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User ’s Manual ii mini NB300/NB305 Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 User ’s [...]

User ’s Manual iii mini NB300/NB305 EU Conformity S t atement This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the relate d European Directives. Responsibl e for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ge rmany . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA ’s web site http://e[...]

User ’s Manual iv mini NB300/NB305 Therefore TOSHIBA strongly reco mmend that the electromagneti c compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automob iles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product.[...]

User ’s Manual v mini NB300/NB305 Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators ENERGY ST AR ® Program The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates tha t batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumula tor contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury ([...]

User ’s Manual vi mini NB300/NB305 Disposing of the com puter and the computer’s batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose th eir abilit[...]

User ’s Manual vii mini NB300/NB305 T able of Content s Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual viii mini NB300/NB305 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 USB Sleep and Charge functio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 TOSHIBA Disc Creato r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual ix mini NB300/NB305 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Additional memo ry module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual x mini NB300/NB305 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 computer . This powerfu l notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high -performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begin u[...]

User ’s Manual xi mini NB300/NB305 Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives det ails on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the BIOS Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardw[...]

User ’s Manual xii mini NB300/NB305 Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same [...]

User ’s Manual xiii mini NB300/NB305 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to[...]

User ’s Manual xiv mini NB300/NB305 Creating a computer-friendly environm ent Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you a re using, such a s a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise, they may overheat. T o keep yo[...]

