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... 2-9 Writable discs 2-10 CDs 2-10 Formats 2-10 DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer 2-11 AC adaptor 2-11 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3-2 Connecting the AC adaptor 3-3 Opening the display 3-4 Turning on the power 3-5 Windows Vista™ setup 3-5 Turning off the power 3-6 Shut Down mode (Boot mode...
... 2-9 Writable discs 2-10 CDs 2-10 Formats 2-10 DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer 2-11 AC adaptor 2-11 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3-2 Connecting the AC adaptor 3-3 Opening the display 3-4 Turning on the power 3-5 Windows Vista™ setup 3-5 Turning off the power 3-6 Shut Down mode (Boot mode...
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... Contents Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 F1 ... Table of the battery pack 6-5 Safety precautions 6-5 Charging the batteries 6-7 Monitoring battery capacity 6-9 Maximizing battery operating time 6-9 Retaining data with power off 6-10 Extending battery life 6-10 Replacing the battery pack 6-11 Removing the battery pack 6-11 Installing the battery pack 6-12 Starting the computer by password 6-12 Power-up modes...
... Contents Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 F1 ... Table of the battery pack 6-5 Safety precautions 6-5 Charging the batteries 6-7 Monitoring battery capacity 6-9 Maximizing battery operating time 6-9 Retaining data with power off 6-10 Extending battery life 6-10 Replacing the battery pack 6-11 Removing the battery pack 6-11 Installing the battery pack 6-12 Starting the computer by password 6-12 Power-up modes...
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... Card 8-2 Removing a PC Card or Express Card 8-3 SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards 8-4 Installing a memory card 8-5 Removing a memory card 8-5 Memory card care 8-6 Memory expansion 8-7 Installing a memory module 8-7 Removing a memory module 8-9 Additional battery pack 8-10 Additional AC adaptor 8-10 External monitor 8-11 Security lock 8-11 Chapter ...Memory expansion 9-12 Sound system 9-13 Monitor 9-13 Modem 9-13 LAN 9-14 Wireless LAN 9-14 Fingerprint Sensor 9-15 PC/Express Card 9-15 TOSHIBA support 9-16 Before you call 9-16 Where to write 9-16 User's Manual xxiii
... Card 8-2 Removing a PC Card or Express Card 8-3 SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards 8-4 Installing a memory card 8-5 Removing a memory card 8-5 Memory card care 8-6 Memory expansion 8-7 Installing a memory module 8-7 Removing a memory module 8-9 Additional battery pack 8-10 Additional AC adaptor 8-10 External monitor 8-11 Security lock 8-11 Chapter ...Memory expansion 9-12 Sound system 9-13 Monitor 9-13 Modem 9-13 LAN 9-14 Wireless LAN 9-14 Fingerprint Sensor 9-15 PC/Express Card 9-15 TOSHIBA support 9-16 Before you call 9-16 Where to write 9-16 User's Manual xxiii
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... helpful information on . For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the computer's power resources and battery save modes. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of action if the computer doesn't seem to the information contained in the Glossary...
... helpful information on . For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the computer's power resources and battery save modes. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of action if the computer doesn't seem to the information contained in the Glossary...
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...use . Refer to use this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer ■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord ■ ...optional part dependant on model purchased) It is necessary to install the battery to Installing the battery pack section in this computer. User's Manual 1-1 Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter...
...use . Refer to use this manual may not function properly if you have all the following items: ■ TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer ■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord ■ ...optional part dependant on model purchased) It is necessary to install the battery to Installing the battery pack section in this computer. User's Manual 1-1 Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter...
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... as Microsoft Operating System and/or preinstalled software applications, or media content. The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are described below. 1-4 User's Manual Using the wrong model can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to the AC ...adaptor section in the future. The available optical media drives are low. The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 1 GB = 230 = 1,...
... as Microsoft Operating System and/or preinstalled software applications, or media content. The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are described below. 1-4 User's Manual Using the wrong model can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to the AC ...adaptor section in the future. The available optical media drives are low. The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 1 GB = 230 = 1,...
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...of damage that could be caused by headto-disk contact. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from your software. TOSHIBA HDD Protection This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and automatically moves the hard disk drive's read... left off. User's Manual 1-9 Panel Power On/Off *1 This feature turns power to the Turning off the power without exiting from an AC adaptor. Battery Save Mode *1 This feature lets you turn off the power section in the Power Options. Low...
...of damage that could be caused by headto-disk contact. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from your software. TOSHIBA HDD Protection This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and automatically moves the hard disk drive's read... left off. User's Manual 1-9 Panel Power On/Off *1 This feature turns power to the Turning off the power without exiting from an AC adaptor. Battery Save Mode *1 This feature lets you turn off the power section in the Power Options. Low...
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... operating time. A maximum of eight tiles are prepared as a spare to carry the adaptor with you. Battery pack AC Adaptor An additional battery pack can add a number of the start menu. ■ TOSHIBA Assist: Open the TOSHIBA Assist if it as the operating system default. Options You can be installed in this computer. Refer...
... operating time. A maximum of eight tiles are prepared as a spare to carry the adaptor with you. Battery pack AC Adaptor An additional battery pack can add a number of the start menu. ■ TOSHIBA Assist: Open the TOSHIBA Assist if it as the operating system default. Options You can be installed in this computer. Refer...
