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User ’s Manual ii U300 Series Copyright © 2007 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 U300 Series Portable Personal Co[...]

User ’s Manual iii U300 Series EU Declar atio n of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the follow ing S t andards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives. Responsibl e for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . GOST Modem warning notice Confor[...]

User ’s Manual iv U300 Series Network Com p atibility S tatemen t This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add itional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. S pecific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to t[...]

User ’s Manual v U300 Series Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ- 852M/852B ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require mainten ance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls[...]

User ’s Manual vi U300 Series HLDS DVD Super Multi GSA- U10N ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require mainten ance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjust[...]

User ’s Manual vii U300 Series International Precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep thi s manual for your future referenc e. In case of any trouble with this model, p lease contact your neare[...]

User ’s Manual viii U300 Series General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain 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 note[...]

User ’s Manual ix U300 Series Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to th e touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap o[...]

User ’s Manual x U300 Series T able of Content s Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xi U300 Series Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the T ouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the Web Camera (depends on th e model purchased) . . . . . . 4-2 Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Using the optical m[...]

User ’s Manual xii U300 Series Chapter 8 Optional Devices Express Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Memory expansio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 [...]

User ’s Manual xiii U300 Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th e TOSHIBA U300 Series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excel lent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begin using your[...]

User ’s Manual xiv U300 Series Chapter 5, The Keyboa rd , describes special keyboa rd functions including the keypad ov erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power an d Power-Up Modes , gives details on the computer's power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup p rogram. Chap[...]

User ’s Manual xv U300 Series Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below . ABC Names of windows o r icons or text gene rated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left. Pay attention![...]

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 computer . Save the box and packing materia ls for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ T[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction ■ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA SD Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ Display Driver ■ T ouchPad Driver ■ Sound Driver ■ Miscellaneous drivers (depending on the model you purchased: Modem, Wireless LAN) Documentation ■ U300 Series Personal Computer User´s Manual ■ U300 Series Quickst[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Memory Power Main Memory Disclaimer Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system fo r graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the gra[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Hard disk Disclaimer 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating syst em, however , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage cap acity . Available storage capacity will a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel su pports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of vie wing angles for maximum co mfort and readability . Keyboard DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DVD±R Double Layer) Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi drive module tha[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Pointing Device Ports Slots Multimedia Built-In T ouchPad A T ouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. External Monitor Depending on the model you purcha sed: 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Serial Bus [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Communications Security Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Modem The internal modem p rovides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Display Automatic Power Off *1 This feature au tomatically cuts of f power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a specified time. Power is restored when any key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Op tions. HDD Automatic Power Off *1 This featur e automatica lly cuts of f power to [...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. Hibernation This feat ure let s you tu rn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved [...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphic al user interface that provides easy access to help and services. HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardwa re settings according to the way you work with you r computer and the peripherals you use. T o start the utility , double click the TOSHIBA Assist on you[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices , for details. The following opti ons are available: Memory expansion T wo memory modules can be installed in this computer . Use only PC5300* compatible DDRII memory module[...]