User ’s Manual xv mini NB300/NB305 Pressure or imp act damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the com puter or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's compone nts or otherwise cause it to malfuncti on. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The oper[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the followi[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ™ ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 User's Manual (This manual) Documentation ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 Personal Computer User ’s Manual ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Control ■ W arra nty informat ion ■ TOSHIBA mini NB300/NB305 Personal Computer Quickstart[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Disks Keyboard Pointing Device Power Hard disk drive This computer supports SA T A 3.0Gbps and is equipped with the following type s of hard disk drive(HDD). The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ HDD ■ 160GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is rese rved as ad m[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Ports Slots Multimedia AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges th e batteries when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug encl osure. As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts, h[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Communications Security Microphone j ack A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for stereo microphone inpu t, and connection of a stereo device for audi o input. LAN The computer has built-i n support fo r Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per sec ond, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (1[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Software The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer mo[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Keypad overlay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard. Please refer to the Keyp ad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for information on using this feature. Power on password T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are availa ble to prevent unauthorized access to your co[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. Hibernation Mode This feat ure lets you tu rn off t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool will display basic system configuration information and a llow the functionality of some of the computer's [...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 The Grand T our Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. 1. System indicators [...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Power The Power indicator normally gl ows green when the computer is turned on. However , if you turn the computer off into S tandby Mode, this indicator will flash amber - approximately two seconds on, one second off - both whil e the system is shutting down and while it rema ins in S tandby Mode. Battery The B[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. The left side of the computer 1. External monitor port 4. Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0) port 2. LAN jack 5. Bridge media slot 3. Thermal vent holes 1 2 3 4 5 External monitor port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. The right side of the computer Keep foreign metal object s, such as sc rews, staples and paper clips, out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious in[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back side Figure below shows the computer ’s back side. The computer ’s back side DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer a nd charge its internal batteries. Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purch[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. The underside of the computer 1. Battery safety lock 4. Battery release latch 2. S peaker 5. Battery pack 3. Memory module slot 1 5[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. * Appearance of the Keyboard may be different among models. The front of the computer with display open 1. Mic[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refer to the Using the micropho ne section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for more information. Web Ca me r a L ED The Web Camera LED glows blue when the Web Camera is working. Web Ca me r a We b C am er a is a [...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will prod uce capitals when any letter is typed. 1. CAPS LOCK indicator Keypad indicators 1 CAPS LOCK This indicato r glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase fo rmat.[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a freque ncy of either 50 o r 60 hertz, enablin g you to use this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o rech[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Getting S tarted Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the computer ■ Syste[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any po wer sourc[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main b ody of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the d isplay panel to be adjusted to provide opti m[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted ■ When opening the panel, please be careful not to force it beyond the point where it moves easily . ■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage. ■ Do not press or push on the display panel. ■ Do not lift the computer b y t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted T urni ng on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information. 1. Open the computer's display panel. 2. Press the computer&apos[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted St arting up for the first time The Microsoft Windows XP S tartup Screen will be the first screen displ ayed when you turn on the power . Follow the on-screen instructio ns on each screen in order to properly install the operating system. T urni ng off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Hibernation Mode The Hibern ation Mode feat ure saves the cont ents of m emory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of an y periphe ral devices connect[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode au tomatically . In order to define these settings, you can follow the steps as described below: 1. Open Power Options in Control Panel . (Click Start , click Control Panel , click Performance and Maintenance , and then click P[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Benefits of S tandby Mode The S tandby Mode feature prov ides the following ben efits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted S tandby Mode limitations S tandby Mode will not function under the following conditi ons: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st atic electri city or electrical noise. Rest arting the computer Certai n conditions re quire that you rese t the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted Creating Recovery Media A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory . 2. The application will allow you to choos e from a variety of differe[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Restoring the preinst alled sof tware from the recovery HDD A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore preinstalled software in the event of a problem. When re-setting up your hard disk, do n ot change, d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA* Y ou can order Product Recovery discs for you r notebook from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop. * Please note that this service is not free-of-charge. 1. 1. Visit http s://backupmedia.toshiba.e u on the Intern et. 2. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Y ou wi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o us e the T ouch Pa d, simply touch and move your finge rtip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. 1. T ouch[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics USB Sleep and Charge function Y our computer ca n supply USB bus po wer (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . "Power OFF" includes standby mode, hibernation mode or shutdown state. This function can only be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge funct[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics St arting the USB Slee p and Charge Utility T o start the utility , click Star t  All Programs  TOSH IB A  Utilities  USB Sleep and Charge . Y ou can set T ypical Mo de/Alternate Mode/Disable USB sle ep and charge function also in BIOS Se tup menu. Please refer to Accessing HW Setup in Chapter 7 for[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Power supply mod e settings Y our PC has multiple charging modes so that man y different USB devices can be supported for USB Sleep and Charge function . T ypi cal Mode (Default) is suitable for a wide range of digital audio players. However , determin ing which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown w[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format. ■ Y ou might n ot be able to use the "Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media reco[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models.This secti on describes the bundled webcam utility , which c an capture still an d video images. The web camera will auto-run when Windo ws starts. Web Ca m er a If film is stuck, please unstick the pr otective pl astic-film before us ing the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Applicat ion TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows ® XP; if you need to restart it go to Start  All Programs  TOS HI BA  Utilities  W eb Camera Appl ication . Using the Software 1. Capture S till Images 4. Video Recording 2. Op[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can us e the built-in or an external micropho ne that connects to the microphone jack to record sounds into your application s. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applic ations that support such functions. Since your computer ha s a microphone and speaker , “feedback” m[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that y ou enable encryption functionality , otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of stored data. ■ TO[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Enable/Disa ble Wireless communica tion with hot key Y ou can enable or disable Wire less communication (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth) function, with hot keys ( FN + F8 ). No transmissions are sent or received when the wireless communication is turned off. Wireless communication indic ator The wireless communicatio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics W ireless W AN G uide Introduction Depending on the model you purchased your TOSHIBA Notebook come with an installed Wireless W AN (wide area network) device. This device gives you the abili ty for a high-spe ed connection to the Internet, corporate intranet, and your email while you are away from the office.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics 3. T urn the computer upside down. 4. Slide the battery safety lock (1) towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release l atch movable. Releasing the battery pack 5. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). 6. Locate the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 7. Slide your SIM card into the SIM Card Slot with the metal connectors facing up. 8. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 9. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its lock position. Securing the battery pack 10. T urn your comput[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Disabling or enabling wireless devices Fn + F8 : This hot key enables/disables the wireless devices in stalled in your computer . The wireless modes a re: ■ Enable all Devices: Enables the Wi-Fi, Blue tooth ® and 3G modules. ■ Disable all Devices: Disables the Wi-Fi, Blueto oth ® and 3G modules. ■ Enab[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN ( 100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CA T5 cable or higher . Y ou ca nnot use a CA T3 cable. If you are using Ethernet LAN (1 0 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CA T3 or higher ca ble. Connecting the LAN cable[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a netw ork connection. Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Using the cleaning cloth The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and finge rprints from the keyboard and palm rest area of your computer . Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day to day usage you sho uld exercise a few simple p recautions when moving i t in order to help en[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Heat dispersal T o p rotect from overhea ting, the CPU ha s an internal temperatur e sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rise s to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lo wered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperatur e by turning on the fan firs[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection window . T o open the window , click Start  All Programs  TOS HI BA  Utilities  HDD Protection Settings . The window can also be started from the icon on the T askbar or from th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics Det ails T o ope n the Details window , clic k the Setup Deta il button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Dete ction assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum [...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 The Keyboard Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country/re[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination [...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation mode. Output: Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display device. Brightness (Down): Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness (Up): Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer's display pan[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. V [...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Keyp ad overl ay Y our computer's keyboa rd does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one - this is located in the center of the keyb oard with the relevant keys havi ng grey letters at their front edge. The overlay provides the same functions as the num[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay , yo u can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overla y were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by ho lding FN + SHIFT[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Power and Power-up Modes Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up modes. Pow er con[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions Power indica tors As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be noted[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R TC battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formation and [...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l component of po rtable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a fe w minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to u se the computer w hile the Ba ttery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you d[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in ba ttery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long ti me. ■ The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. ■ A cool battery is i[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes ■ How you use optional devices, such as a USB device, to which the battery supplies power . ■ Whether you enabl e S tandby Mode, which can conserve batte ry power if you are frequently turn ing the computer off and on. ■ Where you store your programs and data. ■ Whether you close the display pa [...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes 5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green. ■ If you have extra battery p acks, rotate their use. ■ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, for example for more than one month, remove th e battery pack from the computer . ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor when[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes Releasing the battery pack (1) 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). Releasing the battery pack (2) 1. Battery safety lock 3. Battery p ack 2. Battery release latch 3 2 1 1[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes T o install a battery , follow th e steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its position. Securing the battery pack 3. T urn your computer over . 1. Batter[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two level s of password security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist  SECURE [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-up Modes Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ S tandby: Data is maint ained in the computer ’s main memory . W[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 HW Setup and Passwords Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows y ou to configure settings fo r General, Password, Display , Boot Prio rity , Keyboard, USB, LAN. Accessing HW Set up Click on S[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup and Passwords Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: Enter a password of up to 8 characters . The character string you[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup and Passwords 4. Follow th e same procedures descr ibed in the earlier section to set a new user password. Display This tab allows you to customize your comp uter ’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor . Power On Display Allows you to set the display to be used when the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup and Passwords USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setti ng the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled. LAN Wake-up o n LAN This featu re lets the co mputer ’s powe r be turned on f[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Optional Devices Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD me mory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, micro[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices Bridge med ia slot The computer is equipped with a Bri dge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Examples of memory media Memory media This section p[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are for matted accordi ng to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory c[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Inst alling a mem ory module T o install a memory module: 1. Shut down the comp uter - make sure the Pow er indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting St arted if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor and all cable s and peripherals con nected to the computer . 3. T urn t[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices 1. Memory module cover Removing the memory module cover 5. Align the notch of the memory modul e with tha t of the memory module slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 de gree angle before holding it down until th e latches on either side snap into place. SIM 1 Align the grooves along the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices 6. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . 1. Memory module cover 2. Screw Seating the memory module cover 7. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the batte ry pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 8. T urn your computer over . 9. T urn the co[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Removing a m emory module T o remove th e memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer . 2. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw securing the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer 's external monitor port. In order to connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port. 1. External Monitor port 2. Monitor cable Connecting the monitor cable to the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on i ts right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the othe r end attaches to a desk or s[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 T roubleshooting Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However, should problems occur , foll owing the procedu res in this cha pter can help to determin e the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. P[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. ■ Check that your diskette is correc tly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on[...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor , the battery pack is the primary power source. However , your computer has a number of othe r power resources, including intelligent power supp ly and Real T ime Clock battery . These resources are interrelated an d any one could affect apparent power p[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard Chapter 7, HW Setu p and Passwords . Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch. If the battery is too hot or too cold, it will not charge properly . Make it reach room[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , for more information. Hard disk drive Output to screen is garbled Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboa rd. Remapping invol ves reassigning the meaning of each key [...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen poin ter does not res pond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an ho urglass, wait fo r it to resume i[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting SD/MuliM edia Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. 1. Open the Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware , select th e Mouse icon an d press Enter . 2. Click the Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-cl[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. No display T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external moni tor . Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display . Display error occurs Check th at the cable con[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge functi on Problem Procedure I cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge functi on" may be disabled. Check the "USB Sleep and Charge" check box to enable this functi on in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility . Whe[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting St andby/Hibernation LAN External devices connected to the comp atible port s do not work. Some external devi ces may not work when connected to a compatible port when the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is ena bled in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility . Reconnect the external device after tu[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more informa tion on wireless co mm unication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T OSHIBA support If yo[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the enclosed warranty booklet or visit http://www .toshiba-europe .com on the Internet.[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 Legal Footnotes Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes This chapter slates the Legal Foo t note(s) information app licable to TOSHIBA com puters. CPU *1 Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Legal Footnote. CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifi cations under the following conditi ons: ■ use of [...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes A 32-bit version of the operating system is preins talled on your computer unless explicitly stated that t he operating system is 64-bit. See http://www .pcsupp ort.toshiba.com for more information. Memory (Main System ) *2 Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performan[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN *7 The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client d esign and software/h ardware configuratio ns. The actual transmissio[...]

