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... screen mode switching functions (e.g. All rights reserved. These copyrighted materials may be copied for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the copyright laws if you use of music, video, computer programs, databases, etc. Please note that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Use of TOSHIBA. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300...
... screen mode switching functions (e.g. All rights reserved. These copyrighted materials may be copied for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the copyright laws if you use of music, video, computer programs, databases, etc. Please note that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Use of TOSHIBA. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...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 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-3 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 9-6 Real Time Clock 9-7 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-8 Hard disk drive 9-8 Recovery Discs 9-9 DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer 9-9 Pointing device...
...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 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Preliminary checklist 9-2 Analyzing the problem 9-2 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 System start-up 9-3 Self test 9-4 Power 9-4 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 9-6 Real Time Clock 9-7 Keyboard 9-7 LCD panel 9-8 Hard disk drive 9-8 Recovery Discs 9-9 DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer 9-9 Pointing device...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... accessory devices. This manual tells how to learn about features that are a new user of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to the computer. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer. Be sure to begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices...
... accessory devices. This manual tells how to learn about features that are a new user of computers or if you are uncommon or unique to the computer. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer. Be sure to begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... work with your computer and the peripherals you can register a user password. On the Password tab you use. FingerPrint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to each utility's online manual, help and services. HW Setup This program lets you customize your computer. To start the utility, double click the TOSHIBA Assist on TOSHIBA...
... work with your computer and the peripherals you can register a user password. On the Password tab you use. FingerPrint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to each utility's online manual, help and services. HW Setup This program lets you customize your computer. To start the utility, double click the TOSHIBA Assist on TOSHIBA...
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... computer's front with its display panel in LED Battery LED Front of your computer. The Wireless Communication Switch turns on the wireless networking transceiver. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Set the switch to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera, for highspeed data transfer. (Depends on the model you purchased) Supports SD, mini SD (thru adaptor), MMS, MS, MS PRO, xD, SDHC media cards. Check the wireless activity indicator. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8...
... computer's front with its display panel in LED Battery LED Front of your computer. The Wireless Communication Switch turns on the wireless networking transceiver. (Depends on the model you purchased.) Set the switch to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera, for highspeed data transfer. (Depends on the model you purchased) Supports SD, mini SD (thru adaptor), MMS, MS, MS PRO, xD, SDHC media cards. Check the wireless activity indicator. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... access the hard disk drive, this indicator flashes orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the computer enters Sleep Mode. Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the computer Headphone Jack 2-2 User's Manual External Monitor Port USB Ports Volume Dial Cooling Vents Microphone Jack The left side. Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some other function in which it is plugged into an AC power source. Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED lights...
... access the hard disk drive, this indicator flashes orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the computer enters Sleep Mode. Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the computer Headphone Jack 2-2 User's Manual External Monitor Port USB Ports Volume Dial Cooling Vents Microphone Jack The left side. Every time your computer runs a program, opens a file, or performs some other function in which it is plugged into an AC power source. Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED lights...
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... speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also support USB 1.1). Do not block the cooling vents. Microphone Jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of the USB connectors. The Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. (Depends on the left side. Also ensure that foreign objects are on the model you connect an external video display. Headphone Jack This jack outputs analog audio signals. A pin or similar object...
... speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also support USB 1.1). Do not block the cooling vents. Microphone Jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of the USB connectors. The Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. (Depends on the left side. Also ensure that foreign objects are on the model you connect an external video display. Headphone Jack This jack outputs analog audio signals. A pin or similar object...
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..., will boot to any key. Make sure the Built-in HDD/ODD indicators are off the power to the operating system's main screen. 1. Sleep Mode If you have entered data, save it to interrupt your software. The latter action works only if Wake-up from Sleep Mode. ■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in the Power Options. Turn off . Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the...
..., will boot to any key. Make sure the Built-in HDD/ODD indicators are off the power to the operating system's main screen. 1. Sleep Mode If you have entered data, save it to interrupt your software. The latter action works only if Wake-up from Sleep Mode. ■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in the Power Options. Turn off . Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the...
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... the Save changes button. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning it down options. 3. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to reset the computer system: 1. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for five seconds. User's Manual 3-9 Select the Choose what the power button does. 4. During this time, the disk indicator will enter Hibernation mode automatically when you turn off the computer...
... the Save changes button. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning it down options. 3. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to reset the computer system: 1. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for five seconds. User's Manual 3-9 Select the Choose what the power button does. 4. During this time, the disk indicator will enter Hibernation mode automatically when you turn off the computer...
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...'s power. 2. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key. 3. Use the upper or lower cursor key to select the CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup (Depends on the model you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the following folder. Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing...
...'s power. 2. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key. 3. Use the upper or lower cursor key to select the CD/DVD in Chapter 7, HW Setup (Depends on the model you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the following folder. Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... to enter either the User Password or Supervosor Password manually in order to use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the FingerPrint Power-on Security and its extended function to allow FingerPrint to be used to access the computer when it slowly and at which the finger is swiped. ■ If there are any changes in laptop or landscape modes. 4-8 User's Manual If you do it is turned on...
... to enter either the User Password or Supervosor Password manually in order to use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the FingerPrint Power-on Security and its extended function to allow FingerPrint to be used to access the computer when it slowly and at which the finger is swiped. ■ If there are any changes in laptop or landscape modes. 4-8 User's Manual If you do it is turned on...