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 positi on. Front of the compu[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side of the computer Wireless Activity LED Indicate s whether the wirele ss LAN or Bluetooth is active or not. (Depends on the mod el you purchased.) DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC ada ptor and it[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer's righ t side. The right side of the computer External Mo nitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display . The Analog VGA po rt supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. (Depends on the mod el you purchased.) Cooling V ents Cooling v[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Express Card Slot for Cardbus Card Slot This slot allows you to insert an Express Card. An Express Card is a small, modular add-in card technology based on PCI Express and th e Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The max. transmission rate is 2.5Gbps. Express Card/34 and Express Card/54 types are supported. OD[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Backside The following figure shows the computer's back panel. The backside of the computer Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer DC in 19V Jack DC IN 19V Jack The AC adaptor con[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the front of the co mputer with the display open. Re fer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display . Position th e display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the computer with the display open Batte[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Display Screen The LCD displays hi gh-contrast text and graphics. Refer to Appendix B, Display Controll er and Modes . When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the d isplay screen’s image will be somewhat brighter t han when it operates on battery power . The lower brightness level is intended to save batt[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Fixed optical media drives One of the following o ptical media drives is installed in the computer , either a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive or a DVD Super Multi drive. An A T API interface co ntroller is used for CD/DVD operation . When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive gl[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our W rit able disc s This section describes the types of writable CD discs. Check the specifications of your d rive for the ty p e of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be e[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almo st any country/region. T o recharge the battery , sim[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Getting S tarted Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It cove rs the following topics: ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S t arting up for the first time ■ T urning off the [...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted 4. Secure the Battery Pack Lock to en sure the batter y is locked into plac e. Later , when you want to remove the battery you must disengage this lock first. Securing the battery pack 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Connecting the power cord to the AC a daptor 2. Connect the AC adap tor's DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. ■ Use only the AC adaptor suppli[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the b est viewing angle for you. Opening the display T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer's power button f[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted S t art up for the firs t time When you first turn on the power , the computer's initial screen is the Windows ® XP St artup Screen Logo. Fo llow the on-screen directions. During setup, you can click the Back bu tton to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Windows ® Operating System End Use[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the d[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted St andby mode In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in S tandby mode. S tandby precautions ■ Before entering St andby mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not remove/install memory or remove power co mponents: ■ Do not remove/i nstall the memory module. The computer [...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted 3. Press the power button . This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Advanced ta b i n Power Options d escribed in the C ontrol Panel. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . S tandby limitations S t andby will not function under the following co ndit[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer's p ower . 2. While h olding down F12 key on the keyboard, tu rn o n your computer - when the In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA logo screen appears, release the F12 key . 3. Use the left and right cursors key to select th e CD-RO[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wir eless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer . Using the T ouchPad T o use the T ouchPad, simp ly touch and move your fi nger [...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics For some functions, you ca n tap the T ouchPad instead of pressing a control button. Using the W eb Camera (depen ds on the model p urchased) This section describes the bundl ed webc am utility , which can capture still and video images. T he web camera wi ll auto-run when Wi ndows starts. * Depends on the mode[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Capture S till Images Click to see a preview of the captured image; you can also e-mail the image. Vid e o R e co rd i ng Click to prepare for recording. Click agai n to start recording. One more to stop recording a nd see preview of the video. Audio Recording Click to st art recording, click again to stop and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y our compu ter has a built-in microph one that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications . It can also be used to issu e voice commands to applications that support such fun ctions. (Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your computer ha s a built-in mi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load a disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Pressing the eject button b. Pressing th e eject button will not open the drawer when th e disc drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gentl y and pull until it i s fully opened. Pulling the drawer open 3. Place the disc, la bel side up, in the dr awer . Inserting a disc[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the centre of the disc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie b elow the top of the spin dle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Closing the disc drawer When the drawer is fully opened, th e edge[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Removing discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawe r partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened. 2. The disc extends sl ightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently by its edg[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics W riting CD/ DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD±R Double layer Y ou can use th e DVD Supe r Multi dri ve to wr ite dat a to eith er CD-R/R W or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W/-RAM discs. The foll owing applications for writi ng are preinstalled: TOSHIBA Disc Creator and TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer . Import a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or d amage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM is affected by the quali ty of the disc an d the way it is used. ■ There a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics ■ Before you enter St andby Mode/Hibernation Mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM writing. Writing is finis hed if you can eject DVD-RAM medi a. ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver , which can put a heavy load on the CPU. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics ■ Always copy dat a from t he hard disk d rive to the CD-R/-R W ,DVD-R/ -RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc. Do not use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error . Disclaime r (DVD Super Mu lti drive supporting DVD±R Double l ayer) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ If you add data to a DVD-R and DV D+R disc that you have already recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit opera ting systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME, in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read the data, an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 5. Do not expose to direct sunlight , extreme hea t or cold. Do not pla ce heavy objects on your CD/DVDs. 6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty , wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Wipe from the centre out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/DVD. If necessary , use a cloth dampened in water or[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mous e button to d isplay properties men u on the screen. Settings Y ou can enable or disab le the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialling Properties dialog box af[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Connecting T o connect the modem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the ste ps below . 1. Pinch th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN fea ture is not ava ilable on all mo dels. Where present, it supports the A, [...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics Bluetooth ® St ack for Windows ® by TOS HIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: ■ Microsoft ® Windows XP Detailed information regarding the use with these oper ating systems is listed below . Please refer also to the electronic information which is[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wirele ss LAN, you will n eed to restart the computer to re-enable it. Alter natively , you can also follow this procedure: 1. In the Control Panel , click Perfor mance and Maintenance , then System . 2. Select the Hardware tab. 3. Click the De vice Manager . The Device Man[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cab le into t he LAN jack. Press gentl y until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Remove the dust from the cooling vents on the Le ft side of the computer regularly with a vacuum cle aner . Refe r to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , Lef t side . Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability . However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the com puter will help en[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protecti on This computer has a function fo r reduci ng the risk of damag e on the hard disk drive. Using an acceleration senso r built into the computer , TO SHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks an d similar signs of movement of the computer , a nd automatically moves [...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Different detection levels can be set depe nding on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home. By setting different detection levels for the computer depe nding on whether it runs with the AC power (de[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 The Keyboard Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard F1 … F12 fu nction keys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when p ressed. Used in combination with the Fn key , keys marked [...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated ke ypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more i nformation on how to operate these keys. The power on default fo r both settings is off. Press Fn + F12 to lock [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Brightness (increases): T urns the monitor brightness up . Wireless: Switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on. T ouchPad: Enabl es or disables the T ouch Pad fun ction. Enable Keypad: Enables or disables the Key Pad function. Number Lock: Enables or d isables the Numb[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Fn Stick y key (Depends on the model you pu rchased) Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an " F number " key . T o start the T OSHIBA Accessibility Utility , click Star t , point to All Programs , poin t to [...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by ho lding Fn [...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Power and Power-Up Modes Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources in cl ude the AC adaptor a nd 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 c[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-Up Modes Power indica tors As shown in the above table, the Battery . 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 pack. The following indicator lig hts[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery p ack When the AC adapto r is not connected, the computer's ma in power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main battery . Y ou can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source. Before you [...]