User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 Appendixes T able of Content s Appendix A S pecifications................ .................... ................. ................... ........ A-1 Appendix B Display Controller ............ ................. ................... .................... ..... B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN ........... ..........................[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size Environme nt al r equireme nt s Power Requirement s With 3 cell Battery 266(w) × 192.3(d) × 24.2(front) × 30.8(rear) millimeters (not includin g part s that extend beyond the main body) Wit[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Controller Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller inte rprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off. A high-resolution e xternal moni tor connected to the computer can d isplay up to 1400 horizontal and 1050 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors. [...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Radio Characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of p[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is re lated to the transmit rate of the wire- less communication. Commu nications at lower tran smit range may travel larger distances. ■ The range of your w ireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid h igh-density materials. ■ Ran[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the l ocal standards and the specifications listed as below: Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE [...]

User ’s Manual D-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors The following illustra tions show the plug shapes for USA, Australia Canada, United Kingdom, Europe , and China. USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 If your computer is stolen Appendix E If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your co mputer stolen? ■ What typ[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnica l Service and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. mini NB300/ NB305) Model number: (e.g. PSA30EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media card OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component i nterconnect RAM: random access m[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary A adaptor: A device that provides a compatible connectio n between two units. For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple co nnector: An inte[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary Bluetooth: A short-range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among compu ters, communication de vices and the Internet. board: A circuit b oard. An internal card containing el ectronic components, called chips, which perform a specific function or increase th e capabilities of the syste[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary chip: A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing, memo ry , inp ut/output functions and controlling other chips. click: T o press and release the pointing device's p rimary button without moving the pointing device. In the Wind ows ® operating system, this refers to the p[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display scre en. D data: Information that is factual, measurab le or statistical that a computer can process, stor e, or retrieve. da ta b its : A data communications parameter controlling the number o f bits (binary digit s)[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary driver: A software program, generally part of the operating system, that controls a specific piece o f hardware (frequentl y a peripheral de vice such as a printer or mouse). DVD: An individual di gital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVB-T (Digit al Video Broadcasting - T errestrial): Also known a[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary F fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbp s. file: A collection of related information; a file can contain data, programs, or both. fingerprin t sensor: The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fin gerp[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycl e per second. host computer: The computer that controls, regula tes, and transmits information to a device or anothe r computer . hot key: The computer ’s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key , FN , can be used to set [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary kilobyte (KB ): A u nit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte and megabyte. L L1 cache: Level one cache. Memory cache buil t into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also cache memory , L2 cache. L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. I[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixe ls to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See also CRT . motherboard: A name sometimes us ed to refer to the main prin ted circuit board in processing equipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’s basic fun[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary PA L : P AL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominan t video and broadcasting standard in Europe. pa ri t y: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a grou[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Random Access Me mory (RAM): Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. V olatile he re means that informa tion in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your comput er's main memory . See also memory . Compare ROM. resolution: A measure of the sharpne ss[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary synchronous: Havin g a constant time interval between successive bit s, characters or events. system disk: A diskette that contains the op erating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette ca n be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a "bootable disk", "boot dis[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index Index A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-9 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6 -6 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-2, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-3, 6-4 save mode, 1-7 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-7 Battery pack, 1-3, 2-6 additional, 8-7 replacing,[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index FN + F7 (Brightness Up), 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless), 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pad), 5-4 FN + spac e (Zoom), 5-4 Function keys, 5-2 H Hard disk drive automatic power off, 1-6 Heat dispersal, 1-7 Hibernation Mode, 1-8 Hot keys , 1-6 Brightness (Down), 5-4 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-4 Lock, 5-3 Mute, 5-3 Output, 5-4 Power P[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index Power conditions, 6- 1 Hibernation Mode, 3-8 indicator, 6-3 panel power on/off, 6- 13 Shut Down mode (Boot Mode), 3-7 Standby Mode, 3-9 system auto off, 6-13 turning off, 3-7 turning on, 3-6 Problems AC power, 9-4 Analyzing the proble m, 9-2 Battery, 9-4 Bluetooth, 9-12 Hard disk drive, 9-6 Hardware and system checkli[...]