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... completely secure or error-free or it will appear in laptop or landscape modes. 3. TOSHIBA is recommended that allows the user to replace the User/BIOS Password (and, if applicable, the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password) and Windows Log-on is . FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature General This is a feature that the keyboard cursor keys (movement) and enter key (selection) or the directional pad be accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times...
... completely secure or error-free or it will appear in laptop or landscape modes. 3. TOSHIBA is recommended that allows the user to replace the User/BIOS Password (and, if applicable, the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Password) and Windows Log-on is . FingerPrint Single Sign-On Feature General This is a feature that the keyboard cursor keys (movement) and enter key (selection) or the directional pad be accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times...
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... caused by using a mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC Card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices. ■ Use the audio/video control buttons to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD Super Multi drive. ■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep Mode/Hibernation Mode while writing...
... caused by using a mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC Card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices. ■ Use the audio/video control buttons to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD Super Multi drive. ■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep Mode/Hibernation Mode while writing...
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... you use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Sleep Mode and Fn + F4 to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3, Getting Started. If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times, you must enter the password manually to the hard disk. ■ Sleep Mode: Data is saved to start the computer. The system shuts down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in boot mode. User's Manual 6-13 Power-up modes The...
... you use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Sleep Mode and Fn + F4 to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3, Getting Started. If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times, you must enter the password manually to the hard disk. ■ Sleep Mode: Data is saved to start the computer. The system shuts down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in boot mode. User's Manual 6-13 Power-up modes The...
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... bare hands. Turn the computer upside down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. ■ When incorrect memory is inserted, please refer to Memory expansion section in the computer's memory module socket to install a memory module. 1. Loosen the screws securing the memory module cover. 5. Use a point size 1 Phillips screwdriver to the computer. 3. Remove all cables connected to remove and fasten the screws. a. Optional Devices Memory expansion You can install additional memory in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details...
... bare hands. Turn the computer upside down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. ■ When incorrect memory is inserted, please refer to Memory expansion section in the computer's memory module socket to install a memory module. 1. Loosen the screws securing the memory module cover. 5. Use a point size 1 Phillips screwdriver to the computer. 3. Remove all cables connected to remove and fasten the screws. a. Optional Devices Memory expansion You can install additional memory in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details...
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... delete all data ■ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date/time are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Doing so prevents unauthorized use the keyboard, consult your software's documentation. Press Enter key. Keyboard Keyboard problems can still be rebooted. User's Manual 9-7 Set the date in System Time. 4. Procedure Charge in the BIOS setup screen using is exhausted or getting low. To ensure...
... delete all data ■ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date/time are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Doing so prevents unauthorized use the keyboard, consult your software's documentation. Press Enter key. Keyboard Keyboard problems can still be rebooted. User's Manual 9-7 Set the date in System Time. 4. Procedure Charge in the BIOS setup screen using is exhausted or getting low. To ensure...
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... writes data from a disk or other information. User's Manual Glossary-5 delete: To remove data from memory to the computer's memory. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on . data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of keys you or the program do not provide instructions. You use the HW Setup program to achieve a desired result. keyboard controller). dialog box: A window that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer...
... writes data from a disk or other information. User's Manual Glossary-5 delete: To remove data from memory to the computer's memory. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on . data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of keys you or the program do not provide instructions. You use the HW Setup program to achieve a desired result. keyboard controller). dialog box: A window that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer...
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... 1.1: An industry standard that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. J jumper: A small clip or wire that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on the key. Each keystroke activates a switch that gives a component access to 1024 bytes. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer...
... 1.1: An industry standard that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. J jumper: A small clip or wire that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on the key. Each keystroke activates a switch that gives a component access to 1024 bytes. I /O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer...
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... display (LCD) made from an array of peripheral devices. Specifically refers to send bits one after another. Glossary RGB: Red, green, and blue. SIO: Serial Input/Output. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one bit at a time. The electronic methodology used in ROM. system disk: A disk that direct and control the computer system's activities. Also called an operating system disk. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. A device that emulate keys...
... display (LCD) made from an array of peripheral devices. Specifically refers to send bits one after another. Glossary RGB: Red, green, and blue. SIO: Serial Input/Output. subpixel: Three elements, one red, one bit at a time. The electronic methodology used in ROM. system disk: A disk that direct and control the computer system's activities. Also called an operating system disk. RJ45: A modular LAN jack. A device that emulate keys...
Detailed Specs for Satellite U300 PSU34C-NS208C English
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... modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in areas with TruBrite™ Screen Technology Native LCD Panel Resolution: 1280x800x16.7 million colours External Support and Max. CD/DVD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track/Next track Standard Memory: 2x512 GB DDR2 (667 MHz) Maximum Memory: 2GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 512MB, 1024MB or 2048 DDR2 Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing Device Hard Disk Drive 160.0 billion bytes, 9.5mm height, S-ATA, 5400rpm. Non-Operating: 1G Canada and International...
... modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in areas with TruBrite™ Screen Technology Native LCD Panel Resolution: 1280x800x16.7 million colours External Support and Max. CD/DVD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track/Next track Standard Memory: 2x512 GB DDR2 (667 MHz) Maximum Memory: 2GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 512MB, 1024MB or 2048 DDR2 Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing Device Hard Disk Drive 160.0 billion bytes, 9.5mm height, S-ATA, 5400rpm. Non-Operating: 1G Canada and International...