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 . It also ma intains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes complete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. If the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death , serious injury or property damage. Carefully obse rve the following advisories: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situa tion, which could result in death or serious injury , if yo u do not follow instructi ons. Wa r n i n g : Indicate[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes War n in g 1. Never allow caustic el ectrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes, immediately wash your e yes with large amou nts of running water and seek medica l attention, to help prevent eye da mage. If ele[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Note 1. Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remo ve a battery pack, disable the W ake-up on LAN function. 2. After the battery pack is char ged, avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the co mputer turned off for more than a few h[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. T o ensure the battery charges to its full capacity , charge the battery at room temp erature of 10°C to 3[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing battery op erating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ CPU processing speed (Depe nds on the model you purchased). ■ Screen brightness. ■ Cooling method (Depe nds on the model you [...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below . 1. Turn off the computer's power . 2. Disc[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes Removing the battery p ack T o replace a discharged battery , follow the steps below . 1. Save your work. 2. Tu rn the computer's power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove a ll cables conne cted to the computer . 4. Turn the computer up side down. 5. Slide and hold the battery re[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Ensure the battery pack lock is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack St arting the computer by p assword T o start up the computer with the user p assword, follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power a s described i n Chapter 3, Getting St arted . The f[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Hot keys Y ou can use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter S tandby Mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation Mode. Refer to C hapter 5, The Keybo ard of your online manual for details. Panel power off/on Y ou can set up yo ur computer so that powe r turns of f automat ically when you close the display panel. When yo[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 HW Setu p Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . T OSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Set up T o run HW Setup, click Start , click Control Panel , click Printers and [...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user p assword for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or un-register an existing password. Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Keyboard Wa ke-up on Key board When this fea ture is enabled and the computer i s in S tandby Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing an y key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in S tandby Mode. USB USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to e nable o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Optional Devices Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ Express Card ■ SD (Secure Digital)/MMC (Multi Me dia Card)/M[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices T o install an Express Card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the Express Card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Windows ® hot-install feature lets you insert Express Card while the computer ’s power is on. Inserting the Express C ard After inserting the card, refer to the card’s documentatio[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices 4. Grasp the extended Card, and remove it. Removing the Express Card SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards The computer is equi pped with a mul tip le digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory cards. These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras a[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Inst alling a mem ory card T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Do not format a memory card with Windows ® as it might resul t in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devi ces. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Removing a mem ory card T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1. Click the Safely Re move Hardware icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a device, then click the Sto p button. A confirmati on dialog may appear , depending on how the device is registered with the system; if so, confirm that you want to r[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices 5. Do not twist or bend memory cards. 6. Do not expose memory cards to liquids or sto re in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. 7. After using a memory card , return it to its case. 8. Do not tou ch the met al p art or ex pose it to li quids or l et it get d irty . Memory expansion Y ou can [...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Removing the memory module cover 6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at a bou t a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully to ensur e a firm connection. 7. Push the module do wn so it lies flat. Latches on ei ther side will click in[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open System in the Control Panel and click the General ta b . Points to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible wit[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with screws and replace the battery pack. Additional battery p ack Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with add itional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a freshly[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer . The computer supports several video modes. Refer to Appendix B, Display Con troller and Modes . T o connect a monitor , follow the steps below . 1. Tu rn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to the [...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 T roubleshooting Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should prob lems occur , following the p rocedures in this cha pter can help to de termine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. [...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. ■ Check that your CD/DVD/CD-RW is correctly inserted. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will help yo[...]

