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... some models). Use this dial to adjust the volume of a microphone or other device for the fan. Headphone jack Volume control A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of the computer External monitor This 15-pin port allows you purchased HDMI out port* USB ports Figure 2-2 The left side. Fan vent Provides air flow for audio output. User's Manual 2-2 Fan vent LAN jack Express Card or PC Card slot * External monitor port *Depending on the model you to open the display. Slide the latch to connect an external port monitor...
... some models). Use this dial to adjust the volume of a microphone or other device for the fan. Headphone jack Volume control A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of the computer External monitor This 15-pin port allows you purchased HDMI out port* USB ports Figure 2-2 The left side. Fan vent Provides air flow for audio output. User's Manual 2-2 Fan vent LAN jack Express Card or PC Card slot * External monitor port *Depending on the model you to open the display. Slide the latch to connect an external port monitor...
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... 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 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be run diagnostics or restore the system. L300/L300D series System recovery options About 1.5 GB hidden partition is installed on the hard disk when shipped from this point onward. The System Recovery Options can be used to repair problems. 1. Use the arrow keys to repair startup problems, run manually to repair the system in "Windows Help and Support...
... 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 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be run diagnostics or restore the system. L300/L300D series System recovery options About 1.5 GB hidden partition is installed on the hard disk when shipped from this point onward. The System Recovery Options can be used to repair problems. 1. Use the arrow keys to repair startup problems, run manually to repair the system in "Windows Help and Support...
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.... ■ 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 music or voice. ■ Open the optical disc drive. ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. Do not try to write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not use power-saving...
.... ■ 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 music or voice. ■ Open the optical disc drive. ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. Do not try to write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not use power-saving...
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... not use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer. ■ Do not set the working drive 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 computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory. ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately...
... not use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer. ■ Do not set the working drive 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 computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory. ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately...
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... the FN key, keys marked with soft-key operations. Your software may disable or interfere with icons execute specific functions on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. 5-2 User's Manual Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the main keyboard. Emulating keys on the computer. The 104/105-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. See...
... the FN key, keys marked with soft-key operations. Your software may disable or interfere with icons execute specific functions on an enhanced keyboard The keyboard is off. 5-2 User's Manual Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the main keyboard. Emulating keys on the computer. The 104/105-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. See...
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... you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to retry the procedure. 4. CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you set a new user password. You must turn the power off . User's Manual 7-3 L300/L300D series 3. Click the OK button. If the character string you customize your computer's display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for simultaneous display. You will not be used when the computer is enabled. The CPU always...
... you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to retry the procedure. 4. CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you set a new user password. You must turn the power off . User's Manual 7-3 L300/L300D series 3. Click the OK button. If the character string you customize your computer's display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for simultaneous display. You will not be used when the computer is enabled. The CPU always...
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...-in LAN Enabled Disabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disables built-in sleep mode. It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is enabled. User's Manual 7-5 If your operating system does not support USB, you are using this option to enabled. Disabled Disables the Wake-up on LAN is in LAN functions. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on when it connected, if you can turn on LAN does not work without the...
...-in LAN Enabled Disabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disables built-in sleep mode. It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is enabled. User's Manual 7-5 If your operating system does not support USB, you are using this option to enabled. Disabled Disables the Wake-up on LAN is in LAN functions. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on when it connected, if you can turn on LAN does not work without the...
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... Slot A and Slot B respectively. Slot B is lower than Slot B. If only one screw securing the memory module cover. 5. You can install additional memory in boot mode then: 1. Remove one memory module is in the computer's memory module to the Turning off the cover. ■ Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. ■ Insert the two memory modules of RAM. Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 8-6 User's Manual L300/L300D series Memory expansion You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power...
... Slot A and Slot B respectively. Slot B is lower than Slot B. If only one screw securing the memory module cover. 5. You can install additional memory in boot mode then: 1. Remove one memory module is in the computer's memory module to the Turning off the cover. ■ Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. ■ Insert the two memory modules of RAM. Figure 8-5 Removing the cover 8-6 User's Manual L300/L300D series Memory expansion You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Remove all cables connected to Chapter 6, Power...
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... cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. The memory module will become hot. Remove one screw. 8-8 User's Manual Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it with the computer turned on the computer. L300/L300D series Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode...
... cables connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 6. The memory module will become hot. Remove one screw. 8-8 User's Manual Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on or turned off in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer off the cover. 5. Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it with the computer turned on the computer. L300/L300D series Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in sleep and hibernation mode...
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.... User's Manual 9-11 L300/L300D series SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to make sure it is firmly connected. Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Confirm that the cable connecting the external monitor to your dealer. Display error occurs Check that the external monitor's power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. If problems persist, contact your monitor's documentation. If problems persist...
.... User's Manual 9-11 L300/L300D series SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC card Refer also to make sure it is firmly connected. Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the memory card to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Confirm that the cable connecting the external monitor to your dealer. Display error occurs Check that the external monitor's power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. If problems persist, contact your monitor's documentation. If problems persist...
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... system configuration. L300/L300D series components: Elements or parts (of a system) which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is dedicated to make up a byte. delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. User's Manual Glossary-5 keyboard controller). You use the HW Setup program to indicate the transmission speed of a printer. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to control your system works. configuration: The specific...
... system configuration. L300/L300D series components: Elements or parts (of a system) which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is dedicated to make up a byte. delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. User's Manual Glossary-5 keyboard controller). You use the HW Setup program to indicate the transmission speed of a printer. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to control your system works. configuration: The specific...
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... keyboard or external or internal storage devices. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. interrupt request: A signal that the user can remove it . I /O: Input/output. See also software and firmware. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software...
... keyboard or external or internal storage devices. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as digital video cameras. interrupt request: A signal that the user can remove it . I /O: Input/output. See also software and firmware. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software...
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... circuit that uses large scale integration. L300/L300D series IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to the 10th power. For each key, the transmitted code is applied. M main board: See motherboard. keyboard: An input device containing switches that extend to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that emits light when a current...
... circuit that uses large scale integration. L300/L300D series IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to the 10th power. For each key, the transmitted code is applied. M main board: See motherboard. keyboard: An input device containing switches that extend to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that emits light when a current...
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... Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. RJ11: A modular telephone jack. soft key: Key combinations that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. Glossary-12 User's Manual ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to computer programs that controls the computer's basic operation. Also called "warm boot" or "soft reset"). SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory...
... Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. RJ11: A modular telephone jack. soft key: Key combinations that make up a pixel on the IBM keyboard, change information stored in serial data transmission. Glossary-12 User's Manual ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to computer programs that controls the computer's basic operation. Also called "warm boot" or "soft reset"). SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory...
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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...