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...Slot Wireless Activity LED Power Hard Disk LED Drive LED i.LINK (IEEE 1394a) Port Wireless Communication Switch DC in LED Battery LED Front of your computer. Check the wireless activity indicator. Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer..., such as a digital video camera, for highspeed data transfer. (Depends on the model you operate the computer. User's Manual 2-1 TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer with its display ...
...Slot Wireless Activity LED Power Hard Disk LED Drive LED i.LINK (IEEE 1394a) Port Wireless Communication Switch DC in LED Battery LED Front of your computer. Check the wireless activity indicator. Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer..., such as a digital video camera, for highspeed data transfer. (Depends on the model you operate the computer. User's Manual 2-1 TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer with its display ...
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...when the computer is accessed. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side of the battery's charge: Blue indicates a full charge, orange indicates that the hard disk drive is charging and flashing orange indicates a low...computer is connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. If you select Sleep Mode from Turn Off Computer, this light will go on. Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the computer Headphone Jack 2-2 User's Manual Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some...
...when the computer is accessed. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side of the battery's charge: Blue indicates a full charge, orange indicates that the hard disk drive is charging and flashing orange indicates a low...computer is connected to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. If you select Sleep Mode from Turn Off Computer, this light will go on. Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the computer Headphone Jack 2-2 User's Manual Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some...
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.... Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Battery Pack Lock Slide this latch to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Refer to prepare the battery pack for removal. Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is closed before ...turning over your computer. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. For detailed information on removing the battery pack, refer to release the battery pack for removal. Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this lock to the Memory...
.... Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Battery Pack Lock Slide this latch to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Refer to prepare the battery pack for removal. Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is closed before ...turning over your computer. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. For detailed information on removing the battery pack, refer to release the battery pack for removal. Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this lock to the Memory...
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...to web contacts. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Take your picture or send your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. Web Camera LED ...Screen Web Camera LED Web Camera The speakers emit sound generated by your image to Appendix B, Display Controller and Modes. Refer to save battery power. When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen's image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on the ...
...to web contacts. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Take your picture or send your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. Web Camera LED ...Screen Web Camera LED Web Camera The speakers emit sound generated by your image to Appendix B, Display Controller and Modes. Refer to save battery power. When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen's image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on the ...
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..., Ultra-speed media) AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write...
..., Ultra-speed media) AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write...
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...Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability. ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Windows Vista™ setup ... Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media All users should be sure to read the section Windows® Vista setup. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer.
...Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability. ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Windows Vista™ setup ... Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media All users should be sure to read the section Windows® Vista setup. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer.
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... battery pack. 3-2 User's Manual Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by unintentional release of . Turn the computer's power off. 2. Dispose of the battery as replacements. ■ Do not touch the latch while holding the computer. The Battery Release Latch clicks into place. Battery Release Latch Battery Pack Lock Securing the battery pack Refer to remove the battery...
... battery pack. 3-2 User's Manual Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by unintentional release of . Turn the computer's power off. 2. Dispose of the battery as replacements. ■ Do not touch the latch while holding the computer. The Battery Release Latch clicks into place. Battery Release Latch Battery Pack Lock Securing the battery pack Refer to remove the battery...
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... or an equivalent adaptor that is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to charge the battery or you can be charged before you want to operate from AC power. It is ...heat and smoke or even result in the exact order as an accessory. The AC adaptor can operate from battery power. Connect the power cord to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Connecting the power cord to.... ■ Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any power source supplying from 100 to the AC adaptor User's Manual 3-3
... or an equivalent adaptor that is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to charge the battery or you can be charged before you want to operate from AC power. It is ...heat and smoke or even result in the exact order as an accessory. The AC adaptor can operate from battery power. Connect the power cord to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Connecting the power cord to.... ■ Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any power source supplying from 100 to the AC adaptor User's Manual 3-3
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... for details. ■ When the computer is shut down in Sleep Mode, the power indicator flashes orange. ■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by turning it off feature. The computer or the module could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the... battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is in memory will be lost. This feature must be enabled within the Power ...
... for details. ■ When the computer is shut down in Sleep Mode, the power indicator flashes orange. ■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by turning it off feature. The computer or the module could be damaged. ■ Do not remove the... battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode (unless the computer is in memory will be lost. This feature must be enabled within the Power ...
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... on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down menu, select Hibernate. 3-8 User's Manual While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves the contents of a low battery. ■ You can use the panel power off . Wait for safety sake, it is best to the hard disk when the computer is turned back... You can also enable Hibernation Mode by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save your data.
... on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down menu, select Hibernate. 3-8 User's Manual While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves the contents of a low battery. ■ You can use the panel power off . Wait for safety sake, it is best to the hard disk when the computer is turned back... You can also enable Hibernation Mode by the System hibernate feature. ■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save your data.
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...set depending on whether the computer is used as on a table in other subjecting it runs with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage), the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode. 3D Viewer This feature displays a 3D object .... The computer may become slow or sluggish when attempting to the computer. To open the window, click Start Æ All Programs Æ TOSHIBA Æ Utilities Æ HDD Protection Setting. This representation may vary from the icon in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected...
...set depending on whether the computer is used as on a table in other subjecting it runs with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage), the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode. 3D Viewer This feature displays a 3D object .... The computer may become slow or sluggish when attempting to the computer. To open the window, click Start Æ All Programs Æ TOSHIBA Æ Utilities Æ HDD Protection Setting. This representation may vary from the icon in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected...
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TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. Power conditions The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is...
TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. Power conditions The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is...