Toshiba S300 manuel d'utilisation

RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3 Satellite Pro ® S300/S300M Series Resour ce Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer . If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from o[...]

2 RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Contents Introduction ....................... .................. ...................... .................. ..... 21 Setting up your computer and ge tting started..................... .............. 23 Adding memory (optional) ................... .................. ...................... ..... 27 Y our computer’ s TF T[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Handling the cord on this prod uct will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of C alifornia to ca use birth d efects or othe r reproduct ive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite Pro ® S300/S300M Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W a rranty The computer system you[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Critical Applications The computer you ha ve purchased is not designed for an y “critical applications. ” “Critical applications ” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical de vices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or sy stems or an y other applications where pro[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, T oshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers , and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life c ycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your local g ov ernment for applicable la ws and regulations go verning the [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data co mmunication systems such as this equipment over laps that of mobile object identi fication systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the fol[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Name of the radio equipment: refe r to the equipment label provided on the computer J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMU NICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER A pproval Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the d[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Russia Saudi Arabia Slo vakia Slov enia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland/Liechten stein Ta i w a n ( R O C ) U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildin[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conf ormance with Europ ean spectrum usage laws fo r W ireless LAN operation, the ab ove 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user shoul d use the wireless LAN utility to check the curren[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not av[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosn[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastruct[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth ® Wireless T e chnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designe d to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and appro ved by[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Using the equipmen t with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any o ther en vironment where the risk of interference to other de vices or services is percei ved or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific org anization o[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data co mmunication systems such as this equipment over laps that of mobile object identi fication systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the fo[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read the user’ s guide[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical da ta that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. An y export, directly or indirectly , in contrav e nt ion of the U.S. E xport Administration[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T rademarks Satellite Pro and Conf igFree are registered trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, W indows, and W indows V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and/or other countries. DirectX, Activ[...]

21 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Introduction W elcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Some software may differ from its retail version (if av aila ble), and may not include user manuals or all pro gram functionality . Y our Computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it[...]

22 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), whic h restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury , hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. T oshiba requires its computer component suppliers to m[...]

23 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highl ight other helpful o r educational informat ion: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used[...]

24 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should ac[...]

25 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always [...]

26 Setting up your computer and getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bi[...]

27 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the documentatio[...]

28 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a sm all Phillips screwdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow[...]

29 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 42. 5 Close t[...]

30 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access pro[...]

31 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the so c ket 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press dow[...]

32 Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory modul e into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the [...]

33 Adding memory (optio nal) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should bo[...]

34 Y our computer’ s TF T display 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our computer’ s TFT display Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear[...]

35 Removing a PC Card 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Safely R emove Hardwar e icon in the Notif ication [...]

36 Using the T ouchPad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Windows ® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure . If you do not let the Windows ® operating system shut down normally , details such as new icon positions may be lost. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchP ad ™ , the small , rectangular a[...]

37 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support featur es that are not av ailable on any other video platfo rm. These features include wide- screen movies[...]

38 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting an optical disc Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can har[...]

39 Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you c ould lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is [...]

40 Moving the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity h as ended (the driv e ind icator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located).[...]

41 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , op erate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. Howe ver , for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful [...]

42 Mobile co mputing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Y our computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for sys tem [...]

43 Mobile computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the batter y is leaking or its ca[...]

44 T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot install i t with rev erse pola[...]

45 T aking care of your batter y 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ A rev erse pol arity condition sh ould be av oi ded with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r ev ers e polarity . ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery[...]

46 T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs to be replaced, the main battery light flashe s amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it b ecomes damage d. Never attempt to dispose of a batt[...]

47 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Y our program stops r esponding . If you are working with a prog ram that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped respo nding. Y o u can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing oth[...]

48 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery . Press and hold the po wer button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using [...]

49 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into effect. Press an y key to acti v ate the screen. Y ou may ha ve acti vated the instan t password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you have registe[...]

50 If something goes wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 PC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly in to the slo t. See “Using PC Cards” in th e electronic user’ s guide for information about how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips throu[...]

51 If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendation s in this section and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help. Before you contact T oshiba Since some problems m ay be related to th[...]

52 Power cord/cable connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 P o w e r c o r d / c a b l e c o nnectors Y our computer ships with the corr ect po wer supply for the country of purchase. This section sho ws the shapes of the typical AC po wer cord/cable connectors for va rious parts of the world. Features and specif ic at i o ns For the detailed s pecificat[...]

53 Index A A C adaptor 25 A C power light 25 B backing up fil e s 35 battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 notification 42 real-time clock (R TC) 41 removing 42 buttons eject, optical driv e 37 T ouchPad control 36 C CD/D VD inserting 38 changing main battery 42 computer moving 40 setting up 28 computing tips 35 connecting A C adaptor 25 po wer cor[...]

54 O optical driv e eject button 37 inserting a disc 38 remo ving disc 39 using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problem s 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 T ouchPad 36 printer connecting 27 problem solving c[...]

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