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...TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software... function properly and you fail to cause birth defects or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA ...
...TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software... function properly and you fail to cause birth defects or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA ...
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... if you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the best service it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to provide you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the...
... if you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the best service it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to provide you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 62 Creating Recovery DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 69 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 72 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using external display devices...
... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 62 Creating Recovery DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 69 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 72 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using external display devices...
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...bootable SD card 157 Mouse Utility 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 161 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......161 USB Sleep and Charge 161 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 163 Power supply mode settings 163 Battery settings 163 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Support 165 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 166 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 169 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....169 Fingerprint Logon 170 Care and maintenance of...
...bootable SD card 157 Mouse Utility 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 161 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......161 USB Sleep and Charge 161 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 163 Power supply mode settings 163 Battery settings 163 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Support 165 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 166 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 169 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....169 Fingerprint Logon 170 Care and maintenance of...
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... cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
... Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
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... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 54), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on...
... example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 54), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on...
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...'s HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Recovering...
...'s HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Recovering...
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... the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in rapid succession. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Check your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the external device. To change the display settings by...
... the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in rapid succession. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Check your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the external device. To change the display settings by...
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NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 84 to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you...
NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 84 to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you...
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... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility...
... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility...
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... a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start properly, you change your work routine, you experience any of these problems, 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 computer model. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating...
... a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start properly, you change your work routine, you experience any of these problems, 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 computer model. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating...
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... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module...
... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module...
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... setting. You may have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. If you are using an external monitor...
... setting. You may have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. If you are using an external monitor...
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... cache. Memory cache installed on the network. LAN (local area network) - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
... cache. Memory cache installed on the network. LAN (local area network) - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
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... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 50, 111 charge not lasting 186 charging 48, 50 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 50, 111 not charging 185 notifications 113 power plan 216 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 53, 63 start 126 C CD, using 100 character keys 92 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 183 click 73 communications network connection...
... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 50, 111 charge not lasting 186 charging 48, 50 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 50, 111 not charging 185 notifications 113 power plan 216 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 53, 63 start 126 C CD, using 100 character keys 92 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 183 click 73 communications network connection...
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... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 73 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 183 checking properties 183 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 190 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 190 cannot read a diskette 190 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 73 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 183 checking properties 183 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 190 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 190 cannot read a diskette 190 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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... monitor 73 connecting 73 not working 187 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 51 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 191 troubleshooting 191 using 100 optical media recording 103 other documentation 41 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 PC Card...
... monitor 73 connecting 73 not working 187 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 51 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 191 troubleshooting 191 using 100 optical media recording 103 other documentation 41 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 PC Card...
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... 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 optical drive 191 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 52 U USB Sleep and Charge Utility 161 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 206 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows® Explorer 95 Windows® operating system...
... 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 optical drive 191 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 52 U USB Sleep and Charge Utility 161 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 206 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows® Explorer 95 Windows® operating system...