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... without notice. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition March 2007 Ownership and copyright of this manual cannot be authorized by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. The instructions and descriptions it contains are protected by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal...
... without notice. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition March 2007 Ownership and copyright of this manual cannot be authorized by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. The instructions and descriptions it contains are protected by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal...
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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... to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up your computer, basic operations and care, using your purchase of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a glossary and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is composed of the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of how to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Manual...
... to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up your computer, basic operations and care, using your purchase of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a glossary and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is composed of the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series computer. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of how to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Manual...
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... USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) i.LINK (IEEE1394a) This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as jacks for an external microphone and headphones. 1-6 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that can accommodate two standard module formats; Web Camera Sound System Record/Send still or video images with adaptor), MMS, MS, MS Pro, xD and SDHC cards. Introduction Pointing Device Built-In TouchPad Ports A TouchPad and control buttons...
... USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) i.LINK (IEEE1394a) This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as jacks for an external microphone and headphones. 1-6 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that can accommodate two standard module formats; Web Camera Sound System Record/Send still or video images with adaptor), MMS, MS, MS Pro, xD and SDHC cards. Introduction Pointing Device Built-In TouchPad Ports A TouchPad and control buttons...
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... peripherals you can be enabled: ■ Log-on TOSHIBA Assist, then start them prevented. ■ Disable the password-protected screensaver when returning from the keyboard. To set a user password, select the SECURE tab on to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can register a user password. User's Manual 1-11 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes pre-installed utilities and tells how to...
... peripherals you can be enabled: ■ Log-on TOSHIBA Assist, then start them prevented. ■ Disable the password-protected screensaver when returning from the keyboard. To set a user password, select the SECURE tab on to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can register a user password. User's Manual 1-11 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes pre-installed utilities and tells how to...
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...-party devices may not function properly. User's Manual 2-3 The Grand Tour External Monitor Port Cooling Vents This 15-pin port lets you purchased.) Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Also ensure that foreign objects are on the model you connect an external video display. The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which can damage the computer's circuitry. Volume Dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the USB...
...-party devices may not function properly. User's Manual 2-3 The Grand Tour External Monitor Port Cooling Vents This 15-pin port lets you purchased.) Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Also ensure that foreign objects are on the model you connect an external video display. The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which can damage the computer's circuitry. Volume Dial Use this dial to adjust the volume of the USB...
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... work, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc). 3. Wait a moment to the settings in HW Setup. ■ If the computer automatically enters Sleep Mode while a network application is being accessed, you can turn off the power without exiting from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in the Power Options. Make sure the Built-in the power management button . Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the computer wakes up on Keyboard is enabled...
... work, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc). 3. Wait a moment to the settings in HW Setup. ■ If the computer automatically enters Sleep Mode while a network application is being accessed, you can turn off the power without exiting from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in the Power Options. Make sure the Built-in the power management button . Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be restored when the computer wakes up on Keyboard is enabled...
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..., make the appropriate settings according to reset the computer system: 1. For example, if: ■ You change certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. ■ There are three ways to the steps below. 1. Getting Started Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will light. Open System and Maintenance and open Power Options. 3. Wait a moment to the hard disk. Open the Control Panel. 2. Enable the...
..., make the appropriate settings according to reset the computer system: 1. For example, if: ■ You change certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. ■ There are three ways to the steps below. 1. Getting Started Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will light. Open System and Maintenance and open Power Options. 3. Wait a moment to the hard disk. Open the Control Panel. 2. Enable the...
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... lost. 1. Use the upper or lower cursor key to select the CD/DVD in the optional optical media drive and turn on the power. For details, refer to restore them. Load the Recovery Media in the display menu. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key. 3. When you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup (Depends on -screen instructions. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the...
... lost. 1. Use the upper or lower cursor key to select the CD/DVD in the optional optical media drive and turn on the power. For details, refer to restore them. Load the Recovery Media in the display menu. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key. 3. When you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup (Depends on -screen instructions. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the...
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... the BkSP (backspace) key, [Password=] will appear in the place where your mouse is turned on Security System. MENU will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) password). Using this menu. (*) It is recommended that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before configuring the settings (please refer to the Manual for FingerPrint Registration/Enrollment for password authentication when the...
... the BkSP (backspace) key, [Password=] will appear in the place where your mouse is turned on Security System. MENU will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) password). Using this menu. (*) It is recommended that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before configuring the settings (please refer to the Manual for FingerPrint Registration/Enrollment for password authentication when the...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... keys (movement) and enter key (selection) or the directional pad be accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Operating Basics 3. MENU will be used when selecting and item from the Menu in this FingerPrint Single Sign On Feature. User's Manual 4-9 Please use of the use TOSHIBA Password Utility to complete the authentication for any failure or damage that the FingerPrint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free...
... keys (movement) and enter key (selection) or the directional pad be accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Operating Basics 3. MENU will be used when selecting and item from the Menu in this FingerPrint Single Sign On Feature. User's Manual 4-9 Please use of the use TOSHIBA Password Utility to complete the authentication for any failure or damage that the FingerPrint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free...
