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If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in for your computer.
If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number Satellite Pro® S300/S300M Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in for your computer.
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2 Contents Introduction 21 Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Adding memory (optional 27 Your computer's TFT display 34 Inserting a PC Card 34 Removing a PC Card 35 Learning the basics 35 Using the TouchPad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Moving the computer 40 Mobile computing 40 Taking care of your battery 44 If something goes wrong 47 If you need further assistance 51 Power cord/cable connectors 52 Features and specifications 52 Index 53
2 Contents Introduction 21 Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Adding memory (optional 27 Your computer's TFT display 34 Inserting a PC Card 34 Removing a PC Card 35 Learning the basics 35 Using the TouchPad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Moving the computer 40 Mobile computing 40 Taking care of your battery 44 If something goes wrong 47 If you need further assistance 51 Power cord/cable connectors 52 Features and specifications 52 Index 53
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... optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed...
... optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed...
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... local technical support staff responsible for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the area. The Access Point's radar detection feature will operate under the control of the Access Point in temporary interruption of operation of radar. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for operation in any...
... local technical support staff responsible for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the area. The Access Point's radar detection feature will operate under the control of the Access Point in temporary interruption of operation of radar. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for operation in any...
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... or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more information. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer. 14 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any such problem, immediately turn off...
... or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more information. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. If you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer. 14 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any such problem, immediately turn off...
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... all program functionality. Toshiba is set to those models. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for energy efficiency. household and businesses replaced old computers with the ENERGY STAR® logo on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...
... all program functionality. Toshiba is set to those models. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for energy efficiency. household and businesses replaced old computers with the ENERGY STAR® logo on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...
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... slot. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module...
... slot. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module...
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... that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 42. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Adding memory (optional) 29 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
... that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 42. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Adding memory (optional) 29 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. Before you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on top of one memory module is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If your system has the memory modules stacked on the computer. Before you must remove a module by its sides, avoiding any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... either of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the top slot. 32 Adding memory (optional) Slot A Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If only one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw...
... either of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the top slot. 32 Adding memory (optional) Slot A Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If only one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw...
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... a charged battery" on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If your internal storage drive for the computer to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
... a charged battery" on top of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If your internal storage drive for the computer to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
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... disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. This feature saves your work frequently. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work stays in the computer's temporary memory...
... disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. This feature saves your work frequently. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work stays in the computer's temporary memory...
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..., and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the format of the other region. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to release the disc tray when the power is open, be "locked in -use . The drive will allow you need to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs...
..., and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the format of the other region. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to release the disc tray when the power is open, be "locked in -use . The drive will allow you need to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs...
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... system. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. 40 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖ EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to be more productive. *Toshiba EasyGuard® technology comprises a number of...
... system. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. 40 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖ EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to be more productive. *Toshiba EasyGuard® technology comprises a number of...
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...'s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. Changing the main battery When your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it to recharge. The battery pack's internal protective device...
...'s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. Changing the main battery When your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it to recharge. The battery pack's internal protective device...
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If you are using the AC adaptor, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Read the documentation that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another...
If you are using the AC adaptor, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Read the documentation that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another...
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... number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is operated on battery power, the screen will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key...
... number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is operated on battery power, the screen will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key...
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... shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The problem may be caused by an I /O base address. Resolving PC Card problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another device in the electronic user's guide for more information. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which will be dead. See "Fixing a problem with a PC Card slot is inserted properly...
... shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The problem may be caused by an I /O base address. Resolving PC Card problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another device in the electronic user's guide for more information. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which will be dead. See "Fixing a problem with a PC Card slot is inserted properly...
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.../cable 26 printer 27 control buttons TouchPad 36 D DC-IN 26 display problems screen is blank 49 E eject button optical drive 37 53 F files backing up 35 saving 35 I inserting CD/DVD 38 PC Cards 34 installing main battery 42, 44 memory module 27 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 25 M main battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 removing 42 memory module installing 27 inserting into socket 30 removing 32 memory module slot 28 removing cover 29 monitor problems monitor not working...
.../cable 26 printer 27 control buttons TouchPad 36 D DC-IN 26 display problems screen is blank 49 E eject button optical drive 37 53 F files backing up 35 saving 35 I inserting CD/DVD 38 PC Cards 34 installing main battery 42, 44 memory module 27 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 25 M main battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 removing 42 memory module installing 27 inserting into socket 30 removing 32 memory module slot 28 removing cover 29 monitor problems monitor not working...
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... drive eject button 37 inserting a disc 38 removing disc 39 using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 26 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 23 primary button TouchPad 36 printer connecting 27 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 50 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 keyboard not...
... drive eject button 37 inserting a disc 38 removing disc 39 using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 26 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 23 primary button TouchPad 36 printer connecting 27 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 50 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 keyboard not...