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 plugge d into an AC outlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However , your computer ha s a number of other power resources, including an intelligent powe r supply and a Real T ime Clock battery . These resources ar e interrelated and any one could affect apparent pow[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on in dicator and battery opera tion refer to Cha pter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Disposing of PC and PC ba tteries ■ Discard this PC in a ccordance with ap plica ble laws and regulations. For further informat[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting ■ Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle ol d batter ies or how to dispose of them properly . This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulate d due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reus[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setu p. Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the nu meric keypad overlay i[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive (Supporting DV D±R Double Layer) For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make su re the CD/DV[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 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 ouchPad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourg lass, wait for it to return to its normal s[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting USB mouse USB Also refer to your USB device’s document ation. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting Memory exp ansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation fo r your audio devices. Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. Problem Procedure The computer hangs up Make[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting Modem Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer i s attached firmly . If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer's intern al modem settings are correct[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting LAN 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 . Express Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable co[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is import ant[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. Physical Dimensions Environment al Req uirement s Power Requirements Wei gh t 1.99 Kg * Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variabil ity and options selected. Size 3[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Built-in Mod em Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T ele phone line (analog only) T ype of dial ling Pulse T one Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer's speaker Communic ation speci fications Communication System Data: Full duplex Fax: Half duplex Comm[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Controller and Modes Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pict ure el ements (pels) on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Graphics Array (XGA) support for the[...]

User ’s Manual B-2 Display Controller and Modes Video mode Ty p e Resolution Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT col ors Scanning frequency V ertical (Hz) 0, 1 VGA Te x t 40 × 25 Characters 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2, 3 VGA Te x t 80 × 25 Characters 8 × 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0*, 1* VGA Te x t 40 × 25 Characters 8 × 14 16 of 25[...]

User ’s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 800 × 600 256K/256K 256K/256K 60 75 85 1024 × 768 256K/256K 25 6K/256K 60 75 85 1280 × 800 256K/256K 25 6K/256K 60 75 85 1280 × 1024 256K/256K 60 75 85 1600 × 1200 256K/256K 60 75 85 1920 × 1440 256K/256K 60 75 2048 × 1536 256K/256K 60[...]

User ’s Manual B-4 Display Controller and Modes Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16 M/16M 60 75 85 1280 × 800 16M/16M 16 M/16M 60 75 85 1280 × 1024 16M/16M 60 75 85 1600 × 1200 16M/16M 60 75 85 1920 × 1440 16M/16M 60 75 2048 × 1536 16M/16M 60 Some modes are not [...]

User ’s Manual B-5 Display Controller and Modes Display Settings 1. Y ou cannot move from the Settings ta b of Display Propertie s to the multi-monitor when you are using the displ ay of the computer and an external CR T disp lay at the same time. ■ The Settings tab is displaye d in the fol lowing steps; ■ Open Control Pan el , click Appe ara[...]

