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..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...set-up and usage 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. Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA...
..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...set-up and usage 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. Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA...
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... or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this , it may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be required. 5 Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
... or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this , it may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be required. 5 Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
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... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is...
... the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is...
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... have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Back of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage...
... have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Back of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Back of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Back of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
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...." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with your computer. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover...
...." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with your computer. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 If the computer does not recognize the 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover...
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... rapid succession. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. To change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by default. It usually corresponds to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. To double...
... rapid succession. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. To change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by default. It usually corresponds to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. To double...
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150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and...
150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and...
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... switching network settings and devices. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you can set up profiles to the network. Utilities...
... switching network settings and devices. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you can set up profiles to the network. Utilities...
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..., use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
..., use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external...
... instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external...
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... the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 184...
... the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 184...
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... again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. interlaced - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. K keyboard shortcut...
... again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. interlaced - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. K keyboard shortcut...
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... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 72 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 99 E error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk...
.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 72 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 99 E error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk...
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... memory module slot 55 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 192 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user...
... memory module slot 55 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 192 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user...
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... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...
... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...