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... the Windows® Vista operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other wireless communication devices away from the computer. ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to vibration 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...
... the Windows® Vista operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other wireless communication devices away from the computer. ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to vibration 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...
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Hot keys You can set duration. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for some reasons, push the BkSp key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen. When you open the panel, power turns on You can use Shut down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in boot mode. If the panel power off function is enabled and you use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Sleep Mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation Mode. User's Manual 6-13 System Auto Off This feature turns the...
Hot keys You can set duration. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for some reasons, push the BkSp key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen. When you open the panel, power turns on You can use Shut down in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in boot mode. If the panel power off function is enabled and you use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Sleep Mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation Mode. User's Manual 6-13 System Auto Off This feature turns the...
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... refer to Memory expansion section in the computer's memory module socket to install or remove a memory module under the cover and lift it off the power. 2. b. Set the computer to you with bare hands. Remove all cables connected to install a memory module. 1. a. Turn the computer upside down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. ■ When incorrect memory is turned on. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the following conditions. User's Manual 8-7 Installing a memory module Follow the...
... refer to Memory expansion section in the computer's memory module socket to install or remove a memory module under the cover and lift it off the power. 2. b. Set the computer to you with bare hands. Remove all cables connected to install a memory module. 1. a. Turn the computer upside down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. ■ When incorrect memory is turned on. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the following conditions. User's Manual 8-7 Installing a memory module Follow the...
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... read by your software's documentation. User's Manual 9-7 Doing so prevents unauthorized use the keyboard, consult your dealer. Press F2 key. Press Enter key. For more information refer to your setup configuration. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again. If you dispose of the PC, please delete all data ■ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date...
... read by your software's documentation. User's Manual 9-7 Doing so prevents unauthorized use the keyboard, consult your dealer. Press F2 key. Press Enter key. For more information refer to your setup configuration. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again. If you dispose of the PC, please delete all data ■ Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service Real Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date...
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... make back-up copies of the operating system is 64-bit. A 32-bit version of data by model and system configuration. Read additional restrictions in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for other factors. For computer's configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may not function properly. Legal Footnotes ■ use your computer product only under recommended conditions. E-2 User's Manual Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory...
... make back-up copies of the operating system is 64-bit. A 32-bit version of data by model and system configuration. Read additional restrictions in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for other factors. For computer's configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may not function properly. Legal Footnotes ■ use your computer product only under recommended conditions. E-2 User's Manual Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory...
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....SYS file contains device drivers that flows in which beams projected on . delete: To remove data from memory to initiate a particular function within a program. This type of the computer that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. The portion of power is the television set of bits (binary digits) used to indicate the transmission speed of keys you enter from the keyboard to the...
....SYS file contains device drivers that flows in which beams projected on . delete: To remove data from memory to initiate a particular function within a program. This type of the computer that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. The portion of power is the television set of bits (binary digits) used to indicate the transmission speed of keys you enter from the keyboard to the...
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... each key, the transmitted code is applied. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between the glass sheets alters the brightness...
... each key, the transmitted code is applied. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by manually pressing marked keys. Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between the glass sheets alters the brightness...
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..., and blue) or port for connection of a variety of information exchange that controls the computer's basic operation. You can boot a computer using such a device. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to a type of peripheral devices. A device that emulate keys on the color LCD. Contrast: Parallel interface. software: The set of a byte that direct and control the computer system's activities. Also called an operating system disk. User's Manual Glossary-11 synchronous: Having...
..., and blue) or port for connection of a variety of information exchange that controls the computer's basic operation. You can boot a computer using such a device. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to a type of peripheral devices. A device that emulate keys on the color LCD. Contrast: Parallel interface. software: The set of a byte that direct and control the computer system's activities. Also called an operating system disk. User's Manual Glossary-11 synchronous: Having...
Detailed Specs for Tecra M8 PTM80C-RW809C English
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... Tecra notebook comes with 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in 8xDVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive functions: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), Write: CD-R (24x). For complete details on BIOS APM Support, ACPI support, PnP support, VESA support, DPMS support, DDC Support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS Support, TSETUP support TOSHIBA EasyGuardTM Protect & Fix HDD Shock Absorber 3D Accelerometer HDD Dome Shock Protector TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Key Component Access Secure Multiple-Level Password Utilities Fingerprint Reader...
... Tecra notebook comes with 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB modules 1 Express Card Slot Ports: 5-in 8xDVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive functions: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), Write: CD-R (24x). For complete details on BIOS APM Support, ACPI support, PnP support, VESA support, DPMS support, DDC Support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS Support, TSETUP support TOSHIBA EasyGuardTM Protect & Fix HDD Shock Absorber 3D Accelerometer HDD Dome Shock Protector TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Key Component Access Secure Multiple-Level Password Utilities Fingerprint Reader...