User ’s Manual B-6 Display Controller and Modes ■ With external monitor connected, choo se the options under Multipl e Display , then select OK . 2. In some cases DVD vid eo playback images ma y not be displayed when the display of the computer and a CRT display are used at the same. Reduce the resolution, use the displa y of the computer only [...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN Appendix C Wireless LAN Card S pecifications Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is relate d to the transmit rate of the wireless com municatio n de vice. Communications at a lower transmission rate 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 materia[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Ac cess Point. When roamin g between different access p[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification agencies Europe[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors The following illustra tions show the pl ug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Eu rope. USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Legal Footnotes Appendix E Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel ated to this comput er are marked with a blu e *XX in this manual.[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 Legal Footnotes Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 Legal Footnotes Hard Disk Dri ve (HDD) Cap acity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ver , reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741,8 24 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available stora ge capac[...]

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

User ’s Manual F-2 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. U300 Series) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 123456 78G) Date stole[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 U300 Series Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information In[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 U300 Series MS-DOS: Microsoft ® disk Operating System OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit bo ard PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC : real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface SIO: serial input/out[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 U300 Series ASCII: American S tandard Cod e for Information Interchange. ASCII co de is a set of 256 binary codes that re present the most commonly used letters, numbers, and symbols. async: Sho rt for asynchronous. asynchronous : Lacking regular time relation ship. As applied to computer communications, asynchronous re[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 U300 Series C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores data that in creases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the ma in memory [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 U300 Series computer program : A set of instructions written for a compu ter that enable it to achi eve a desi red result. computer system: A combination of ha rdware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information. configuration: The specific components in your system (s[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 U300 Series disk drive: The device that randomly accesses informati on on a disk and copies it to the computer's memo ry . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta sks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk stor age: S toring data on magnetic dis[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 U300 Series F fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. file: A collection of related informatio n; a file can contain data, programs, or both. firmware: A set of instructions built into the hardware which contro ls and directs a microprocessor’[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 U300 Series I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. In Windows ® , an icon represents an obj ect that the user can manipulate. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. input: The data or instructi[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 U300 Series L level 2 cache: See cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent cond ucting material. The viewing side coating is etched in to character forming s[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 U300 Series N nonvolatile memory: Memory , usually read-only (ROM), th at is capable of permanently storing informati on. T u rning the comp uter's power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory . numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric en[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 U300 Series printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The board itself is typically flat and rectangular , and constru cted of fiberglass, to form the attachment surface. program: A se t of instructions a computer can execute that en[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 U300 Series sof tware: The set of programs, procedures and related docu mentation associated with a computer system. S p ecifically refers to computer programs that direct and co ntrol th e computer system’s activities. See also hardware. stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted characte r or g[...]

U300 Series User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor, 1-3 additional, 1-11 connecting, 3-2 ASCII characters, 5-6 B Battery charging, 6 -7 extending ba ttery life, 6-10 indicator, 6-1 location, 2-5 Monitoring capacity, 6-8 real time clock, 1-3, 6-4 safety precautions, 6-5 save mode, 1-8 types, 6-2 Battery pack, 1-3 additional, 8-9 replacing, 6-10[...]

U300 Series User ’s Manual Index-2 K Keyboard, 1- 5, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 F1 … F12 function keys, 5-2 hot keys, 5-3 typewriter keys, 5-1 Windows® special keys, 5-5 Keypad overla y, 1-7, 5-5 numeric mode, 5-5 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on), 5-6 turning on the overlays, 5-5 L LAN, 1-7, 4-1 9 cable types, 4-19 conne[...]

U300 Series User ’s Manual Index-3 S Security lock attaching, 8- 10 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 ScrLock, 5-3 Sound System, 1-6 headphone jack, 1-6 microphone jack, 1-6 mute hot keys, 5 -3 Standby setting, 3-7 Standby Mode, 1-9 setting, 3-5 System automatic, 1-8 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree, 1- 10 TOSHIBA Disc Creator, 1-10 TOSHIBA [...]