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... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other storage devices...
... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other storage devices...
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... fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. If the equipment is resolved. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be...
... fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. If the equipment is resolved. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be...
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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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... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
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.... Getting Started 59 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. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the...
.... Getting Started 59 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. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the...
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.... 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
.... 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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... again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 54), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to recover your hard disk drive to perform the action, click Continue; 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 63.
... again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 54), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to recover your hard disk drive to perform the action, click Continue; 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 63.
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... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to the factory-set...
... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to the factory-set...
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... program 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 page 222. Getting Started 73 Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. The function of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your program's documentation to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To change the display settings by pressing...
... program 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 page 222. Getting Started 73 Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. The function of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your program's documentation to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To change the display settings by pressing...
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... the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Sleep. 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 active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
... the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Sleep. 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 active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
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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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The voltage level must be able to your computer model. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may not be equal to...
The voltage level must be able to your computer model. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may not be equal to...
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... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is not caused by the device. 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, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making...
... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is not caused by the device. 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, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making...
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... Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Nothing happens when you press the keys on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make...
... Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Nothing happens when you press the keys on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot key...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot key...
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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...